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…