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Simple Mirepoix and Sautéed Chicken with Mirepoix

The definition of mirepoix in its core is a ratio of three vegetables used in classic French cooking. They are a trio of aromatic vegetables. These vegetables are a combination of carrots, celery, and onion. Combined, these three vegetables…

Apple Crisp

For the crumb topping: 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats 1/2 cup light brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon dash of salt 1/3 cup unsalted butter ,cut…

Watermelon, Mint and Feta Salad

1 Watermelon, Cut into small 2 inch cubes 1.5 cups Cucumber Cut into small 1 inch cubes 1/2 cup Onion Chopped into thin slices 12 Mint leaves Fresh, Roughly chopped 12 Basil leaves Fresh, Roughly chopped …

Eggplant Sandwiches with Cubanelle Peppers and Baby Arugula

8 (1/2-inch-thick) eggplant slices Olive oil 2 cubanelle peppers or sweet peppers 4 Slices ciabatta bread 1 Candy onions, sliced 2 tablespoons pesto (you can use refrigerated or make your own) 1 cup baby arugula 1/8…

Mirepoix and Sautéed Chicken with Mirepoix and Fresh Herbs

The definition of mirepoix in its core is a ratio of three vegetables used in classic French cooking. They are a trio of aromatic vegetables. These vegetables are a combination of carrots, celery, and onion. Combined, these three vegetables…

Scallops with Peach, Corn, Tomato and Parsley Salad

Scallops with Peach, Corn, Tomato and Parsley Salsa olive oil 2 ears corn 2 peaches (halved and pitted) scallops salt and pepper 1 cup chopped fresh tomatoes chopped parsley Heat a charcoal or gas grill until very…

Gluten Free Peach Crisp

For the crust: Butter, for coating the baking dish 1 cup  gluten-free rolled oats 1 cup  almond flour or almond meal 3/4 cup  packed light brown sugar 1/2 cup  sliced almonds 1/2 teaspoon  fine salt 8 tablespoons …

Spinach, Leek and Feta Cheese Fritatta

Spinach, Leek and Feta Cheese Fritatta 1 tablespoon butter 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 large leek, white and light green part only, halved and thinly sliced (about 1 cup) 6 oz spinach, washed and chopped 1 clove garlic, minced …

Spinach Chimichuri Shrimp with Rice

Spinach Chimichuri Shrimp with Rice 1 c. spinach, tightly packed 1 c. fresh cilantro, tightly packed (about 1 bunch cilantro) 1/2 c. Chopped red onion 3 garlic cloves, chopped kosher salt 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes …

Pasta with Chicken Sausage, Leeks, Corn, and Crimini Mushrooms

Pasta with Chicken Sausage, Leeks, Corn, and Crimini Mushrooms 8 ounces casarecce or other short pasta 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for pasta water 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 12-oz. pkg. Italian chicken sausage, sliced crosswise…

Turnips Four Ways

Turnips Four Ways Sautéed Turnips and Greens Cook peeled and cut-up turnips and sliced garlic in olive oil in a large skillet until tender. Add the turnip greens and cook until just wilted. Season with salt and pepper and a squeeze of…

Simply Sauteed Collard Greens

Simply Sauteed Collard Greens 1/2 medium-size sweet onion, chopped 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 bunch fresh collard greens, washed, trimmed, and chopped 1 1/2 teaspoons salt Cook onion in hot oil in a large Dutch oven over medium…