Ingredients: 1 pound grape tomatoes, sliced in half 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 200 degrees 2. Combine tomatoes, olive oil and salt in a large bowl and toss to combine. 3. Spread in one layer on a rack fitted on a baking sheet. (If youContinue reading “Oven Dried Grape Tomatoes”
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Pickled Avocados
Ingredients: 1/2 cup distilled white vinegar 1 tablespoon kosher salt 1 tablespoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon whole coriander seeds 1/2 teaspoon whole cumin seeds 2 ripe but still firm avocados 6 fresh cilantro sprigs 1 clove garlic, thinly sliced 1/2 jalapeno or serrano chile, stemmed, seeded and cut into thick matchsticks Zest of 1 lime, removedContinue reading “Pickled Avocados”
Ground Pork And Black Bean Tacos
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 shallot, minced 4 garlic cloves, minced 1 pound lean ground pork 1 15.5-ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained 1 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes 1 teaspoon fine sea salt 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon sweet smoked paprika 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano 1/8 teaspoonContinue reading “Ground Pork And Black Bean Tacos”
Ramp Butter
Ingredients: 1 bunch ramps (4 oz), rinsed and trimmed 2 sticks unsalted butter, cut into cubes (8 oz) 1 teaspoon kosher salt Directions: 1. Bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Fill a medium bowl halfway with ice water. Toss the ramps into the boiling water and cook 30 seconds to blanch. UsingContinue reading “Ramp Butter”
Blackberry Rhubarb Compote
Ingredients: Fresh rhubarb, chopped (approximately 4 cups) 1/2 pint of fresh blackberries 3/4 cup granulated sugar Juice of one lemon 1/2 cup water Pinch of salt Directions: 1. Place all ingredients into a medium pan. Heat over high heat until ingredients come to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer stirring occasionally for 30-40Continue reading “Blackberry Rhubarb Compote”
Grilled Parsnips
This is an easy, delicious, grilled side dish! Parsnips are readily available starting in the spring and summer and always fresh at my local farmer’s market. Ingredients: 4 parsnips, peeled and cut into wedges Extra virgin olive oil Salt and pepper Directions: 1. Preheat grill to medium-high heat 2. In a medium bowl, toss parsnipsContinue reading “Grilled Parsnips”
Beef and Zucchini Skillet
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef 2 small zucchini quartered lengthwise, sliced 1/2 cup chopped onion 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1 can (14.5 oz each) Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes, undrained 1 cup water 1/2 cup white rice, uncooked 3/4 cup shredded Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese blend (optional) Directions: 1. Cook beef, zucchini,Continue reading “Beef and Zucchini Skillet”
Chicken and Cauliflower “Fried Rice”
I previously posted this recipe using pork. Today I made it again using the other white meat, chicken. Still delicious!! Ingredients: • 1 head of cauliflower • Olive oil • 1 Tbs minced garlic • 1 small shallot, chopped • 2 Tbs low sodium soy sauce more or less to taste • 1 tsp sesameContinue reading “Chicken and Cauliflower “Fried Rice””
Italian Tacos
Ingredients: 8 to 12 oz. Mozzarella cheese, shredded Grated Parmesan cheese Flour or corn tortillas Italian taco meat: 1 lb. extra lean ground beef 1/4 lb ground Italian sausage, mild or hot 1 Tablespoon olive oil 1/4 teaspoon Lawry’s seasoned salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 Tablespoon dry oregano 1 teaspoon garlic powderContinue reading “Italian Tacos”
Thai Ground Chicken Two Ways
Ingredients: • 1 inch piece of ginger, peeled and minced • 2 cloves garlic, minced • 3 scallions, chopped • 1 small onion, finely chopped • 2 tablespoons olive oil • 1 pound ground chicken • 1/4 cup water • 2 teaspoon sugar • 3 tablespoons fish sauce or coconut aminos • 1 tablespoon soyContinue reading “Thai Ground Chicken Two Ways”
