Tag Archive for: oregano
Smothered Beans with Leeks and Collard Greens
Smothered Beans with Leeks and Collard Greens
1 cup dried Great Northern beans
1/4 cup dried pinto beans
quart water
tablespoons olive oil
2 cups thinly sliced leeks (about 2 large)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried…
Grilled Zucchini and Grape Tomato Salad
Grilled Zucchini and Grape Tomato Salad
1 large zucchini
Extra virgin olive oil
1 pint grape tomatoes
Handful fresh herbs — chives, sage, basil, summery savory, oregano
1 tablespoon extra-virgin finishing-quality olive oil, or…
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 Style Grilled Mahi Mahi with Mint
Greek Style Grilled Mahi Mahi with Mint
1 1⁄4 lbs. Mahi Mahi fillets, fresh or thawed, about 3/4 to 1 inch thick
1⁄2 cup lemon juice
1⁄2 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons fresh oregano, chopped
3 tablespoons of fresh mint, chopped
1…
Sweet Potato and Caramelized Onion Hash with Baked Eggs
Sweet Potato and Caramelized Onion Hash with Baked Eggs
INGREDIENTS
2 tbsp unsalted butter
2 to 3 large yellow onions (about 2 lb), halved, thinly sliced, then halved agai
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 large…
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,…
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…
Roasted Grape Tomatoes and Garlic in Olive Oil
Roasted Grape Tomatoes and Garlic in Olive Oil
INGREDIENTS
1 pints grape tomatoes
3 garlic cloves, smashed
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 sprig…
Jalapeno Poppers and Chorizo Stuffed Jalapenos
Jalapeno Poppers
INGREDIENTS
12 fresh jalapeños (recipe can be halved)
3 oz. each of coarsely grated Cheddar (1 cup) and coarsely grated Monterey Jack (1 cup)
1 teaspoon hot sauce
3 large eggs
1 cup plain fine dry breadcrumbs
2…
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…
Roasted Potatoes with Fresh Herbs
Roasted Potatoes with Fresh Herbs
INGREDIENTS
1 lb. blue and gold potatoes
1 Tbls. fresh green herbs, minced (rosemary, thyme, and oregano are good choices)
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 cup olive oil
Kosher salt
Freshly cracked…
Kale, Zucchini and Goat Cheese Frittata
Kale, Zucchini and Goat Cheese Frittata
INGREDIENTS
10 eggs (or 6 eggs and 5 egg whites)
1 tsp. salt
1 1/2 Tbs. unsalted butter
2 small zucchini, sliced 1/8 inch thick
1 cup kale, stems removed and chopped
2 Tbs. fresh oregano…