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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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Firehouse Chili

1/24/2023

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Firehouse Chili - 2017 winner Hormel Chili’s American’s Best Firehouse Chili Contest
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.

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. 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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Creamy Non-Dairy Onion Soup

1/4/2023

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INGREDIENTS
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 5-6 medium sweet or yellow onions, peeled and sliced
  • 1.5 cups russet potato, peel and dice into small evenly sized pieces
  • 16.9 ounce chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon salt​
  • ¼ teaspoon cracked black pepper, to taste​
  • 2-3 tablespoons coconut milk (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons chives, chopped small

PREPARATION
  1. Add olive oil, minced garlic and sliced onions to a large sauté pan. Simmer over medium heat until the onions are translucent, not brown, about 10 minutes.
  2. ​ Once the onions are translucent add the prepared potatoes, chicken broth, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil.
  3. Let everything simmer for 10-15 minutes or until the potatoes are fork tender. Stir occasionally.
  4. ​ Once the potatoes are fork tender reduce the heat, add the lemon juice and stir until well combined.
  5. Puree the soup using an immersion or regular blender until creamy. Bring back to serving temperature.
  6. Add the coconut milk (if using) and stir until it is well combined.
  7. Top chopped fresh chives and serve immediately!​
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Slow Cooker Creamy Potato Vegetable Soup

12/14/2022

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Ingredients

  • 2 large onions, diced
  • 4 stalks celery, chopped
  • 4 large carrots, chopped
  • 4 pounds potatoes, diced
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon dried dill weed
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Vegetable broth to cover
  • Ground pepper to taste
  • Parsley for garnish

Directions
  1. Combine the onions, celery, carrots, potatoes and garlic in a slow cooker.
  2. Drizzle the olive oil over the mixture.
  3. Stir the dried herbs into the vegetable broth, and pour the vegetable broth into the slow cooker.
  4. Cook on High until the vegetables are tender, about 6 hours.
  5. Remove some of the potatoes and broth and puree to make the broth creamy.
  6. Serve as is – or mix in bacon bits or cubed ham and sprinkle with parmesan.
  7. ​Garnish with parsley.
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Smoky Chickpea, Red Lentil & Vegetable Soup

11/30/2022

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INGREDIENTS
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 large carrot, diced
  • Heaping ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ¾ teaspoon ground cumin
  • 4 cups low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
  • 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • ⅓ cup red lentils
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 (14.5-ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • ​1 cup cooked vegetables.  Your choice.  Any that are left over.  Frozen vegetables also work.

INSTRUCTIONS
  1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add the garlic, carrots, smoked paprika and cumin; cook, stirring frequently so the garlic doesn't brown, about 2 minutes more.
  3. ​Add the broth, diced tomatoes, red lentils, thyme, bay leaves, salt, and pepper and bring to a boil. Cover the pot and reduce the heat to a simmer; cook for ten minutes.
  4. Add the chickpeas, cover the pot and cook 10 minutes more.
  5. Fish out the bay leaves, then transfer 2 cups of the soup to a blender and purée until smooth.
  6. Add the puréed soup back to the pot and stir. Taste and adjust seasoning, if necessary;
  7. if you want the soup to be thicker, purée a bit more soup.
  8. Add the cooked vegetables and simmer until the soup is hot and the vegetables are warmed through.
  9. Ladle the soup into bowls and serve.


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Gingered Cauliflower and Broccoli

11/2/2022

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Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 cup broccoli florets
  • 1 1/2 cup cauliflower florets
  • 1 medium onion, sliced
  • 1-inch piece of fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 tsp curry powder (mild or spicy)
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric
  • 1/4 tsp paprika
  • Salt, pepper to taste

Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 375° F. Arrange broccoli and cauliflower florets on a baking sheet. Bake for 10 min, then take the vegetables out, toss them lightly, and bake for 5-7 min more until fork-tender. ​
  2. Meanwhile, heat a skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add enough oil to saute vegetables.   Add sliced onions, saute for 3-5 min until they soften, stirring them with a spatula to prevent sticking.
  3. Add to the skillet the grated ginger, minced garlic and all of the spices.  Cook for 1-2 min until the spices get nice and toasty. If they start sticking to the pan, add 1-2 Tbsp of water.
  4. Once broccoli and cauliflower florets are done, take them out of the oven and add to the skillet. Toss the mixture to distribute the spices evenly over the vegetables. Add salt and pepper to taste. 


