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Basic Basil Pesto

5/7/2025

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Ingredients
  • 2 cups packed basil leaves
  • 1 to 2 cloves  garlic, chopped
  • 1/3 cup pine nuts or walnuts, toasted
  • Juice of 1/2 lemon
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
  • Kosher salt
  • Black Pepper

Instructions
  1. Fill a small saucepan halfway with water and bring to a boil. Prepare a bowl of ice water and set it near your stove. Set up a food processor with the blade attachment (or get your blender all plugged in and ready).
  2. Drop the basil leaves in the boiling water and blanch briefly just until they’re wilted, 5 to 10 seconds. Use tongs to transfer the basil leaves to the prepared ice water. This stops them from continuing to cook.
  3. Wrap the basil in paper towels and dry very thoroughly. Squeeze to wring out all the water and transfer to the food processor, along with the garlic, pine nuts, and lemon juice.
  4. Blend until everything has broken down into small chunks. With the processor running on low speed, slowly pour in the extra virgin olive oil. Do not run the processor too long, you want to have a little bit of texture to your basil pesto.
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Italian-Style Spinach and Mushrooms

4/23/2025

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Ingredients
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ​14 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced
  • 10 ounces clean fresh spinach, roughly chopped
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • ½ cup white wine
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
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Directions
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1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté onion and garlic in oil until tender.
2. Add mushrooms and fry until they begin to shrink, about 3 to 4 minutes.
3. Toss in spinach and sauté, stirring constantly for a few minutes, until spinach is wilted
4. 
Add vinegar, stirring constantly until it is absorbed, then stir in white wine.
5. Reduce heat to low and simmer until wine is almost completely absorbed.
6. 
Season with salt and pepper to taste and sprinkle with fresh parsley. Serve hot.


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Creamy Garlic Soup

12/11/2024

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Ingredients
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 
  • 2 small heads garlic, smashed and peeled, plus 3 cloves, thinly sliced (if using as a garnish)  
  • 1 small onion, chopped 
  • 1 cup dry white wine 
  • 2 sprigs thyme 
  • 1 bay leaf 
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 
  • 1 piece Parmesan cheese rind, plus 1/2 cup grated Parmesan 
  • 2 cups cubed day-old crusty bread 
  • 1/3 cup sour cream
  • Fresh dill, for topping

 Preparation
  1. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the smashed garlic and onion and cook, stirring, until soft and lightly golden, about 8 minutes.
  2. Add the wine, thyme, bay leaf, 1/2 teaspoon salt, pepper to taste and the cheese rind. Bring to a simmer and cook until reduced by half, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add 5 cups water, reduce the heat to low and bring to a gentle simmer; cook until the garlic is very soft, about 30 minutes. Remove from the heat, add the bread and let soak, 10 minutes.
  4. Remove the thyme, bay leaf and cheese rind from the saucepan; stir in the grated cheese, sour cream and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  5. Transfer the soup to a blender in batches and puree until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
  6. If using garlic as a garnish, combine the remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil, the sliced garlic and a pinch of salt in a skillet over low heat; cook until the garlic is golden and crisp, 12 to 15 minutes.
  7. Divide the soup among bowls. Top with the fried garlic, some of the garlic oil, and dill.
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Skillet Sweet Potatoes

11/13/2024

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Ingredients
  • 3 tbsp. oil
  • 1 large onion, coarsely chopped
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 serrano chili peppers or more to taste, seeded if desired, and chopped
  • 4 large sweet potatoes, (about 2 1/2 lbs.) peeled and cut into 3/4 inch chunks
  • 1 large clove garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp. chili powder
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 tbsp. granulated bouillon chicken flavor
  • 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper

Preparation
  1. Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat and cook onion, stirring occasionally, until it starts to soften, about 3 minutes.
  2. Stir in red pepper and chili peppers and cook, stirring occasionally, 3 minutes.
  3. Stir in sweet potatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, until potatoes start to brown in spots, about 10 minutes.
  4. Add garlic and chili powder and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  5. Stir in water and chicken bouillon; reduce heat and cook covered, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are tender, about 8 minutes.
  6. Season with ground black pepper.  
  7. Serve


