Crostini
You’ll Need French baguette Olive oil Directions Preheat oven to 375 F Thinly slice bread into approximately ¼ inch thick pieces. Lightly coat both sides in olive oil. Place on a baking sheet. Bake approximately 7 to 10 minutes. Test around 6 minutes to give you an idea of...
Salmorejo
Ingredients 2 pounds ripe tomatoes 2 garlic cloves (or one garlic clove and one shallot) 3 slices of white bread 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon cider or sherry vinegar Garnishes of choice (see below for suggestions) Directions In a saucepan, boil 8 cups of water. To remove skins from tomatoes,...
Honey Nut Cinnamon Biscotti
Here is a biscotti recipe free of both eggs and dairy. You can jazz it up with flavor combinations of your choice. Makes a wonderful homemade gift. You’ll Need 2 cups all-purpose flour ½ cup plus 1 Tablespoon sugar ¾ cup blanched almonds, finely ground ¾ cup whole...
Lentils and Hearty Greens Soup
Ingredients 1 cup lentils 8 cups water 1 large potato, diced ½ bunch Swiss chard, kale, or endive coarsely chopped 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped Salt and pepper to taste 3 Tablespoons olive oil 1/8 cup to a ¼ cup or more freshly squeezed lemon juice Directions In a...
Curried Cauliflower
Ingredients 1 medium size cauliflower 1 tablespoon curry powder 4 tablespoons olive oil 1/3 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper Freshly squeezed lemon juice Directions Preheat oven to 400 Cut cauliflower into floret pieces. Toss floret pieces with olive oil, curry powder, salt and pepper. Bake for 15 minutes then...
Corn, Poblano, Zucchini Medley 
Ingredients 2 cups zucchini, diced 2/3 cup corn, frozen or fresh 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped 1/4 cup poblano pepper, diced 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon taco seasoning 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon lime juice Directions Heat large skillet on low, add olive oil, after slightly heated,...
Asian Inspired Rice Bowls
Ingredients Cooked brown rice Avocado Green onion, chopped Sesame Seeds Soybeans, shelled Shredded carrot Soy sauce Directions Place cooked rice in a bowl. Top with toppings of choice. Give a tiny drizzle of soy sauce. Play With Your Food Switch out soybeans and use less avocado...
Mediterranean Potato Salad
You’ll Need 2 ½ pounds russet potatoes, skins on (about 7 medium size) ¼ cup red onion finely chopped (about a quarter of a large onion) 1/4 cup parsley, finely chopped ½ cup olive oil 1/3 cup lemon juice Salt Pepper Directions Chop potatoes in a uniform...
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with (or without) Bacon
You’ll Need 1 pound brussels sprouts Olive oil (about 2 tablespoons) or 2 pieces of thick cut bacon and one tablespoon olive oil or about 1 tablespoon bacon grease and 1 tablespoon olive oil Salt and pepper Directions if using bacon *Read through directions before starting to help reduce...
Endive Beet and Red Onion Salad
This dish provides some great color and is a nutritious and delicious side. You’ll Need ½ pound raw beets, trimmed 3 heads of Belgian Endives, medium 1 red onion 1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 Tablespoon red wine vinegar salt and pepper 3 Tablespoons olive oil 4 Tablespoons finely chopped...
Marinated Mushrooms
This wonderful recipe works as a delightful appetizer for potlucks, picnics or simply when enjoying a summertime dinner. You’ll Need: 1 pound fresh mushrooms ¼ cup lemon juice ½ cup olive oil 2 green onions with tops, thinly sliced ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley 1 clove garlic, finely chopped...