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Swiss Chard with Beans

Swiss Chard with Beans

2 large bunches Swiss chard
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 (15-ounce) can butter beans or white kidney beans, drained and rinsed
2 tablespoons tabasco brand Green Jalapeño Pepper Sauce
1 teaspoon salt

Remove stems from Swiss chard; coarsely chop Swiss chard. Heat oil in 5-quart Dutch oven over medium-high heat until hot. Add Swiss chard. Cook until wilted, but still bright green, stirring frequently. Stir in beans, tabasco Green Sauce and salt. Cook over medium heat until mixture is heated through.

Zucchini Fritters

Zucchini Fritters

1 pound (about 2 medium) zucchini
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon freshly grated lemon zest (1 lemon) plus 1 lemon, cut into 8 wedges (optional)
10 sprigs fresh flat-leaf parsley, stems removed and leaves finely chopped, plus more sprigs for garnish (optional)
1 medium clove garlic, peeled and minced
¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
½ cup all-purpose flour
2 to 4 tablespoons olive oil

zucchini-fritters-cleaning-314Using the large holes of a box grater, grate zucchini into a medium bowl. Add the salt, lemon zest, chopped parsley, garlic, pepper, and eggs. Mix well to combine. Slowly add flour, stirring so no lumps form. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large sauce pan over medium-high heat until the oil sizzles when you drop a small amount of zucchini mixture into the pan. Carefully drop about 2 tablespoons zucchini mixture into pan; repeat, spacing fritters a few inches apart. Cook fritters until golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Lower heat to medium. Turn fritters, and continue cooking until golden, 2 to 3 minutes more. Transfer fritters to a plate; set aside in a warm place. Cook remaining zucchini mixture, adding more oil to pan if necessary. Garnish with parsley sprigs and lemon wedges, if desired; serve. Dip into apple sauce and/or sour cream

Sautéed Summer Squash Ribbons

Sautéed Summer Squash Ribbons

Sautéed Summer Squash Ribbons

 

1 small garlic clove, minced

1 tsp. grated lemon zest plus 1 T. juice

4 (6- to 8-ounce) yellow squash or zucchini, trimmed

2 T. plus 1 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil

Salt and pepper

1 1/2 T. chopped fresh parsley

 

Combine garlic and lemon juice in large bowl and set aside for at least 10 minutes. Using vegetable peeler, shave each squash lengthwise into ribbons. Shave off 3 ribbons from 1 side, then turn squash 90 degrees and shave off 3 more ribbons. Continue to turn and shave ribbons until you reach seeds; discard core. Whisk 2 T. oil, salt, pepper, and lemon zest into lemon juice mixture. Heat remaining 1 tsp. oil in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until just smoking. Add squash and cook, tossing occasionally with tongs, until squash has softened and is translucent, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer squash to bowl with dressing, add parsley, and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Transfer to serving platter and serve immediately.

Instant Pot Butter Braised Radishes

Instant Pot Butter Braised Radishes

Instant Pot Butter Braised Radishes

 

2 bunches radishes (globe, breakfast, Easter Egg, or purple daikon radish), scrubbed, trimmed, and halved

1 tsp. sherry vinegar or apple cider vinegar

4 T. unsalted butter

 

1 tsp. flaky sea salt, such as Maldon

½ tsp. freshly ground black pepper

¼ cup fresh dill, roughly chopped

Pinch of fennel seeds

 

Place the radishes, about â…“ cup water, the vinegar, and butter in the inner pot of the pressure cooker. Lock on the lid and Pressure Cook on high pressure for 12 minutes. Open the lid and transfer the radishes to a platter. Serve warm, seasoned with the flaky sea salt and black pepper and sprinkled with the dill and fennel seeds.

Sweet Potato & Zucchini Fritters

Sweet Potato & Zucchini Fritters

Sweet Potato & Zucchini Fritters

 

2 C. shredded zucchini (2 small or 1 large zucchini)

1 C. shredded sweet potato (1 small, peeled)

1/3 C. finely chopped onion

1 and 1/2 tsp. salt

2 large eggs

1 heaping tsp. minced garlic

2 T. chopped parsley

2 T. chopped fresh mint

1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper

1/3 C. cornmeal

1 T. cornstarch

1/3 C. olive oil

 

Place the shredded zucchini, sweet potato, and onion in a large strainer. Top with 1 tsp. salt and mix it around with a large wooden spoon. Press down with your hands to begin draining some of the water from the vegetables. Let that sit in the sink for a few minutes. Meanwhile, line a large bowl with paper towels or a clean dish towel (easier to use a towel!). Place the vegetable mixture in the bowl and top with more paper towels or fold over the dish towel. Begin pressing down; you need to get out as much liquid as possible. Grab more paper towels or a new dish towel as needed. Note: you can also simply wring out the vegetables in the dish towel over the sink. Just keep wringing! Let the vegetables sit in the towels for 45 minutes, then press again. The goal is to remove as much moisture as possible. Otherwise, the fritters will be soggy. You will be amazed how much water you wring out! Whisk the eggs together in a large bowl. Once beaten, whisk in the garlic, parsley, mint, remaining 1/2 tsp. salt, and pepper. Fold in the vegetables, then add the cornmeal and cornstarch until everything is combined. Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, use a fork to scoop up around 2 T. of the zucchini mixture (I always eyeball the amount). There may be liquid pooling in the bottom of the bowl, so make sure you use a fork so the excess liquid isn’t in your fritter. Place the mixture onto the hot skillet and flatten with a spatula. Repeat with a few more, making sure not to overcrowd the skillet. Cook until golden brown, about 3 minutes on each side. Transfer to a paper towel lined plate until finished. Reheat by placing on a lined baking sheet under the broiler for a couple minutes. Freeze fritters for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and reheat as directed before.

