Grilled Corn with Chili and Manchego Cheese

June 8, 2006

2 ounces/55 g Manchego cheese, finely grated
6 tablespoons/80 g butter, room temperature
1 small dried red chili (such as chile de árbol), finely chopped
1 tablespoon/less than 2 g coarsely chopped fresh flat leaf parsley
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
6 ears of yellow corn with husks
In a medium bowl, stir the cheese, butter, chili and parsley to [...]

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Roasted Vegetable Napoleons

May 22, 2006

1/2 cup olive oil
1 pound eggplant, cut crosswise into eight 1/3-inch thick slices
1 pound zucchini, cut crosswise into 1/3-inch-thick slices
2 large plum tomatoes (about 1 pound), cut lengthwise into 1/3-inch thick slices
1 large red onion, cut into four 1/3-inch thick slices
1/2 pound medium red potatoes, cut into 1/3-inch thick slices
1/2 cup ricotta
1 teaspoon chopped fresh [...]

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Spaghetti with Eggplant, Butternut Squash and Shrimp

May 22, 2006

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
3 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 small butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 5 cups)
2 Japanese eggplants, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crumbled
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
1 1/4 cups dry white wine
2 cups fish broth, fresh or frozen, or canned vegetable [...]

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Stuffed Pepper Served an a Marinated Portobello

May 22, 2006

1 large portobello mushroom cap
3 ounces balsamic vinegar
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil, plus 1/2 cup, plus 1/2 cup
1 bunch fresh basil leaves, torn
1 bunch fresh thyme, leaves picked
1 medium eggplant, sliced
Kosher salt
1 small red bell pepper, diced, plus 1 large, top removed and seeded
1 sweet onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped, [...]

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Grilled Acorn Squash with Brown Butter and Garlic

April 16, 2006

2        small acorn squashes, each about 1-1/2 pounds (about the size of a softball)
Glaze
3        tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 3 equal pieces
2        tablespoons dark brown sugar
2        teaspoons minced garlic
1        teaspoon kosher salt
1/4        teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4        teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1        tablespoon cider vinegar
With a large knife, [...]

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Roasted Citrus Vegetables

April 9, 2006

1 bunch of baby carrots, washed and trimmed
3½oz fine green beans
2 oranges, juice only
1 tbsp butter
1 tbsp olive oil
salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1. Preheat the oven to 400F.
2. Place two pans on to the stove, three-quarters fill with water, and bring to the boil.
3. In one pan, place the trimmed carrots, [...]

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Easy Tomato Pie

March 25, 2006

2 C Bisquick
2/3 C water
4 fresh, sliced tomatoes
1 C mayonnaise
1 C sharp cheddar, grated cheese
1/2 C minced onion
1 dash oregano
Mix Bisquick and water and smooth up to edges in ungreased pie plate. Place sliced tomatoes on top of dough. Mix together mayonnaise, cheese and onion and spread over tomatoes. Sprinkle with oregano. Bake at 350 [...]

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French Peas

March 12, 2006

125g (4oz) butter
125ml (4fl oz) water
500g (1lb) fresh or thawed peas
1 small onion, finely chopped
½ Iceberg lettuce, shredded
1 tsp sugar
salt
freshly ground black pepper
Melt butter in water in a large saucepan. Bring to boil. Add peas, onion, lettuce and sugar with a pinch of salt. Cover and cook over gentle heat for 10 minutes or [...]

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Potato Blintzes

March 12, 2006

4-5 medium potatoes
1 egg yolk, beaten
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp [...]

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Creamy White Bean Italian Soup

March 4, 2006

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 medium celery stalk, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
2 cans (15-19 ounces each) white kidney beans (cannellini), rinsed and drained
1 can (13 3/4-14 1/2 ounces) chicken broth
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
10-12 ounces fresh spinach
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, optional
In a [...]

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Garlic Fries

March 4, 2006

4 russet potatoes or a 12-ounce bag of frozen, precut fries
Peanut or canola oil for frying
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup fresh minced garlic
1/2 cup kosher salt
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon dried thyme

Instructions
Cut the washed russet potatoes (if using) into 1/2-inch to 3/8-inch thick strips. If using a French mandoline, set it to [...]