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Creamy Carrot Soup

10/30/2024

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Ingredients
  • 4 cups peeled (or not, your preference) and chopped carrots
  • 3 cups fat-free chicken broth
  • ½ onion, sliced
  • water to cover
  • 4 cloves garlic, smashed
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon dried tarragon
  • 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream or coconut milk

Directions
  1. Combine carrots, chicken broth, and onion in a large pot. Pour enough water into the pot to assure the ingredients are covered; add garlic, thyme, and tarragon.
  2. Bring the liquid to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, place a cover on the pot, and simmer the mixture until the carrots are very tender, 40 to 50 minutes.
  3. Remove pot from heat; carefully puree soup with an immersion blender until smooth.
  4. Return pot to medium heat and cook until warmed through, about 5 minutes. Stir cream or coconut milk through the soup.
  5. Serve.
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Creamy Pumpkin Soup

10/23/2024

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Ingredients
  •  2.4 lb pumpkin (any type) OR butternut squash, unpeeled weight 
  • 1 onion , sliced (white, brown, yellow)
  • 2 garlic cloves , peeled whole
  • 3 cups vegetable or chicken broth/stock , low sodium
  • 1 cup water
  • Salt and pepper
Finishes:
  • 1/2 - 3/4 cup cream , half and half or milk
Instructions
1.Cut the pumpkin into 2.25" slices. Cut the skin off and scrape seeds out.  Cut into 1.5" chunks.
2.Place the pumpkin, onion, garlic, broth and water in a pot - liquid won't quite cover all the pumpkin. Bring to a boil, uncovered, then reduce heat and let simmer rapidly until pumpkin is tender - about 10 minutes.
3.Remove from heat and use a stick blender to blend until smooth.
4.Season to taste with salt and pepper, stir through cream,  
5.Ladle soup into bowls, drizzle over a bit of cream, sprinkle with pepper and parsley if desired. 
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Slow Cooker Cherry Tomato Soup

9/4/2024

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Ingredients
24 ounces cherry tomatoes
1 large shallot
4 medium cloves garlic
1 can cannellini beans
3-4 cups vegetable stock
1-2 pieces of Parmesan rind
2 teaspoons dried seasoning blend of choice: suggest everyday blend, italian herbs, herbes de provence
½-1 cup heavy whipping cream or coconut milk
Kosher salt and fresh black pepper to taste
Fresh basil for serving, thinly sliced
Fresh shaved Parmesan for serving
 
Preparation
  1. Put all ingredients except for stock and heavy cream in a slow cooker.  Add just enough stock to cover contents. Season with salt and pepper, cook on low for 6-8 hours.
  2. When cooking time is complete, use an immersion blender to blend until smooth. Alternatively, use a regular blender to blend in batches.
  3. Add cream and if necessary additional stock to reach desired consistency and flavor.
  4. Serve with fresh basil and Parmesan.
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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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Lemony Lentil with Greens Soup

5/15/2024

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Ingredients
  • 1 cup dried brown lentils
  • 8 cups water, divided
  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 medium onions, diced
  • 2 medium carrots, diced
  • 1 teaspoon salt, divided
  • ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 6 cups chopped collard and/or kale greens
  • ¾ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 pound small yellow potatoes, quartered
  • Juice of 1 lemon, plus wedges for serving

Directions

1. Pick through lentils, discarding any stones. Rinse.
2. Combine the lentils in a small saucepan with 3 cups water. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to maintain a simmer and cook, covered, until tender, 25 to 30 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions, carrots, 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper; cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and lightly caramelized, 15 to 20 minutes. Add garlic and coriander; cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Stir in greens and cilantro; cook, stirring occasionally, until the greens have wilted, about 1 minute.
4. Add 1 cup of water and cook, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan, for 30 seconds.
5. Add the lentils and their liquid, potatoes, lemon juice and the remaining 4 cups water and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until the potatoes are tender, 12 to 14 minutes.
5. Serve with lemon wedges, if desired.


