Tag Archive for: summer

Roasted Broccoli with Parmesan

Roasted Broccoli with Parmesan 1 1/2 pounds (680g) broccoli, cut into florets of even size 3-4 Tbsp. olive oil Juice from half a lemon, about 1 Tbsp. Kosher salt 2-3 garlic cloves, minced Freshly ground black pepper 1/4…

Raw Broccoli Salad

Raw Broccoli Salad 3 cups of chopped broccoli 2 cloves of garlic, finely minced 2 tbsp. of finely chopped cilantro 1 tsp of cumin seeds 1/4 cup good quality extra virgin olive oil Juice from 1 lemon 1/2 tsp of sea salt Wash…

Dry Cucumber Cooler Cocktail

Dry Cucumber Cooler Cocktail 6 ounces’ gin 2 wedges of lime 1 can of Dry Cucumber Soda or other cucumber soda 4 cucumber thin slices, sliced from the cucumber lengthwise and as thin as possible 2 to 4 fresh mint leaves In…

Charred Pineapple, Basil and Cucumber

Charred Pineapple, Basil and Cucumber 1/2 cored pineapple, cut into 1/3-inch-thick half- or quarter-moons 1 small cucumber, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced on the bias 1/2 cup basil leaves (torn if large) 1 tablespoon extra-virgin…

Cucumber Blueberry Smoothie

Cucumber Blueberry Smoothie 1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch pieces 1 cup fresh blueberries 1 cup white grape juice or pear juice 1/2 cup low-fat plain yogurt Blend cucumber, blueberries, juice, and yogurt…

Pan Sauteed Fresh Green Beans

Pan Sautéed Fresh Green Beans 1 pound Green Beans 2 Tablespoons Bacon Grease (can Substitute 1 Tablespoon Butter and 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil) 2 cloves Garlic 1 cup Chopped Onion 1 cup Chicken Broth 1/2 cup Chopped Red Bell…