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Fat Smash Teriyaki Green Beans

Fat Smash Teriyaki Green Beans

1 1 lb. bag of frozen green beans

2 tsp. olive oil

1/4 C. of McCormick Grill Mates Teriyaki grilling sauce

1 C. Kikkoman stir-fry sauce

3T of House of Tsang classic stir-fry sauce

2 shakes Worcestershire sauce

2 shakes soy sauce

2 shakes Kikkoman teriyaki sauce

 

Heat oil until very hot. Drop frozen beans into oil and turn immediately to coat beans with oil. Add the remaining ingredients and stir until well coated. Cook on low until tender, approximately 15 minutes. Season to taste.

Fat Smash Tasty Tomatoes

Fat Smash Tasty Tomatoes

4 Medium Tomatoes

2 tsp. minced Chives

3 tsp. low fat Mayonnaise

1 1/2 tsp. Dijon Mustard

Salt and Pepper

4 tsp. Grated Parmesan Cheese

 

Preheat oven to 375. Cut tomatoes in half horizontally and place cut side up on baking tray. In bowl stir chives, mayo, mustard, salt, pepper and two tsp. of cheese. Once mixed, divide between tomatoes. Sprinkle remaining cheese over top and bake for 10 minutes or until tomatoes are hot. Once this is done, quickly put the tomatoes under the broiler to really get the topping brown and melted. Serve hot.

 

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Mushroom Medley

Mushroom Medley

 

1 1/2 lb. portabello mushrooms (sliced 1/4″ thick)

1 lb. crimini mushrooms (sliced 1/8″ thick)

1/2 lb. shiitake mushrooms (thinly sliced)

1/2 stick Butter

3 inches leeks (halved and sliced)

1 medium red onion (chopped)

4 medium scallion (chopped)

1/2 C. balsamic vinegar

2 T. tamari soy sauce

1/2 tsp. sea salt

1 tsp. black pepper

3 T. garlic cloves (minced)

3 medium shallots (minced)

1 T. nutritional yeast

 

Halve portabellas and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Cut crimini into 1/8-inch-thick slices and slice fresh shiitakes. Chop shallots, onions, garlic and leeks.  In a 12-inch heavy skillet, cook half of shallot mixture in half of butter over moderate heat, stirring, 1 minute. Add portabellas and salt and pepper to taste and cook, stirring occasionally, until mushroom liquid is evaporated, about 15 minutes. Transfer portabellas to a bowl and keep warm, covered.  Cook remaining shallot mixture in remaining butter over moderate heat, stirring, 1 minute. Add crimini and shiitake, salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until mushroom liquid is evaporated, about 10 minutes. Add to portabellas and keep warm, covered. Mushrooms may be prepared up to this point 1 day ahead and chilled, covered. Diagonally cut scallions into thin slices. In a bowl, whisk together vinegar, soy sauce, and sugar. Heat mushrooms over moderately high heat until hot and add vinegar mixture. Boil mixture 3 minutes, or until liquid is reduced slightly, and stir in scallions. Leftover Mushroom Medley can be made into fabulous mushroom soup! In a large saucepan over medium heat, add an appropriate amount of your favorite seasonings and Milk and Cream to the Mushroom Medley leftovers.

 

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Sweet and Spicy Brussels Sprouts

Sweet and Spicy Brussels Sprouts

3 T. white wine vinegar

3 T. honey

1 C. chicken stock

1 fresh bay leaf

1/2 red onion, chopped

1/2 red bell pepper, chopped

2 tsp. mustard seed

1/4 tsp. turmeric

2 tubs Brussels sprouts

2 T. celery salt

Black pepper

 

In a skillet, combine vinegar, honey and stock with a whisk. Stir in bay, onion, pepper, mustard seed and turmeric, stir and bring to a boil. Trim the Brussels sprouts and halve them. Add to stock mixture and season with celery salt and pepper. Cover and reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes, uncover and cook 5 minutes more.

Amy’s Sautéed Zucchini

Amy’s Sautéed Zucchini

2 Zucchini, sliced

1 Large ripe tomato, blanched, peeled, and chopped

1 Small white onion, chopped

Pat of butter or a splash of olive oil

Salt and Pepper

 

Melt butter (or heat olive oil) in a fry pan. Add zucchini slices and chopped onion and sauté until soft. Add tomato and stir until tomato is cooked down to create a sauce. Salt and pepper to taste.

African Green Pepper and Spinach

African Green Pepper and Spinach

1 onion, chopped

1 green bell pepper, chopped

1 tablespoon oil

1 tomato, chopped

1 pound fresh spinach, stems removed

3/4 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon pepper

1/4 cup peanut butter

 

Cook and stir onion and green pepper in oil in 3-quart saucepan until onion is tender. Add tomato and spinach. Cover and simmer until spinach is tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in salt, pepper and peanut butter. Heat just until hot.