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Sweet Potato Hummus

10/26/2022

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Ingredients
8 servings
  • 1 large sweet potato (about 1½ pounds), peeled, cut into large pieces (about 3 cups)
  • 2 garlic cloves, smashed
  • Olive oil (for drizzling)
  • 3 tablespoons pure tahini or tahini butter
  • 1½ teaspoons kosher salt, plus more
  • 1 lime, halved

Preparation
  1. Place a rack in upper third of oven and preheat to 375°. Scatter sweet potato and garlic across a parchment-lined baking sheet, generously drizzle with oil, and toss to coat. Roast, tossing halfway through, until garlic is golden brown and sweet potato is tender and browned in a few spots, 40–45 minutes.
  2. Let vegetables cool slightly, then transfer to a food processor or blender and purée until smooth. Add tahini and 1½ tsp. salt and squeeze in juice from lime; pulse to incorporate. With motor running, gradually add 1 cup water. Mixture should be the consistency of hummus; add a little more water if needed. Taste and season with more salt if needed.
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Slow Cooker Root Vegetable Stew

10/19/2022

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INGREDIENTS
  • 1 large white onion OR 2 leeks (white portion only), chopped
  • 1 lb. butternut squash, peeled, seeded and chopped 
  • 1 lb. carrots, peeled and chopped
  • 1 lb. parsnips, peeled and chopped
  • 1 lb. sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped
  • 1 lb. Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and chopped
  • 2 celery ribs, stems removed and chopped
  • 6 cloves garlic, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 3 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 Tbsp. fresh sage leaves, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp. freshly-cracked black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp. sea salt
  • 2 cups chopped fresh kale
INSTRUCTIONS
  1. Add first eleven ingredients to a slow-cooker, and carefully stir to combine. Cook on low heat for 6-8 hours, or until the vegetables are tender. Remove bay leaf, and carefully stir in the kale. Let the stew continue cooking for 10 minutes or so until the kale is wilted. Season with additional salt and pepper if need be.
  2. Serve immediately, with the option to garnish with Parmesan cheese.
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Italian Escarole, Radicchio and Potato Soup

10/5/2022

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Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons water
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 to 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 6 medium red potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 2 medium carrots, sliced thinly
  • 1 15-ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 6 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 medium head escarole, coarsely chopped and rinsed
  • 1/2 head radicchio, thinly sliced and rinsed
  • 1/2 cup fresh parsley, minced
  • salt and pepper to taste


Instructions
  1. Heat the water in a large soup pot, add the onion and sauté over medium high heat until translucent.
  2. Add the garlic and continue to sauté until both are golden.
  3. Add the potatoes, carrots, chickpeas, broth, water, and basil. Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce heat to simmer for approximately 15 minutes, or until the potatoes and carrots are tender.
  4. Turn off the heat. Stir in the escarole, until just wilted. Add the radicchio and parsley.
  5. Season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.
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Simple Cream of Celery Soup

9/28/2022

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Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, or butter
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 6 cups celery, sliced thin (about 1 ¼–1 ½ pounds), save some leaves for garnish
  • 2 cups potatoes, sliced into ½ inch thick rounds
  • 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 bay leaf (optional, remove before blending)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 1/8 – 1/4 teaspoon cayenne, more to taste or leave it out entirely.
  • ¼ cup fresh dill (small stems ok)
  • ½ cup fresh parsley (small stems ok)
  • ½ cup (or more) of sour cream, plain yogurt, vegan sour cream or heavy cream.
  • Garnish: Celery leaves
Instructions