Instant Pot Pickled Vegetables

Instant Pot Pickled Vegetables

Instant Pot Pickled Vegetables

 

This is a reminder that just about any vegetable—from cucumbers to beets to cauliflower—can be pickled quickly and used to brighten up otherwise humdrum meals. What you’re doing here is making a super-fast but potent pickling liquid (a strong brine) in the pressure cooker, then pouring it over cleaned and trimmed vegetables that have been packed into glass jars. The pickling happens fast in the intimate quarters of the jars, with a little extra time to cure in the refrigerator. Use this quick-pickling trick throughout the seasons (if opting for beets, steam and peel them first)

 

2 cups distilled white vinegar or apple cider vinegar

½ cup sugar

2 T. pickling spices, such as whole cloves, allspice berries, black peppercorns, or mustard seeds

2 bay leaves

1½ T. kosher salt

1 or 2 sprigs fresh herbs, such as dill, rosemary, or cilantro, plus more for serving

1½ pounds fresh vegetables, trimmed, such as whole green beans, cauliflower florets, small carrots, or pickling cucumbers, halved lengthwise

 

Combine 8 cups water with the vinegar, sugar, pickling spices, bay leaves, salt, and herbs in the inner pot of the pressure cooker. Lock on the lid and Pressure Cook on high pressure for 7 minutes. Release the pressure manually and open the lid. Pack the vegetables into two clean 1-pint canning jars or airtight containers and fill with the brine, leaving ½ inch of headspace. Discard the extra brine (or use it to quickly pickle a sliced red onion). Let the jars cool completely before refrigerating for up to 1 month. Serve cold or at room temperature, adding fresh-chopped herbs, if desired, before serving. Note: For a little heat in your pickle add a jalapeno pepper, sliced in rounds to the pickling liquid before cooking.

Instant Pot Creamed Mexican Sweet Corn

Instant Pot Creamed Mexican Sweet Corn

Instant Pot Creamed Mexican Sweet Corn

 

6 ears fresh corn, kernels scraped, or 6 cups frozen corn kernels (from 2 [16-ounce] bags)

¾ cup water

1 small shallot, minced

2 tsp. cornstarch

2 T. unsalted butter

1 tsp. fine sea salt

1 cup half-and-half or almond-milk creamer

½ cup grated parmesan, plus extra for serving

 

Freshly cracked black peppercorns

Cayenne

1 firm-ripe avocado, peeled and quartered (optional)

Lime wedges

 

Place the corn kernels, water, shallot, cornstarch, butter, and salt in the inner pot of the pressure cooker. Lock on the lid and Pressure Cook on high pressure for 3 minutes. Let the steam release naturally.  Open the lid and stir in the half-and-half and parmesan. Cook further on the Sauté setting to thicken the cream if desired, about 2 minutes. 3. Serve the creamy corn warm, sprinkled with black pepper and cayenne, topped with the avocado, and with a lime wedge on the side.

Braised Turnips, Chestnuts, and Apples

Braised Turnips, Chestnuts, and Apples

Braised Turnips, Chestnuts, and Apples

 

3 medium turnips, cut into wedges

3 large apples, cored and cut into wedges

2 red onions, julienned

4 garlic cloves, minced

Extra virgin olive oil

12 ounces roasted or cooked chestnuts

6 thyme sprigs

1 rosemary sprig

½ C. dry white wine

1 C. chicken broth

2 tsp. tomato paste

1 T. honey

Kosher salt

Freshly ground black pepper

Garnish: toasted pumpkin seeds and fried sage leaves

 

Preheat oven to 325°F. Heat a large sauté pan or Dutch oven, lightly coated with evoo over medium heat. Brown turnips, apples, and red onions in batches, for 5 to 7 minutes, until caramelized and deep brown. Add garlic to the last batch, and continue cooking until soft and fragrant, about 3 to 5 minutes. Add all vegetables back to the pan, plus chestnuts, thyme, rosemary, white wine, and chicken broth. Add tomato paste and honey; stir to coat all ingredients. Transfer vegetables to an ovenproof casserole dish with a tight fitting lid. Cover and place in a 325°F oven. Braise for 1 hour, or until the vegetables are tender and the braising liquid has been absorbed. Uncover and return pan back to the oven for 10 minutes more. Before serving, remove thyme and rosemary stems. Garnish with Fried Sage Leaves and Toasted Pumpkin Seeds.

Mixed Beans with Hoisin Vinaigrette

Mixed Beans with Hoisin Vinaigrette

mixed-beans-su-642318-xLight cooking tip: Combine several legumes – a low-fat source of protein – for layers of flavor. Notes: Executive chef Reed Groban of Willow Stream Spa at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess in Arizona uses hoisin sauce to add zest to beans. The sauce is available in most well-stocked supermarkets.

