Serves 6 Any combination of greens and beans may be used for this delicious appetizer or light supper. olive oil for brushing 12 half-inch slices of crusty French bread 1 Tbs. olive oil 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper 1/2 tsp. basil, finely chopped (or cilantro) 2 lbs. broccoli, chard, or kale, trimmed and stemmed (if using [...]
Serves 6 1 head radicchio 4 c. tatsoi 1 small head lettuce 1 small fennel, thinly sliced 1 c. goat cheese, cut into 1/2 inch pieces Vinaigrette (recipe follows) 1. Clean and dry the greens and refrigerate for at least 1 hour so they are well chilled and crisp. 2. Slice the fennel into very [...]
Serves 6 This recipe is from an old Herb Companion magazine I tucked away. I had forgotten how delightful this surprisingly light cake is. The basil provides a nice compliment to the citrus-almond flavor. 1 1/4 c. almonds, blanched 4 eggs, separated 1 c. organic sugar, divided 2 Tbs. fresh basil, finely chopped grated rind [...]
Serves 4 3 Tbs. butter 1 1/4 c. breadcrumbs 2 Tbs. finely chopped basil 1 small yellow onion, chopped (about 1 c.) 1/2 lb. summer squash, diced (about 2 cups) 3 c. cherry tomatoes 1 clove garlic, minced (1 tsp.) 1/2 c. grated Swiss or Gruyere cheese 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Oil a [...]
Serves 8 1/3 c. honey 1/2 c. sugar, divided 12 ounces ripe apricots, quartered 1/3 c. each raw almonds and pistachios 1/2 tsp. ground cardamom 10 sheets phyllo dough 1/2 c. melted butter 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Bring honey and 1/4 c. sugar to a simmer in a saucepan, stirring to blend. Remove [...]
Makes 12 potato stacks 1 3/4 pounds potatoes 3/4 c. finely shredded dry cheese of choice (parmesan, Asiago, dry Jack...), divided 1/4 c. butter, melted 2 Tbs. chopped fresh herbs (such as basil or cilantro) 1 Tbs. spicy brown mustard 1/2 tsp sea salt 3/4 tsp. pepper 4 cloves garlic, minced 1. Preheat oven to [...]
Serves 8 Onion Marmalade: (Left-over marmalade can be spread on sliced bread or served with cheese). 2 Tbs. olive oil 2 large sweet Vidalia onions 3 Tbs. balsamic vinegar 1 1/2 Tbs. light brown sugar 1 Tbs. fresh thyme (I am substituting basil) Cake: 1 1/2 c. flour of choice (I am using brown rice [...]
Serves 12 Squash is low in calories and high in nutrients. Here, it presented in paper thin-slices. The lemon vinaigrette is cleansing and the ricotta cheese adds a tang and healthy fat to the salad, which is necessary for satiety. 4 medium squash, thinly sliced with a mandoline or sharp vegetable peeler 1 tsp. sea [...]
Serves 4 This recipe comes from Rebecca Katz's cookbook "One Bite at a Time," which is a wonderful collection of brilliant recipes focused on people with cancer. It is an amazing health-supportive book with delicious recipes, full of flavor and color. 1 bunch broccoli sea salt 2 Tbs. olive oil 1 Tbs. finely chopped garlic [...]
Serves 4 Sumac is a Middle Eastern spice with a pleasantly sour and rather astringent flavor, but without the sharpness of either vinegar or lemon juice. It is mixed with yogurt and herbs to make a light refreshing sauce. This spice was used by the Romans before lemons reached Europe for its fruity sourness. If [...]
