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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…