Tag Archive for: garlic

Fresh Tomato Bruschetta

Fresh Tomato Bruschetta 3 to 4 medium ripe tomatoes, at room temperature (1/2 pound or 225 g) Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 2 tablespoons olive oil 6 basil leaves, thinly sliced Six 1/2-inch thick slices Italian…

Greek Tacos with Red Torpedo Onion and Tomato Relish

Greek Tacos with Red Torpedo Onion and Tomato Relish 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 pounds ground lamb Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/2 red torpedo onion, minced 1 teaspoon dried oregano 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon…

Seared Fish with Corn, Zucchini and Tomato Sauté

Seared Fish with Corn, Zucchini and Tomato Sauté 4 grouper fillets, or other firm fish such as halibut, cod, or salmon 1 tsp. kosher salt ½ tsp. Freshly ground pepper 2 tbsp. olive oil 2 medium zucchini 1 large shallot or ½…

Fettuccini with Rainbow Chard and White Beans

Fettuccini with Rainbow Chard and White Beans 12 ounces whole-wheat fettuccine 2 teaspoons olive oil 2   cloves garlic, sliced 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, quartered 1 bunch rainbow or red and green Swiss chard, stems and leaves…

Rainbow Chard with Pine Nuts, Parmesan and Basil

Rainbow Chard with Pine Nuts, Parmesan and Basil 13 to 14 oz. Rainbow chard (about 1 large bunch) 1 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil 3 Tbs. pine nuts Kosher salt 1 Tbs. minced garlic 1 Tbs. cold unsalted butter, cut into 4 pieces 1/4…

Sautéed Rainbow Chard with Lemon and Garlic

Sautéed Rainbow Chard with Lemon and Garlic 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced 2 pounds rainbow—thick stems discarded, inner ribs removed and cut into 2-inch lengths, leaves cut into 2-inch ribbons Salt…

Broccoli and Chickpea Salad

Broccoli and Chickpea Salad 4 cups broccoli florets 15-oz can drained and rinsed chickpeas 5 sliced scallions 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley 1/3 cup toasted pine nuts 1 minced clove garlic 2 tsp Dijon mustard 1 tsp honey 1…

Cotija Cheese and Corn Dip

Cotija Cheese and Corn Dip 2 Tbsp. olive oil, divided 3 cups fresh corn, cut off the cob (~3 ears) 1 shallot, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 cup light sour cream or plain Greek yogurt 4 ounces (1/2 package) 1/3-fat cream cheese 1…

Grilled Eggplant with Feta Pesto

Grilled Eggplant with Feta Pesto 1-2 medium sized “Sicilian” eggplant 1/2 cup of basil (finely minced) 1/2 cup of parsley (finely minced) 1 cloves of garlic (finely minced) 2-3 tablespoons of low salt French feta 1/4 cup of…

Chicken and Cabbage Stir Fry

Chicken and Cabbage Stir Fry 1 1/3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 4), cut into 1-inch pieces 1 tablespoon plus 4 teaspoons soy sauce 3 tablespoons dry sherry 1/4 teaspoon cayenne 2 tablespoons cooking oil 1 onion,…

Quinoa Stuffed Bell Peppers

Quinoa Stuffed Bell Peppers 1 medium onion, finely chopped (1 cup) 2 Tbs. olive oil 2 ribs celery, finely chopped (½ cup) 1 Tbs. ground cumin 2 cloves garlic, minced (2 tsp.) 1 10-oz. pkg. baby spinach 2 15-oz. cans diced tomatoes,…

Fried Brown Rice with Scallions and Eggs

Fried Brown Rice with Scallions and Eggs 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 small yellow onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice 2 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch dice 6 scallions, white and green parts separated, both parts thinly sliced 2…