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Peach Salsa

8/14/2024

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Ingredients
  • 2 to 3 ripe peaches, pitted and diced
  • ½ red bell pepper, diced
  • ¼ cup diced red onion
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • Juice and zest of 1 lime
  • 1 small garlic clove, grated
  • ½ jalapeño pepper, minced
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt, plus more to taste
Instructions
  • In a medium bowl, mix together the peaches, bell pepper, onion, cilantro, lime juice and zest, garlic, jalapeño, and salt. Season to taste and chill until ready to use.  Letting it chill for a few hours increases the flavors melding together.
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Blue Cheese and Sausage Stuffed Peppers

8/25/2021

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Ingredients
2 medium sweet red peppers
2 medium sweet yellow peppers
1 jar (14 ounces) pizza sauce or pasta sauce, divided
1 pound uncooked bulk pork sausage
3/4 cup uncooked instant rice
1 small onion, chopped
1 small tomato, seeded and chopped
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
1 large egg, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons chopped ripe olives
1-1/2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
Crumbled blue cheese, optional

Directions
  1. Cut and discard tops from peppers; remove seeds.
  2. Pour sauce into bottom of a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker, reserving 3/4 cup.
  3. In small bowl, combine remaining ingredients; add reserved sauce. Spoon mixture into peppers; place in slow cooker.
  4. Cook, covered, on low until peppers are tender, 3-1/2-4-1/2 hours.
  5. Spoon cooking juices over peppers. If desired, top with additional blue cheese.


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Red (or Yellow) Pepper Soup

8/19/2020

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16 servings

Ingredients
5 medium Vidalia onions, cut into 8 pieces (about 6.5 cups)
3 tablespoons olive oil, or just enough to sauté
6 large garlic cloves, minced
½ cup dry white wine (careful of choice of sweetness depending on peppers and onions)
9 lbs. red bell peppers, cut into 1“ pieces (about 17.5 cups)
4 cups chicken broth or water
Garnish optional: dollop of sour cream or yogurt and chopped fresh chives or other herb

Directions
  1. Taste the onions and peppers before you start.
  2. ​ In a very large frying pan (with cover) or 6-8 qt. kettle, cook onions over moderate heat in oil until just limp. Stir occasionally, 8-10 minutes.
  3. Stir in garlic; cook 2 minutes – stirring constantly.
  4. ​​Add wine. Bring to a boil, and then reduce heat and simmer until liquid is reduced to 1 tablespoon.
  5. Stir in bell peppers and broth. Simmer, covered, 20-25 minutes, until peppers are tender.
  6. Blend/food process in batches.
  7. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Serve warm, room temperature or cold. Garnish if desired.
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Blueberry Salsa

8/12/2020

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adapted by Kay Carroll
 Makes approximately 3 cups

2 cups fresh blueberries, washed
½ to ¾ yellow bell pepper, diced
¼ red onion, diced
1 medium jalapeno, diced
¼ cup freshly shredded cilantro
1 tablespoon good green olive oil
Sea salt to taste
Juice of 2 medium limes


  1. Place all the ingredients except the lime juice in a large bowl. Toss lightly.
  2. Set aside until ready to serve.
  3. When ready to serve, drizzle with the lime juice and toss again.
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Basque Pipérade

6/30/2020

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Ardian Gill
Serves: 6
3 large bell peppers
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 large onions, sliced
6 large garlic cloves, chopped

3 medium tomatoes, peeled, seeded, sliced
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
10 large eggs
7 tablespoons butter