6 ounces green beans
1 red bell pepper (about 6 oz.)
1 tablespoon Asian (toasted) sesame oil
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1 cup cooked dried garbanzos or canned garbanzos (rinsed and drained)
1 cup cooked dried small white beans or canned beans (rinsed and drained)
1/3 cup thinly sliced green onions
Hoisin vinaigrette (recipe follows)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

Rinse green beans and trim off stem ends; cut beans into about 3-inch lengths. Rinse, stem, and seed bell pepper; cut lengthwise into thin slivers about 3 inches long. Set a 10- to 12-inch frying pan over medium-high heat. When pan is hot, add green beans and 3 tablespoons water; cover and cook until beans are bright green, 3 to 4 minutes. Add 1 teaspoon sesame oil, bell pepper, and garlic; stir until pepper begins to soften, about 2 minutes. Add garbanzos, white beans, green onions, and hoisin vinaigrette. Stir until garbanzos and white beans are hot, about 2 minutes. Stir in remaining 2 teaspoons sesame oil. Pour into a serving bowl and sprinkle with cilantro. Hoisin vinaigrette. In a blender or food processor, whirl 1/3 cup rice vinegar, 1 1/2 tablespoons hoisin sauce, 1 1/2 tablespoons water, and 2 teaspoons chopped fresh ginger until smooth. Makes about 1/2 cup.

Yield: 6 servings
Calories: 137
Fat: 3.2g
Fiber: 3.9g

Burgundy Mushrooms

Burgundy Mushrooms

WUSP01H_burgundy-mushrooms_s4x3_jpg_rend_sni12col_landscape4 lbs. large mushrooms, cleaned and stems trimmed

1 1/2 cups butter

1 quart burgundy wine (any)

2 T. Worcestershire sauce

1 tsp. dill seed

1 tsp. pepper

1 tsp. garlic powder

2 cups water

3 beef bouillon cubes

3 chicken bouillon cubes

4 cloves Garlic, peeled

salt

 

Bring water and butter to a boil in large pot. Add remaining ingredients and return to boiling. Reduce to simmer. Simmer covered for 5-6 hours. Remove cover and simmer for an additional 3-4 hours. Add salt to taste at the end of the cooking process. The mushrooms will be very dark in color. Serve straight from the pot or spoon the mushrooms and cooking liquid into a serving bowl. Have crusty bread nearby to soak up the deliciousness.

 

 

Warm Arugula Salad with Roasted Asparagus and Balsamic Vinaigrette

Warm Arugula Salad with Roasted Asparagus and Balsamic Vinaigrette

1 big bunch of thin asparagus
2 T. olive oil
Salt
1/3 C. bottled balsamic vinaigrette
1/2 C. roasted red pepper strips, buy the jarred kind or make them yourself
1/4 C. pitted Kalamata olives
4 C. baby arugula, trimmed and torn into pieces

Preheat oven to 400º. Rinse the asparagus spears, pat dry, and snap off and discard the tough ends. Place the asparagus in a shallow baking pan, drizzle with the olive oil, and sprinkle with salt. Bake the asparagus until it just begins to take on a roasted appearance, 5 to 6 minutes. Meanwhile, warm the balsamic vinaigrette in a small saucepan over low heat. Do not let it come to a boil. Remove the baking pan from the oven and toss the red pepper strips and olives with the hot asparagus. Either divide the arugula among 8 plates or place the salad in a bowl. Top it with the asparagus mixture. Spoon the warmed dressing over the salad and serve at once.

spinach and corn pancakes

spinach and corn pancakes

½ C. whole-wheat flour
1 C. fat-free (skim) milk
2 T. vegetable oil
2 large eggs
1 C. frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
1 C. frozen whole corn kernels, thawed
¼ tsp. ground black pepper
Nonstick cooking spray

Measure flour into a large mixing bowl. In a smaller bowl, combine milk, oil, and eggs, and mix well. Add milk mixture to flour, and mix until smooth. Add spinach, corn, and pepper to mixture, and stir well. Heat a large nonstick sauté pan or griddle. Spray lightly with cooking spray. Spoon batter ¼ cup at a time onto the pan. Cook each pancake for 2–3 minutes, or until the bottom holds together and is golden brown. Carefully flip and cook the second side for an additional 1–2 minutes. Serve immediately.

Yield: 16 pancakes
Serving Size: 4 Pancakes
Calories: 227
Fat: 10g
Fiber: 4g

Creamed Peas

Creamed Peas

2 T. buCreamedPeas1tter
2 T. chopped shallot
2 T. dried tarragon
1 pound frozen green peas, thawed
2/3 cup water
2 T. coarse-ground mustard
1 tsp. kosher salt
1/4 cup sour cream
1/3 cup whole milk

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Add shallot and tarragon, and cook until tender, about 3 minutes. Add peas, water, mustard, salt, sour cream, and milk, stirring until smooth and creamy. Cook until peas are heated through, about 5 minutes. Serve immediately

Cheezy Herb Kale Chips

Cheezy Herb Kale Chips

kalechips1 large bunch of kale, washed and dried (Tuscan preferred, but Curly works)
2 T. olive oil
1 T. apple cider vinegar
1 T. water
2 T. nutritional yeast
1 tsp. dried chives
1 tsp. dried parsley
1\2 tsp. garlic powder
1\2 tsp. dried dill
1\2 kosher salt
Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F. Remove the ribs from the kale and cut into 2-inch pieces. Place in a large bowl and set aside. In a small bowl, mix together the rest of the ingredients. (Olive oil though salt.) Pour over kale and mix well. Spread out in a single layer onto 2 baking sheets. Bake for about 50 minutes, turning the leaves halfway through, about 25 minutes. **At about 40 minutes, I’ll check on them and take out the ones that are already crispy. The leaves will never cook evenly. It helps to remove the crispy ones first and leave the rest so they can continue to bake!

Baked Zucchini Fries

Baked Zucchini Fries

zuccAbout 1 lb. zucchini
1/2 c. Italian-seasoned panko bread crumbs
1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese (the crumbly stuff, not shreds)
2 eggs

Preheat oven to 425. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside. Combine bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese. Set aside. Whisk 2 eggs together in a shallow pie plate and set aside. Cut the ends off the zucchini and then cut the zucchini in half so you have two short, stubby pieces. Set one piece on its end and cut it in half lengthwise. Cut that half in half, making 2 planks. Repeat with the remaining halves (so you’ll get 16 planks per zucchini). Stack 2 planks on top of each other and cut into strips. Thicker strips will yield “meatier” fries with more zucchini flavor while thin strips will be crispy and taste virtually nothing like zucchini. When all the fries are cut, blot the pieces with a paper towel. Working with a small handful at a time, dip the zucchini sticks in the egg, shake them to remove any excess, and then roll them in about 2-3 T. of bread crumbs at a time, adding more as needed; you just don’t want to work with all the bread crumbs at once because they’ll soak up moisture from the egg and won’t stick to the zucchini. Place the coated strips on the prepared baking sheet and repeat until all the zucchini strips have been coated. Bake for 10-12 minutes in the prepared oven then remove from oven, flip the fries, and bake for another 10-12 minutes or until the zucchini is not soggy and the coating is crisp and golden brown. Serve immediately with Pizza Sauce or Buttermilk Ranch Dressing. Serves 6-8 as a side dish.

Oven Roasted Cauliflower

Oven Roasted Cauliflower

59e84452362840359506b0f616fb1c4c5 cup (up to 6) cauliflower, florets about 1 1/2 inches in diameter (from 1 medium cauliflower)
1⁄4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 T. garlic, sliced
2 T. lemon juice
1 tsp. salt
1⁄2 tsp. black pepper
2 T. parmesan cheese, grated
1 chives, Chopped, for garnish

Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F. Place the cauliflower florets in a large sauté pan or a roasting pan. Drizzle the olive oil over the cauliflower, and season with the garlic, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Place the sauté/roasting pan in the oven and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure even roasting. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with the Parmesan. Garnish with chopped chives and serve immediately while still warm

Quick “pickle” Garlic Beans

Quick “pickle” Garlic Beans

1/2 lb. French-cut or Whole fresh Green Beans

1 Medium Onion, sliced

4 cloves Garlic, halved

1/4 C. Granulated Sugar

3/4 C. Vinegar

1 C. Vegetable Oil

1/2 tsp. Salt

 

Clean beans; place in casserole dish with onions and garlic.  Sprinkle with sugar and allow to stand for 2-3 hours.  Blend remaining ingredients and pour over beans.  Cover and refrigerate for 24 hours’ drain before serving.

Baked Parmesan Tomatoes

Baked Parmesan Tomatoes

tomatoes4 tomatoes, halved horizontally
1/4 C. freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 tsp. chopped fresh oregano
1/4 tsp. salt
Freshly ground pepper, to taste
4 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil

Preheat oven to 450° F.Place tomatoes cut-side up on a baking sheet. Top with Parmesan, oregano, salt and pepper. Drizzle with oil and bake until the tomatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.

Yield: 4 Servings
Calories: 91
Fat: 6g
Fiber: 2g

Sautéed Mushrooms

Sautéed Mushrooms

1 pound assorted fresh mushrooms

2 tablespoons olive oil

1/3 cup chopped shallots

1 teaspoon dried thyme

Salt and pepper

 

Trim and discard tough or discolored stem ends and any bruised spots or blemishes from mushrooms. (If you’re using shiitakes, remove their entire stems.) For firm mushrooms, wipe dirt off with a damp cloth or rinse thoroughly under cool running water and pat dry. For delicate mushrooms with lots of places for dirt to hide, submerge in a bowl of cool water and gently agitate with your hands to loosen any particles. Drain, rinse thoroughly under running water, and gently pat dry. Slice large, fat mushrooms about 1/4 inch thick; cut thin ones into bite-size pieces; leave small ones whole. Pour olive oil into a 12-inch frying pan or 5- to 6-quart pan over high heat; add mushrooms, shallots, and thyme and stir often until mushrooms are browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste.