  1. Add Heat the oil in a big pot over medium-high heat and add the onion, stirring occasionally, letting the onions get golden, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add the garlic and stir 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
  3. Add the garlic and stir 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
  4. Add the celery, potatoes, broth, water, bay leaf, salt, pepper, and cayenne. The liquid should just cover the veggies ( if not, add a little more water). Cover, bring to a rolling boil, turn heat down and simmer gently until potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes.
  5. Turn heat off, remove bay leaf and add the fresh herbs and just wilt them (don’t cook herbs or you lose the vibrant color!)
  6. Blend the soup until very smooth using an immersion blender or regular blender. If using a regular blender, let cool before blending in smaller batches. Blend well, a full minute, until herbs are fully blended, creating a vibrant colored soup.
  7. Place soup back in the same pot over low heat. Stir in your choice of sour cream, or any of the other options. Gently heat, careful to not over-simmer, or you may lose the lovely vibrant color.
  8. Serve garnishing with celery leaves if desired.


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Summer Salsa

8/31/2022

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This is a quick , easy and very versatile recipe. As long as you start with the three key ingredients – corn, peaches and tomatoes – you can make it to the spiciness you desire. It can be pureed, as in recipe below, or left chopped for a chunky salsa.
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Ingredients
  • 2 ears fresh corn, cooked and removed from the cob
  • 1 large fresh tomato, chopped
  • 1 large fresh peach, pitted and chopped
  • 1 red onion, chopped
  • 6 pepperoncini peppers, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon green chile pepper, chopped
  • garlic salt to taste

Directions​
  1. In a food processor, pulse the tomato, peach, red onion, pepperoncini peppers, green chile pepper, and garlic salt until chunky.
  2. Transfer to a bowl, and mix in the corn.
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Raw Beet Salad

8/24/2022

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Ingredients
  • 1 pound beets, grated
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 large clove garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Directions
  1. Combine beets, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, parsley, garlic, mustard, sea salt, and black pepper in a bowl.
  2. Let sit in refrigerator for an hour to let flavors merge (though OK to serve immediately)
  3. ​Serve
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Quick Dilly Green Beans

8/4/2022

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This easy refrigerator quick pickled green beans recipe uses a white wine vinegar brine and dill for a quick pickled vegetable snack in only 4 hours.

Ingredients
  • 1 pound green beans
  • Fresh dill sprigs
  • 2 whole garlic cloves, sliced thin
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 teaspoons minced garlic (optiona)
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup white wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon sugar

Instructions 
  1. Wash green beans and remove the stems.  Cut the green beans making sure the green beans will fit into the desired pickling jar with room for water to completely cover the spears.
  2. Prepare the pickling jar: Add cut green beans to the jar, fitting tightly, and add dill sprig and other desired a tall jar and add optional seasonings. 
  3. Prepare and add the brine: In a medium saucepan bring the water, vinegar, salt, and sugar to a boil. Once boiling, pour into the jar until the liquid completely submerges the green beans. Close the lid on the jar tightly.
  4. Pickling instructions: Let the jar cool on the counter until it reaches room temperature. Once cooled, put the jar into the refrigerator and let the green beans pickle for at least three hours before serving, but for best results serve after at least 24 hours. Quick pickled green beans are good up to 3 months in the refrigerator.​
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Sautéed Bok Choy

6/8/2022

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Sautéed bok choy is an easy to make and flavorful side dish. It's a 5-ingredient recipe that is made in under 10 minutes.
Ingredients
1 pound baby bok choy
1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
Pinch crushed red pepper flakes
Sea salt
Half of a lemon, cut into wedges