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Cherry Tomato Polenta Tartlets

March 4, 2006

Basil mayonnaise
1 cup mayonnaise
3/4cup (lightly packed) torn fresh basil leaves (from 1 large bunch)
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Tartlets
24 small cherry tomatoes, quartered
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 1/2cups water
1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
1/2cup (3 ounces) polenta (coarse cornmeal; see note)
1/3cup (packed) grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon unsalted butter

Instructions
For basil mayonnaise: Combine mayonnaise, [...]

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Baked Acorn Squash with Apricot Preserves

February 26, 2006

1 acorn squash, halved and seeded
salt to taste
2 teaspoons butter
3 tablespoons apricot preserves
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2. Place squash halves cut side down in a [...]

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Grilled Polenta Topped with Mediterranean Vegetables

February 26, 2006

7 ¾-ounce can chickpeas, drained
2 medium tomatoes, diced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil, crumbled
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano or ½ teaspoon dried
2 tablespoons wine vinegar
[...]

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Black Bean Chorizo Soup in Tortilla Bowls

February 26, 2006

2 flour tortillas, 8 to 10 inches
5 ounces smoked chorizo sausage links, coarsely chopped
1 large clove garlic, finely chopped
1/3 cup dry sherry or chicken broth
½ teaspoon chili powder
[...]

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Black Beans con Jalapeno

February 18, 2006

1 (15 ounce) can white hominy, drained
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup diced white onion
1 cup diced green bell pepper
1 cup diced red bell [...]

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Black Bean and Pumpkin Soup

February 18, 2006

2 tablespoons Olive Oil
1 onion, chopped
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 cloves garlic
1 teaspoon cumin seed
2 (15 ounce) cans black beans
1 [...]

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Black Bean And Corn Salad

February 18, 2006

1/3 cup fresh lime juice
1/2 cup olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed [...]

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Roasted Eggplant Parmesan

December 29, 2005

2 small eggplants (1 1/4 pounds each), cut into 1 1/2-inch-thick slices
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 can (28 ounces) plum tomatoes, drained and chopped
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
4 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded (1 cup)
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 450°F. Place eggplant on two large cookie sheets. [...]

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Garden Vegetable Chowder

December 29, 2005

2 medium leeks (12 ounces)
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
2 carrots, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
1 stalk celery, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
1 pound red potatoes (6 medium), cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 can (14 1/2 oz.) chicken or vegetable broth
1 cup water
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 oz. green or wax beans, [...]

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Grilled Sweet Corn

December 29, 2005

8 ears corn, with husks and silk
3 tablespoons olive oil basil, rosemary, sage, and/or thyme sprigs
Directions
1. Prepare grill or grill pan. In 8-quart saucepot, place unhusked corn and enough water to cover; soak 15 minutes.
2. Remove corn from water and drain. Gently pull husks back three-fourths of way; remove silk. With pastry brush, brush each [...]

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Warm Layered Bean Dip

December 28, 2005

2 garlic cloves, peeled
1 can (15 to 19 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
2 green onions, finely chopped
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 tablespoon water
4 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, shredded (1 cup)
1 cup mild to medium salsa
2 avocados, each cut in half, pitted, and peeled
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
3 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
2 tablespoons fresh lime [...]

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Baked Artichokes with Parmesan Stuffing

December 28, 2005

# 4 large artichokes
1 lemon, cut in half
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
4 slices firm white bread, coarsely grated
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
4 anchovy fillets, chopped
½ cup pine nuts (pignoli), lightly toasted, or walnuts, toasted and chopped
? cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons [...]

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Sesame Green Beans

December 28, 2005

1 teaspoon salt
1 pound green beans, trimmed
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon Asian sesame oil
1 1/2 teaspoons minced, peeled fresh ginger or 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1 1/2 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted
Directions
1. In 4-quart saucepan, combine 7 cups water and salt; heat to boiling over high heat. Add green beans; heat to boiling. Cover and cook until [...]

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Breafast Salad Wrap

December 24, 2005

1 bag salad mix
4 eggs scrambled
4 slices of bacon or your favorite breakfast meat
¼ cup chopped red onion
¼ cup whole kernel corn
½ Tb. chopped cilantro
½ cup sharp cheddar cheese
2 large wraps
Ranch Dressing or Salsa
Scramble eggs and when the eggs are partially cooked stir in onion, corn, cilantro, and bacon and cheddar cheese. Divide egg [...]

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