1/3 cup thinly sliced fresh basil
6 ounces thickly sliced ham, cut crosswise into strips
Country-style bread slices toasted
  1. Char peppers over gas flame or under broiler until blackened on all sides. Wrap in bag; let stand 10 minutes.
  2. ​Peel and seed peppers; cut into 1/3-inch-wide strips.
  3. Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and garlic; sauté until tender, about 8 minutes.
  4. ​Add peppers, tomatoes and cayenne pepper. Cover and cook until peppers are very tender and tomatoes are reduced to sauce consistency, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes.
  5. Uncover and cook until mixture is thick, about 14 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 2 hours ahead. Cover mixture and let stand at room temperature. Rewarm before continuing.)
  6. ​Beat eggs in bowl until blended.
  7. Add salt and pepper to eggs and whisk.
  8. ​Melt butter in heavy large nonstick skillet over low heat. Add eggs and basil; stir constantly with rubber spatula until soft curds form and eggs are barely set, about 12 minutes.
  9. Distribute pepper mixture and ham across the top.
  10. ​​Finish under the broiler for 2 to 3 minutes just to set the frittata from the top.
  11. Cut pipérade into wedges and serve with the toasted bread.
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Firehouse Chili - 2017 Award Winner

12/12/2019

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Louisiana firefighter Jeremy Chauvin dedicated the recipe to his brother, Spencer. a local fire chief who died while on the job in 2016. The actual chili recipe comes from Chauvin’s mom, and adds a New Orleans twist to a classic red chili. The ground beef, spices, and tomatoes are combined with a dark roux, made from butter and flour cooked until the mixture goes a deep shade of brown. The roux is mixed with “trinity,” a mix of bell peppers, onions, and celery native to Louisiana, then added into the chili. Recipe declares as prepared below serves 8 people. That is a VERY generous serving!

Ingredients:
For the chili mixture
2 tablespoons cooking oil
3 pounds ground beef
1 ½ teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon white or cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon turmeric
½ teaspoon curry powder
1 tablespoon chili powder
3 tablespoons steak sauce (or soy sauce)
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
3 ½ cups diced tomatoes
1 cup ketchup
2 cups tomato sauce
1 ½ cups tomato paste
1-2 cups V-8 juice 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar Hot sauce to taste.
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For the roux mixture
​
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons flour
3 stalks celery, diced
2 bell peppers, diced (this used red and yellow jarred roasted peppers)
1 white onion, diced
2 shallots, diced ( this used an additional onion instead)
3 cloves garlic, finely diced

Cooking Instructions
:
1. In Dutch oven over medium-high heat, add 2 tablespoons of oil. Brown ground beef.
2. Drain beef; return to Dutch oven. Add salt, white pepper, black pepper, curry powder, turmeric, chili powder, steak sauce, and Worcestershire sauce. Add diced tomatoes, cover, and cook 15 minutes.
3. In large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil. When the butter is foamy, whisk in 2 tablespoons flour until fully incorporated. Continue to whisk until the mixture reaches a dark brown color.
4. Add diced celery, bell peppers, onion, shallots, and garlic. Stir to fully combine.
5. Uncover the chili mixture, and add roux with vegetables. Add ketchup, tomato sauce, tomato paste, V-8 juice and apple cider vinegar. Bring up to a simmer and serve hot. Taste and add hot sauce to taste.
6. Enjoy with cheese, sour cream, chips, on a burger, or any other way you want!
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Eggplant Stuffed with Pancetta, Peppers, Tomatoes and Leeks

10/9/2019

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Serves 4
2 medium eggplant
12 oz. chopped pancetta
1 small clove of garlic, pressed or minced
1 leek, white part only, halved and thinly sliced
½ cup bell peppers, diced
1 cup tomatoes, diced
½ cup dry white wine
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
3 tablespoons shredded parsley
  1. Preheat oven to 375°.
  2. ​Halve each eggplant. Scoop out the insides and dice. Retain the eggplant shells on the side.
  3. Heat a large saucepan. Add the pancetta and cook until it releases its drippings but is not yet crispy. Using a slotted spoon, drain the pancetta and set aside. Pour off all but 2 tablespoons of the drippings in the saucepan.
  4. Add the leeks, garlic and the peppers to the saucepan and sauté until softened and translucent, stirring occasionally.
  5. Add the diced eggplant and the tomatoes. Mix well, then add half the wine. Sauté about 2 to 3 minutes while stirring. Add the remaining wine as needed to keep the mixture moist.
  6. ​Remove from the heat and let cool slightly.
  7. Add the pancetta back pan and blend it to the mixture.
  8. Sprinkle a little of the shredded cheese into each of the four eggplant shells.
  9. Spoon the mixed vegetables into the eggplant shells and top with the remaining shredded cheese.
  10. Sprinkle a little of the parsley on top of each shell.
  11. Place in the oven and let bake for 20 to 25 minutes.
  12. ​Garnish each shell with the remaining parsley and serve.
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Sausage and Cheese Stuffed Tomatoes

