Samfaina (northern spanish ratatouille)
1 yellow onion (thinly sliced)
5 cloves of garlic (thinly sliced)
1 eggplant (batons (if the eggplant is large you will want to cut the eggplant first into discs and then salt it and leave until water has been drawn out))
1 zucchini&n
RUSSIAN BEET BORSCHT
- 1 1/2 C. thinly sliced potatoes
- 1 C. thinly sliced beets
- 4 C. water
- 2 Tbs. bu
Mom's Chocolate Zucchini Cake
What a delicious way to get your veggies. Your kids/partners/friends will never know they're eating zucchini if you don't tell them!
Turkish-ish Green Beans with Ground Lamb
Mim had this at a Turkish restaurant and has worked to recreate it for you. Even though it is a hot meal, and, in that way, not too summery, it is still so tasty and nourishing that she says she doesn’t mind having it on an evening when the hea
Eggplant Dip - Baba Ghanouj
1 large Italian eggplant or 2-3 slender Asian eggplants
¼ - ½ c. tahini (roasted sesame spread) or sesame oil
juice of 1 lemon, or to taste
1 clove garlic, minced
¼ c. chopped fresh parsley
salt to taste
Cut eggplan
Eggplant Dip - Caponata
– adapted from Laurel’s Kitchen
1 large Italian eggplant or 2-3 slender Asian eggplants (about 1 pound)
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 tbsp. olive oil
1 c. finely chopped celery
1 bell pepper, diced
1 c. finely diced tomato
Granny’s New Potatoes
Bacon is trendy right now in everything from donuts to ice cream. Try it with your new potatoes for a more old-fashioned but tasty dish!
Baba Ghanoush
A Mediterranean/Middle Eastern eggplant appetizer dip/spread
Chard Stems with Saffron and Tomatoes
Chard Stems with Saffron and Tomatoes
Serves 3 or 4
Ingredients
1 pound chard stems, trimmed and cooked1 cup cooking water reserved1 ½ tablespoons olive oil½ small onion, finely diced2 teaspoons thinly sliced basil leaves, plus extra
Fresh Sour Pickles
Fresh Sour Pickles
Makes about 8 servings
Ingredients
1 cucumber, sliced ¼ inch thick 1 ½ Tbsp salt 1 Tbsp dill seed 1 medium onion, sliced thinly Pinch black peppercorns 1 wide-mouth quart jar with a lid 1 weighted lid to f
Breaded and Baked Green Bean Fries
A new take on a standard item… Mim first had these last summer at a potluck and was blown away! She's since made them with eggplant, zukes and beets – all great successes!Ingredients1 pound of green beans, with both ends broken off2 eggs
Grilled Chili Rellenos
Grilled Chili Rellenos (Poblanos on the half shell)
4 – Poblano Chili Peppers, halved and de-seeded
2 tab olive oil
2 to 3 cloves of garlic, minced
1 small to medium onion, finely diced
1 cup (8 oz) of canned black beans
1 cup shredded Mo
Corn, Zucchini, Chevre Salad
ingredients ♥ zucchini ♥ corn ♥ chevre ♥ basil ♥ lemon
directions ♥ Grill the corn (we leave it in the husks) then remove the kernels. ♥ Slice zucchini lengthwise. lightly coat with olive oil, S/P. Gr
Emerald Sesame Kale
My first introduction to kale and probably my favorite way to cook it; quite possibly my favorite dish ever. Originally from Open Harvest Natural Food Co-op in Lincoln, NE
Tomatillo Corn Salsa
Tomatillos Tomatoes Corn Serrano and hungarian peppers red onion Husk and wash the tomatillos. Boil the tomatillos and corn in water for 5 minutes. Let cool. Chop onions and tomatoes. Put tomatillos and peppers into a food processor. P
Quinoa and Cucumber Salad
Quinoa and Cucumber Salad
Salad:
2 large cucumbers, halved and sliced
2 cups quinoa (cooked in 4 cups water)
1 sweet onion, thinly sliced
½ cup currants
1 bunch kale, stemmed and finely chopped
1 cup toasted cashews or pecans
1 bunch p
ZUC-CANOES
Zuccanoes (Stuffed Zucchini)
3 medium zucchini or summer squash sliced in half lengthwise. Scoop out insides, leaving
¼” rim so canoe stays intact.
Zucchini innards, chopped
½ lb mushrooms, chopped
Large onion, chopped
Green Beans and Carmelized Onions
Green Beans with Caramelized Onions
Makes 4 servings
Ingredients
1 lb green beans, stem end snipped off1 Tbsp butter1 medium onion, sliced as thinly as possible1/2 C chicken stock3/4 Tbsp sugar1/2 Tbsp red wine vinegarSalt and pepper to t
Portugese Potato and Kale Soup
6 ounces chorizo sausage, bulk
1 T. olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
8 cups chicken broth
8 potatoes, peeled and sliced
6 cloves garlic
1 bunch (one pound) kale, washed, trimmed, thinly sliced
Salt and black pepper to taste
Heat a ski