Tag Archive for: garlic

Sauteed Kale with Pine Nuts and Raisins

Sautéed Kale with Pine Nuts and Raisins This is a classic Sicilian side dish, prepared with leafy greens, toasted pine nuts and raisins. It may sound like an odd combination, but it works; it’s sweet, savory, salty, spicy and just a little…

Chickpeas and Greens

Chickpeas and Greens This recipe goes well with some crusty baguette bread to soak up all of the juices. The lemon juice really rounds out the flavors. This myrecipes.com dish and it can also be made with spinach or collard greens. INGREDIENTS 2 …

Bruschetta

Bruschetta Fresh tomatoes, garlic, oregano, basil…it’s that magical combination that screams Italian appetizer. This recipe can be prepared in minutes if you have a few tomatoes. It’s best, of course, in the summer months when NJ tomatoes…

Chile Rellenos

Chile Rellenos Roasted poblano chiles stuffed with loads of cheese, battered with an airy egg coating, and fried until crispy equate to the Mexican version of comfort food. This classic recipe from Chow, served with spicy tomato salsa or…

Fresh Grilled Corn, Poblano and Tomato Salsa and Roasted Poblano Salsa

Fresh Grilled Corn, Poblano and Tomato Salsa INGREDIENTS 1 ear corn 1 poblano pepper 1 quart canned crushed tomatoes 2 cups grape tomatoes, diced 1 red onion, minced 2 tablespoons lime juice 2 tablespoons cilantro, minced 1…

Salmon Skewers with Cucumber Yogurt Sauce

Salmon Skewers with Cucumber  Yogurt Sauce Salmon     Skewers with Cucumber Yogurt Sauce From sproutedkitchen.com, this cool cucumber sauce pairs well with deep, rich salmon. Served with quinoa or grilled pita on the…

Sauteed Fish with Roasted Grape Tomatoes, Garlic and Basil

Sautéed Fish with Roasted Grape Tomatoes, Garlic and Basil Picking a good fish filet is important and snapper (preferably skin on) or Mahi Mahi would work well with these bright roasted tomatoes. Serving it with fresh grilled corn on the…

What do I do with my Basil?

What do I do with my Basil? We wait all year for summer and the first taste of fresh basil. Basil is one herb in particular that really shines when it’s fresh and it can be added to so many recipes- sandwiches, drinks, dressings, egg dishes…the…

Eggplant Parmesan

Eggplant Parmesan Fried Eggplant is near and dear to my heart. One of my first real food experiences was with my good friend in Maryland. We ordered “fried eggplant with goat cheese” and who knew this would open my mind to many different…

Potatoes with Tomato-Corn Saute

Potatoes with Tomato-Corn Sauté This speedy Cooking Light side dish of potatoes with tomato-corn sauté is complemented by fresh corn kernels, summer tomatoes, fresh cilantro and shaved Parmesan cheese. INGREDIENTS 12 ounces red potatoes,…

Grilled Corn on the Cob with Garlic Butter, Fresh Lime and Queso Fresco

Grilled Corn on the Cob with Garlic Butter, Fresh Lime and Queso Fresco My family adores Jersey fresh corn and we love to find unique ways to dress it up. This recipe was originally from one of our favorite cook books by Bobby Flay- Boy gets…

Greek Style Baked Fish with Tomato and Red Onion

Greek Style Baked Fish with Tomato and Red Onion Fish with tomatoes and onions is a classic Greek combination. This recipe serves 2, but can easily be doubled or tripled. The best fish to use is cod, halibut, black cod or striped bass. Another…