8/7/2019

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  1. Serves 6
6 large firm tomatoes, insides removed and reserved for another use
1 lb. sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
2 to 3 shallots, minced
2 medium cloves garlic, minced or pressed
½ bell pepper, diced
15 to 20 shredded basil leaves, or 6 tablespoons basil sprouts
½ cup chicken broth or dry white wine
6 small sprigs of basil or a few sprouts for garnish


  1. Preheat oven to 350°.
  2. ​Place the sausage meat in a large skillet and brown. Remove the crumbled meat with a slotted spoon to a bowl, retaining the drippings in the pan.
  3. Add the shallots and garlic to the pan over low heat and sauté until aromatic.
  4. ​Add the peppers and sauté about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Remove from the heat. Drain off excess moisture if there is any.
  6. ​Add the basil leaves or sprouts to the mixture and toss well.
  7. Place the tomato shells in a baking dish so that they fit snugly. Place about a tablespoon of mozzarella into each tomato shell.
  8. ​Spoon the sausage mixture into each tomato, pressing down firmly with the back of a spoon, leaving about a ½ inch of each tomato unfilled.
  9. Spoon a generous amount of mozzarella into the remaining space in each tomato.
  10. ​Add the ½ cup of liquid to the bottom of the dish.
  11. Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for about 20 to 25 minutes
  12. Top each tomato with a sprig of basil or a few sprouts and serve.


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Zoodles with Clantro-Lime Shrimp

7/31/2019

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Serves: 4
2 tablespoons good green olive oil
20-24 extra-large shrimp, shelled
3 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
4 tablespoons diced peppers, use the most colorful ones you can find
¼ cup white wine or chicken broth
2 tablespoons lime juice
4 small to medium zucchini, spiralized into zoodles
1 teaspoon lime zest
4 tablespoons shredded cilantro, divided
Salt and pepper to taste


  1. Pour olive oil into large sauté pan.
  2. Add minced or pressed garlic. Sauté until aromatic.
  3. Add peppers and sauté until soft.
  4. Add wine or broth, lime juice and mix well.
  5. When the liquids are fully warmed, add the shrimp. Sauté until pink about 2 minutes.
  6. Add the zest and half the cilantro. Toss well.
  7. Add the zoodles and mix, tossing gently.
  8. Remove the mixture to a serving bowl. Garnish with the remaining cilantro and serve.
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Eggplant Pastitsio with Feta, Tomatoes, Peppers and Mint

9/25/2018

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​Serves: 2 to 3
 
1 large eggplant, sliced thickly and vertically
Spray olive oil
2 -3 large ripe tomatoes, sliced thickly
¾ lb. crumbled feta cheese
1 small red bell pepper, chopped and pureéd
1 cup diced tomato
⅓ cup shredded mint
 
  1. Preheat grill or broiler.
  2. Spray the eggplant slices lightly with olive oil.  Grill or broil the eggplant slices until cooked through and lightly toasted.
  3. Preheat oven to 350°
  4. Spread a heaping tablespoon of the diced tomatoes on the bottom of an oblong or rectangular casserole dish. 
  5. Place a slice of the eggplant on top of the diced tomatoes. 
  6. Spread a tablespoon of the pureed pepper along the top. 
  7. Add tomato slices across the surface. 
  8. Sprinkle generously with the feta cheese. 
  9. Sprinkle the stack with the shredded mint. 
  10. Add a spoonful of the diced tomato. 
  11. Repeat the layer until ingredients are used.
  12. Place the casserole dish in the oven for about twenty minutes.
  13. Serve with an additional sprinkle of mint.
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Zoodle Pad Thai

