Roasted Broccoli with Parmesan

Roasted Broccoli with Parmesan 1 1/2 pounds (680g) broccoli, cut into florets of even size 3-4 Tbsp. olive oil Juice from half a lemon, about 1 Tbsp. Kosher salt 2-3 garlic cloves, minced Freshly ground black pepper 1/4…

Raw Broccoli Salad

Raw Broccoli Salad 3 cups of chopped broccoli 2 cloves of garlic, finely minced 2 tbsp. of finely chopped cilantro 1 tsp of cumin seeds 1/4 cup good quality extra virgin olive oil Juice from 1 lemon 1/2 tsp of sea salt Wash…

Dry Cucumber Cooler Cocktail

Dry Cucumber Cooler Cocktail 6 ounces’ gin 2 wedges of lime 1 can of Dry Cucumber Soda or other cucumber soda 4 cucumber thin slices, sliced from the cucumber lengthwise and as thin as possible 2 to 4 fresh mint leaves In…

Charred Pineapple, Basil and Cucumber

Charred Pineapple, Basil and Cucumber 1/2 cored pineapple, cut into 1/3-inch-thick half- or quarter-moons 1 small cucumber, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced on the bias 1/2 cup basil leaves (torn if large) 1 tablespoon extra-virgin…

Cucumber Blueberry Smoothie

Cucumber Blueberry Smoothie 1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch pieces 1 cup fresh blueberries 1 cup white grape juice or pear juice 1/2 cup low-fat plain yogurt Blend cucumber, blueberries, juice, and yogurt…

Pan Sauteed Fresh Green Beans

Pan Sautéed Fresh Green Beans 1 pound Green Beans 2 Tablespoons Bacon Grease (can Substitute 1 Tablespoon Butter and 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil) 2 cloves Garlic 1 cup Chopped Onion 1 cup Chicken Broth 1/2 cup Chopped Red Bell…

Portobello Mushroom and Summer Squash Vegetarian Lasagna

Portobello Mushroom and Summer Squash Vegetarian Lasagna 4 medium summer squash, sliced lengthwise, 1/8-inch thick 4 large Portobello mushroom caps, sliced 1/8-inch thick on a bias olive oil, as needed kosher salt & freshly…

Salmon with Creamy Dill Sauce

Salmon with Creamy Dill Sauce 1 salmon fillet (about 2 pounds) 1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons lemon-pepper seasoning 1 teaspoon onion salt 1 small onion, sliced and separated into rings 6 lemon slices 1/4 cup butter, cubed DILL…

Fried Summer Squash

Fried Summer Squash 3-4 straight neck yellow squash or crook neck yellow squash 2 cups butter milk 1 cup cornmeal 1 cup flour (self-rising or plain, doesn't matter) 1 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. black pepper Cajun seasoning optional …

How to make Pickles

How to make Pickles 1 1/2 pounds Kirby or Persian cucumbers 4 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed 2 teaspoons dill or dill seed 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional 1 cup cider vinegar 1 cup water 1 1/2 tablespoons pickling…

Baked Stuffed Yellow Squash

Baked Stuffed Yellow Squash 4 yellow squash 1 medium yellow onion, diced 3 garlic cloves or scapes, minced 1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning (basil, oregano) or 3 tablespoons fresh herbs (basil, oregano) kosher salt &…

Pan Fried Beans and Kale

Pan Fried Beans and Kale 1/2 bunch kale 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 large handfuls of cooked white beans (cannellini are good) 1/4 teaspoon fine grain sea salt 1/3 cup walnuts, lightly toasted 1 clove garlic or…