Bok Choy and Mushroom Stir Fry

Sauce 2 tablespoons water 2 tablespoons soy sauceVisit Site 1 tablespoon vegetarian oyster sauce (or regular oyster sauce) 1 teaspoon sugar 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil Slurry …

Simple Mirepoix and Sautéed Chicken

The definition of mirepoix in its core is a ratio of three vegetables used in classic French cooking. They are a trio of aromatic vegetables. These vegetables are a combination of carrots, celery, and onion. Combined, these three vegetables…

Roasted Delicata Squash

2  medium delicata squash (about 1 1/2 pounds total) 2 tablespoons  olive oil 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper   Heat the oven. Arrange a rack in the middle of the oven and heat…

Pasta with Chicken Sausage, Leeks, Corn, and Crimini Mushrooms

Pasta with Chicken Sausage, Leeks, Corn, and Crimini Mushrooms 8 ounces casarecce or other short pasta 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for pasta water 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 12-oz. pkg. Italian chicken sausage, sliced crosswise…

Spaghetti Squash Carbonara

1-2 large spaghetti squash Salt, to taste Freshly ground black pepper, to taste 1/2 pound bacon, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 1/3 cup heavy cream 1 egg yolk 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated, plus more for serving Parsley, chopped fresh,…

Apple Blondies

3/4 cup butter, melted 1 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1 1/2 cup white sugar 3 eggs 3 teaspoon vanilla extract 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 3/4 teaspoon salt 3 teaspoon baking powder 3 cups all-purpose flour 3 cups apples, diced (a tart…

Feta Stuffed Pepper

Feta Stuffed Pepper 4-5 Cubanelle peppers 1/3 pounds of feta cheese 1 tablespoons of olive oil 1 heaping tablespoon of finely chopped parsley ½ small hot pepper (of your choice, jalapeño works well), finely chopped 1/8…

Tomato Basil Bruschetta

Tomato Basil Bruschetta 6 or 7 ripe tomatoes (about 1 1/2 lbs.) 2 cloves garlic, minced (about 2 teaspoons) 1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil 1-teaspoon balsamic vinegar 6-8 fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced* or chopped 1-teaspoon…

Summer Salsa

4 small jalapeño peppers*, (leave the seeds in for an extra kick) 1/2 onion, chopped 3 garlic cloves 1/4-1/2 cup fresh cilantro 6 tomatoes of varying sizes, chopped 1 1/2 to 2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 teaspoon sea salt + more to taste 2…

Eggplant Sandwich with Peppers and Candy Onions

8 (1/2-inch-thick) eggplant slices Olive oil 2 bell or cubanelle peppers or sweet peppers 4 Slices ciabatta bread 1 Candy/Yellow/Spring onion, sliced 2 tablespoons pesto (you can use refrigerated or make your own) 1 cup…

Scallops with Peach, Corn, Tomato and Parsley Salad

Scallops with Peach, Corn, Tomato and Parsley Salsa olive oil 2 ears corn 2 peaches (halved and pitted) scallops salt and pepper 1 cup chopped fresh tomatoes chopped parsley Heat a charcoal or gas grill until very…

Golden Roasted Cauliflower with Parmesan

Golden Roasted Cauliflower with Romano Cheese 1 medium head cauliflower (about 2-1/2 pounds), cut into florets about 1-1/2" wide. Make sure they are dry. 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 3/4-teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon…