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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
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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
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Tomato and Mozzarella Quesadillas with Basil
Tomato and Mozzarella Quesadillas with Basil
8 8-inch flour tortillas
12 ounces grated or sliced mozzarella
2 tomatoes, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
½ teaspoon plus 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black…

Rainbow Chard Recipes
Sautéed Swiss Chard with Raisins and Pine Nuts
1 1/2 pounds Swiss chard, stalks cut crosswise into 1-inch pieces, leaves torn into 2-inch pieces (keep stalks and leaves separate)
2 tablespoons pine nuts
2 tablespoons olive oil
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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…

Grilled Sicilian Eggplant Parmesan
Grilled Sicilian Eggplant Parmesan
2 Eggplants cut into ½ inch slices
Handful coarse, kosher salt
1 jar tomato sauce
1 8 oz. block Mozzarella
½ cup Ricotta cheese
½ cup Parmesan cheese
Handful fresh basil
2 tablespoons…

Corn, Tomato, Red Onion, Thyme and Mushroom Risotto with Chicken
Corn, Tomato, Red Onion, Thyme and Mushroom Risotto with Chicken
2 small skinless, boneless chicken breast halves (8 to 10 ounces total)
3 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon snipped fresh thyme
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/8 teaspoon…

Watermelon and Tomato Salad with Basil Oil
Watermelon and Tomato Salad with Basil Oil
For the basil oil
2 cups fresh basil, plus more for garnish
1 1/2 cups extra-virgin olive oil
For the salad
6 cups cold cubed watermelon (from about 4 1/2 pounds watermelon), rind…

Cucumber, Tomato, Quinoa and Feta Salad
Cucumber, Tomato, Quinoa and Feta Salad
1/2 cup quinoa
1/4 cup feta, crumbled
1/2 cucumber, chopped
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
2 green onions, green and white parts chopped
1/2 pint of cherry tomatoes, sliced, or 2-3…

Avocado and Shrimp Chopped Cabbage Salad
Avocado and Shrimp Chopped Cabbage Salad
5 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream
3 tablespoons grapeseed oil or extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon chopped fresh…