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Sauteed Radicchio and Grilled Radiccio

Sauteed Radicchio INGREDIENTS 1 head radicchio 2 Tbsp. olive oil 1 clove garlic (optional), thinly sliced or finely chopped 1/4 tsp. sea salt DIRECTIONS Trim any brown part off the stem of the radicchio. Cut the radicchio…

Sicilian Aubergine Stew (Eggplant Caponata)

Sicilian Aubergine Stew (Eggplant Caponata) INGREDIENTS olive oil 2 large aubergines, cut into large chunks 1 heaped teaspoon dried oregano sea salt freshly ground black pepper 1 small red onion, peeled and finely chopped 2…

Grilled Green Tomatoes Caprese

Grilled Green Tomatoes Caprese INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup olive oil 1/4 cup white balsamic vinegar 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1/8 teaspoon salt 4 medium-size green tomatoes, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices (about…

Escarole, Beans and Potatoes

Escarole, Beans and Potatoes INGREDIENTS 2 lbs potatoes 1 heads of escarole 5-3 c. water 1-2 garlic cloves, sliced thin 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper 1 (16 oz.) can red or white kidney beans ½ salt 1/4 c. olive oil (optional) DIRECTIONS Peel,…

Chicken and Rice with Kabocha Squash

Chicken and Rice with Kabocha Squash INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided 6 skin-on chicken thighs Coarse salt and pepper 1 medium white onion, diced medium 1/2 large kabocha squash, seeded and cut into large chunks…

Garlic Mashed Cauliflower and Potatoes

Garlic Mashed Cauliflower and Potatoes INGREDIENTS 1 head cauliflower, chopped 1/2 lbs. potatoes, peeled and cubed 1/4 cup olive oil 1/4 cup butter 1/4 cup milk or 1/4 cup cream 1/4 cup sour cream Pepper and salt 1/4 teaspoon…

Rigatoni with Swiss Chard

Rigatoni with Swiss Chard INGREDIENTS Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 1 pound rigatoni, or other tubular pasta 2 tablespoons unsalted butter and 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced and  2 medium…

Broccoli, Red Bell pepper and Mushroom Melts

Broccoli, Red Bell Pepper and Mushroom Melts INGREDIENTS 1 small head broccoli, cut into small florets (stalk discarded) 1 tablespoon olive oil Coarse salt and ground pepper 4 portobello mushrooms (stems removed), sliced 1/2 inch…

Eggplant, Green Bean and Pork Stir Fry

Eggplant, Green Bean and Pork Stir Fry INGREDIENTS 6 ounces ground pork 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce 1/2 cup cooking oil 1/2 pound frozen blanched cut green beans, defrosted 1 pound eggplants, ends trimmed, cut on the diagonal…

Two Ways to Cook Cabbage and Potatoes

Two Ways to Cook Cabbage and Potatoes Baked Cabbage and Potatoes 1 cabbage, about 2 to 2.5 lb., 2 pounds potatoes, 12 oz. bacon, diced into 1/2 inch pieces, 2 cups onions, peeled and sliced, 1 tsp each salt and ground pepper, 2 cups (500…

Shredded Chicken and Tomatillo Tacos with Queso Fresco

Shredded Chicken and Tomatillo TAcos with Queso Fresco INGREDIENTS   6 tomatillos, husked, washed, and grilled until blackened 1 serrano, grilled until blackened Olive oil 1/2 small red onion, coarsely chopped 2 cloves…

Tuscan Green Bean and Eggplant Salad

Tuscan Green Bean and Eggplant Salad INGREDIENTS 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 5 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (2 lemons) 1/2 cup olive oil 1/4 teaspoon salt black pepper 1 medium eggplant, stem top removed 2 cups cooked…