Basil Pesto Chicken Tart or Pizza or Flat Bread

  Basil Pesto Chicken Tart or Pizza or Flat Bread 1 sheet frozen puff pastry or pizza crust or flat bread 1 small head of peeled garlic cloves (optional) 3 heaping tablespoons basil pesto, homemade or store bought 1 scant…

Perfect Basil Pesto

Perfect Basil Pesto 5 to 6 ounces (2 healthy bunches or about 6 cups gently packed) basil leaves, or any other green 1/2 cup pine nuts, or any other nut 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, or any other hard cheese 1 to 2 garlic cloves …

Eggplant Caponata Sandwiches with Basil and Mozzarella

Eggplant Caponata Sandwiches with Basil and Mozzarella 1/3 cup olive oil 1 medium eggplant, peeled and cut into small cubes, about 4 cups total 1/2 green bell pepper, diced 1 small onion, diced 4 ounces’ white mushrooms, chopped …

Nectarine and Prosciutto Bruschetta

Nectarine and Prosciutto Bruschetta 12 slices grilled sourdough baguette 6 ounces’ goat cheese 12 slices thinly-sliced prosciutto 2 ripened nectariness, sliced thin Good-quality olive oil, to taste Sea salt, to taste   Spread…

Roasted Sweet Peppers

Roasted Sweet Peppers 6 Mixed Red, Green and Yellow Peppers 1/4 Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil Salt & Pepper 3 Cloves Garlic, Minced 1/4 Cup Fresh Chopped Parsley   Wash and dry the peppers, cut off the tops, and…

Brie, Apple and Arugula Quesadillas

Brie, Apple and Arugula Quesadillas 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 2 teaspoons apple cider 3 (10-inch) flour tortillas 6 ounces Brie cheese, rind removed and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices, divided 1 apple, cored and cut into 1/4-inch-thick…

Fresh Green Beans with Red Bell Peppers and Onions

Fresh Green Beans with Red Bell Peppers and Onions 1 lb. green beans 1 cup chopped onion 2 cloves garlic 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper 2 tablespoons bacon grease (can substitute 1 T butter and 1 T olive oil) 1 cup chicken…

Classic Fried Green Tomatoes

Classic Fried Green Tomatoes 4 to 6 green tomatoes salt and freshly ground black pepper cornmeal for dredging bacon drippings, shortening, or vegetable oil Slice the tomatoes into 1/4 - 1/2-inch slices. Lightly sprinkle the…

Stuffed Red Peppers

Stuffed Red Peppers Salsa 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro 1/8 teaspoon salt 2 medium tomatoes, quartered 1/2 jalapeno, finely chopped 1/2 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced 1/2 yellow…

Garlic and Olive Oil Smashed Yukon Gold Potatoes

  Garlic and Olive Oil Smashed Yukon Gold Potatoes 2 pounds medium-size unpeeled Yukon Gold potatoes, each cut into wedges 6 tablespoons olive oil, divided 5 large garlic cloves, peeled, halved 1 teaspoon chopped fresh…

Seasoned Yukon Gold Potato Wedges

Seasoned Yukon Gold Potato Wedges 1-1/2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes (about 3 medium), cut into wedges 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/4 cup dry bread crumbs 1-1/2 teaspoons paprika 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano 1/4…

Romaine and Arugula Salad with Lemon Chive Dressing

Romaine and Arugula Salad with Lemon Chive Dressing 8  cups Baby Lettuces 4  cups torn Arugula 1⁄2 cup thinly sliced yellow or red onions or 1⁄2 cup radish 1 cup thinly sliced mushroom 1⁄3 cup diced gouda cheese or 1⁄3…