Fassoulia (Sephardic Green Beans)

Serves 8 This stewed green bean dish is slow cooked to allow all the flavors to gently marry. If you prefer your green beans crisp-tender, reduce the simmering time by half. Serve as a main dish by adding toasted, chopped almonds and a bulghur pilaf. 1/8 cup olive oil 1 large onion, thinly sliced 4 [...]

By |2012-09-15T22:34:38-07:00August 6th, 2012|Recipes|0 Comments

Green Noodle Soup with Kale

Serves 6 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 small onion, diced 1 medium fennel bulb (no fronds), cored and diced 2 cloves garlic minced 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper sea salt and freshly ground black pepper 4 cups vegetable stock 2 bunches of kale (I like to use arugula) 1 15-ounce can cannellini beans, drained and [...]

By |2012-09-15T22:57:21-07:00July 23rd, 2012|Recipes|0 Comments

Cherry Tomato and Summer Squash Crumble

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 [...]

By |2014-08-28T18:21:48-07:00July 9th, 2012|Recipes|0 Comments

Savory Cake of Carmelized Onion, Walnut and Chard

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 [...]

By |2012-09-15T23:05:06-07:00July 9th, 2012|Recipes|0 Comments

Warm Swiss Chard and Chickpea Salad with Sumac

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 [...]

By |2012-09-20T13:23:43-07:00June 25th, 2012|Recipes|0 Comments

Broccoli Slaw with Oranges

Serves 6 3 c. cabbage, thinly sliced 1/2 c. diagonally sliced celery 1 c. finely chopped broccoli florets 1/2 c. grated carrot 1/4 c. thinly sliced onion 1/4 c. unsalted sunflower seed kernels 1/2 can whole water chestnuts, drained and chopped 1 c. fresh orange sections 1/4 c. sliced almonds, toasted Dressing 1/4 c. low [...]

By |2012-09-20T18:34:59-07:00May 28th, 2012|Recipes|0 Comments
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