7/4/2018

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Serves 4
 
16 to 24 oz. raw chicken, shrimp or pork, chopped
3 medium zucchini and or yellow squash, spiralized
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large clove of garlic, pressed
1 small red bell pepper, julienned
1 cup dry white wine, divided
2 tablespoons brown sugar
3 tablespoons Asian Chili sauce
2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
½ cup shredded cilantro, divided
3 scallions, sliced on the diagonal
½ cup bean sprouts
½ cup pea shoots
¼ cup crushed peanuts
4 wedges of fresh lime

 
  1. In a large sauce pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.  Add the garlic and sauté until aromatic.
  2. Add the chicken, shrimp or pork, as desired.  Sauté until just cooked through.  With a slotted spoon, remove to a holding dish and set aside.  Retain the cooking juices in the pan.
  3. Add half the white wine, brown sugar and the Asian Chili and soy sauces to the sauce pan and stir well. 
  4. Add the red pepper and sauté until the pepper strips are tender.
  5. Add half the cilantro and stir well.
  6. Add the remaining white wine and reduce by a third.
  7. Add the chicken, shrimp or pork back to the pan and re-heat.
  8. Place the spiralized zoodles in a large serving bowl.
  9. Distribute the sauce mixture in the pan over the zoodles.  Toss gently.
  10. Add the scallions, bean sprouts and pea shoots.  Toss again.
  11. Garnish with the remaining cilantro and the crushed peanuts and serve with lime wedges.
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Tomato and Zucchini Salad

7/8/2017

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Ingredients
  • 2-1/2 pounds tomatoes cut into wedges
  • 3 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
  • 2 medium sweet yellow peppers, thinly sliced
  • 1/3 cup cider vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 tablespoon each minced fresh basil, parsley and tarragon
Directions
1. In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, zucchini and peppers. In a small bowl, whisk vinegar, oil, sugar and salt until blended. Stir in herbs.

2. Just before serving, drizzle dressing over salad; toss gently to coat. 

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FARRO STUFFED SWEET PEPPERS

9/14/2016

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​Serves: 4
 
4 medium bell peppers, tops removed, cored and de-seeded
1 cup cooked farro, prepared according to packager*
2 small to medium leeks, thinly sliced and minced
½ cup shredded parsley
2 tablespoons butter
¼ cup white wine
3 tablespoons shredded cheese (Fontina, Swiss, Monterey Jack, etc)
Salt & freshly ground black pepper to taste
 
  1. Preheat oven to 400º.
  2. Melt the butter in a saucepan.  Add the leeks and sauté until transparent.
  3. Add the salt and pepper to taste and the wine to the leeks.  Mix well and set aside.
  4. Place the cooked farro in a bowl.  Add the leek mixture, the parsley and the cheese.  Mix all the ingredients together well.
  5. Spoon the farro mixture into each of the prepared peppers.
  6. Bake the peppers for about 20 minutes.  Serve hot.
 
*I prefer to cook farro in chicken broth rather than water.
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SWEET CORN RELISH

8/16/2016

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​Serves: 6
 
5 large ears fresh sweet corn, shucked
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 cup cider vinegar
⅔ cup water
2 small cloves garlic
½ teaspoon cumin powder
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 to 1½ cups diced red bell peppers
1 medium jalapeno pepper, minced
½ cup scallion whites, minced
 
Optional garnish: 3 tablespoons cilantro leaves

  1. Bring large pot of salted water to a boil.
  2. Prepare an ice bath by putting 2 to 3 cups of ice cubes in a large wide bowl and adding 2 to 3 cups of cold water.
  3. Blanch the corn ears for 4 to 5 minutes.  Immediately place the ears into the ice bath with tongs.
  4. When the ears are cold, place them on a clean dry dishtowel.  Remove the kernels from the cob with a sharp knife and place them in a large bowl.
  5. In a medium saucepot, bring the cider, water, sugar, cumin, mustard and the garlic cloves to a boil.  Cook while stirring for about 2 minutes.
  6. Remove the garlic cloves from the mixture and dispose of them.
  7. Add the bell peppers, jalapeno and scallions to the corn kernels.
  8. Pour the hot liquid mixture over the corn mixture.
  9. Toss thoroughly, cover and refrigerate overnight, stirring occasionally.
  10. Place the relish in a tight sealing container.  Bring to room temperature before serving.  Garnish as desired.
 
