Baked Apples Stuffed with Oatmeal and Brown Sugar

Baked Apples Stuffed with Oatmeal and Brown Sugar 4 medium apples 1/4-cup brown sugar (dark or light) 1/4-cup old-fashioned rolled oats 1/2-teaspoon cinnamon 1/4-teaspoon nutmeg Pinch ground cloves 1 tablespoon butter,…

Apple Farro Breakfast Bowl with Cranberries and Hazelnuts

Apple Farro Breakfast Bowl with Cranberries and Hazelnuts 1/2 cups farro 1 1/2 cups water 1/4-teaspoon salt 1 firm apple, cored and chopped into Small cubes 1-tablespoon coconut oil Dash of cinnamon 1/4 cup dried cranberries …

Warm Chickpea, Red Onion and Broccoli Salad

Warm Chickpea, Red Onion and Broccoli Salad ½ pound (1 heaped cup) dried chick peas, soaked for 6 hours or overnight in 1 quart water Salt, preferably kosher salt, to taste ½ pound broccoli crowns, broken into florets ½ small…

Broccoli and Red Onion Quesadillas

Broccoli and Red Onion Quesadillas 1 large broccoli crown, about 1/2 pound 1-tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1 medium red onion, cut in half lengthwise, then sliced across the grain 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro Salt Freshly…

Tomato Basil Pasta

  Tomato Basil Pasta 1 (8 ounce) package penne pasta 1-tablespoon basil oil 1-tablespoon olive oil 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 pound grape, salad or small tomatoes, halved 1 cup shredded pepperjack cheese 1 cup shredded…

Braised coconut Spinach and Chickpeas with Lemon

Braised Coconut Spinach and Chickpeas and Lemon 2 teaspoons oil or ghee 1 small yellow onion 4 large cloves garlic, peeled and minced 1 tablespoon grated ginger, from a 3-inch piece 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped 1 large…

Baked Fish with Spinach, Tomatoes and Onions

  Baked Fish with Spinach, Tomatoes and Onions 1 pound fish fillets, about 1-inch thick 2 large handfuls baby spinach leaves 1 quarter red onion, thinly sliced 20 or so cherry tomatoes 4 sprigs fresh thyme 1/2 lemon,…

Chicken Pasta Bake with Spinach and Parmesan

Chicken Pasta Bake with Spinach and Parmesan 1-pound pasta, such as fusilli Coarse kosher salt 1-tablespoon olive oil 1 pound chicken breast, diced into 1-inch pieces Freshly ground black pepper 10 ounces baby spinach, about…

Juicy Turkey Burgers with Sauteed Tomatoes, Basil and Ricotta

Juicy Turkey Burgers with Sautéed Tomatoes, Basil and Ricotta 1-pound ground turkey meat, preferably dark meat Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 1/2 cups loosely packed cilantro leaves and fine stems, roughly chopped …

Roasted Broccoli with Lemon, Pine Nuts and Basil

Roasted Broccoli with Lemon, Pine Nuts and Basil 1 large head broccoli (1 1/2 pounds), cut into 1 1/2-inch florets, stems peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 1 1/2…

Thanksgiving Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon, Pecans and Maple Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing

Thanksgiving Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon, Pecans and Maple Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing 1/2 cup pecans 6 slices bacon 2 pounds Brussels sprouts, halved (stems and ragged outer leaves removed) 3 tablespoons extra virgin…

Maple Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Maple Roasted Brussels Sprouts 1/4 cup canola oil 2 1/4 pounds baby brussels sprouts or regular brussels sprouts that are halved lengthwise Salt and freshly ground pepper 1 stick (4 ounces) unsalted butter, cut into tablespoons…