Acorn Squash with Caramelized Sunflower Kernels

Acorn Squash with Caramelized Sunflower Kernels

 

1 lb. acorn squash, washed

1/4 C. brown sugar

1/2 tsp. cinnamon

1/4 tsp. nutmeg

1/4 C. sunflower kernels

 

With a sharp pointed knife, cut a few small slits through the skin of the squash; place it in a microwave for 1-2 minutes on high power to soften a bit. Then, using a large, sharp knife, cut squash in half, remove seeds and membranes; cut into four pieces. Place pieces in a glass-baking dish and cover tightly with plastic wrap. Microwave on high for 5-6 minutes. Test for doneness by carefully removing wrap and inserting the sharp point of a knife into the flesh. Mix brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg in a small bowl and add an equal amount to the center of each piece. Cover and heat for about 1 minute until sugar is melted. Sprinkle each piece with 1 T. of sunflower kernels.

Acorn Squash with Shiitake Mushroom Cranberry Stuffing

Acorn Squash with Shiitake Mushroom Cranberry Stuffing

 

2 large acorn squash (seeded and halved)

1 C. cranberries (dried)

1/2 C. hot water

1 stick Butter

1/2 lb. shiitake mushrooms (stemmed and chopped)

1/2 C. red onion (chopped)

1 1/2 tsp. sage (rubbed)

1/2 tsp. black pepper (ground)

2 tsp. tamari soy sauce

2 C. bread crumbs (whole wheat)

 

Preheat oven to 425°F. Season squash cavities with salt and pepper. Place squash cut side down in 8x8x2-inch glass baking dish and bake for 30-40 minutes.  Combine dried cranberries and hot water in small bowl. Melt 6 T. butter in heavy medium skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms, onion, sage, black pepper, and tamari, and sauté until soft, about 5 minutes. Add bread crumbs and stir until crumbs brown lightly, about 3 minutes. Mix in cranberries with soaking liquid. Season to taste with salt.  Mound stuffing into squash halves. Dot with remaining 2 T. butter. Bake until heated through and crisp on top, about 10 minutes.

Acorn Squash Stuffed with Apple Couscous

Acorn Squash Stuffed with Apple Couscous

 

1 C. couscous

1 C. apple juice

1/4 C. prunes, pitted & chopped

1/4 C. dried cranberries

1/4 C. dried apple

 

1/4 C. apple juice concentrate, thawed

1/4 tsp. cardamom, ground

1 T. maple syrup

4 acorn squash, halved and seeded

1/4 C. pecans, toasted and chopped, optional

 

Place couscous in a small mixing bowl. Set aside.  Bring apple juice to a boil in a small saucepan and pour over the couscous. Cover and set aside until the juice is absorbed. This will take 15 minutes.  Stir in the fruit, apple juice concentrate, cardamom, and maple syrup. Set aside.  Steam squash halves until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and place on a baking sheet. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Fill squash halves with the couscous mixture and bake for 20 minutes. Top with pecans and serve.

10-Minute Marinated Veggie Toss

10-Minute Marinated Veggie Toss

1 (14-ounce) can quartered artichokes, rinsed and drained

1/4 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced

1/4 C. thinly sliced red onion

1/4 C. packed fresh baby spinach leaves, torn bite-size

9 small black olives, halved

2 tsp. cider vinegar

1 1/2 tsp. sugar

1 tsp. olive oil

1 medium garlic clove, minced

 

In a medium bowl, stir together all the ingredients. Let stand for 10 minutes. For peak flavors, serve immediately after the standing time.

3 Color Warm Pepper Salad

3 Color Warm Pepper Salad

1 T. Olive Oil

2 Cloves Garlic, Crushed

1 Small Red Onion, chopped

6 Bell Peppers (orange, red, green), cut into 1/2” strips

6 Roma Tomatoes, chopped

Salt and Pepper

Heat oil in skillet over medium-high heat.  Cook garlic and onion until onion is tender.  Reduce heat to medium-low and stir in bell peppers.  Cover and cook 5 minutes.  Stir in tomatoes, salt, and pepper.  Cook uncovered 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until peppers are crisp tender.  Serve warm, or refrigerate 2+ hours until chilled.

Mushroom Medley

Mushroom Medley

1 1/2 lb. portabello mushrooms (sliced 1/4″ thick)

1 lb. crimini mushrooms (sliced 1/8″ thick)

1/2 lb. shiitake mushrooms (thinly sliced)

1/2 stick Butter

3 inches leeks (halved and sliced)

1 medium red onion (chopped)

4 medium scallion (chopped)

1/2 C. balsamic vinegar

2 T. tamari soy sauce

1/2 tsp. sea salt

1 tsp. black pepper

3 T. garlic cloves (minced)

3 medium shallots (minced)

1 T. nutritional yeast

 

