Tag Archive for: tomatoes

Chive Blossom Vinaigrette over Butterhead Lettuce with Tomatoes

Chive Blossom Vinaigrette over Butterhead Lettuce with Tomatoes 1/2 cup chive blossom vinegar 1/2 tsp kosher salt 1/2 tsp fresh cracked black pepper 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 to 1-1/2 cups of olive oil Butterhead lettuce …

Bruschetta with Tomato and Basil

Bruschetta with Tomato and Basil Recipe 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…

Skirt Steak BLT with Basil Mayonnaise

Skirt Steak BLT with Basil Mayonnaise 2 pound Skirt Steak Extra-virgin olive oil Kosher salt and Freshly Ground Black Pepper 1 Loaf of country style bread, thick cut slices toasted on a sheet tray 1 Head of Butter lettuce, separated…

Pea Shoot and Quinoa Salad Pita Pockets

Pea Shoot and Quinoa Salad Pita Pockets 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, minced and 2 green…

Turkey Chili with Kale

Turkey Chili with Kale 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 pounds 93% lean ground turkey 5 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon pepper 1 medium yellow onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1 tablespoons brown sugar, plus…

Tomatoes Provencal

Tomatoes Provencal 1 1/2 cups fresh plain breadcrumbs 1/4 cup grated Parmesan 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest Leaves from a few sprigs fresh thyme 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Coarse salt and ground pepper 4 large…

Tomato Beet Salad

Tomato Beet Salad 1 pound scrubbed small beets 2 pounds tomatoes 1 pint cherry tomatoes 1/4 cup crumbled feta 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil Salt and pepper Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Seal beets…

Potato-Celery Root Gratin

Potato-Celery Root Gratin 2-2 1⁄2 lb. baking potatoes Half of a large celery root (celeriac) 4 ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded and roughly diced 3 cloves garlic, sliced paper thin 1 tbsp. olive oil 2 cups of grated cheese 7 oz.…

Tomato Oregano Bruschetta

Tomato Oregano Bruschetta INGREDIENTS 3 Tbs. olive oil Salt and pepper 1 tsp. fresh oregano, chopped 8 1/2-inch slices bread 1 garlic clove 3 medium tomatoes DIRECTIONS Cut tomatoes in half through the stem send. Cut away…

Fried Eggplant Sandwich

Fried Eggplant Sandwich INGREDIENTS 1 ½ cups extra-virgin olive oil 6 garlic cloves, peeled Pinch red chile flakes 2 (28-ounce) cans whole, peeled tomatoes 1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt, more as needed 1-2 Sicilian eggplants…

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…

Open-Face Grilled Eggplant Sandwich

Open-Face Grilled Eggplant Sandwich Eight 1/2-inch-thick slices of peasant bread Extra-virgin olive oil, for brushing One 1 1/4-pound eggplant, sliced crosswise 1 inch thick Salt and freshly ground black pepper 4 plum tomatoes, sliced…