Directions
1.  Remove any discolored outer stalks of the bok choy and discard them (or save for stock later). Place the bok choy into a colander and rinse with cool water, rubbing any grit or dirt from between the leaves. 2.  Trim the ends then slice each bok choy in half lengthwise. Or if they are large, cut into quarters. Pat dry.Add the oil, garlic and red pepper flakes to a wide room-temperature skillet. Place over medium heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until the oil begins to bubble around the garlic, but before the garlic starts to turn light brown.
3.  Toss in the boy choy and spread into one layer. Sprinkle with about 1/4 teaspoon of salt then cook, without stirring, until the bottom is starting to turn brown, about 2 minutes.
4.  Flip then cook another 2 minutes or until the green leaves have wilted and the white bottoms are beginning to soften, but still have some crunch.
5.  Transfer to a platter then squeeze 2 lemon wedges on top. A teaspoon or so of olive oil is nice, too. Serve with more lemon wedges on the side.





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Arugula Pesto

4/27/2022

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Ingredients

2 cups tightly packed fresh arugula
1 clove garlic
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice (about ½ lemon)
pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
⅓ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
½ cup good extra virgin olive oil
handful of walnuts, pine nuts or almonds (optional)
salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions
  1. Combine arugula, garlic, lemon juice, red pepper flakes and parmesan cheese and nuts (if using)  in a blender or a small food processor.
  2. Pulse until combined and then, with the blender or food processor running, drizzle in olive oil until a pesto forms, scraping down sides as needed.
  3. Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.


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Sautéed Arugula

3/30/2022

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Peppery sautéed arugula is dressed in a delicate buttery sauce with lemon, garlic and sherry vinegar. Pair this quick and easy side dish with roasted chicken or fish. Adapted from Eating Well.

Servings: 4
Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 4 small cloves garlic, chopped
  • 3 (5-ounce) containers arugula
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon grated lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Preparation
  1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Gradually add arugula to the pot, stirring constantly, until all the arugula is wilted and has released all its moisture, about 3 minutes. Using tongs or a slotted spoon, quickly transfer the wilted arugula to a bowl, leaving any liquid in the pot.
  2. Increase heat to medium-high; cook, undisturbed, until the liquid reduces by half, about 2 minutes. Add butter, vinegar, lemon juice and salt; cook, stirring, until the butter is melted. Return the arugula to the pot and stir to coat the greens evenly in the sauce. Sprinkle with lemon zest before serving.
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Coconut Curry Carrot Soup

2/2/2022

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Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons peeled, finely grated, fresh ginger root
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
Pinch ground cayenne pepper
1 1/2 pounds carrots (5 large), scrubbed well, cut into 1/4-inch thick coins
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 cup low-fat coconut milk
2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup



Preparation
  1. Heat the oil in a medium pot over medium-high heat. Once the oil shimmers, add the onion and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened. Add the garlic, ginger, cumin, coriander, salt, pepper, turmeric and cayenne pepper; cook for 30 seconds, stirring, then add the carrots and the broth.
  2. Increase the heat to high just to bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low, partially cover and cook for about 12 minutes, or until the carrots are tender.
  3. Stir in the coconut milk and the honey, then puree using an immersion (stick) blender, or in several batches in a regular blender (if using the latter, remove the center knob of the lid so steam can escape, and place a paper towel over the opening to avoid splash-ups).
  4. Serve warm.
​Makes 6 servings
Serving size: about 1 1/2 cups



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Blue Cheese, Apple, Walnut Stuffed Squash

1/5/2022

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Ingredients

  • 2 acorn squash, halved lengthwise and seeds removed
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • ½ cup quinoa, rinsed
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • 2Tbsp uinsalted butter
  • 1 shallot finely chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 tsp finely chopped fresh sage
  • 1 apple, peeled, cored and chopped into ½ inch pieces
  • Zest and juice of ½ lemon
  • ¾ cup (3 oz.) crumbled blue cheese
  • ¾ cup walnut halves and pieces
  • 4 Tbsp pure maple syrup