 

Serving Size: ½ cup

Calories: 98

Fat: 7.2g

Fiber: 1.5g

Beer Battered Asparagus with Lemon Mayo

Beer Battered Asparagus with Lemon Mayo

76e71fdc92d1bde31c6d54778f1ef4061/2 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon roughly chopped fresh thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon roughly minced fresh rosemary leaves
Pinch salt

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
1 cup beer
1 pound asparagus, trimmed
Vegetable oil, for frying

Lemon Herbed Dipping Sauce: Stir together all ingredients and transfer to a small bowl. Chill, covered, until ready to serve.

Heat oil in a heavy saucepan until it reaches 375 degrees F. Whisk together flour, salt, pepper lemon and zest in a bowl until combined. Add beer and whisk ingredients until smooth. Dip asparagus in batter to coat. Remove excess batter before frying. Gently transfer battered asparagus to oil and fry until golden. Stir gently to prevent asparagus from sticking together. Transfer to a baking sheet that has been lined with paper towels and keep warm in a preheated 200 degree F oven.

Cauliflower with Pine Nuts and Bacon Recipe

Cauliflower with Pine Nuts and Bacon Recipe

1 cauliflower head, cut into florets

1/4 cup pine nuts

1/4 pound bacon or pancetta, cut into batons

4-5 garlic cloves, sliced thin

1-2 teaspoons dried oregano

1-2 teaspoons red pepper flakes

Salt and black pepper to taste

Lemon juice to taste

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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the cauliflower for 5 minutes. Drain and set aside. While the water is heating, toast the pine nuts in a dry sauté pan until lightly browned. Keep an eye on them, as pine nuts go from toasted to burnt quickly. Set the pine nuts aside when they are toasted. Add the bacon to the pan and fry gently over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon and set aside with the pine nuts. Sauté the garlic for 1 minute on medium-high heat, then add the cauliflower, pine nuts, bacon, oregano and red pepper flakes. Toss to combine and sauté for 3-4 minutes, stirring often. Do not let the garlic burn. Turn off the heat and add salt and lemon juice to taste.

Grilled Baby Leeks with Chervil & Chives

Grilled Baby Leeks with Chervil & Chives

189fd16b6b6e096454ab3d9e4d1b744006 baby leeks
2 T. sherry vinegar
1 tsp. Dijon mustard
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1 1/2 T. minced fresh chives
1 T. minced fresh chervil or flat-leaf parsley, plus more for sprinkling
1/2 cup (4 fl. oz./125 ml.) olive oil

Trim the root ends from the leeks, leaving just enough attached to keep the leeks from falling apart. In a rectangular glass baking dish, combine the vinegar, mustard, a pinch each of salt and pepper, 1 tablespoon of the chives, and the 1 tablespoon minced chervil. Whisk together until well blended. Add the oil in a slow, steady stream, whisking constantly to blend. Place the leeks in the dish and toss to coat. Cover the dish and marinate the leeks at room temperature for at least 1 hour or in the refrigerator for up to overnight. Prepare a charcoal or gas grill for direct-heat grilling over medium-high heat. Oil the grill rack. Remove the leeks from the marinade, shaking off any excess, and reserve the marinade. Arrange the leeks on the rack and grill, turning occasionally, until tender and nicely browned, 5-6 minutes. Transfer the leeks to a platter and drizzle lightly with some of the remaining marinade. Sprinkle with the remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons chives and with minced chervil. Serve hot, warm, or at room temperature. Serves 4.

Grilled or Baked Cabbage Packets

Grilled or Baked Cabbage Packets

1 tsp olive oil (5g)CABBAGE
2 T. real bacon bits (14g)
2 T. lemon juice
1 T. Worcestershire sauce
1/4 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp ground black pepper (more or less to taste)
1 Medium Head of Cabbage

Preheat the oven (or the grill) to 425 degrees. Mix the olive oil, bacon bits, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper to make the marinade. Prepare the cabbage. Rinse it under water and remove any yucky loose leaves. Cut the head in half on the core. Then cut the halves in half again to make quarters. Lay each wedge on a sheet of aluminum foil large enough to wrap it up in. Spoon about 2 T. of the marinade on top making sure to get it in all the nooks and crannies. Wrap each wedge and bake for 20-40 minutes. The longer you cook, the softer it will be. If you like some crunch in your cabbage, remove sooner.

Zucchini Noodles Aglio et Olio

Zucchini Noodles Aglio et Olio

4 zucchini, sliced with a julienne peeler (about 4 cups)

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

2 cloves garlic, minced (about 2 teaspoons)

1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves, minced (about 1 tablespoon)

Salt and black pepper, to taste

Place the julienned zucchini in a colander or wire strainer and toss generously with salt until the strands are lightly coated. Allow the zucchini to sit for 20- 30 minutes to remove excess water. Rinse with running water, drain well, and pat dry with paper towels. (You may be tempted to skip this step; I strongly advise against it. This step ensures tender, rather than watery, noodles.) Once zucchini is ready, heat a large skillet over medium- high heat, about 2 minutes; Add the prepared zucchini noodles. Sauté them in the pan, until just tender, about 1-2 minutes. Push the noodles to the side of the pan, and reduce the heat to low. Add the olive oil, garlic, and crushed red pepper, stirring with the spoon until the garlic is fragrant, about 20 seconds. Push the zucchini noodles into the oil, and stir gently until they’re coated. Turn off the heat and mix the parsley, salt, and black pepper into the noodles.