 

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Spinach and Potato Frittata

3/20/2024

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Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 6 small red potatoes, sliced
  • 1 cup torn fresh spinach
  • 2 tablespoons sliced green onions
  • 1 teaspoon crushed garlic
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 6 large eggs
  • ⅓ cup milk
  • ½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
Preparation
  1. Heat olive oil in a medium skillet (large enough to accommodate all the ingredients) over medium heat. Cook potatoes in hot oil, stirring occasionally, until tender but firm, about 10 minutes.
  2. Mix in spinach, green onions, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper. Cook and stir until spinach is wilted, 1 to 2 minutes.
  3. Beat together eggs and milk in a medium bowl. Pour over vegetables in the skillet. Sprinkle with Cheddar cheese. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until eggs are firm, 5 to 7 minutes.
  4. Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes.  Slice and enjoy!
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Sauteed Cabbage and Carrots

1/31/2024

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Ingredients
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons, avocado oil, coconut oil, or olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped lengthwise
  • 1/2 head green cabbage, cut into chunks
  • 3-4 large carrots- cut into chunks
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups low sodium vegetable stock
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper, or to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes, optional to taste
Preparation
  1. Preheat a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add in butter and the olive oil and let it heat up for a minute or so.
  3. Add in onion and sauté it until softened - about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Add in cabbage and cook for about 4-5 minutes, stirring from time to time.
  5. Once the cabbage starts to caramelize on the edges, add garlic, chopped carrots, salt pepper, and red chili pepper flakes if usiing.
  6. Pour in half a cup of the vegetable stock. Cover and cook until the sauce reduces slightly.
  7. Add the rest of the vegetable stock and simmer for about 10-15 minutes or until the carrots and cabbage are soft.
  8. Season with more pepper to taste and serve.
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Carrot Butternut Squash Soup

1/17/2024

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Ingredients
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium white onion, chopped
  • 2-3 large celery ribs, chopped
  • 2 large garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 pound carrots, sliced into 1/2-inch coins
  • 1 pound butternut squash, peeled and cubed
  • 1 bay leaf
  • ¼ tsp cayenne pepper, adjust for desired heat
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 5 cups vegetable broth
  • ⅔ - 1 cup coconut milk, light or whole
Instructions
  1. In a large soup pot, heat the olive oil. Add the chopped onion and celery, and sauté with a pinch of salt for 5-10 minutes or until they become softened. Add the minced garlic towards the end and cook for 30 seconds to 1 minute until fragrant.
  2. Add the sliced carrots and cook for about 5 minutes, allowing them to start softening.
  3. Incorporate the cubed butternut squash, bay leaf, cayenne pepper, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
  4. Pour in the 5 cups of vegetable broth and stir to combine. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and let it simmer for 20-30 minutes, or until the carrots and butternut squash pieces are very tender and easily fall apart when poked with a fork.
  5. Remove the bay leaf.
  6. Using an immersion blender or a high-speed blender (working in batches if necessary), blend the soup until it is very smooth.
  7. Stir in half of the can of coconut milk for creaminess. Adjust the amount of coconut milk based on your preference. You can reserve some for garnish when serving.
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Creamy Sweet Potato Soup

12/13/2023

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Ingredients
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
1 heaping teaspoon sea salt 
Freshly groun black pepper
3 medium sweet potatoes (1½ pounds), peeled and cubed
1 apple, peeled and chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon grated ginger
1 teaspoon coriander
½ teaspoon smoked paprika 
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar 
3 to 4 cups vegetable broth 
1 (14-ounce) can full-fat coconut milk, reserve 1/4 cup for garnish
Instructions
  1. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, salt, and several grinds of fresh pepper and sauté until soft, 5 to 8 minutes. Add the sweet potatoes and the apple and cook until they begin to soften, stirring occasionally, about 8 to 10 minutes.
  2. Add the garlic, ginger, coriander, and smoked paprika, and stir. Stir in the apple cider vinegar and then 3 cups of the broth and the coconut milk. Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook until the potatoes are tender, 20 to 30 minutes.
  3. Let cool slightly and blend the soup until smooth with an immersion blender or free standing blender.  If your soup is too thick, add up to 1 cup more broth and blend.
  4. Season to taste and top with a swirl of coconut milk.
NotesThis soup thickens as it cools. If reheating it, stir in a little water to create a smooth, creamy consistency.
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Carrot Potato Soup

