Ingredients: 1 medium summer squash ½ teaspoon sea salt ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar 1 tablespoon minced shallot 1 cup halved or quartered cherry tomatoes ½ cup diced mozzarella cheese, preferably fresh ¼ cup thinly sliced fresh basil Directions: 1. Trim off both ends of the [...]
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari 4 tablespoons chili sauce or paste 2 tablespoons sesame oil 9 ounces firm tofu 1 pound broccolini 1 tablespoon sesame seeds 1 tablespoon peanut oil 3 tablespoons cilantro leaves sea salt Directions: 1. First, marinade the tofu – in a bowl, whisk the soy sauce, chili sauce, and [...]
This recipe comes from a book I just found. It is called 400 Sauces, Dips, Dressings, Jams, Jellies, Chutneys, Relishes, and Pickles. If you like to play in the kitchen and create really tasty ingredients, I highly recommend this book. A great find! Ingredients: 1 tablespoon coriander seeds 1¼ pounds carrots, grated 2 ounces fresh [...]
Ingredients: 1 pound dried pasta of choice For the sauce: 2 tablespoons butter 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 leek, cleaned and thinly sliced 2 carrots, diced ½ teaspoon maple syrup, or sweetener of choice (optional) 1 summer squash, diced ¼ cup green beans 1 cup frozen peas 1 large handful parsley, chopped 2 ripe tomatoes, [...]
This is great as a side dish, or as a topping for pasta or baked chicken. Ingredients: 4 cups cherry tomatoes, halved 2 tablespoons olive or butter 3 shallots, finely diced 1-2 tablespoons chopped mixed herbs (your choice) sea salt Freshly ground pepper Directions: 1. Warm the butter or olive oil in a skillet with [...]
A peasant-style dish with coarsely mashed potatoes and dandelion greens. Using olive oil in the potatoes is a nice change from butter! Ingredients: 2 pounds potatoes, washed and scrubbed 4 cups coarsely chopped dandelion greens ¼ cup olive oil ¼ cup chopped fresh basil or parsley 1 teaspoon sea salt ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper [...]
Ingredients: ¾ head of cauliflower 2 eggs Sea salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking tray with parchment paper. 2. Toss ¾ head of cauliflower, cut up with most of the stem removed, in a food processor and pulse until you get a texture [...]
Ingredients: 1 bunch chard, or kale, stemmed and chopped into small pieces 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes Pinches of sea salt 24 cherry tomatoes, halved Directions: 1. Cover the chopped chard with cold water and set aside until ready to use. 2. Heat the oil in a [...]
Ingredients: 2 pounds plus 4 ounces potatoes 4 tablespoons milk or alternative ¼ cup unsalted butter 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 leeks, cleaned and chopped finely 1 onion, chopped finely 1½ cups grated sharp cheddar or cheese of your choice 1 tablespoon chopped parsley 1 egg, beaten 2 tablespoons water 1½ cups breadcrumbs of choice [...]
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil ½ cup chopped red onion 1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic 1 pound fresh spinach, finely chopped (about 2 cups) ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest Freshly grated nutmeg Pinch of cinnamon ½ teaspoon sea salt 1 cup orzo ¼ cup chopped toasted [...]