Yield: 2 servings

Serving Size: 1-3/4 cups

Dilly Beans

Dilly Beans

4 pints

2 lb. fresh green beans (wash and trim ends)

4 heads fresh dill weed (separate from stems)

1 tsp. cayenne pepper

4 cloves garlic

4 red chili peppers (optional)

Brine – combine ingredients and bring to a boil.

2 ½ cups water

2 ½ cups cider vinegar

¼ cup pickling salt

 

  • Sanitize jars, keep warm. Clean rings if needed. Simmer lids in boiling water.

 

Fill per jar:

.5 lb.  green beans

1 head dill weed

1 clove garlic

¼ tsp. cayenne pepper

1 red chili pepper (if hotter bean is desired)

Add brine to fill line (at top of neck of jar)

 

  • Clean jar rim with rubbing alcohol. Place lid on jar rim, add ring & tighten.
  • Process jars in a hot water bath at boil for 10 minutes, cool completely.

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Multiple Batches Recipes:

 

8 pints                               12 pints                               16 pints

4 lbs beans                           6 lbs beans                           8 lbs beans

8 heads dill                           12 heads dill                         16 heads dill

2 tsp cayenne                       3 tsp cayenne                       4 tsp cayenne

8 cloves garlic                       12 cloves garlic                    16 cloves garlic

* 8 chili peppers                   * 12 peppers                          * 16 peppers

 

Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta and Balsamic Vinegar

Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta and Balsamic Vinegar

bs6 slices pancetta, chopped

1 large onion, chopped

Salt and pepper

3 pints Brussels sprouts, large ones cut in half, small ones left whole

1 cup chicken stock

1/2 cup aged balsamic vinegar (eyeball it)

 

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat with 2 turns of the pan of EVOO, about 2 tablespoons. Add pancetta and cook until crisp, about 4 minutes. Add the onion, and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 2-3 minutes. Add the sprouts along with the chicken stock and the balsamic vinegar. Stir to combine and continue to cook for 10-12 minutes or until the Brussels sprouts are tender.

 

Butter Fried Parsnips

Butter Fried Parsnips

6 parsnips, peeled and quartered lengthwise
¼ cup flour
½ teaspoon seasoning salt
½ cup butter, melted

In a large saucepan, cover parsnips with water and boil over medium-high heat until tender. Drain. In a plastic bag combine flour and seasoning salt. Dip parsnips in butter and place them in the bag. Shake to coat parsnips with the seasoned flour. Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When the butter is sizzling, add parsnips. Cook, turning occasionally, until all sides are golden brown.

Cauliflower with Bacon

Cauliflower with Bacon

 

1 box frozen cauliflower

2 bacon slices, finely chopped

2 scallions, trimmed and finely chopped
Cook cauliflower according to package directions. Heat a heavy nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Cook bacon 4-5 minutes or until browned. Add scallions, cauliflower and salt and pepper to taste. Cook 2 minutes, stirring frequently until hot.

 

Cucumber Noodles with Asparagus and Ginger Scallion Sesame Sauce

Cucumber Noodles with Asparagus and Ginger Scallion Sesame Sauce

f419a279a8b61465e50d48944b9aa2b92 to 3 small scallions (green onions), thinly sliced
One 2 to 3 inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled and grated on a microplane or fine zester
1 tsp. toasted sesame oil
2 T. olive oil (chose one with a fairly light and neutral flavor)
1 1/2 T. coconut aminos or gluten-free tamari
1 /8th tsp. red pepper flakes , or more to taste
Pinch of sea salt, to taste
1 bunch asparagus, ends trimmed and sliced on the diagonal into 2 inch pieces
2 English hothouse cucumbers, peeled
2 T. toasted sesame seeds to garnish (optional)

In a large bowl whisk together the scallions, ginger, toasted sesame oil, olive oil, coconut aminos, red pepper flakes. Taste and add a pinch of salt if needed. Set aside while you make the asparagus and cucumber noodles. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Blanch the asparagus spears until crisp tender (about 2 minutes) then drain and shock in a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking and set color. Using a julienne peeler or spiralizer create long noodles from the peeled cucumbers. (If using a julienne peeler, run it lengthwise until you reach the core then turn a ¼ turn and repeat all the way around. Toss the cucumber noodles with the ginger scallion sauce, add the cooled blanched asparagus and toss gently again to combine. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and serve.

Pickled Onions, Watermelon Radishes and Raw Chayote

Pickled Onions, Watermelon Radishes and Raw Chayote

5 cups white vinegar
2 cups honey
2 star anise
2 cinnamon sticks
6 whole cloves
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon cumin seeds
4 red onions
15 watermelon radishes
8 chayote
2 cups micro cilantro

Place vinegar in pot, add honey and spices. Bring to a boil. Julienne onions and thinly slice radishes on mandolin. Place onions and radishes in vacuum-seal bag and pour hot vinegar solution into bag ¼ full and vacuum seal the bag. Let compressed radishes and onions sit in solution for 30 to 45 minutes. On mandolin, slice chayote in thin strips. At service, add chayote strips to the solution with the onion and radishes.

