PESTO 2 c Fresh Basil Leaves 1/4 c Pine nuts (pignolli) 2 x Cloves Garlic 1 tb Olive oil PASTA GARNISH: freshly ground black pepper and Parmesan cheese, optional $$ $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ PESTO: Place ingredients in bowl of food processor. Process until smooth, using rubber scraper to push down the sides occasionally. Makes 1/2 cup. VARIATIONS: […]
Vegetables
Mock Mashed Potatoes
Cook cauliflower according to package directions. Continue cooking until very tender. Drain. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Combine cauliflower and remaining ingredients in a blender container or a
Spicy Black Bean Stew
In a skillet over medium high heat, bring broth to simmering; add chopped onions and bell peppers and garlic. Cover and steam 3 minutes. Spoon into slow cooker. Add remaining ingredients. Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours until stew thickens. Serve over baked potato, rice or pasta.
Insalata Di Arugola E Parmigiano (arugola And P
Prosciutto may be substituted for lonza slices. Trim the ends of the arugola, discard any damaged leaves. rinse, dry well and place in a large bowl. Dry clean the mushrooms with a paper towel and slice very thinly. Toss immediately with some of the lemon juice and add to the bowl. Cut the lonza into […]
Baigan Bharta (mashed Eggplant)
Cooking the eggplant: Poke the eggplants (say 2, medium sized ones) with a knife, and insert slivers of garlic in the slits. The eggplant can be roasted either in a conv. oven, a e, or ideally, on a slow charcoal grill. When they are done (they become kinda limp), peel, and mash up the insides. […]
Fast And Fit Sunny Pizza Pie
-FILLING – 1 1/2 c Broccoli; thawed from frozen 3 Green onions; chopped 10 Olives; quartered 3 oz Canned waterpacked tuna – drain and chunk 5 Marinated artichokes,halved 1/2 ts Dried thyme 1/4 ts Pepper 1 1/2 c Mozzarella; shredded Serve with lightly dressed salad greens, tossed with tomatoes, then finish with pineapple chunks spooned […]
Pork With Cumin
* Pork shoulder should be cut up into 1-inch cubes. ** Potatoes can be pared or unpared. Coat pork with the flour. Heat oil in 10-inch skillet until hot. Cook and stir pork in oil over medium heat until brown. Remove pork with slotted spoon and drain. Cook and stir onion and bacon in the […]
Tempeh Paprikas With Tahini
Pre-heat oven to 300F. Heat oil in large skillet. Saute onions & paprika till golden. Add 1 1/2 cups stock & miso. Bring to a boil. Add tempeh, reduce heat & simmer 35 to 40 minutes. Blend soy sauce, vinegar & tahini with remaining stock. Add to the skillet, stirring as it thickens. Be careful […]
Brazilian Rice
Cook rice in salted water. Beat eggs and mix with milk. Combine all ingredients and place in a buttered casserole dish. Dot with butter and bake until set, about 40 minutes in a 300 degree oven.
Corn Cakes
Beat eggs in mixing bowl until frothy. Add rest of ingredients and mix well. Fry in greased pan like pancakes using 2 tblsp. per cake. Serve with butter & syrup