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Basic, Italian and Greek Grilled Eggplant Ideas

Basic Grilled Eggplant 1 large globe eggplant (about 1 lb.), trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch-thick rounds 3 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil; more as needed Kosher salt Prepare a medium-high charcoal or gas grill fire. Brush both sides…

Traditional Basil Pesto

Traditional Basil Pesto 4 cups tightly packed basil leaves (about 8 ounces of whole basil bunches) 1/2 cup finely grated Parmigiano cheese (about 1 ounce) 3 tablespoons toasted pine nuts 1 medium garlic clove, finely chopped …

Golden Beet and Barley Salad with Beet Greens

Golden Beet and Barley Salad with Beet Greens 4 medium golden beets, tops removed (see Recipe Note) 1 cup dry pearl barley 1/2 large onion or shallot, minced (about 1 cup) (red onions or shallots work best) 1 bunch (about 1 pound)…

Spinach, Bacon and Peach Salad

Spinach, Bacon and Peach Salad 1 cup olive oil 1/3 cup cider vinegar 1/4 cup sugar 1 teaspoon celery seed 1 teaspoon ground mustard 1/2 teaspoon salt 6 cups fresh baby spinach (about 6 ounces) 2 medium peaches, sliced …

Feta Stuffed Pepper

Feta Stuffed Pepper 4-5 Cubanelle peppers 1/3 pounds of feta cheese 1 tablespoons of olive oil 1 heaping tablespoon of finely chopped parsley ½ small hot pepper (of your choice, jalapeño works well), finely chopped 1/8…

Mexican Corn Salad

Mexican Corn Salad 2 tablespoons butter 3 cups corn (about 4 ears), cut from the cob 1/2 jalapeno, seeded and finely diced 3 tablespoons mayonnaise 1 clove garlic, grated and 2 green onions, sliced 1 handful cilantro, chopped …

Sausage and Swiss Chard Strata

Sausage and Swiss Chard Strata 1-pound bulk sweet or spicy Italian sausage 2 shallots, finely chopped 1 bunch Swiss chard (1 pound), stems diced medium, leaves torn into 2-inch pieces and rinsed Coarse salt and ground pepper …

Roasted Fennel with Parmesan

Roasted Fennel with Parmesan 4 fresh bulbs of fennel 1⁄2 teaspoon salt fresh ground black pepper, to taste 1⁄3 cup freshly shredded parmesan cheese 4 tablespoons olive oil Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Clean and…

Spinach Mac and Cheese

Spinach Mac and Cheese 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/2 cup minced yellow onion 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 4 cups whole milk, room temperature Coarse salt and ground pepper 1-2 bunches curly- or flat-leaf spinach (about 1…

Roasted Broccoli with Parmesan

Roasted Broccoli with Parmesan 1 1/2 pounds (680g) broccoli, cut into florets of even size 3-4 Tbsp. olive oil Juice from half a lemon, about 1 Tbsp. Kosher salt 2-3 garlic cloves, minced Freshly ground black pepper 1/4…

Baked Stuffed Yellow Squash

Baked Stuffed Yellow Squash 4 yellow squash 1 medium yellow onion, diced 3 garlic cloves or scapes, minced 1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning (basil, oregano) or 3 tablespoons fresh herbs (basil, oregano) kosher salt &…

Pan Fried Beans and Kale

Pan Fried Beans and Kale 1/2 bunch kale 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 large handfuls of cooked white beans (cannellini are good) 1/4 teaspoon fine grain sea salt 1/3 cup walnuts, lightly toasted 1 clove garlic or…