Lemony Asparagus

Lemony Asparagus

2 T. unsalted butter
1 pound thin, tender asparagus, trimmed and cut diagonally into 1 1/2″ pieces
Juice of 1 lemon
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. freshly grated ground black pepper
Finely grated zest of 1/2 lemon

In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the asparagus and toss to coat. Cover and cook for 2-3 minutes or until the asparagus is bright green and crisp-tender, shaking the pan occasionally. stir in the lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Sprinkle with lemon zest.

Curried Kale with Sautéed Apple and Onion

Curried Kale with Sautéed Apple and Onion

1 medium Granny Smith apple (peeled & cored, cut into 1/4″-thick wedges)

2 T. Butter

1 medium Onion

1/3 tsp. curry powder (or to taste)

1 lb. Kale (tough stems removed, leaves coarsely chopped)

1/2 C. water

1/2 tsp. tamari soy sauce (or to taste)

 

Heat Butter in a large saucepan over medium high heat until hot but not smoking, then sauté chopped Onion, stirring occasionally, until golden. Add apple and curry powder and sauté, stirring, until apple is almost tender, about 2 minutes. Add kale and water and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until kale is tender and most of liquid is evaporated, about 5 minutes. Drizzle with tamari soy sauce and toss to coat evenly.

 

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Simple Garlicky Greens (Kale, Collards or Chard)

Simple Garlicky Greens (Kale, Collards or Chard)

Garlicky-chard21 large bunch greens of your choice (chard, kale, or collard greens)

1 T. extra-virgin olive oil

3 to 4 cloves garlic, minced

Juice of 1/2 lemon or apple cider vinegar to taste

Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

 

Remove stems and thick mid-ribs from whatever type of greens you are using. Wash the leaves thoroughly, dousing a batch at a time in a large bowl to make sure that all sand and grit are removed. If you’d like to use the midribs, slice them very thinly. Otherwise, discard them (you may want to discard collard stems in any case; they’re pretty tough). Stack a few leaves atop one another and cut into wide strips. Heat the oil in a soup pot or steep-sided stir-fry pan. Add the garlic and sauté over low heat for 2 to 3 minutes, until golden. Add the greens to the pot and stir to coat with the oil. Add just enough water to keep the bottom of the pot moist. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the greens are bright green and just tender. Swiss chard takes 3 to 5 minutes; kale and collards about 5 to 8 minutes. Add the lemon juice or vinegar. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve at once straight from the cooking vessel, or transfer to a covered container to serve from.

 

Sweet Additions: Once cooked, stir in raisins, dried cranberries, currents, or sliced dried apricots or figs. Caramelized onions and shallots add an earthy sweetness as well.

 

Nutty Additions: Sprinkle toasted nuts over the top before serving. Try pine nuts, slivered almonds, chopped pecans or walnuts.

 

Savory Additions: Sliced brine cured olives, sliced sun-dried tomatoes, or capers

 

Spicy Additions: Red Pepper Flakes, fresh seeded and minced chile pepper, or Chili oil, Thai hot sauce, or other hot condiment to taste.

 

 

 

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Red Onion, Parsley and Preserved Lemon Salad

Red Onion, Parsley and Preserved Lemon Salad

3 C. thinly sliced red onions

½ C. roughly chopped Italian parsley

2 T. olive oil

Peel of 1/8 preserved lemon, julienned

½ C. reserved lemon juice

1 large garlic clove, minced

¼ tsp. ground coriander

Ground red pepper

 

In a bowl, cover onions with cold water. Set aside to soak 30 minutes. Drain onions well and pat dry between layers of paper towels. In a bowl, stir together onions and remaining ingredients. Let stand, stirring occasionally, 15 minutes.

 

 

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Grilled Artichokes Marinated with Honey and Basil

Grilled Artichokes Marinated with Honey and Basil

Marinade

2 T. honey

3 T. balsamic vinegar

1 clove garlic, minced

1 shallot, minced

1 T. basil

1 tsp. Dijon mustard

1/2 C. extra virgin olive oil

Salt and cracked black pepper

3 artichokes, trimmed and split in half and par cooked

To prepare the marinade, place the honey, vinegar, garlic, shallots and basil in a small mixing bowl and mix well. Slowly whisk in the olive oil until smooth. Season with salt and black pepper. Pour the marinade over the drained cooked artichokes. Marinate about 30 minutes to 1 hour. Heat a gas grill till very hot or a charcoal grill until very hot.  Drain the artichokes well. Place the artichokes on the hot grill and grill about 5 minutes. Remove from the grill and drizzle with the leftover marinade and serve warm.

 

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Fontina Stuffed Sweet Red Peppers

Fontina Stuffed Sweet Red Peppers

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I don’t know the proper name of these peppers, but they are very thin fleshed and really long, like 5 or 6 inches. I love them and they make a quick side dish for chicken or pork cutlets or any type of grilled meat, and they look pretty too!  Carefully cut the pepper lengthwise, take out the seeds, place on a baking sheet and roast at 400F until slightly tender, they don’t take very long to cook. Remove from oven and place your fontina cheese inside,  back in the oven till melted. Garnish with sliced kalamata olives and fresh chopped parsley.

