Ingredients: ½ cup water 1 small garlic clove 1 fresh pepper of choice, split into quarters (Hot is good!) 4 tomatoes, cut into chunks Sea salt 1½ pounds summer squash ½ teaspoon lemon zest 2-3 tablespoons olive oil Juice of 1 lemon Directions: 1. Combine water, garlic, pepper, and tomatoes in a large skillet over [...]
Ingredients: One 14-ounce package firm tofu, drained and cut into ½-inch cubes or crumbled ½ teaspoon ground turmeric Sea salt and freshly ground pepper 1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper, optional 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 scallions, thinly sliced green and white parts separated 5 ounces fresh spinach, chopped (about 5 packed cups) 1-2 teaspoons fresh [...]
Ingredients: 1 bunch (small-medium) carrots, the tops and roots 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 3 tablespoons rice 2 large leeks, white part only 2 thyme sprigs 2 tablespoons chopped parsley Sea salt and freshly ground pepper 6 cups vegetable stock Directions: 1. Pull or pluck any of the lacy carrot greens off their stems. You should [...]
Ingredients: ½ cup wild rice 1 celery root (celeriac) 2 large leeks, white part only, washed and chopped 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 celery rib, diced 1 cup thinly sliced potato ¼ cup chopped parsley, plus more for garnish 1 bay leaf 1 large sprig of thyme Sea salt and freshly ground pepper 2 cups [...]
Ingredients: 1-2 cucumbers 1 small sweet pepper, any variety, finely diced 3 scallions, including the greens, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons chopped dill 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro 1½ tablespoons rice vinegar Sea salt and freshly ground pepper Directions: 1. Mix the herbs, vinegar, scallions and sweet pepper in a medium to large bowl. 2. Score the [...]
Ingredients: 4 red Hungarian peppers 1-2 large tomatoes, or 1½ pounds smaller ones 6 flat-leaf parsley sprigs 1 tablespoon marjoram, or 12 large basil leaves 1 plump garlic clove 2 tablespoons capers, rinsed 12 Nicoise olives, pitted 3 tablespoons olive oil, plus extra for the dish Sea salt and freshly ground pepper Directions: 1. Roast [...]
Ingredients: 1 large head Romanesco 1 bunch flat-leaf parsley, stems removed, leaves finely chopped 2 tablespoons finely copped tarragon ½ cup chopped Spanish green olives 2 tablespoons capers, rinsed 2/3 cup olive oil Sea salt and freshly ground pepper Manchego cheese Directions: 1. Cut the cauliflower into small florets; peel and dice the stems. Put [...]
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1/8 teaspoon sea salt 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper ½ cup pitted dates 1 head radicchio, cored and torn into bite size pieces 1 bunch arugula, stemmed and torn into bite-size pieces 3 ounces (1/2 cup) crumbled feta cheese Directions: 1. Whisk together the lemon juice, oil, salt, and [...]
Ingredients: Sea salt and freshly ground pepper ¾ pound celeriac (celery root), peeled and cut into ½-inch pieces (about 2 cups) ¾ pound yellow or red potatoes, cut into ½-inch pieces (about 2 cups) ¾ pound sweet potatoes, cut into ½-inch pieces (about 2 cups) ¼ cup olive oil, divided 1 onion, diced 2 firm, [...]
Ingredients: 2 cups cold water ¾ cup French lentils 1 cup flat-leaf parsley 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 medium celeriac (celery root), washed well, peeled, and cut into ½-inch pieces 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 small shallot, minced Sea salt and freshly ground pepper Directions: 1. Bring water and lentils to a [...]