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Perfect Basil Pesto
Perfect Basil Pesto
5 to 6 ounces (2 healthy bunches or about 6 cups gently packed) basil leaves, or any other green
1/2 cup pine nuts, or any other nut
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, or any other hard cheese
1 to 2 garlic cloves
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Nectarine and Prosciutto Bruschetta
Nectarine and Prosciutto Bruschetta
12 slices grilled sourdough baguette
6 ounces’ goat cheese
12 slices thinly-sliced prosciutto
2 ripened nectariness, sliced thin
Good-quality olive oil, to taste
Sea salt, to taste
Spread…
Brie, Apple and Arugula Quesadillas
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 apple, cored and cut into 1/4-inch-thick…
Stuffed Red Peppers
Stuffed Red Peppers
Salsa
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 medium tomatoes, quartered
1/2 jalapeno, finely chopped
1/2 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
1/2 yellow…
Romaine and Arugula Salad with Lemon Chive Dressing
Romaine and Arugula Salad with Lemon Chive Dressing
8 cups Baby Lettuces
4 cups torn Arugula
1⁄2 cup thinly sliced yellow or red onions or 1⁄2 cup radish
1 cup thinly sliced mushroom
1⁄3 cup diced gouda cheese or 1⁄3…
Roast Chicken Breasts with Tomato, Corn, Arugula, Scallions and Avocado
Roast Chicken Breasts with Tomato, Corn, Arugula, Scallions and Avocado
whole bone-in skin-on chicken breasts or 6 half breasts
tablespoon olive oil
Salt and black pepper
Set the oven at 400 degrees. Generously sprinkle chicken…
Mediterranean Marinated Green Beans with Olives, Tomatoes and Feta
Mediterranean Marinated Green Beans with Olives, Tomatoes and Feta
2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
1/4 cup olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
2 tomatoes, seeded and chopped
2 tablespoons…
Broiled Tomato Sandwich
Broiled Tomato Sandwich
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
4 ripe tomatoes, sliced
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
3 tablespoons…
Kale Quiche
Kale Quiche
1 large bunch (about 1 1/2 pounds) kale, thick stalks discarded, leaves roughly chopped
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups half and half
2 whole eggs
4 ounces grated gruyère or Comté cheese
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Mini Pepper Nachos with Corn, Black Bean and Avocado
Mini Pepper Nachos with Corn, Black Beans and Avocado
2/3 cup corn (grilled, charred, fresh, thawed or canned)
2/3 cup black beans
2/3 cup pico de gallo or your favorite salsa
1 medium avocado, diced
salt and pepper to taste
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Jalapeno Poppers
Jalapeno Poppers
12 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 (8 ounce) package shredded Cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon bacon bits
12 ounces jalapeno peppers, seeded and halved
1 cup milk
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup dry bread crumbs
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Spaghetti Squash with Turkey Meatballs
Spaghetti Squash with Turkey Meatballs
1 spaghetti squash (about 3 pounds), halved lengthwise
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves,…