Halve portabellas and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Cut crimini into 1/8-inch-thick slices and slice fresh shiitakes. Chop shallots, onions, garlic and leeks.  In a 12-inch heavy skillet, cook half of shallot mixture in half of butter over moderate heat, stirring, 1 minute. Add portabellas and salt and pepper to taste and cook, stirring occasionally, until mushroom liquid is evaporated, about 15 minutes. Transfer portabellas to a bowl and keep warm, covered.  Cook remaining shallot mixture in remaining butter over moderate heat, stirring, 1 minute. Add crimini and shiitake, salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until mushroom liquid is evaporated, about 10 minutes. Add to portabellas and keep warm, covered. Mushrooms may be prepared up to this point 1 day ahead and chilled, covered. Diagonally cut scallions into thin slices. In a bowl, whisk together vinegar, soy sauce, and sugar. Heat mushrooms over moderately high heat until hot and add vinegar mixture. Boil mixture 3 minutes, or until liquid is reduced slightly, and stir in scallions. Leftover Mushroom Medley can be made into fabulous mushroom soup! In a large saucepan over medium heat, add an appropriate amount of your favorite seasonings and Milk and Cream to the Mushroom Medley leftovers.

 

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Gurkensalat

Gurkensalat

2 large cucumbers

2 T. cider vinegar

1 T. sugar

1/2 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. pepper

3/4 C. sour cream

2 T. minced fresh parsley

 

Peel cucumbers and cut into very thin slices.  Mix together vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper and pour over cucumbers.  Marinate about 20 minutes.  Drain off liquid, toss cucumbers with sour cream. Top with fresh parsley and serve.

 

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Corn Puff

Corn Puff

1 can cream style corn

1 can whole kernel corn, drained

 

Mix above together and add:

 

1 package Jiffy corn muffin mix

1 egg, beaten

1/3 C. milk

1 (8 oz.) sour cream

 

Mix well and put in a 9x9x2 pan. Bake uncovered at 350o for 25-30 minutes or until center is firm and toothpick inserted near center comes out clean. Top with shredded Colby cheese and return to oven for 3 minutes to melt.

 

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Haricot Verts Salad, Almonds and Sweet Onion Vinaigrette

Haricot Verts Salad, Almonds and Sweet Onion Vinaigrette

Haricot Verts Salad, Almonds and Sweet Onion Vinaigrette1/2 C. red or white minced onion

2 T. red wine vinegar

1 tsp. dry mustard

1 tsp. salt

2 tsp. sugar (or more)

Freshly ground pepper

1/2 C. extra virgin olive oil

3 C. haricots verts, cut into one inch lengths

1/3 C. toasted almonds

1 medium tomato, peeled, seeded, and diced

1/4 C. sweet onion vinaigrette

8 oz. Tomme de Savoie (cheese), sliced small

 

Put the onion in a saucepan and add three C. cold water. Bring to a boil and drain (well) the onion.) Add the spices and several grinds of pepper (I used seven or eight turns). Blend for several minutes until creamy (I scraped the sides of the blender a couple of times.) Slowly add the olive oil and blend until incorporated. Adjust seasonings as necessary. Makes 1 C. Bring six quarts of water to a rolling boil. Add three T. of salt. Slowly add beans and cook (at a rolling boil) for five minutes. Drain and shock the beans in cold water. Drain well, and toss with the tomato and almonds. Add the dressing and toss. Plate and top with slices of the cheese.

 

Grilled Red Onion

Grilled Red Onion

1 large red onion

1 T. olive oil

Salt and pepper

 

Preheat the grill or a grill pan.  Peel the onion and slice it into 1/3-inch thick rounds. Brush the onion slices with oil and grill over medium heat, until the onions soften and get grill marks, about 6 minutes on each side. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.

 

Yield:  4 servings

Calories: 47

Fat: 4g

Fiber: .5g

 

Zucchini Fritters

Zucchini Fritters

1 lb. Small Zucchini, coarsely grated

1/2 lb. Feta Cheese

6 Scallions, minced

1/2 C. Chopped Fresh Dill

1/4 C. Chopped Fresh Mint

1/4 C. Chopped Fresh Parsley

1 C. Flour

3 Eggs Lightly Beaten

Peanut Oil (for frying)

 

Place zucchini in a colander, salt it lightly and toss to mix.  Let stand in sink or over bowl for about 30 minutes to draw out moisture.  Using a kitchen towel, squeeze out excess moisture and place zucchini in bowl.  Crumble the feta cheese over the zucchini and add the green onions and all the rest of the ingredients except peanut oil.  Pepper to taste.  You can add salt, but taste first, feta cheese has a lot of salt in it already.  Stir to mix well.  Pour peanut oil into a frying pan about 1/4 inch deep.  When the oil is heated, drop spoonfuls of the batter into the oil, careful not to crowd the fritters.  Fry, turning once, until nicely browned on both sides.  Serve hot.