Note: May be stored for up to a week.

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Peppers, Jicama and Citrus Salad

10/2/2015

 
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Serves: 6
 
¾  lb. jicama, peeled, then cubed
1⁄2 red bell pepper, finely diced
1⁄2 green bell pepper, finely diced
1⁄2 orange bell pepper, finely diced
½ purple bell pepper, finely diced
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1⁄2 large zucchini, sliced into rounds and quartered
1 navel de-zested orange,peeled, then divided into chunks
1⁄2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1⁄3 cup lime juice
1⁄3 cup good green olive oil
Zest of one naval orange
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1 pinch paprika
½ teaspoon kosher salt



  1. Toss together jicama, peppers, red onion, zucchini, orange, cilantro and salt in a large bowl.
  2. Place lime juice, olive oil and orange zest into a small bowl or jar and whisk or shake until well blended.
  3. Drizzle the dressing over the top of the jicama pepper mixture.
  4. Sprinkle with cayenne and paprika.
  5. Set aside for about 30 minutes.  Toss briefly again and serve.

Tricolor Macaroni Salad

8/26/2015

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Recipe by Anna Gill

Serves: 8 to 10

1 lb. Tricolor Rotini
1¼ cup low fat mayonnaise
⅓ cup red wine vinegar
1 cup celery, diced 
½ cup red & green bell pepper, diced
½ cup shallots, finely minced
4 strips turkey bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
Freshly ground pepper and salt to taste

1. Cook the rotini according to the package directions, drain and set aside to cool a bit.
2. In a large bowl, mix the mayonnaise and the vinegar together, blending them well.
3. Add all the remaining ingredients to the bowl and mix well.
4. Finally add the cooked macaroni and gently fold it into the mayonnaise mixture until all the macaroni is coated with mixture.
5. Let the salad sit for at least a few hours before serving for the flavors to meld.
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Roasted Yellow Pepper Soup

8/26/2015

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Recipe by Anna Gill

6 large yellow bell peppers
2 tablespoons sweet butter
1 large red onion, diced
2 medium leeks, white only, sliced horizontally
½ teaspoon sea salt
5 to 10 coarse grinds of fresh black pepper
3 small white potatoes, peeled and diced
6 cups broth*
2 to 3 tablespoons of fresh chives, minced OR a 3 tablespoons of basil or cilantro pesto


1. Roast the whole peppers either under the broiler or on the stovetop flame until the skin is well charred, approximately 5 to 10 minutes. Place the peppers in a plastic bag and seal for about 10 minutes. Rubbing with your fingers, peel the blistered skin off the peppers. Core, de-seed and chop the peppers and set them aside.
2. Place the butter in a good size pot and melt it over low heat.
3. Add the onions, leeks, salt, black pepper and sauté until the vegetables are soft, about 10 to 15 minutes.
4. Add the potatoes and the roasted peppers to the soup pot. Add the broth and bring the mixture to a low, but constant simmer (uncovered) until all the vegetables, especially the potatoes, are cooked through and tender, about 30 minutes.
5. Remove from heat and let come to room temperature.
6. Puree in a blender, in small batches of 2 to 3 cups at a time. Chill.
7. When ready to serve, spoon into serving bowls and either sprinkle with the fresh chives or swirl a teaspoon of pesto into the middle of each bowl.
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Roasted Corn Salsa

8/26/2015

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Recipe by Anna Gill

Makes about 2 cups

3 ears un-husked corn
1 tablespoon light olive oil
½ cup red bell pepper, charred and diced
2 medium jalepeño peppers, about 3 inches long each, seeded, deveined and diced
3 large ripe but firm tomatoes, diced
1 clove garlic, minced or pressed
2 tablespoons cilantro, minced
Salt to taste

1. Preheat oven to 500 degrees.
2. Place the un-husked ears of corn on the oven rack and roast for about 5 minutes.
3. Remove and let come to room temperature.
4. Remove the husks, brush with the oil and broil or grill for about 5 minutes.
5. Scrape the kernels from the cob into a bowl. Don’t cut into the woody part of the ear.
6. Mix with the remaining ingredients and let the flavors meld for at least an hour.
7. Serve.
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Apple Rutabaga Soup

