Greek Spinach Pie
Spanakopita- Greek spinach pie:
If using frozen filo dough defrost two hours ahead until it is at room temperature. (keep wrapped until ready to use) In 2 tbs. olive oil sauté 1/2 c. minced onion, 5 cloves minced garlic until onion softens and add
Fettucine with Red Peppers & Feta
Sauté sliced red peppers and onion slivers in olive oil with minced garlic 2 min. Cover and steam for 1 min. Toss with fettuine and crumbled feta cheese.
Endive Salade
Puree ¼ c. lemon juice, 2 cloves garlic, ½ c. olive oil in blender or food processor until smooth. Add ½ c. grated Parmesan cheese (about 1 ½ oz.) and blend until thickened. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 2 days a
Fava Bean Hummus
1 c. shelled fava beans {or chickpeas or a combination of the 2}
¼ c. sesame seeds {or tahini}
1 ½ t. lemon juice
1 T. tamari or soy sauce
1 t. fresh parsley, chopped
2 T. olive oil {more or less according to taste}
1 clove garlic
Creamy Spinach Soup
- from The Minimalist Cooks at Home
1 lb. spinach
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 c. chicken stock
1 cup light cream, halfandhalf or milk
a tiny grating of nutmeg
salt and freshly ground black pepper
chopped parsley or mint
Creamy Fennel Soup With Herb Salad
5 bulbs fennel with stalks and feathery green tops (2 1/2 to 3 pounds) 2 tablespoons plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 yellow onion, coarsely chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 8 cups chicken stock 1/2 cup heavy cream Salt and freshly grou
Cilantro Sauce
Remove tougher stems from 1 bch. cilantro and 1 bch parsley. Blend with 4 cloves garlic, 1/4 c. vinegar or lemon juice, 1 tbs. tamari, 1 tbs. honey. Vigorously stir in 1/4-1/2 c. tahini to desired thickness. Chill. Serve as a salad dressing, ove
Cherry Salsa
Served with grilled poultry, roast pork or tortilla chips, this spicy mixture wows traditional salsa lovers.
1-1/3 c pitted unsweetened tart cherries (frozen work just as well)
1/4 c coarsely chopped dried tart cherries
1/4 c finely chopped red
Chile Rajas
Chile Rajas Ingredients: 6 poblano chiles, roasted and peeled 1 onion, halved and cut in strips 2 to 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 8 ounces cream cheese, cut into 4 to 5 pieces 2 cloves garlic Pinch of ground cumin Salt, to taste 6 to 8 ounces Oaxac
Braised Winter Greens with Bacon and Onion
For best results, be sure your greens are fully cooked and tender in step 1 before moving on to step 2.
6
slices bacon , cut into 1/4-inch-wide pieces
2
tablespoons bacon fat
1
medium red onion , halved and sliced pole to
Arugula Salad
2 tbs balsamic vinegar 1 tsp Dijon mustard 1 clove garlic 1/2 cup olive oil2 cups salad mix1 cup arugula 1/2 lb. mushroom, sliced 1 sweet red pepper, cut into thin stripsIn a small bowl whisk together vinegar, mustard, and garlic. Add oil in a slow,
Orange, Sage, and Garlic Wet Rub
Makes about 1/3 of a cup, which is enough for two tenderloins. If you have no orange marmalade, substitue an equal amount of honey. 3 medium garlic cloves, minced or pressed through a garlic press (about 1 Tablespoon) 1 tablespoon grated zest from
Zucchini Fritters ala Turkei
Grate 1# zucchini, sprinkle with salt and let drain in colander 30 min. then squeeze dry. Add 1 c. chopped onions, ½ c. chopped fresh dill (if available), 4 tbs. chopped parsley, ½ c. crumbled feta or grated kasseri cheese, 4 beaten eggs, 1 c. flo
Yogurt Dill Dressing (Reduced Fat)
This all purpose creamy dressing can be varied using other fresh herbs, such as thyme, oregano, or mint. You can substitute chives for the shallots or add curry powder, ground cumin or ground red pepper. 1/2-cup nonfat yogurt 2 shallots 2 tablesp
Spinach with Dill & Feta
Cook 20 oz fresh spinach with 1 tbl water until just wilted. Remove from heat and add 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese, 1 tbl lemon juice, 3 tsp chopped fresh dill and 1/8 tsp freshly ground pepper. Serve immediately.
Ricotta Spinach Dip
Ricotta Spinach Dip
- from Still Life with Menu Cookbook
½ lb. fresh spinach
12 oz ricotta cheese (or use cream cheese or sour cream if you like a richer dip)
3 scallions, very finely minced
3 radishes, finely minced
salt a
Red Pepper Soup
Broil 3 halved large red peppers, cut side down, in pan. Broil 15 minutes until skin is blackened. Remove from pan. Place in plastic bag. Let steam 10 minutes. Peel and chop peppers. Melt 2Tbs butter. Add 1 onion and peppers, 28 oz tomatoes c
Dilly Salad Dressing
6 Tbs. Olive oil
2 Tbs. white wine vinegar
1 Tbs. finely minced fresh dill or 1 tsp dried dill week
1 Tbs finely minced fresh parsley
1/2 tsp dried tarragon leaves, crumbled
Salt and pepper to taste
Place in jar. Cover and shake well. Makes 1/
Broiled Salmon with Mustard and Crisp Dilled Crust
Heavy-duty foil measuring 18 inches wide is essential for creating a sling that aids in transferring the cooked fillet to a cutting board. Use a large baking sheet so that the salmon will lie flat. If you can’t get the fish to lie flat, even wh
Bethany's Super Refreshing Summer Salad
–ingredient amounts vary based on appetites & taste - - Fresh, washed mixed greens (lettuces, spinach, arugula, etc) - Fresh dill - Sliced strawberries - Sliced garlic scapes (opt) &
Lemon- or Lime-Dill Vinaigrette
Be cautious with the lemon zest otherwise the lemon will overpower the dill. 1 teaspoon minced or grated lemon or lime zest 1/2-teaspoon salt 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice 1/2-cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus a little more if needed 2 te
Salsa Mexicano
After steaming or roasting the ears of corn, coat with mayonnaise then sprinkle liberally or roll in a dry cheese like romano or parmesan. Salt, lemon, and spice with hot pepper to taste if desired. (Salsa on a stick?)
Rice Salad
Recipe courtesy of Katie Bingham
1 cup Cajun Grain, cooked then cooled
2 tomatoes, diced
1 bell pepper, roasted and diced
2 ears corn, cut off cob
1 golden squash, diced
½ cup lima beans, cooked
½ cup mayo
¼ cup milk
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