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Croque Monsieur Sandwich with Pears
Croque Monsieur Sandwich with Pears
INGREDIENTS
4 teaspoons Dijon mustard
8 slices whole-wheat bread
4 teaspoons light mayonnaise
2 ripe pears, cored and thinly sliced
8 ounces leftover ham slices
4 ounces Swiss cheese (4 to…
Sauteed Broccoli Rabe with Parmesan
Sauteed Broccoli Rabe with Parmesan
INGREDIENTS
1 pound broccoli rabe, trimmed
5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese
DIRECTIONS
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.…
Rigatoni with Eggplant and Pine Nuts
Rigatoni with Eggplant and Pine Nuts
INGREDIENTS
Nonstick vegetable oil spray
1 unpeeled large eggplant (1 1/2 to 1 3/4 pounds), cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 medium yellow bell peppers, cut into 1/2-inch squares
2 cups grape tomatoes
3…
Dandelion Greens with Onion and Minced Garlic
Dandelion Greens with Onion and Minced Garlic
INGREDIENTS
1 pound dandelion greens
1/2 cup chopped sweet onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1 whole small dried jalapeno or hot chile pepper, seeds removed, crushed
1/4 cup cooking oil
salt…
Cantaloupe, Mozzarella and Prosciutto Salad
Cantaloupe, Mozzarella and Prosciutto Salad
INGREDIENTS
1 cantaloupe, halved and seeded
3/4 pound bite-size fresh mozzarella balls
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1/3…
Big Flavor Eggs with Mixed Summer Squash
Big Flavor Eggs with Mixed Summer Squash
INGREDIENTS
2 cups crookneck, yellow squash, zucchini or any summer squash, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2/3 cup chopped tomatoes
1/2 teaspoon each kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4…
Grilled Pizza with Peaches, Prosciutto and Basil
Grilled Pizza with Peaches, Prosciutto and Basil
INGREDIENTS
2 peaches, cut into 1/2-inch wedges
1 pound fresh mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced
3 Grilled Pizza Dough crusts (recipe below)
12 thin slices prosciutto, cut in half
1/3…
Mushroom Bruschetta with Feta Cheese and Basil
Mushroom Bruschetta with Feta Cheese and Basil
INGREDIENTS
3 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 lb portabello mushrooms, stems removed and caps cut into slices ¼ inch thick
8 slices coarse…
Elote-Mexican Street Corn
Elote-Mexican Street Corn
INGREDIENTS
5 ears of corn, husked
1/4 cup salted butter, melted
1/2 cup crema Mexicana or sour cream
Crumbly, salty white cheese (ideally cotija)
Chili powder to taste
Salt to taste
Hot…
Baked Eggplant Sticks
Baked Eggplant Sticks
INGREDIENTS
10 oz. eggplant
1 tsp olive oil
1/2 tsp kosher salt and fresh cracked pepper
1/2 cup Italian Seasoned breadcrumbs
2 tbsp. parmesan cheese
1 large egg white
Non-stick oil spray
1 cup marinara…
Eggplant Sandwich
Eggplant Sandwich
INGREDIENTS
8 (1/2-inch-thick) eggplant slices
Olive oil
3-4 long hot peppers (seeds removed) OR 2 cubanelle peppers OR 1 large red pepper
4 Slices ciabatta bread
2 tablespoons pesto (you can use refrigerated…
Beet Carpaccio Salad
Beet Carpaccio Salad
INGREDIENTS
For salad:
1 lb beets (preferably Chioggia), trimmed and peeled and cut into slices, 1/4 cup lemon juice, 1 small red onion, thinly sliced, 1/2 cup roasted pistachio nutmeats, 1/3 cup feta cheese, crumbled,…