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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
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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
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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
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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
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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…