11/29/2023

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Ingredients
  • 1 Tbsp butter or olive oil
  • 1 medium-sized onion, diced (any color is fine)
  • 1 garlic clove, minced or grated
  • 1 celery stick, diced
  • 1 lb. (5 medium sized carrots) peeled and diced
  • 1 lb. (2 medium sized potatoes) peeled and diced
  • 1 tsp Italian herbs
  • ¼ tsp dried thyme
  • ¼ tsp dried parsley (optional)
  • ⅛ tsp black pepper, plus more to taste
  • ½ tsp fine salt, plus more to taste
  • 2 ½ cups vegetable broth
  • 2-3 Tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Preparation
  1. Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, a pinch of salt and pepper, and sauté for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until soft and translucent. 
  2. Add the garlic, and cook for an extra minute until fragrant.
  3. Add carrots, potatoes, celery, herbs, salt and pepper to the pot. Give a good stir and cook for about 2-3 minutes to enhance their flavor.
  4. Stir in the broth, bring to a boil, reduce the heat to a simmer, cover with a lid and cook for 20 minutes. Stir occasionally.
  5. Turn the heat off, and let it cool slightly.
  6. Transfer  1 cup of the soup to a container in which you can blend it until smooth. This way you get a creamier soup.  You can skip this step if you wish.
  7. Return the blended soup to the soup, toss well to combine and taste to adjust the seasoning to your taste. It depends on the broth you used, you might need to adjust the salt. Stir in the parsley.
  8. Serve with freshly ground black pepper, extra parsley, and crusty bread.
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Sautéed Escarole

11/7/2023

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INGREDIENTS
  •  2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 small pinch red pepper flakes, optional
  • 1 head escarole, well rinsed (and still a little wet), leaves removed from core, torn or chopped into 3 to 4 inch pieces
  • 1 generous pinch sea salt or kosher salt
 
PREPARATION
 
1.  Heat olive oil in a large skillet on medium high heat. When the oil is hot, add the garlic and red pepper flakes (if using).
2.  Sauté the garlic.
3.  Once the garlic starts to cook and is fragrant, add the escarole leaves to the pan. The leaves should still be a little wet from rinsing. They'll sizzle as they hit the pan, but if you add them all at once, the oil shouldn't splatter.  Use tongs to turn the escarole over in the pan as it cooks. Sprinkle with a little salt.
4.  Wilt the escarole.  When it starts to wilt and is barely cooked through, remove from heat and serve.
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German Vegetable Potato Soup

11/1/2023

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Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon oil, of your choice
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 stalks celery diced
  • 2 medium carrots, diced
  • 2 pounds potatoes, chopped 1 inch cubes
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
  • nutmeg, to taste
  • salt, to taste
  • pepper, to taste
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 whole bay leaves, optional
  • 1/3 cup cream
  • sausage slices optional
  • fresh parsley, optional, for garnish
Directions
  1. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add the onion to the oil and sauté until translucent, about 3 minutes.
  3. Add the garlic, the celery, the carrots, the potatoes, the marjoram, the nutmeg, the salt, and the pepper to the pot and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  4. Add the vegetable broth and the bay leaves to the veggie mixture and bring it to a boil.
  5. Reduce the heat to low and simmer until all the vegetables are softened, about 20 minutes.
  6. Discard the bay leaves.
  7. Pour 1/2 of the soup into a different pot.
  8. Using an immersion blender or regular blender, blend 1/2 of the soup until smooth.
  9. Pour the blended soup back into the pot with the remaining soup and add the cream. Stir to combine.
  10. Simmer the soup until it melds together, about 3-4 minutes.
  11. Taste for seasoning.
  12. Serve with the parsley and the sausage slices if using.
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Roasted Carrot Hummus

10/25/2023

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Ingredients
1 pound carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 cloves garlic, unpeeled
Extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon ground cumin 
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 
3 tablespoons tahini 
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro, plus 1 teaspoon for garnish 
1 lemon, juiced 
 
Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. On a baking sheet, toss the carrots and garlic cloves with 1 tablespoon olive oil and the cumin, salt and pepper.
  3. Roast until the carrots are tender and lightly caramelized, stirring halfway through, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool until warm.
  4. Peel the garlic cloves.
  5. In a food processor, combine the roasted carrots and garlic with the tahini, cilantro, lemon juice and 5 tablespoons water. Pulse until smooth.
  6. With the processor running, slowly add 2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil. Transfer to a serving bowl.
  7. If desired, make a small well in the center of the hummus and fill with olive oil. Sprinkle the remaining 1 teaspoon cilantro over the top. 
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Creamy Potato Pumpkin Soup

10/11/2023

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Ingredients
  • 2.2 lbs. pumpkin
  • 2.5 lbs. potatoes
  • 1 onion large
  • 2 garlic cloves large
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 4.5 cups vegetable broth 
  • 1 sprig of rosemary 
  • ½ cup heavy cream 
  • 2 tablespoons pepitas roasted
  • fine sea salt and black pepper
  • Optional toppings: croutons, roasted pepitas, rosemary sprig/leaves
Directions
  1. Halve the pumpkin and remove the seeds. Slice it thickly. Cut into ½ inch cubes.
  2. Peel and cube the potatoes into ½ inch cubes.
  3. Chop the onion and peel the garlic cloves but leave them whole.
  4. Heat the oil in a large soup pot. Sauté the onions for 2-3 minutes until translucent. Add
           the garlic cloves, pumpkin, and potato cubes, stir and sauté for about 5 minutes.
  1. Add the stock and rosemary sprig and bring it to a boil. Turn the heat down to low and simmer the soup, covered, for 15-20 minutes or until the vegetables are soft.
  2. Remove the rosemary sprig and blend the soup with an immersion blender.
  3. Add the cream and reheat gently without letting the soup boil again.
  4. Adjust the taste with salt and pepper. Serve the soup with or without optional toppings.
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Sweet Potato and Kale Soup

10/3/2023

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Ingredients
​
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil 
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 oz. sun-dried tomatoes (about 1 cup), chopped
  • 2 teaspoons herbes de provence or thyme
  • 2 large sweet potatoes, cut into 1/2 inch cubes 
  • 2 cans (15 oz) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed, or 3 cups cooked
  • 5 – 6 cups vegetable broth or water (or combo)
  • 1 small bunch of kale (about 7 cups), center stem removed and chopped
  • mineral salt & fresh cracked pepper, to taste


Instructions
  1. ​Saute: In large pot or dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat, add onion and saute for 5 minutes. Add garlic, sun-dried tomatoes and herbes de provence.  Saute 1 minute.
  2. Simmer: Add potatoes, beans and broth, bring to a boil, cover, turn down heat to low and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until potatoes are tender. Just before soup is done, about 5 minutes beforehand, add kale and continue to cook.
  3. Season: Remove from heat and give a good stir. Season with salt & fresh cracked pepper to taste.
  4. Serve: Ladle into individual serving bowls.  Soup pairs well with homemade artisan bread for soaking up the juices.
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Stuffed Sweet Onions with Bacon

9/13/2023

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​Ingredients
  • 4 medium sweet onions
  • 2 small zucchini, shredded
  • 1 large garlic clove, minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
  • 4 thick-sliced bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth

Directions
  • 1. Peel onions and cut a 1/4-in. slice from the top and bottom. Carefully cut and remove the center of each onion, leaving a 1/2-in. shell; chop removed onion.
  • 2. In a large skillet, saute the zucchini, garlic and chopped onions in oil until tender and juices are reduced. Stir in the basil, thyme, salt and pepper. Remove from the heat. Stir in the bread crumbs, bacon and Parmesan cheese. Fill onion shells with zucchini mixture.
  • 3. Place in a greased 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker. Add broth to the slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until onions are tender.
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Creamy Chilled Cucumber Soup

7/12/2023

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Ingredients
  • 1 English cucumber, peeled and cut into thirds
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt or more
  • 2-3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 2 scallions, thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon dried dill or 1 tablespoon fresh dill
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped mint
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Garnish:
  • • 2 slices cucumber rounds per bowl
  • • Mint sprigs
  • • Olive oil

Preparation1.  Combine all the ingredients (except garnish) in a blender and process until smooth
2.  Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
3.  Chill for at least 2 hours.
4.  Serve with your choice of garnish.