Directions
  1. Preheat the oven to 425° with a rack in the center position. Rub the squash with the oil and roast on a large baking sheet, cut sides down, until tender, about 25 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, make the filling: In a small saucepan, bring the quinoa and broth to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer and cook, covered, until the liquid has been absorbed, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand, covere, for 10 minutes; gently fluff with a fork.
  3. Melt the butter in a large skillet, then add the shallot, garlic, and sage. Cook until the shallot is lightly golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Season with salt and add the apple. Cook until the apples are tender, about 2 minutes longer. Transfer to a large bowl and toss with the quinoa, blue cheese, and walnuts. Season with more salt to taste.
  4. Invert the acorn squash and fill each cavity with the stuffing mixture. Drizzle the maple syrup over the squash and return to the oven. Bake until the filling is golden brown, about 30 minutes.
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Cream of Cauliflower Soup

10/20/2021

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Ingredients
2 tablespoons butter 
1 large onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 carrots, chopped
2 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth (substitute vegetable if you wish)
1 head cauliflower, chopped
1 cup milk 
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 tablespoon dry sherry (optional)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley or scallions


Preparation

1. In a large pot over medium heat, melt butter. Stir in onion and garlic and cook until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in potatoes and carrots and cook 5 minutes more. Pour in broth and bring to a boil. Stir in cauliflower, cover, reduce heat and simmer until vegetables are tender, 10 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat.
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2. Puree in batches in a blender or food processor, or in the pot using an immersion blender. Return to low heat and stir in milk, salt, pepper, nutmeg and sherry. Heat through. Serve garnished with parsley or scallions.

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Zucchini Rissoles

9/22/2021

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Bring the elegant taste of France into your own home in under 30 minutes with this easy and delicious Rissoles recipe! A rissole (from Latin russeolus, meaning reddish, via French in which "rissoler" means "to redden") is a small patty enclosed in pastry, or rolled in breadcrumbs, usually baked or deep fried. Like a little meatloaf with the filling having savory ingredients. This one features zucchini, oregano and garlic.

Ingredients
• 1 small brown onion
• 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs (or normal)
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 small zucchini
• 1 small carrot
• 1 egg
• 1 large garlic clove, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano (or other herbs of choice)
• 1/2 teaspoon each of salt and pepper
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire Sauce
• 1-2 tablespoons oil
• Ketchup
​Directions
  1. Using a box grater, grate the onion into a large bowl.
  2. Add panko, and mix shortly to coat in the onion juices.
  3. Grate the zucchini and carrot into the bowl.
  4. Add the remaining Rissoles ingredients. Mix well.
  5. Scoop about 1/4 cup of the mixture, and form a 2/3 inch (1.7 centimeters) thick patty. Slightly indent the middle. Repeat with the remaining mixture, which should make 10-12.
  6. Over medium heat, heat oil in a skillet. Add half of the patties and cook for 4 minutes or until dark golden. Press lightly with a spatula. (If you press too hard the juices will come out).
  7. Flip and cook the other side for 3-4 minutes until golden. Transfer to a plate and repeat with the remaining rissoles.
  8. Serve with ketchup.
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Fresh Tomato Soup

9/15/2021

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Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups broth of choice (chicken, beef, vegetable, etc.)
  • 6-7 cups roughly chopped fresh tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil, plus more for serving
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon celery seed
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 2 teaspoons honey (optional)
  • Sea salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1/4 cup milk or cream
Instructions
  1. Heat the olive oil in a large stockpot over medium heat. When the oil is hot, add the onion and garlic and sauté for about 7 minutes, until translucent and softened.
  2. Add the butter and let it melt. Whisk in the flour, and then continue to cook and whisk for one minute.
  3. Gradually whisk in the broth. Add the tomatoes, basil, vinegar, celery seed, paprika, honey, and a bit of salt and pepper.
  4. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat so the soup simmers and cook for 20-25 minutes, until the tomatoes have softened and cooked down.
  5. Remove the soup from the heat and stir in the milk or cream.
  6. Puree the soup with an immersion blender until smooth (or carefully transfer it in batches to a regular blender). Taste and adjust seasonings if desired. Serve hot, garnished with additional fresh basil if desired.


