In this dish the 'pasta' is actually thin strips of summer squash. Ingredients: 1 cup marinated onion ringlets 4 cups summer squash, julienned 1 cup sweet pepper, sliced into pasta-like shapes 1 cup tomato, diced ½ cup fresh basil, chopped 4 tablespoons fresh oregano, chopped 2 tablespoons rosemary, chopped finely ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped [...]
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons coconut oil 1 spring onion, diced 2 large cloves garlic, minced and divided 2½ cups vegetable stock, divided 1 cup red lentils 2 cups spinach or kale, chopped very small 1 cup fresh or frozen peas ½ cup basil leaves 2 tablespoons olive oil ½ lemon juiced 16 large Napa or Savoy [...]
Serving raw summer squash is a lovely change of pace. Sliced into ribbons, the squashes have a light, satisfying crunch and refreshing flavor. The addition of basil, pine nuts and a little goat cheese makes this a delectable, and healthy, summer salad or side dish. Ingredients: 1½ pounds squash 1 shallot, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons [...]
Adapted from Jerusalem, a cookbook by Yotam Ottolenghi and Sami Tamimi. This is a fantastic, innovative and inspiring book – and fun! The recipes are just delicious and beautiful. Ingredients: 1 orange 2½ teaspoons honey ½ teaspoon saffron threads 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar 1¼ cups water 2¼ pounds boneless chicken breast 4 tablespoons olive [...]
Ingredients: 1-2 pounds fava beans, shelled and inside skin removed 1 bunch spring onions 2 tablespoons olive oil ¼ cup chopped parsley 2 tablespoons chopped basil sea salt and freshly ground black pepper water or stock ¼ cup whole milk yogurt Directions: 1. Finely slice the white parts of the onions and an inch of [...]
Ingredients: 2 cups pearl barley 7 cups water or stock sea salt 1 pound broccoli crowns cut into florets 8 scallions, diced 1 red bell pepper, diced 2 carrots, diced 1 cup chopped fresh basil 2 cups Roasted Garlic Vinaigrette (recipe to follow) fresh lemon juice freshly ground pepper to taste Directions: 1. Place the [...]
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 6 shallots, halved 6 or more turnips, scrubbed and quartered 1 thyme sprig sea salt and freshly ground pepper 1 pound pea pods, shelled (optional) 1 handful of chopped kale dollop of crème fraiche or yogurt 4 large basil leaves, slivered Directions: 1. Melt the butter in a skillet and [...]
Ingredients: 2 jars crushed dry-farmed tomatoes ¼ cup olive oil 7 cloves garlic, peeled and slivered pinch of red chili pepper flakes or 1 whole small dried chili 1 teaspoon sea salt 1 large sprig basil ¼ teaspoon dried oregano, or more to taste Directions: 1. In a large skillet (do not use a deep [...]
Ingredients: 2½ cups coarsely chopped leeks, green and white (remove outer tough green) 2 cups stock of choice 2 tablespoons lemon or lime juice 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried ½ teaspoon paprika 5 bay leaves sea salt freshly ground black pepper 3 tablespoons heavy cream 1 cup toasted walnuts for garnish [...]
Ingredients: 3 cups mizuna 3 cups arugula 6 radishes, sliced thinly ¼ cup toasted pumpkin seeds 2 tablespoons dried cranberries ¼ cup chopped fresh herbs; such as cilantro, flat-leafed parsley, mint, and basil Dressing: 4 tablespoons olive oil juice of ½ lemon 1 clove garlic, crushed sea salt and pepper to taste Directions: 1. Wash [...]