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Serrano Pepper Basil Pesto

6/28/2023

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Serrano pepper takes the world's freshest sauce from simple to spicy with one ingredient. 
 
INGREDIENTS 
  • 1 clove garlic, peeled
  • 1 Serrano pepper
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts
  • 2 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups basil, packed tight
  • 1 Tbsp lemon juice
  • Olive oil.  Start with 1/2 cup, add more as needed to make a loose sauce
  • Salt and fresh cracked black pepper to taste
PREPARATION
  1. Drop the garlic clove into a food processor while it is running, and run the machine until the garlic is finely minced.
  2. Trim the stem off the hot pepper and slice it in chunks. Add it to the machine, seeds and all if you want it really spicy, while it is running, and wait until it is finely minced.
  3. Next add the pine nuts and Parmesan cheese and process until everything is smooth.
  4. Add the basil and lemon juice and pulse, scraping down the sides of the machine a few times, until the basil has broken down.
  5. Drizzle in the olive oil while processing. Process until the pesto is as smooth as you like. It can be chunky or smooth, it’s your choice.
  6. Season to taste with salt and pepper.  Add more olive oil if you want a looser pesto.
  7. Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container, and use within 10 days.
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Roasted Broccoli Radish Salad with Lemon Mint Vinaigrette

6/14/2023

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Ingredients
For the Salad:
  • 3 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 1/2 cups radishes cut into 1/8ths
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 cup golden raisins
  • 1/2 cup chopped red onion
For the Dressing:
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon unseasoned rice vinegar
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon chopped mint
  • 1/4 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground pepper

Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Toss broccoli and radishes with olive oil and spread on a foil-lined baking sheet. Roast for 10-15 minutes until broccoli is lightly browned and crisp and the radishes are tender.
  2. While the vegetables are roasting, cover raisins in hot water to rehydrate.
  3. To make salad dressing, whisk together lemon juice, rice vinegar, minced garlic, mustard, and olive oil. Stir in chopped mint.
  4. In a large bowl, toss roasted broccoli and radishes, red onion, plumped raisins, and dressing. Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot or room temperature
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Marinated Summer Squash Salad

6/7/2023

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Ingredients
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 pounds summer squash (yellow, green or a mix), about 3 large squash per pound
 
Preparation
  1. Whisk the vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, and thyme in a large bowl to blend. Season with salt and pepper. Gradually whisk in the oil. Spoon 3 tablespoons of the marinade into a small bowl. Cover and set aside.
  2. Trim and slice the squash diagonally, about ¼ inch thick
  3. Add the squash to the remaining marinade in the large bowl and toss to coat. Transfer the mixture to a 13 by 9 by 2-inch glass baking dish. Cover and marinate at room temperature at least 3 hours or cover and refrigerate up to 1 day.
  4. Grill the vegetables on a medium-high heat, or saute them in a lightly oiled pan, until they are crisp tender and browned – about 8 minutes. 
  5. Transfer the vegetables to a platter.  Drizzle with the reserved marinade, gaarnish with thyme leaves and serve hot or at room temperature.
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Creamy Arugula Soup

2/22/2023

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Ingredients:
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 yellow onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound yukon gold potatoes, chopped into 1-inch chunks
4 cups water or vegetable broth
1 1/2 teaspoons fine sea salt
3 cups fresh arugula
1/2 cup coconut milk or half and half
Freshly ground black pepper

Directions:
  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat, and sauté the onion and celery until tender, about 8 minutes.
  2. Add in the garlic and sauté until fragrant, about one more minute.
  3. Add in the chopped potatoes, 4 cups of water or broth, and salt and bring the liquid to a boil. Once boiling, lower the heat and cover to let the vegetables simmer until the potatoes are fork-tender, about 20 minutes.
  4. Add the arugula to the pot and stir until bright green, about 3 minutes.
  5. Blend the soup until smooth.
  6. Return the soup to the pot over medium heat and stir in the coconut milk.
  7. Season with additional salt, if desired, and black pepper. Serve warm.
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