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Grilled Basil Pesto Shrimp Skewers
Grilled Basil Pesto Shrimp Skewers
1 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
1 clove garlic
1/4 cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano
3 tbsp. olive oil
1 1/2 lbs. jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined (weight after peeled)
kosher salt and fresh pepper…
Summer Squash Ribbons with Feta and Pine Nuts
Summer Squash Ribbons with Feta and Pine Nuts
3-4 Small Yellow Squash
3-4 Green or Purple Scallions
a few sprigs of Basil
1 Tbsp. crumbled Feta or freshly Grated Parmesan
1 Tbsp. Pine Nuts
Trim the ends from each squash. Using…
Chickpea Salad with Mint and Feta
Chickpea Salad with Mint and Feta
• 1 small onion, thinly sliced
• 1 small fresh red chili, deseeded and minced
• 2 handfuls red or yellow cherry tomatoes, roughly chopped
• Juice of 2 lemons
• Extra virgin olive oil to taste
•…
Mushroom Pasta with Garlic and Herbs
Mushroom Pasta with Garlic and Herbs
1 lb. linguine, cooked ala dente, drain
6 tablespoons butter
10 cloves garlic, minced
6 cups mushrooms, sliced
1 teaspoon dried basil
1⁄4 teaspoon salt
pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
2…
Potato, Spinach, Bell Pepper, Leek and Basil Frittata
Potato, Spinach, Bell Pepper, Leek and Basil Frittata
INGREDIENTS
1 lb. medium waxy potatoes
¼ cup olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 small bell pepper, seeded, and thinly sliced
1 small leek, thinly sliced
2 cups baby spinach
3…
Basil Herb Butter
Basil Herb Butter
INGREDIENTS
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
1/4 cup finely chopped basil
1 teaspoon coarse sea salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
DIRECTIONS
In a small bowl, combine…
Egg and Kale Breakfast Wrap
Egg and Kale Breakfast Wrap
INGREDIENTS
6 small kale leaves
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/4 cups grape tomatoes, halved
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 large shallot, chopped
1/8 teaspoon…
Cauliflower Pizza Crust and Oven Roasted Garlic Cauliflower
Cauliflower Pizza Crust
INGREDIENTS
2 1/2 cups cauliflower, grated (about 1/2 a large head)
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 1/4 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
Kosher salt and freshly…
Butterhead, Basil, Cucumber and Goat Cheese Salad
Butterhead, Basil, Cucumber and Goat Cheese Salad
INGREDIENTS
3/4 cup plus 5 to 6 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided
4 oz. loosely packed fresh basil leaves
About 1 1/4 tsp. kosher salt, divided
1 Dutch/English cucumber, cut…
Red and Yellow Tomato Salad
Red and Yellow Tomato Salad
INGREDIENTS
1 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 cloves garlic, minced
2 large ripe red tomatoes, cored and cut in large dice
1 large ripe yellow tomatoes, cored and…
Grilled Green Tomatoes Caprese
Grilled Green Tomatoes Caprese
INGREDIENTS
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup white balsamic vinegar
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
4 medium-size green tomatoes, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices (about…
Eggplant, Green Bean and Pork Stir Fry
Eggplant, Green Bean and Pork Stir Fry
INGREDIENTS
6 ounces ground pork
1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
1/2 cup cooking oil
1/2 pound frozen blanched cut green beans, defrosted
1 pound eggplants, ends trimmed, cut on the diagonal…