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Arugula with Orzo and Yellow Tomatoes
Arugula with Orzo and Yellow Tomatoes
INGREDIENTS
3/4 cup orzo
About 8-10 cups arugula
Olive oil
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
8 ounces yellow grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
2-3 ounces goat or feta cheese, crumbled
Salt and…
Arugula with Orzo and Heirloom Tomatoes
Arugula with Orzo and Heirloom Tomatoes
3/4 cup orzo
About 8-10 cups arugula
Olive oil
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
8 ounces chopped heirloom tomatoes
2-3 ounces goat or feta cheese, crumbled
Salt and pepper
Cook the orzo in…
Heirloom Tomato Salad
Heirloom Tomato Salad
3-4 heirloom tomatoes
Sea salt and black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 bunch basil
Slice tomatoes right before serving, put them on a platter. Sprinkle with sea salt and…
Grilled Leeks
Grilled Leeks
3 large leeks
Juice from one lemon
Salt and pepper to taste
1 small clove garlic
About ¼ cup olive oil
Big handful of fresh basil
Dice up a handful of basil and mash (preferably using mortal & pestle, but…
Eggplant Ricotta Bites
Eggplant Ricotta Bites
1 medium eggplant
Kosher salt
All-purpose flour, for dredging
2 large eggs
3/4 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons extra- virgin olive oil, plus more as needed
2…
Roasted Eggplant with Tomatoes and Parmesan
Roasted Eggplant with Tomatoes and Parmesan
2 small eggplants, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch slices
6 medium plum tomatoes, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch slices
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons extra…
Blackberry Basil Mojito
Blackberry Basil Mojito (courtesy of the Minimalist Baker)
1 Tbsp. cane sugar
1/2 lime, quartered
3 ripe blackberries, plus more for garnish
6-7 basil leaves, plus more for garnish
1.7 ounces white rum
1 cup crushed ice
1/4…
Open-Face Grilled Eggplant Sandwich
Open-Face Grilled Eggplant Sandwich
Eight 1/2-inch-thick slices of peasant bread
Extra-virgin olive oil, for brushing
One 1 1/4-pound eggplant, sliced crosswise 1 inch thick
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 plum tomatoes, sliced…
Potato, Squash and Goat Cheese Gratin
Potato, Squash and Goat Cheese Gratin
2 medium squash or zucchini, about 1/2 pound
4 small to medium red potatoes, about 1 pound
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 ounces goat cheese
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup whole milk
1/3…
Grilled Zucchini and Grape Tomato Salad
Grilled Zucchini and Grape Tomato Salad
1 large zucchini
Extra virgin olive oil
1 pint grape tomatoes
Handful fresh herbs — chives, sage, basil, summery savory, oregano
1 tablespoon extra-virgin finishing-quality olive oil, or…
Roasted Grape Tomatoes
Roasted Grape Tomatoes
2 cups grape tomatoes
3 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh basil
1/2 teaspoon salt-free garlic seasoning blend
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon olive oil, divided
1/4 cup…
Fresh Tomato Bruschetta
Fresh Tomato Bruschetta
3 to 4 medium ripe tomatoes, at room temperature (1/2 pound or 225 g)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
6 basil leaves, thinly sliced
Six 1/2-inch thick slices Italian…