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Marinated Tomato, Cucumber and Onion Salad

6/30/2021

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INGREDIENTS
  • 1 Large Cucumber (about 12 ounces)
  • 1 Cup Cherry and/or Sungold Tomatoes  - red and yellow mixed add nice color
  • 1 Yellow Onion
  • 2 Tbsp. Rice Vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp. Grape-Seed Oil or olive oil
  • ½ Tsp. Salt or to taste
  • ½ Tsp. Ground Peppercorn or to taste
  • 1 ½ Tsp. Sugar or Honey
  • ¼ Cup Fresh Parsley
  • 1 Garlic clove
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INSTRUCTIONS 
  1. Remove seeds from the cucumber. Peel, or not, to your taste. Cut the cucumber into ¼ inch cubes. Place in bowl.
  2. Cut the tomatoes into quarters. Add to bowl.
  3. Chop the onion and add to bowl.
  4. Mince the garlic and add to bowl.
  5. Chop the parsley and add to bowl. Gently stir the ingredients together.
  6. Add the vinegar, oil, salt, pepper and sugar. Toss to coat thoroughly.
  7. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours or up to 2 days.
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Roasted Cauliflower, Tomato and Garbanzo Beans

6/23/2021

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  • Ingredients – serves 2
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ​2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ​¼ teaspoon ground black pepper 
  • 4 cups sliced cauliflower
  • ​​​2 cups cherry tomatoes
  • 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
Directions
  1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and grease with cooking spray.
  2. Combine olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Add cauliflower, tomatoes, and garbanzo beans; toss until well coated. Spread in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Add lime wedges.
  3. Roast in the preheated oven until vegetables are caramelized, about 25 minutes. Remove lime wedges and top with fresh cilantro.
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Panzanella Salad

6/9/2021

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Ingredients
  • 2 1/2 pounds mixed tomatoes, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • ​2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more for seasoning
  • 3/4 pound day old bread of your choice, 1 1/2-inch cubes (about 6 cups bread cubes)
  • ​½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 small shallot, minced (about 2 tablespoons)
  • ​2 medium cloves garlic, minced (about 2 teaspoons)
  • 1/2 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • ​2 tablespoons white wine vinegar or red wine vinegar
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • ​1/2 cup packed basil leaves, roughly chopped

Directions

  1. Place tomatoes in a colander set over a bowl and season with 2 teaspoons kosher salt. Toss to coat. Set aside at room temperature to drain. Drain for a minimum of 15 minutes.
  2. Remove colander with tomatoes from bowl with tomato juice. Place colander with tomatoes in the sink.
  3. Add shallot, garlic, mustard, and vinegar to the bowl with tomato juice. Whisking constantly, drizzle in the 1/2 cup olive oil. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.
  4. ​ Combine bread cubes, tomatoes, and dressing in a large bowl. Add basil leaves. Toss everything to coat and season with salt and pepper. Let rest for 30 minutes before serving, tossing occasionally until dressing is completely absorbed by bread.


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Baked Stuffed Peppers

5/12/2021

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Ingredients
1 ¼ pounds ground meat
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 onion, diced
2 cups fresh diced tomatoes
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese 
1 ½ cups chicken broth
6 bell peppers

Directions
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in the ground meat, and cook until brown and crumbly. Pour off excess grease, then stir in garlic, onion, and tomatoes. Cook and stir until the onions soften just a bit, about 3 minutes. Stir the cheese into the mixture, and set aside.
  • Cut the tops off of the peppers, and remove the veins and seeds. Fill each pepper with the ground meat mixture and pour in some of the chicken broth.
  • Place into the cups of a muffin tin, and replace the tops.
  • Bake in preheated oven 30 minutes.
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