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Zucchini Ribbon Salad with Feta, Mint and Pine Nuts
Zucchini Ribbon Salad with Feta, Mint and Pine Nuts
2 medium zucchini or summer squash
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided, plus more for salting water
1/3 cup toasted pine nuts
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
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Chicken and Snow Peas
Chicken and Snow Peas
3 1/2 to 4 pounds chicken pieces, patted dry
Salt and pepper
3 cloves garlic or scapes, thinly sliced
1/3 cup cider vinegar
4 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
1/2 pound snap or snow…
Strawberry, Pistachio, Feta and Basil Salad with Green Leaf Lettuce
Strawberry, Pistachio, Feta and Basil Salad with Green Leaf Lettuce
6 cup green leaf lettuce
2 cups strawberry slices (about 8 large)
4 oz. crumbled feta cheese (about ½ cup)
¼ cup shelled pistachios, roughly chopped
4 large…
Pasta with Roasted Garlic and Cherry Tomatoes
Pasta with Roasted Garlic and Cherry Tomatoes
4 cups cherry tomatoes, cut in half
12 garlic cloves, cut in half (don't be shy)
1⁄4 cup extra virgin olive oil
teaspoon dried basil
1⁄2 teaspoon salt
1⁄4 teaspoon…
Bruschetta with Tomato and Basil
Bruschetta with Tomato and Basil Recipe
6 or 7 ripe tomatoes (about 1 1/2 lbs.)
2 cloves garlic, minced (about 2 teaspoons)
1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
6-8 fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced* or…
Arugula Basil Pesto (over Pasta)
Arugula Basil Pesto (over Pasta)
1/3 cup pine nuts
1 ½ cups arugula
1 ½ cups basil
Kosher Salt
½ cup grated parmesan cheese
½ cup extra virgin olive oil
¼-1/2 cup ricotta cheese (optional)
Toast the pine nuts in a dry…
Basil Pesto
Basil Pesto
2 cups packed fresh basil leaves
2 cloves garlic, Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
¼ cup pine nuts
2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil, divided
½ cup freshly grated pecorino cheese
Combine the basil, garlic,…
Squash, Bacon and Goat Cheese Pasta with Basil
Squash, Bacon and Goat Cheese Pasta with Basil
4 to 5 slices of bacon
1/2 yellow onion, sliced thinly
1/2 pound pasta (shapes like penne or gemelli)
2 medium yellow squashes, cut into bite-sized pieces
3 ounces goat cheese
small…
Skirt Steak BLT with Basil Mayonnaise
Skirt Steak BLT with Basil Mayonnaise
2 pound Skirt Steak
Extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and Freshly Ground Black Pepper
1 Loaf of country style bread, thick cut slices toasted on a sheet tray
1 Head of Butter lettuce, separated…
Quinoa Broccoli Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing
Quinoa Broccoli Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing
1 pound broccoli
½ cup uncooked quinoa
½ cup slivered almonds
¼ cup chopped fresh basil
½ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoon smooth Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon…
Grilled Pork Chops with Garlic, Long Hots and Red Bell Peppers
Grilled Pork Chops with Garlic, Long Hots and Red Bell Peppers
8 to 10 (1-inch thick cut or thicker) pork chops
4 tablespoons Steak Seasoning
Sat and Pepper
1/2 cup olive oil
10 to 15 long hot peppers, cut into strips
3 red bell…
Scrambled Eggs with Fresh Corn, Goat Cheese and Roasted Grape Tomatoes
Scrambled Eggs with Fresh Corn, Goat Cheese and Roasted Grape Tomatoes
1 pint grape tomatoes
2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic, about 1 large clove
2 tablespoons shredded fresh basil
Olive oil, Salt and pepper
1 medium ear of corn,…