Tag Archive for: tomato

Tomato Basil Bruschetta

Tomato Basil Bruschetta 6 or 7 ripe tomatoes (about 1 1/2 lbs.) 2 cloves garlic, minced (about 2 teaspoons) 1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil 1-teaspoon balsamic vinegar 6-8 fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced* or chopped 1-teaspoon…

Summer Salsa

4 small jalapeño peppers*, (leave the seeds in for an extra kick) 1/2 onion, chopped 3 garlic cloves 1/4-1/2 cup fresh cilantro 6 tomatoes of varying sizes, chopped 1 1/2 to 2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 teaspoon sea salt + more to taste 2…

Sungold Tomato Pasta

1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more for pasta water 1 pound pasta, any shape 1/4 cup olive oil, plus more to finish 2 cloves garlic, smashed and peeled 27 ounces (about 4 cups) sungold or cherry tomatoes, halved 1 cup freshly grated…

Peach, Tomato and Corn Salad

2 large or 3-4 medium tomatoes, each cut into 8 wedges 1-2 peaches, diced (about 1 cup) 1 cup fresh corn kernels (from 2 small ears or 1 large ear) 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 cup Honey Vinaigrette 2 ounces feta or goat cheese, crumbled…

Stuffed Bell Peppers

Recipe can be halved or doubled   4-6 bell peppers any color, or a combination of colors 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 1/2 pounds ground beef I use 90% lean 1/2 cup onion finely chopped 2 teaspoons garlic minced 1 1/2 cups cooked white…

Peach Salsa

  1 lb tomatoes, diced 1 bell or cubanelle pepper, 4 oz, seeded and finely diced 2 jalapenos, seeded and finely diced 1 medium onion, finely diced 1 1/2 lbs peaches, diced 1/2 bunch cilantro, chopped 2 Tbsp lime juice 1 1/2 tsp…

Arugula Greek Salad

Recipe from "add a pinch" 6 cups arugula 2 cucumbers peeled and diced 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved or one medium tomato, diced 1 cup sliced Kalamata olives 1/2 medium red onion diced 1 green pepper seeded and diced 1 (8-ounce) container…

Cantaloupe Salad with Pepitas

6 cups cubed cantaloupe (about 2 pounds) 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, halved ½ cup thinly sliced red onion ½ teaspoon salt, divided 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1 tablespoon finely chopped seeded jalapeño pepper 2 teaspoons honey 1…

Caprese Garlic Bread

1  loaf pugliese or ciabatta, halved lengthwise 1/2 c. (1 stick) butter, softened 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tbsp. freshly chopped parsley Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1/4 c. balsamic vinegar 1 tbsp. honey 1 1/2…

Mirepoix Recipes

Mirepoix Base A common, quick way to cook mirepoix is to brown the onions and carrots together on medium-high heat (sauté) and then add the celery, cooking until soft. This develops a deeper flavor profile, and is especially delicious in soups.…

Turkey Burgers with Green Garlic and Parsley

Turkey Burgers with Green Garlic and Parsley ½ medium onion 1 bulb green garlic (about 4 ounces) 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil ¼ cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley 1 ¼ pounds lean ground turkey 2 tablespoons ketchup …

Avocado Club Sandwich with Marinated Portobello Mushrooms

Avocado Club Sandwich with Marinated Portobello Mushrooms 2-4 portobello mushroom caps 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons (gluten free) tamari 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup 2 cloves garlic, minced …