Green Bean Salad with Figs, Walnuts and Goat Cheese

Green Bean Salad with Figs, Walnuts and Goat Cheese

Green Bean Salad with Figs, Walnuts and Goat Cheese

1 small shallot, minced

2 T. sherry vinegar

1 tsp. honey

3 T. olive oil

salt and freshly ground pepper

1 lb / 0.5 kg green beans, trimmed

6-8 figs (about 6 oz / 175 g), trimmed and quartered

3 oz / 85 g walnuts

2 oz / 60 g fresh goat cheese, torn into small chunks

 

Whisk the shallots with the sherry vinegar, then add honey and olive oil with a pinch of salt. Set aside. Toast the walnuts in a 375 F / 290 C oven for about 5 minutes, until lightly golden. Or, you can toast on the stovetop in a dry skillet over medium-high heat, shaking every few minutes. Meanwhile, fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil. Add a large pinch of salt and the green beans. Cook for 2-3 minutes, until beans are bright green and still a bit crisp. Drain and rinse with cold water until beans are just slightly warm. Toss beans with half the dressing, then add figs, goat cheese and walnuts. Drizzle remaining dressing over the top and serve at room temperature.

Charcoal-Grilled Corn with Cream, Cheese and Chili

Charcoal-Grilled Corn with Cream, Cheese and Chili

6 ears fresh sweet Corn, in husks

3 T. Butter, melted

½ C. Homemade Thick Cream (recipe follows)

1/3 C. crumbled Mexican Queso Anejo or Queso Fresco

1 T. hot Chili Powder*

 

About an hour before serving, place the ears of corn in a deep bowl, cover with cold water and weight with a plate to keep them submerged. Light your charcoal fire and let it burn until the bed of coals is medium-hot; adjust the grill 4 inches above the fire.  Grilling the corn: Lay the corn on the grill and roast for 15 to 20 minutes, turning frequently, until the outer leaves are blackened. Remove, let cool several minutes, and then remove the husks and silk. About 10 minutes before serving brush the corn with melted butter, return to the grill and turn frequently until nicely browned. Serve right away, passing the cream, cheese and powdered chile for your guests to use to their own liking.

 

* Powdered chile de arbol is the cayenne of Mexico. My favorite choices, though, are powdered guajillo and New Mexico chile — they’re less hot, so I can put more on.

 

 

Homemade Thick Cream

 

1 C. Whipping Cream

2 tsp. Buttermilk

 

Preparing the cream. Pour the cream into a small saucepan, set over low heat and stir just until the chill is off; do not heat above 100°F (lukewarm). Don’t let the cream get too hot or the culture will die and the cream will simply spoil.  Stir in the buttermilk and pour into a glass jar.  Ripening the crea:  Set the lid on the jar (but don’t tighten it) and place in a warm (80-90°F) spot. Let the cream culture and set for 12 to 24 hours, until noticeably thicker (perhaps almost set like yogurt or sour cream). Stir gently, screw on the lid and refrigerate at least 4 hours to chill and complete the thickening. Start a full day ahead (or longer, if the incubating spot is cool). The cream will keep for 1 1/2 weeks or more, covered and refrigerated.

 

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Artichoke and Tomato Salad

Artichoke and Tomato Salad

1 can artichoke hearts, drained and quartered

1 C. Italian salad dressing

1 pint grape tomatoes, washed

1/2 cucumber, peeled, seeded, chopped

1/4 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped

1/4 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped

2 to 4 thinly sliced green onions, optional

5 or 6 basil leaves, stacked, rolled and sliced

Salt and pepper

Lettuce torn into bite size pieces

Combine artichokes and half of the salad dressing in a bowl and toss well. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 2 to 24 hours.  One hour before serving, remove artichokes from the refrigerator and stir in the cucumber, bell peppers and onions if using. Toss well.   Line a platter with the lettuce and spoon the artichoke mixture over the lettuce.   Cover the salad with remaining tomatoes. Drizzle lightly with salad dressing and serve remaining dressing on the side. Serve with a slotted spoon. Serve with crusty bread.

Artichoke with Garlic-Chive Sauce and Spring Greens

Artichoke with Garlic-Chive Sauce and Spring Greens

While artichokes can be enjoyed just about any time of year, they offer extra pleasure during springtime when served with young garlic, fresh chives, and baby mixed greens. This recipe can be doubled and made a day ahead, making it easy to host a large number of guests. While this artichoke and shrimp dish can be shared as an appetizer, this combination also offers a light yet satisfying lunch when served with fresh bread and orange slices.

 

6 large shrimp

1 large fresh artichoke

3 T. lemon juice

2 C. mixed baby spring greens

Garlic-Chive Sauce

 

In a small saucepan, bring about 1 1/2 C. water to a boil, then reduce the heat. Add the shrimp and simmer 7-10 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink. Drain the shrimp and set aside until cool enough to handle. Peel the shrimp, remove the veins, and rinse under cool water. Transfer to a small bowl, and drizzle each shrimp with 1 T. of the Garlic-Chive Sauce. Cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until ready to use.  Cut the stem from the artichoke and trim the pointed ends until the leaves are 1 inch to 1 1/4 inches long. Place the artichoke in a small saucepan with about 1 1/2 C. water and the lemon juice. Cover and simmer 20-30 minutes, or until the leaves move easily when pried with a fork. Remove the artichoke from the saucepan, open the middle, then remove the choke with a tsp. or fork and discard. Place the artichoke on a small plate and refrigerate until ready to use.  Arrange the greens on a plate, place the artichoke on the greens then place the shrimp in the crevices between the artichoke leaves. In a blender, whir the Garlic-Chive Sauce 10 seconds, then pour over the greens or pour into a small dipping bowl or pitcher to pass for individual servings. Serve immediately.

