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Guacamole with Roasted Tomatillos

Guacamole with Roasted Tomatillos INGREDIENTS 3/4 pound fresh tomatillos, husked removed and rinsed well 1/2 cup finely chopped onion 3 fresh serrano chiles, finely chopped (or jalapenos; for mild guacamole, remove seeds and ribs) 3/4…

Raw or Roasted Salsa Verde

Raw or Roasted Salsa Verde INGREDIENTS 8 ounces (5 to 6 medium) tomatillos, husked and rinsed Fresh hot green chiles, to taste (roughly 2 serranos or 2 jalapenos), stemmed 5 or 6 sprigs fresh cilantro (thick stems removed), roughly…

Basil and Corn Salad

Basil and Corn Salad INGREDIENTS 4-5 ears of corn, shucked 1/2 cup small-diced red onion (1 small onion) 3 tablespoons cider vinegar 3 tablespoons good olive oil 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/2…

Honey-Lime Sweet Potato, Black Bean and Corn Tacos

Honey-Lime Sweet Potato, Black Bean and Corn Tacos INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 lbs. sweet potatoes, peeled if desired and diced into 1/2-inch cubes 4 Tbsp. olive oil, divided 1 tsp cumin 1 tsp paprika 1/4 tsp ground coriander 1/8 - 1/4…

Crispy Baked Kale with Gruyere Cheese

Crispy Baked Kale with Gruyere Cheese INGREDIENTS One 4-ounce piece of sourdough bread, crusts removed, bread torn into 1/2-inch pieces (2 cups) 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 medium shallot, minced 1 small onion,…

Sicilian Style Spaghetti (or Spaghetti Squash) with Eggplant

Sicilian Style Spaghetti (or Spaghetti Squash) and Eggplant INGREDIENTS For the eggplant: 1-2 medium eggplants 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 garlic cloves 1/2 lemon, juiced 6 fresh basil leaves Kosher…

Breakfast Potatoes with Cubanelles and Fried Eggs

Breakfast Potatoes with Cubanelles and Fried Eggs INGREDIENTS   2 pounds Red Potatoes, Cut Into Chunks 2 cloves Garlic, Minced 1/2 whole Onion, Peeled And Roughly Chopped 2-3 cubanelle peppers, chopped 1/8-1/4 cup Olive…

Quinoa with Mixed Squash and Mushrooms

Quinoa with Mixed Squash and Mushrooms INGREDIENTS 1 cup raw quinoa, any color, or a combination, rinsed in a fine sieve 1 vegetable bouillon cube 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 cup…

Rainbow Swiss Chard with Raisins and Pine Nuts

Rainbow Swiss Chard with Raisins and Pine Nuts INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 pounds Rainbow or Red Swiss chard 1/2 cup pine nuts (2 1/2 ounces) 1/4 cup olive oil 1 medium torpedo or regular onion, finely chopped 1/4 cup golden raisins, finely…

White Bean and Tuna Salad with Celery and Lemon

White Bean and Tuna Salad with Celery and Lemon INGREDIENTS 1 (15-ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed well and drained 2 (5-ounce) cans imported tuna in oil, drained and lightly flaked 2 celery ribs, thinly sliced plus 1/2 cup celery…

Pan Sauteed Crispy Potatoes and Onions

Pan Sautéed Crispy Potatoes and Onions INGREDIENTS 8-10 small potatoes 1 large, or 2 small, onion (s), sliced thin 4 tablespoons butter (or more if required) 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic…

Corn, Green Bean and Tomato Salad

Corn, Green Bean and Tomato Salad INGREDIENTS Coarse salt 3 ears corn, husks and silk removed 1 1/2 pounds green beans, stem ends snapped off 3 cloves garlic, peeled and gently smashed 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 3…