Salted Herbed Smashed Red Potatoes

2-3 lb red potatoes kosher salt ground black pepper olive oil fresh or dried basil leaves fresh or dried thyme leaves fresh or dried rosemary Instructions In a large stock pot filled halfway with water, bring to boil and liberally…

Oven Roasted Broccoli with Parmesan

Oven Roasted Broccoli with Parmesan 1 1/2 pounds 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 cup…

Perfect Arugula Salad

2 tablespoonsolive oil 2 tablespoonsfreshly squeezed lemon juice 1/8 teaspoonkosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 5 ounces arugula (about 5 packed cups) 2 ounces shaved Parmesan cheese (about 2/3 cup) Whisk…

Apple and Pear Crisp with Oatmeal Streusel

Apple and Pear Crisp with Oatmeal Streusel 2 medium Gala apples, peeled, cored, and sliced 1/4 inch thick 2 medium Bosc pears, peeled, cored, and sliced 1/4 inch thick 2 to 3 tablespoons granulated sugar 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon …

Apple and Sage and Turkey Meatloaf

  2 apples, cored, peeled and grated 1 large onion, finely chopped (about 1 cup) 2/3 cup Italian-style (seasoned) bread crumbs 1/2 cup low-fat (1%) milk 2 pounds ground turkey, preferably a mix of white and dark meat …

How to Cook Edamame

Bring a pot of lightly salted water to boiling. Add the pods and return the water to boiling. In general, the edamame cooking time is about five minutes. Do not overcook them or they will get mushy. Drain the beans; cool them under cold running…

Sungold Tomato Pasta

1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more for pasta water 1 pound pasta, any shape 1/4 cup olive oil, plus more to finish 2 cloves garlic, smashed and peeled 27 ounces (about 4 cups) sungold or cherry tomatoes, halved 1 cup freshly grated…

Peach, Tomato and Corn Salad

2 large or 3-4 medium tomatoes, each cut into 8 wedges 1-2 peaches, diced (about 1 cup) 1 cup fresh corn kernels (from 2 small ears or 1 large ear) 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 cup Honey Vinaigrette 2 ounces feta or goat cheese, crumbled…

How to Cook Spaghetti Squash

1 large spaghetti squash (2 small spaghetti squash can be subbed per 1 large) 1 Tbsp oil 1 pinch sea salt Preheat oven to 400 degrees F and line a large rimmed baking sheet or baking dish with parchment paper or foil. Carefully halve spaghetti…

Spaghetti Squash with Turkey Meatballs and Spinach

Spaghetti Squash with Turkey Meatballs and Spinach INGREDIENTS   1 spaghetti squash (about 3 pounds), halved lengthwise Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 onion,…

Eggplant Sandwich with Sweet Peppers and Candy Onions

8 (1/2-inch-thick) eggplant slices Olive oil 2 suntan 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) …

Cotija Cheese and Corn Dip

There's a reason we share this recipe every year! From the Minimalist Baker: 2 Tbsp. olive oil, divided 3 cups fresh corn, cut off the cob (~3 ears) 1 shallot, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 cup light sour cream or plain…