 

Garlic-Chive Sauce

 

2 T. lemon juice

1/4 C. extra virgin olive oil

1 T. lemon zest

1/4 tsp. ground red pepper

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 tsp. dehydrayed onion flakes

2 T. fresh lemon thyme leaves

3 T. chopped fresh chives

1 tsp. grated parmesan cheese

1/2 tsp. salt

 

In a blender, mix the lemon juice and oil to form a creamy sauce. Add the lemon zest, red pepper, garlic, onion flakes, lemon thyme, chives, cheese and salt, and blend 2-3 minutes.

 

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Spanakopita with Fresh Herbs and Wild Greens

Spanakopita with Fresh Herbs and Wild Greens

Spanakopita with Fresh Herbs and Wild Greens

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 cups chopped onion, leeks, scallions, or a combination

2 pounds greens, chopped into bite-size pieces

Salt

4 eggs, beaten

2 cups cottage cheese or ricotta cheese

1{1/2} cups crumbled feta cheese (about {1/2} pound)

1 head garlic, cloves peeled and chopped

{1/2} cup chopped fresh basil

{1/2} cup chopped fresh parsley

2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano

Freshly ground black pepper

{3/4} cup (1{1/2} sticks) butter, melted

1 (1-pound) package frozen phyllo dough, defrosted

Ground paprika, dried chives, dill seeds, or fennel seeds (optional)

 

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Warm the oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté until translucent, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the greens in several layers, salting lightly as you go. I use a large soup pot because 2 pounds of greens is a lot, and it usually fills the whole pot. Put the lid on and cook over medium-low heat, stirring every 2 to 3 minutes, until the greens have cooked down to about one-quarter of their original volume. Put the greens in a colander to drain and set aside to cool. I like to set the colander over a pan and collect the drippings; they are flavorful and nutritious and can be used like broth in your cooking. Combine the eggs with the cottage cheese, feta, garlic, basil, parsley, and oregano, and season generously with pepper. Once the greens have drained and cooled, stir them into the mixture. With a pastry brush, grease the inside of a 9- by 13-inch baking dish with some of the melted butter. Lay a sheet of phyllo dough in the dish so that only half of it covers the bottom of the pan, with the extra hanging over one of the long ends of the pan. Brush the half of the sheet that’s in the pan with melted butter. Lay another sheet on top, again with only half the sheet covering the bottom of the pan, setting it exactly on top of the first sheet, and brush with butter. Continue this process until you have laid out and buttered 8 sheets, then repeat with another 8 sheets, only with the extra spilling out over the opposite side of the pan. Add the filling, spreading it out evenly to the edges of the pan. Fold the pieces of phyllo dough over the top, alternating between sides, brushing each layer with butter. Layer any remaining phyllo dough on top, folding each piece to fit the pan and brushing with butter between each layer. Continue layering the phyllo dough until you run out of space in the pan, phyllo dough, or butter! Dust the top with paprika, dried chives, and dill or fennel seeds, if desired. Bake for 45 minutes, or until the filling is bubbling and the top is golden brown. Cut into pieces and serve hot (although it is also yummy cold).

 

Green Substitutions: For this dish I like to combine wild greens like dandelion, nettle, galinsoga, lamb’s-quarters, and sorrel with cultivated greens like spinach, Swiss chard, kale, and tatsoi, but you can use whatever you have available. If you do not have fresh herbs, you can substitute 1 tablespoon each of dried basil, parsley, and oregano for the fresh herbs.

Garlic Sizzled Mushrooms

Garlic Sizzled Mushrooms

1 teaspoon olive oil

Cooking spray

5 cups quartered mushrooms (about 1 pound)

1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper

1/8 teaspoon salt

10 garlic cloves, chopped

1/2 cup no-salt-added beef broth

Dash of black pepper

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

 

Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat until hot. Add the mushrooms, crushed red pepper, salt, and garlic to skillet, and sauté for 3 minutes. Reduce heat to medium. Add broth and black pepper, and cook 5 minutes. Remove from heat, and sprinkle with parsley.

Baked Cabbage

Baked Cabbage

 

1 large head green cabbage

4 small red tomatoes, diced

1 small white onion, chopped

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon black pepper

1/8 teaspoon cumin

1/8 teaspoon caraway seed

1/8 cup water or chicken stock

 

Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Quarter the cabbage and boil it in a large pot for 10 minutes. Remove cabbage sections and place in a shallow baking dish. Combine other ingredients in small bowl and pour over cabbage. Bake for 30 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed. Turn cabbage pieces halfway through cooking time so top side does not overcook.