8/25/2015

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Recipe by Kay Carroll

Serves 6

3 Tablespoons canola or grapeseed oil
1 rutabaga diced (or large kohlrabi or turnip)
3 carrots, diced
2 stalks celery, diced
1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced
2 tomatoes diced
40 oz. vegetable (or chicken) stock
6 large apples – on the tart side, like Granny Smith
3 Tablepoons instant mashed potatoes (or equivalent amount of another broth thickener – e.g., flour, tapioca)
2-3 Tablespoons lemon juice
Hot sauce to taste
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional: Add a protein for a main meal entrée – e.g., kielbasa, sausage, white beans, tofu. 

1. Heat the oil in a large saucepan. Add the rutabaga, carrots, cleery, green peper and tomatoes. Sautee for 5-6 minutes until just soft.
2. Pour in the stock and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer for about 45 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, peel and core the apples and chop in small dice. Add to saucepan after 45 minute simmer. Simmer for additional 15 minutes.
4. In a bowl, mix together the thickener and some of the broth from the saucepan. Add lemon juice to taste. Slowly pour mixture into the soup, stir well, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 2 minutes.
5. Add hot sauce, salt and pepper to taste. Simmer an additional 2 minutes.
6. Serve with crusty bread.
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Pepperonata

8/25/2015

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Recipe by Anna Gill

6 yellow, orange and or red bell peppers *
1 large red onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
2 tablespoons good green olive oil, plus 1 tablespoon for finish
8 tomatoes, coarsely chopped
¼ cup fresh basil, finely shredded


1. Cut peppers into approximately 1” by 1” pieces. (Don’t get carried away, nobody at the table is going to have a tape measure.)
2. Add 2 tablespoons of oil to a large pan over medium heat. Add the onions and garlic and sauté for about 2 minutes.
3. Layer the cut peppers on top of the garlic and onion mixture.
4. Then add the tomatoes in another layer on top of the peppers. Cover tightly and cook over medium to low heat for 10 to 15 minutes, until just soft.
5. Remove the cover and stir the mixture gently. Continue to cook uncovered for an additional 10 to 15 minutes until all the veggies are soft and the liquid is absorbed.
6. Remove the pan from the heat. Stir in the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
7. Transfer to a serving bowl and sprinkle with the basil.
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Panzanella Salad

8/25/2015

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Serves: 4

For the vinaigrette: 
¼ cup good-quality white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon honey
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ cup good green olive oil
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Freshly ground black pepper

For the salad:
Olive oil cooking spray
2 cups cubed Italian or peasant bread
2 large ripe tomatoes
½ green bell pepper, seeded and sliced into ½ inch slices
½ yellow bell pepper, seeded and sliced into ½ inch slices
½ small red onion, thinly sliced
1 to 2 cups fresh salad greens
20 to 30 basil leaves shredded
1 tablespoon capers, drained
Salt & pepper to taste

For the vinaigrette: 
1. In a blender or a mini processor, pulse the white wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey and the kosher salt until they are well blended. 
2. With motor running, slowly add oil. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper and set aside.

For the salad:
1. Turn on the oven broiler and place the top rack at least 10 inches from the flame or heating element.
2. Spread the cubed bread out on a cookie sheet and spray very lightly with the vegetable oil spray.
3. Lightly toast the bread under the broiler, watching carefully.
4. Turn the bread cubes, spray again, even more lightly and return the cookie sheet to the oven/broiler. When both sides are a light golden brown, remove from the oven and let come to room temperature.
5. In a large bowl, mix the salt tomatoes, cucumber, green and yellow peppers, red onion, basil, and capers. Add the bread cubes and toss with the half the vinaigrette. Tasting as you go, season with salt and pepper (the capers will add a certain amount of saltiness). Allow the salad to sit for about half an hour for the flavors to blend.
6. Portion the salad greens out onto four plates and top with the bread and tomato mixture.
7. Serve the salad with the remaining vinaigrette on the side.
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