Mediterranean Marinated Green Beans with Olives, Tomatoes and Feta

Mediterranean Marinated Green Beans with Olives, Tomatoes and Feta 2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed 1/4 cup olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup kalamata olives, pitted and sliced 2 tomatoes, seeded and chopped 2 tablespoons…

Simple Fried Okra

Simple Fried Okra 1 lb. sliced okra 1⁄2 cup all-purpose flour egg oil, to cover bottom of skillet salt and pepper   Slightly beat egg with fork in medium-sized bowl. Pour okra into bowl and mix until coated well…

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…

Rainy Day Eggplant Rigatoni

Rainy Day Eggplant Rigatoni 3 tablespoons olive oil ½ medium yellow or sweet onion, chopped pinch hot pepper flakes I large eggplant or 2 medium eggplants, cut into 1/2” cubes 1 large (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes (or you…

Corn, Tomato, Red Onion, Thyme and Mushroom Risotto with Chicken

Corn, Tomato, Red Onion, Thyme and Mushroom Risotto with Chicken 2 small skinless, boneless chicken breast halves (8 to 10 ounces total) 3 teaspoons olive oil 1/2 teaspoon snipped fresh thyme 3 cloves garlic, minced 1/8 teaspoon…

Garden Corn and Black Bean Salad

Garden Corn and Black Bean Salad 4 fresh ears of corn, husked and cleaned or 2 cups frozen whole-kernel corn, thawed 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 fresh jalapeno chile pepper, seeded and finely chopped* 1 15 - ounce can black beans,…

Fresh Corn Risotto with Wild Rice and Pancetta

Fresh Corn Risotto with Wild Rice and Pancetta 2 14 - ounce can reduced-sodium chicken broth 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons olive oil 8 ounces’ pancetta, chopped 1 large onion, finely chopped (1 cup) 1 1/4 cups uncooked…

Light and Creamy Onion Dip

Light and Creamy Onion Dip 2 cups red onions, finely chopped 1 tbsp. vegetable oil 1 teaspoon paprika 1 cup fat-free sour cream Black pepper to taste In a skillet, cook onions over medium high heat for about 3 minutes or…

Cinnamon Zucchini Bread

Cinnamon Zucchini Bread 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 cup egg substitute 1/3 cup canola oil 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind …

Zucchini with Corn and Cilantro

Zucchini with Corn and Cilantro 1 teaspoon olive oil 3 1/2 cups cubed zucchini (about 1 pound) 1 cup frozen whole-kernel corn 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon…

Roasted Spaghetti Squash with Herbs

Roasted Spaghetti Squash with Herbs 1 spaghetti squash (about 4 pounds), halved lengthwise, seeds removed 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing 1 tablespoon packed light-brown sugar Coarse salt and freshly…

Spaghetti Squash with Tomatoes, Basil and Parmesan

Spaghetti Squash with Tomatoes, Basil and Parmesan a 2-pound spaghetti squash, halved lengthwise, and the seeds discarded 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/4 cup shredded fresh basil leaves plus additional for garnish 1/4 teaspoon dried…