Roasted Hasselback Butternut Squash

Roasted Hasselback Butternut Squash

Roasted Hasselback Butternut Squash

1 butternut squash, halved lengthwise, peeled, and seeded

2 T. olive oil

½ C. butter

8-10 sage leaves

4 cloves garlic, minced

½ tsp. ground sage

¼ C. parmesan cheese, shredded or shaved

1 tsp. red pepper flakes

Kosher salt and black pepper

 

Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and coat with cooking spray.

Place squash halves cut-side down onto baking sheet. Drizzle both halves with olive oil, then dried sage, 2 tsp. salt and 1 tsp. black pepper. Brush or rub oil and seasonings to both sides of squash. Roast for 10-15 minutes or until squash has softened enough to cut. Remove from oven and, with a sharp knife, cut thin horizontal slices down the length of the squash, about ¼ inch apart, stopping ¼ inch from base of squash. Melt ½ C. butter in a pan on medium heat. Stir frequently, 2-3 minutes, until butter begins to brown and leave brown bits in the pan. Remove from heat and stir in minced garlic, red pepper flakes, and 4-5 sage leaves. Pour melted butter mixture over top of squash. Intersperse remaining sage leaves into squash sections. Bake for 40 minutes. Sprinkle over parmesan cheese and finish baking for 5 more minutes or until melted.

 

Creamy Four Cheese Spinach Butternut Squash

Creamy Four Cheese Spinach Butternut Squash

Creamy Four Cheese Spinach Butternut Squash

1 butternut squash

1/2 C. (125ml) vegetable broth

1 C. (250ml) heavy cream

5 garlic cloves (or to taste), minced

1 C. Italian 4 cheese mix

1 C. freshly chopped spinach

Fresh thyme, to taste

Kosher salt and fresh cracked pepper

Red chili pepper flakes (optional)

 

Preheat the oven to 400°F(200°C). Scrub the outside of the squash clean and cut each in half down the middle from the stem to the root end. Scoop out the seeds and scrape a bit of the flesh with a melon baller, leaving a nice border all the way around. Sprinkle each half with salt and pepper. In a large bowl, combine minced garlic, heavy cream with 1/2 C. vegetable broth, cheese and spinach. Mix well. Divide the mixture into each halves, then top with additional cheese and sprinkle with additional pepper, fresh thyme and red chili flakes.. Roast in the oven for 40 to 50 minutes, depending on the thickness of your squash, or until the flesh of the butternut squash is very tender when poked with a fork. Remove from oven and serve immediately.

Crispy Brussels Sprouts with Dijon Aioli

Crispy Brussels Sprouts with Dijon Aioli

Crispy Brussels Sprouts with Dijon Aioli

1 lb. fresh brussels sprouts, halved. or cut into wedges if they are bigger

1–2 T. olive oil

1/4 tsp. garlic powder, optional

salt and pepper to taste

 

1/4 C. mayo, I use avocado oil mayo

2 T. olive oil

1 & 1/2 T. dijon

1 tsp. minced garlic

salt and pepper to taste

1/2 tsp. fresh chopped or dried parsley

 

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Toss your brussels sprouts with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Arrange them on a baking sheet in a single layer and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until they are crispy and golden enough to your liking! Toss them halfway.  Dip the brussels sprouts in the dipping sauce and enjoy!

 

Aioli: Combine all the aioli ingredients besides the parsley. Mix and chill until the brussels sprouts are ready. Serve aioli in a small dipping bowl and top with fresh or dried parsley.

Down Home Milk & Honey Corn on the Cob

Down Home Milk & Honey Corn on the Cob

Down Home Milk & Honey Corn on the Cob

8-10 ears of fresh shucked, and well rinsed sweet corn

water

1 C. of 2 % or whole milk

1/2 C. of heavy cream

1 stick of unsalted butter

3 T. of honey

1 tsp. of Cajun or Creole seasoning

freshly ground salt & pepper to taste

chopped parsley for garnish

 

Fill a stock pot half full of water. To the pot add the milk, cream, butter, honey, Cajun or Creole seasoning, and salt and pepper, to taste. Whisk everything together until evenly incorporated. Add in the corn cobs, whole or cut to size. Heat the pot over low heat to warm the milk and melt butter. Turn the heat up just below medium, careful not to let milk mixture actually come to a boil. Allow the corn to slowly simmer in the milk mixture for 10-12 minutes. Remove the pot from the heat, and using tongs remove the corn from the milk and honey mixture. Let the corn rest one minute and serve immediately.

