Tag Archive for: garlic

Dressing Ideas for your Salads

Dressing Ideas for Your Salads Classic Vinaigrette: Whisk 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, 2 teaspoons dijon mustard, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and pepper to taste. Gradually whisk in 1/3 to 1/2 cup olive oil. Shallot–White Wine: Make…

Cumin Dusted Shrimp with Black Eyed Peas and Collards

Cumin Dusted Shrimp with Black Eyed Peas and Collards 1 cup (6 ounces) dried black-eyed peas 1 small onion (about 1 cup), finely chopped 1 stalk celery, cut into 1/4-inch dice 1 (about 6 ounces) red bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch dice 3…

Sauteed Collard Greens and Garlic

Sauteed Collard Greens and Garlic kosher salt and black pepper 1 bunch collard greens, stems discarded and leaves cut into 1-inch strips 1/2 cup olive oil 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.…

Apple Strudel Muffins

Apple Strudel Muffins 2 cups all-purpose flour plus additional 1 tbsp. flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup butter 1 cup white sugar 2 eggs 1 1/4 teaspoons vanilla 1 1/2 cups chopped…

Leeks in Vinaigrette

Leeks in Vinaigrette 3-4 large leeks, white and pale-green parts only, tough outer layer removed Kosher salt and Freshly Ground Black Pepper 1 small shallot, finely chopped ½ garlic clove, finely grated 1 tablespoon Sherry vinegar…

Spinach and Leek White Bean Soup

Spinach and Leek White Bean Soup 2 teaspoons olive oil 4 leeks, bulb only, chopped 2 cloves garlic, chopped 2 (16 ounce) cans fat-free chicken broth 2 (16 ounce) cans cannellini beans, rinsed and drained 2 bay leaves 2 teaspoons…

Grilled Asparagus Bruschetta

Grilled Asparagus Bruschetta 12 thick asparagus spears, woody stems trimmed 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more as needed Salt and freshly ground black pepper 4 slices sourdough bread 2 cloves garlic, peeled 10 ounces…

Watercress Soup

Watercress Soup   2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 small onion, diced 4 cloves garlic, minced 4 cups reduced-sodium beef broth or vegetable broth, divided 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/8 teaspoon salt 8…

Butter Roasted Crimini Mushrooms

Butter Roasted Crimini Mushrooms INGREDIENTS 1 pound mushrooms such as cremini or white, halved lengthwise if large 2 tablespoons capers, rinsed and chopped 3 large garlic cloves, minced 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 3 tablespoons…

Pea Shoot and Quinoa Salad Pita Pockets

Pea Shoot and Quinoa Salad Pita Pockets INGREDIENTS 2 pita pockets, cut in half 4 handfuls pea shoots, trimmed 1 cup cooked quinoa 1 – 15 ounce can black beans, rinsed 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced 2 cloves garlic,…

Grilled Balsamic Portobello Mushrooms with Soft Polenta

GRILLED BALSAMIC PORTOBELLO MUSHROOMS with SOFT POLENTA INGREDIENTS: 6 Portobello Caps (ribs removed, stems removed and reserved) 1/4 cup Balsamic Vinegar 1/2 cup Marjoram (chopped) 2 Cloves Garlic (finely grated) pinch Red Pepper…

Warm Carrot and Lentil Salad

  WARM CARROT and LENTIL SALAD INGREDIENTS: 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 small yellow onion, cut into 1/2-inch dice 1 clove garlic, peeled and minced 1 pound carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1 yellow bell pepper,…