 

Roasted Gold Beets with Melted Chevre and Tarragon

Roasted Gold Beets with Melted Chevre and Tarragon

18 medium gold beets (about 3 1/2 pounds), if gold are unavailable, substitute red beets

3 T. canola oil

Salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste

3 T. extra virgin olive oil

1 T. sherry vinegar

1/2 lb. chevre (goat cheese), crumbled

1 T. fresh tarragon

 

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.  Trim the green tops and stringy bottoms from the beets. Wash beets well. In a mixing bowl, coat beets with canola oil, then season with salt and pepper. Line a cookie sheet with foil and place the beets on the tray. Place another sheet of foil over the beets and crimp the edges creating a seal. Place the beets in the oven and cook until fork tender, about 40 minutes. Remove from oven; allow the beets to cool slightly. While they are still warm, peel them by gently rubbing with a towel. Cut the beets into halves. Toss them with the olive oil and sherry vinegar; season with salt and pepper to taste. To serve, place the beets in an oven-proof platter or a shallow bowl. Crumble chevre on top of the beets. Place in the oven for 2-3 minutes until soft. Remove from oven, sprinkle tarragon on top and serve.

 

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Spicy Hoisin-Glazed Zucchini

Spicy Hoisin-Glazed Zucchini

fc65ro051-02_xlg3 small or 2 medium zucchini (about 1 lb.)
Kosher salt
1 T. soy sauce
2 tsp. hoisin sauce
2 tsp. dry sherry
1/2 tsp. toasted sesame oil
2 T. peanut or canola oil
1 clove garlic, minced (about 1 tsp.)
Pinch crushed red chile flakes
1/2 tsp. toasted sesame seeds

Wash the zucchini well to remove any grit and dry them with paper towels. Trim off the ends and quarter the zucchini lengthwise. Slice off the top 1/4 to 1/2 inch of the soft seed core by running a sharp knife down the length of each quarter; it’s all right if some of the seeds remain. Arrange the zucchini, cut side up, on a baking sheet lined with paper towels. Sprinkle with 1/2 tsp. kosher salt and set aside for 10 minutes. Blot the quarters dry with the paper towels. Cut the zucchini into 2-inch lengths. In a small bowl, mix the soy sauce, hoisin, sherry, and sesame oil. Set a large (preferably 12-inch) skillet over medium-high heat for 1 minute. Pour in the peanut or canola oil; when it’s very hot (it should shimmer and ripple), add the zucchini. Sauté, stirring occasionally, until the zucchini browns and softens but doesn’t turn mushy, about 4 minutes. Add the garlic and chile flakes and sauté for 15 seconds. Add the soy mixture and cook, stirring, just long enough for the liquid to reduce and coat the zucchini, about 20 seconds. Sprinkle with the sesame seeds and serve immediately.

Yield: 4 servings
Calories: 90
Fat: 8g
Fiber: 1g

Baked Peas with Tarragon, Yogurt, and Pistachios

Baked Peas with Tarragon, Yogurt, and Pistachios

1 lb. frozen baby peas

1/2 C. loosely packed fresh tarragon leaves

2 scallions, white and green parts, chopped

2 T. extra virgin olive oil

1/4 C. Greek yogurt

1/2 C. chopped pistachios

Sea salt to taste

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Preheat the oven to 500F. Put the peas in a clay pot or a small Dutch oven and gently heat them on the stove until they thaw, stirring occasionally. Meanwhile, put the tarragon, scallions, olive oil, yogurt, and 1/4 C. of the pistachios into a blender and puree. Gently mix into the peas, sprinkle the top with extra chopped pistachios (Heidi note: season with a pinch of salt, or to taste). Bake for about 15 minutes – about the time the top will begin to brown. Remove and serve in your best serving bowl.

 

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Three-Pepper and Sweet Onion Roast with Kalamata Olives

Three-Pepper and Sweet Onion Roast with Kalamata Olives

1 large green pepper

1 large red pepper

1 large yellow pepper

1 large sweet onion, such as Vidalia

1 T. extra-virgin olive oil

Kosher salt and freshly

Ground pepper

8 Kalamata olives, pitted and coarsely chopped

1 T. chopped fresh rosemary leaves, or 1 tsp. dried rosemary leaves

 

Preheat BBQ or oven to 400°F. Cut bell peppers into quarters. Cut each quarter lengthwise into strips ½ inch wide. Cut the onion into 8 wedges. Combine the bell pepper strips and onion wedges in a shallow 9-by-13 inch baking dish, BBQ “veggie basket” or wrap in foil. Drizzle evenly with the olive oil and sprinkle with ¼ tsp. salt and pepper to taste. (Take care when adding salt, as the olives are very salty.) Roast the vegetables, turning them once or twice, until golden and tender, about 50 minutes. If using dried rosemary, sprinkle it over the vegetables halfway through the roasting time. When the vegetables are ready, sprinkle them with the olives and with the fresh rosemary, if using, and roast for 5 minutes longer. Transfer the vegetables to a warmed bowl and serve at once.

 

 

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