Southern Fried Cabbage

Southern Fried Cabbage

Southern Fried Cabbage

1 large head of cabbage roughly chopped

8 slices thick cut bacon diced

1 yellow onion {I like Vidalia} diced

2 T. butter optional

salt and black pepper to taste

 

Add diced bacon to a large sauté pan and cook over medium heat until crispy. Do not drain. Add onions and cook until softened and browned, about 5 minutes. Add cabbage, half at a time if you need to, and mix with the bacon and onions. Cook until it is softened. If you want to add even more flavor add a couple T. of butter and stir until combined. Season with salt and black pepper.

Fried Green Tomatoes

Fried Green Tomatoes

3 medium, firm green tomatoes

1/2 C. all-purpose flour

1/4 C. milk

2 beaten eggs

2/3 C. fine dry bread crumbs or cornmeal

1/4 C. olive oil

1/2 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. pepper

 

Cut unpeeled tomatoes into 1/2 inch slices. Sprinkle slices with salt and pepper. Let tomato slices stand for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, place flour, milk, eggs, and bread crumbs in separate shallow dishes. Heat 2 T. of olive oil in a skillet on medium heat. Dip tomato slices in milk, then flour, then eggs, then bread crumbs. In the skillet, fry half of the coated tomato slices at a time, for 4-6 minutes on each side or until brown. As you cook the rest of the tomatoes, add olive oil as needed. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

 

Beet Salad with Goat Cheese

Beet Salad with Goat Cheese

4 medium beets – scrubbed, trimmed and cut in half

1/3 C. chopped walnuts

3 T. maple syrup

1 (10 ounce) package mixed baby salad greens

1/2 C. frozen orange juice concentrate

1/4 C. balsamic vinegar

1/2 C. extra-virgin olive oil

2 ounces goat cheese

 

Place beets into a saucepan, and fill with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, then cook for 20 to 30 minutes, until tender. Drain and cool, then cut in to cubes.  While the beets are cooking, place the walnuts in a skillet over medium-low heat. Heat until warm and starting to toast, then stir in the maple syrup. Cook and stir until evenly coated, then remove from the heat and set aside to cool.

In a small bowl, whisk together the orange juice concentrate, balsamic vinegar and olive oil to make the dressing.  Place a large helping of baby greens onto each of four salad plates, divide candied walnuts equally and sprinkle over the greens. Place equal amounts of beets over the greens, and top with dabs of goat cheese. Drizzle each plate with some of the dressing.

Lemon & Sun-Dried Tomato Brussels Sprouts

Lemon & Sun-Dried Tomato Brussels Sprouts

Lemon & Sun-Dried Tomato Brussels Sprouts

1 lb. brussels sprouts

1 T. olive oil

¼ tsp. Salt

Few cracks of pepper

1/4 C. lemon juice

1/2 C. water

¼ C. sun dried tomatoes in oil, drained & chopped

1 tsp. Dijon (whole grain or regular)

1 tsp. arrowroot + 1 T. cold water

Salt & pepper to taste

Preheat oven to 400 degrees and line a cookie sheet with foil. Chop off the bottom of the brussels sprouts and then slice each one in half and place them on the cookie sheet. Pour olive oil on top and toss to coat. Then sprinkle on salt and pepper, toss again and shake the pan so they fall into a single layer. Roast for 18-20 minutes or until the ends get a little burnt and toasted.

While those are cooking, place a skillet over medium high heat. Add water, lemon juice and sun-dried tomatoes and bring to a boil. Once it is boiling, add arrowroot + water mixture and stir vigorously as it will seize up quickly! Add Dijon and season with salt and pepper to taste. If sauce is too thick add a little extra water. Place cooked brussels sprouts in a bowl and then toss with about ¼ C. of sauce.

Roasted Butternut Squash with Beet Greens, Goat Cheese, Toasted Walnuts and Mint

Roasted Butternut Squash with Beet Greens, Goat Cheese, Toasted Walnuts and Mint

4 butternut squash

2 T. olive oil

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

3 C. beet greens

3/4 C. walnuts

1/4 C. roughly chopped fresh mint leaves

1 C. crumbled goat cheese

 

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.   Peel and cut butternut squash into 1/2-inch cubes. Place on 2 sheet trays, drizzle with olive oil and 1 tsp. salt and distribute evenly. Place in oven and bake until softened and golden.  Wash beet greens and de-stem and chiffonade greens. Toast walnuts in a medium skillet over medium heat.  Remove squash from the oven and toss in beet greens, mint and goat cheese. Top with toasted walnuts. Adjust seasonings with salt and pepper, to taste, and serve warm.

 

Cauliflower with Lemon Dressing

Cauliflower with Lemon Dressing

1 T. salt

1 medium head cauliflower (about 9 C. when trimmed)

1/4 C. cilantro or parsley

1 T. minced garlic

1-2 T. olive oil

Zest and juice from 1 lemon (about 1/4 C. juice)

1 tsp. salt (more to taste)

1 tomato, chopped

 

Bring to boil water (enough to just cover cauliflower) and salt to a boil. Clean cauliflower, cutting into bite-size pieces. Add cauliflower, cover and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Drain and return to pan.  Meanwhile, mix remaining ingredients (except tomato) in a blender or small food processor. Pour over cooked, drained cauliflower. Add tomato. Toss until cauliflower and tomato are evenly coated with dressing.

