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Gemelli Pasta with Sausage, Swiss Chard and Pine Nuts

Gemelli Pasta with Sausage, Swiss Chard and Pine Nuts 1/3 cup pine nuts 1 tablespoon olive oil 3/4 pound mild Italian sausage, casings removed 1 pound Swiss chard, tough stems removed, leaves cut into thin strips 2 garlic cloves,…

Crispy Roasted Broccoli and Brussels Sprouts

Crispy Roasted Broccoli and Brussels Sprouts 1 pound broccoli florets 1 pound brussels sprouts 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1/2 cup whole wheat bread crumbs 1 Tablespoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon black ground pepper 3 Tablespoons…

Roasted Spaghetti Squash with Mushrooms, Spinach and Parmesan

Roasted Spaghetti Squash with Mushrooms, Spinach and Parmesan   1 medium spaghetti squash (about 2 pounds) 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus additional for drizzling on squash 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 16 ounces sliced…

Grilled Eggplant Rollatini

Grilled Eggplant Rollatini For the Marinara: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 teaspoons freshly minced garlic (about 2 medium cloves) 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes 3 tablespoons…

Shredded Collard Green Salad with Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Cashews

Shredded Collard Green Salad with Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Cashews 2 lb. sweet potatoes, peeled and cut crosswise into 1⁄2-inch-thick slices 1⁄4 cup plus 2 tbsp. vegetable oil 1 tbsp. cumin seeds 1 tbsp. thyme leaves 2…

Celery and Fennel Gratin

Celery and Fennel Gratin Creamy fennel sauce 1 medium fennel bulb, cut into small dice 6 filets of anchovies packed in oil and minced 3 tbsp. of butter ¼ tsp. white pepper ¼ tsp. fennel seed 2 tbsp. flour 1 ¼ cups…

Roasted Garlic Spaghetti Squash Lasagna Boats

Roasted Garlic Spaghetti Squash Lasagna Boats 4-6 small spaghetti squash, halved lengthwise and seeds scooped out 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 head garlic 1 pounds spicy Italian chicken sausage (or 1 pound ground chicken or half ground…

Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Quinoa, Kale, Dried Cranberries and Feta

Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Quinoa, Kale, Dried Cranberries and Feta 3 sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed 5 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided kosher salt Black pepper 1 c. dried quinoa, rinsed under cold water 1/2 bunch…

Loaded Sweet Potato Skins

Loaded Sweet Potato Skins 4 medium sweet potatoes 1 Tablespoon olive oil 1/4 cup milk 1/4 teaspoon salt Ground pepper, to taste 1 cup shredded cheese (I use half sharp cheddar and half mozzarella) 4 strips bacon, cooked…

Cauliflower Gratin

Cauliflower Gratin 3 slices white sandwich bread, torn into large pieces 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese 3 tablespoons butter 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 2 cups milk 1 head cauliflower (about 2 pounds), cored and cut into…

Brie, Apple and Arugula Quesadilla

Brie, Apple and Arugula Quesadillas 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 2 teaspoons apple cider 3 (10-inch) flour tortillas 6 ounces Brie cheese, rind removed and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices, divided 1 Fuji apple, cored and cut into…

Basil Pesto Chicken Tart or Pizza or Flat Bread

  Basil Pesto Chicken Tart or Pizza or Flat Bread 1 sheet frozen puff pastry or pizza crust or flat bread 1 small head of peeled garlic cloves (optional) 3 heaping tablespoons basil pesto, homemade or store bought 1 scant…