Kale Quiche

Kale Quiche 1 large bunch (about 1 1/2 pounds) kale, thick stalks discarded, leaves roughly chopped Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 1/2 cups half and half 2 whole eggs 4 ounces grated gruyère or Comté cheese …

Mini Pepper Nachos with Corn, Black Bean and Avocado

Mini Pepper Nachos with Corn, Black Beans and Avocado 2/3 cup corn (grilled, charred, fresh, thawed or canned) 2/3 cup black beans 2/3 cup pico de gallo or your favorite salsa 1 medium avocado, diced salt and pepper to taste …

Sweet Pepper Poppers

Sweet Pepper Poppers 12 mini sweet peppers 3 slices bacon 1/2 cup (75g) diced onion 4 ounces (112g) cream cheese at room temperature 4 ounces (112g) goat cheese at room temperature 1 teaspoon garlic (about one clove) 2…

Cantaloupe Salad with Basil, Mozzarella and Red Onions

Cantaloupe Salad with Basil, Mozzarella and Red Onions 1 medium cantaloupe, cut into 1 inch cubes 10-20 leaves of basil, chiffonade (reserve a few whole leaves for garnish) 10 green olives, sliced 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced …

Oven Roasted Thyme Tomatoes

Oven Roasted Thyme Tomatoes 5   plum tomatoes, quartered 1 tablespoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper 4   sprigs thyme, torn 2 tablespoons olive oil Preheat oven to 250°F. Line baking sheet with parchment. Place tomatoes,…

Thyme Corn Bread

Thyme Corn Bread 4.5 ounces’ all-purpose flour (about 1 cup) 3/4 cup yellow cornmeal 1 tablespoon sugar 1 teaspoon baking soda 3/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup reduced-fat buttermilk 2 tablespoons canola oil egg 1/2 cup…

Grilled Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms

Grilled Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms 2/3 cup chopped plum tomato 1/4 cup (1 ounce) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese 1 teaspoon olive oil, divided 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped fresh or 1/8 teaspoon dried rosemary 1/8 teaspoon…

Cantaloupe and Cucumber Salad with Fresh Cilantro

Cantaloupe and Cucumber Salad with Fresh Cilantro ¼ c. fresh lime juice salt and pepper 1 large cucumber 2 ripe cantaloupes 3 green onions ½ c. loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves In large bowl, whisk lime juice, 1/4…

Cantaloupe Ideas

Cantaloupe Ideas Purée chilled cantaloupe chunks with vanilla yogurt and cashew or almond butter for a breakfast smoothie or snack. Fill half a small cantaloupe with cottage cheese or ricotta cheese, sprinkle with granola, and eat immediately. …

Watermelon (Vodka) Lemonade

Watermelon (Vodka) Lemonade 2 lemons, quartered 1 cup fresh mint leaves 1/2 cup packed light-brown sugar 1/2 medium seedless watermelon (about 9 pounds), rind removed, flesh cut into chunks 1 cup vodka (optional) Squeeze…

Watermelon and Tomato Salad with Basil Oil

Watermelon and Tomato Salad with Basil Oil For the basil oil 2 cups fresh basil, plus more for garnish 1 1/2 cups extra-virgin olive oil For the salad 6 cups cold cubed watermelon (from about 4 1/2 pounds watermelon), rind…

Pickled Jalapenos

Pickled Jalapenos 15 large Jalapenos, stems trimmed {discarded} and sliced 2 Garlic Cloves, smashed and peeled 1 cup Distilled White Vinegar 1 cup Filtered Water 4 tablespoons Sugar 2 tablespoons Kosher Salt In a medium…