 

Roasted Tahini Cauliflower

Roasted Tahini Cauliflower

1 head cauliflower, cleaned and chopped into florets
3 T. tahini
1 tsp. cumin
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 C. warm water
olive oil cooking spray
lemon wedges

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Spray a 9×13″ roasting dish with cooking spray. Whisk together tahini, warm water, cumin, and salt. In a large bowl, combine cauliflower with tahini dressing. Coat thoroughly. Pour cauliflower mixture into roasting tray and roast for 25 minutes or until tender when poked with a fork. Squeeze lemon wedges over top and serve warm.

Steamed Vegetable Ribbons

Steamed Vegetable Ribbons

Steamed Vegetable Ribbons

 

2 large carrots, peeled

3 small zucchini

2 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil

2 tsp. lemon juice, or to taste

1/4 tsp. salt, or to taste

Freshly ground pepper to taste

 

With a swivel vegetable peeler, shave carrots lengthwise into wide ribbons. Repeat with zucchini, shaving long, wide strips from all sides until you reach the seedy core. Discard the core. Bring 2 inches of water to a boil in a large saucepan fitted with a steamer basket. Add the carrots; cover and steam for 2 minutes. Place the zucchini over the carrots; cover and steam until the vegetables are just tender, 2 to 3 minutes more. Transfer the vegetables to a large bowl. Toss with oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

Broccoli or Cauliflower with a Soy-Lemon Dressing

Broccoli or Cauliflower with a Soy-Lemon Dressing

Broccoli or Cauliflower with a Soy-Lemon Dressing

 

2 pounds broccoli or cauliflower, about 2 bunches

 

Soy-Lemon Dressing (mixed together):

3 T. to ¼ cup soy sauce

2 T. fresh lemon juice

1 1/2 T. minced garlic

1 1/2 T. sugar

 

Using a sharp paring knife, peel the tough skin from the broccoli stems and cut away the stem ends. Cut off the florets and cut the peeled stems on the diagonal into 1 1/2-inch-thick sections. Separate the larger florets, so all are approximately the same size. If cooking cauliflower, remove any leaves and break or cut into florets, about 1 1/2 inches wide. Arrange the broccoli or cauliflower in a steamer tray or on a plate set on a rack. Fill a wok or pot with several inches of water and heat until boiling. Place the vegetable over the boiling water and steam 8 to 10 minutes or until tender. Drain any water from the broccoli or cauliflower. Put the vegetable in a serving bowl, add the Dressing, toss lightly, and serve.

Passover Spinach Squares (Pareve)

Passover Spinach Squares (Pareve)

1 1/2 pounds fresh spinach, stemmed and washed (3 packages (10 ounces each) frozen and thawed chopped spinach)

1 1/2 tsp. canola oil

1 leek, thinly sliced (white part only)

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 tsp. lemon juice

3/4 tsp. dried oregano

1/8 tsp. ground black pepper

3 egg whites

 

Preheat the oven to 350 F. Coat an 8″x 8″ no-stick baking dish with pareve no-stick spray and set aside. In a large pot, bring a small amount of water to a boil. Add the spinach, cover, and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes, or until the spinach is wilted. Squeeze the spinach dry, chop, and place in a large bowl.  In a small no-stick skillet, warm the oil over low heat. Add the leeks and garlic. Sauté for 10 minutes, or until tender but not browned. Add the leek mixture to the bowl with the spinach. Stir in the lemon juice, oregano and pepper.  In another clean large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the egg whites until foamy. Fold into the spinach mixture. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and bake for 35 minutes, or until set. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool slightly. Cut into 16 squares and serve warm.

Garlicky Zucchini

Garlicky Zucchini

Garlicky Zucchini

 

6 C. sliced zucchini

4 cloves garlic, minced

1/4 tsp. black pepper

2 T. chopped lightly toasted pine nuts

 

Sauté zucchini and garlic in a small amount of water over medium-high heat until tender (about 3 minutes). Add more water if necessary to prevent scorching. Add black pepper and sprinkle with chopped pine nuts. Serve warm.

Braised Baby Bok Choy

Braised Baby Bok Choy

Braised Baby Bok Choy

 

8 baby bok choy or 3 regular bok choy

1 T. Bragg Liquid Aminos or low-sodium soy sauce

1 T. un-hulled sesame seeds, lightly toasted

 

Cover bottom of large skillet with 1/2inch water. Cut baby bok choy in half lengthwise, or cut regular bok choy into chunks, and add to the water. Drizzle with liquid aminos. Cover and cook on high heat until bok choy is tender (about 6 minutes). Lightly toast sesame seeds in a pan over medium heat for 3 minutes, shaking pan frequently. Plate the bok choy and top with toasted sesame seeds.