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Bruschetta with Tomato and Basil
Bruschetta with Tomato and Basil Recipe
6 or 7 ripe tomatoes (about 1 1/2 lbs.)
2 cloves garlic, minced (about 2 teaspoons)
1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
6-8 fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced* or…
Asparagus with Breadcrumbs and Parmesan
Asparagus with Breadcrumbs and Parmesan
4 slices rustic white bread (3 ounces), crusts removed, torn into large pieces
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
Coarse salt and ground pepper
2 large bunches…
Spinach and Quinoa Pilaf
Spinach and Quinoa Pilaf
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 cup rinsed quinoa
1 1/4 cups water
5 cups spinach (5 ounces)
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
In a large…
Buttery Shrimp and Radish Pasta
Buttery Shrimp and Radish Pasta
Coarse salt and ground pepper
3/4-pound linguine or other long pasta
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 large bunch radishes, thinly sliced, greens rinsed well…
Radish and Avocado Sandwich
Radish and Avocado Sandwich
Thinly sliced radishes
Extra-virgin olive oil
Fresh lemon juice
Coarse salt
Freshly ground pepper
Sliced avocado
Whole-grain bread
Finely grated lemon zest
Toss radishes with oil, lemon…
Sweet Potato and Parmesan Fries
Sweet Potato and Parmesan Fries
3 medium sweet potatoes (2 pounds total), scrubbed and cut into 1/4-inch-thick sticks
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
Preheat…
Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Mashed Sweet Potatoes
2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks
1/2 cup half-and-half
3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons light-brown sugar
Coarse salt and ground pepper
Set a steamer basket in a…
Pasta wit Kale Rabe or Spinach, Garlic and Red Pepper
Pasta with Kale Rabe or Spinach, Garlic and Red Pepper
1/2-pound pasta
1/2-pound kale rabe, stalks and leaflets
1 tablespoon of butter
4-5 garlic cloves, minced
pinch (or more) of red pepper flakes
2 cups chicken broth
…
Easy Garlic Sauteed Kale Rabe or Spinach
Easy Garlic Sautéed Kale Rabe or Spinach
1 1/2 pounds spinach leaves
2 tablespoons good olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped garlic (6 cloves), or you can use your ramps!
2 teaspoons kosher salt
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black…