Roasted Carrots

Roasted Carrots 6 carrots 2 tablespoons good olive oil 3/4 teaspoons kosher salt and 1/4 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoons minced fresh dill or parsley If the carrots are thick, cut them in half lengthwise; if…

Mesclun Salad Recipes

Mesclun Salad Recipes   Classic Mesclun Dressing Combine in a glass jar with a lid 1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons best quality balsamic vinegar and 5 tablespoons best quality fruity olive oil. Add 1/2 teaspoon prepared Dijon mustard, a…

Roasted Beets with Sautéed Beet Greens

Roasted Beets with Sautéed Beet Greens One bunch beets with greens ¼ cup olive oi 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 Tbsp. chopped onions 1 Tbsp. red wine vinegar Sea salt and pepper to taste Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.…

Garlic Roasted Zucchini

Garlic Roasted Zucchini 1 lb. zucchini, each cut in half across the middle, then each half quartered lengthwise 1 teaspoon fresh minced garlic cloves 1 Tbsp. olive oil Kosher salt and Freshly ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon Herbes…

Roasted Beets with Lemon Vinaigrette

Roasted Beets with Lemon Vinaigrette 3 large or 6 small beets, trimmed of greens and roots 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 1 garlic clove, peeled and minced 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard ¼ teaspoon…

Chickpea, Barley and Zucchini Ribbon Salad with Mint and Feta

Chickpea, Barley and Zucchini Ribbon Salad with Mint and Feta 2 medium zucchini 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided, plus more for salting water 1/3 cup pearl barley 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar 1/4 cup extra-virgin…

Sautéed Arugula with Pancetta and Garlic

Sautéed Arugula with Pancetta and Garlic 1 garlic clove, crushed 2 ounces pancetta, diced 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, if needed 4 cups loosely packed large-leafed arugula (about 2 bunches), rinsed, drained but not dried Kosher…

Grilled Chicken, Peach and Arugula Salad

Grilled Chicken, Peach and Arugula Salad 5 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon chopped shallot 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1/2 teaspoon salt, or more to taste 4 peaches, halved and pitted 4…

Arugula with Orzo and Heirloom Tomatoes

Arugula with Orzo and Heirloom Tomatoes 3/4 cup orzo About 8-10 cups arugula Olive oil 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves 8 ounces chopped heirloom tomatoes 2-3 ounces goat or feta cheese, crumbled Salt and pepper Cook the orzo in…

Cabbage Salad Recipes

Cabbage Salad Recipes Corn and Red Cabbage Salad 2 cups cooked corn kernels 1 cup sliced red cabbage 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 2 teaspoons olive oil 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon…

Roasted Peruvian Potatoes

Roasted Peruvian Potatoes 2 pounds purple potatoes, scrubbed 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon Mexican oregano 1 tablespoon minced garlic Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon cilantro Preheat oven to 400…

Roasted Garlic Mashed Purple Potatoes

Roasted Garlic Mashed Purple Potatoes 1 head garlic 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 10 multi-branch sprigs fresh thyme (about 1/3 ounce) 2 pounds purple potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces 1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream 1/2 cup low-fat…