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Zucchini “Pasta” Caprese
Zucchini “Pasta” Caprese
3 tbsp. olive oil
2 lb. zucchini
12 oz. ripe tomatoes
8 oz. fresh mozzarella
½ c. loosely packed fresh basil leaves
2 tbsp. capers
2 clove garlic
¼ c. roasted salted almonds
In 12-inch…
Vegan Roasted Red Bell Pepper Pasta
Vegan Roasted Red Bell Pepper Pasta
2 red bell peppers (~119 g each)
2-3 Tbsp (30-45 ml) olive oil
2 shallots, finely chopped (~1/4 cup or 40 g)
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped (2 Tbsp or 12 g)
Sea salt and ground black pepper
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Grilled Sicilian Eggplant Parmesan
Grilled Sicilian Eggplant Parmesan
2 Eggplants cut into ½ inch slices
Handful coarse, kosher salt
1 jar tomato sauce
1 8 oz. block Mozzarella
½ cup Ricotta cheese
½ cup Parmesan cheese
Handful fresh basil
2 tablespoons…
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
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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
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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…
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…
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…
Fresh Garden Pasta Sauce
Fresh Garden Pasta Sauce
4 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
3/4 Cup Finely Chopped Sweet Onion
2 Cloves Garlic, Peeled & Finely Minced
2 1/2 Pounds Prepared Ripe Plum Tomatoes
Sea Salt & Black Pepper
1 Bunch (About…
Cantaloupe Salad with Basil, Mozzarella and Red Onions
Cantaloupe Salad with Basil, Mozzarella and Red Onions
1 medium cantaloupe, cut into 1 inch cubes
10-20 leaves of basil, chiffonade (reserve a few whole leaves for garnish)
10 green olives, sliced
1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
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Watermelon and Tomato Salad with Basil Oil
Watermelon and Tomato Salad with Basil Oil
For the basil oil
2 cups fresh basil, plus more for garnish
1 1/2 cups extra-virgin olive oil
For the salad
6 cups cold cubed watermelon (from about 4 1/2 pounds watermelon), rind…