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: 1 pound squash 2 teaspoons capers 1-3 tablespoons butter, room temperature grated zest of 1 lemon 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1 shallot, finely diced 1 teaspoon finely chopped parsley 1 teaspoon finely chopped basil or marjoram sea salt freshly ground black pepper Directions: Slice the squash into even-size pieces of any desired shape. Rinse [...]
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 [...]
Frisee refers to a variety of endive with curly, pale green or yellowish leaves. Sometimes it is called curly endive or chicory. Frisee does not have the cylindrical shaped leaves, but is rather shaggy. Frisee is similar to, but has smaller leaves than, escarole. Like escarole it is frequently used in salads. It can have [...]
Ingredients: 2 small shallots, thinly sliced into rings 2½ tablespoons Champagne vinegar sea salt 1 pound summer squash 4 tablespoons olive oil pepper parsley or chervil, finely chopped Directions: Put shallots, vinegar, and ¼ teaspoon salt together in a bowl. Let them stand at least 10 minutes while you prepare the squash Bring 3 quarts [...]
Ingredients: 6 squash, trimmed ½ yellow onion ½ teaspoon sea salt 1 egg, lightly beaten 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon flour of choice 1 tablespoon chopped fresh marjoram, of herb of choice ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1-2 tablespoons oil Directions: 1. Shred the squash in a food processor, then the onion. In [...]
Ingredients: For the Dressing: 1 cup strained Greek yogurt 1 teaspoon sherry vinegar ½ teaspoon sea salt or to taste 1 small clove garlic, grated 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 teaspoon minced chives or the green part of scallions pepper to taste Vegetables: 2 pounds summer squash, cut into various sizes 1-3 tablespoons olive oil [...]
Ingredients: ½ cup water 1 small clove garlic 1 fresh hot pepper of choice, split lengthwise, seeds removed 6 small tomatoes, cut into quarters sea salt 1½ pounds squash ½ teaspoon grated lemon zest 2-3 tablespoons olive oil juice of ½ lemon Directions: 1. Combine water, garlic, hot pepper, and tomatoes in a large skillet [...]
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 large red onion, diced 1 large pepper, cut into ½-inch chunks 3 cloves garlic, minced ¾ pound small red potatoes, cut into 1-inch chunks ¾ cups water or stock 1 pound summer squash, halved and cut lengthwise into ½-inch slices 2 cups chopped tomatoes 1¾ cups cooked black beans, [...]
This is a recipe from an old friend from many years ago - she wrote a wonderful vegetarian cookbook called WINGS OF LIFE in 1976….Whew, how time flies, but her beautiful recipes echo her loving spirit in my kitchen often. This is for you Julie, wherever you are! Ingredients: 1 medium onion, chopped 2 sweet [...]