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Rainbow Chard Recipes
Sautéed Swiss Chard with Raisins and Pine Nuts
1 1/2 pounds Swiss chard, stalks cut crosswise into 1-inch pieces, leaves torn into 2-inch pieces (keep stalks and leaves separate)
2 tablespoons pine nuts
2 tablespoons olive oil
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Tomato Basil Bruschetta
Tomato Basil Bruschetta
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 chopped
1-teaspoon…
Grilled Sicilian Eggplant Parmesan
Grilled Sicilian Eggplant Parmesan
2 Eggplants cut into ½ inch slices
Handful coarse, kosher salt
1 jar tomato sauce
1 8 oz. block Mozzarella
½ cup Ricotta cheese
½ cup Parmesan cheese
Handful fresh basil
2 tablespoons…
Corn, Tomato, Red Onion, Thyme and Mushroom Risotto with Chicken
Corn, Tomato, Red Onion, Thyme and Mushroom Risotto with Chicken
2 small skinless, boneless chicken breast halves (8 to 10 ounces total)
3 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon snipped fresh thyme
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/8 teaspoon…
Watermelon and Tomato Salad with Basil Oil
Watermelon and Tomato Salad with Basil Oil
For the basil oil
2 cups fresh basil, plus more for garnish
1 1/2 cups extra-virgin olive oil
For the salad
6 cups cold cubed watermelon (from about 4 1/2 pounds watermelon), rind…
Cucumber, Tomato, Quinoa and Feta Salad
Cucumber, Tomato, Quinoa and Feta Salad
1/2 cup quinoa
1/4 cup feta, crumbled
1/2 cucumber, chopped
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
2 green onions, green and white parts chopped
1/2 pint of cherry tomatoes, sliced, or 2-3…
Avocado and Shrimp Chopped Cabbage Salad
Avocado and Shrimp Chopped Cabbage Salad
5 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream
3 tablespoons grapeseed oil or extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon chopped fresh…
Basic, Italian and Greek Grilled Eggplant Ideas
Basic Grilled Eggplant
1 large globe eggplant (about 1 lb.), trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch-thick rounds
3 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil; more as needed
Kosher salt
Prepare a medium-high charcoal or gas grill fire. Brush both sides…
Portobello Mushroom Burger with Spinach, Red Onion and Tomato
Portobello Mushroom Burger with Spinach, Red Onion and Tomato
2 Portobello mushroom caps
1 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
½ tbsp. each low sodium soy sauce and olive oil
1 tbsp. chopped rosemary
¾ tsp steak seasoning like Montreal…
Sautéed Portabella Mushrooms
Sautéed Portobello Mushrooms
2 large portobello mushrooms, sliced
1 medium sweet red pepper, julienned
1 medium sweet yellow pepper, julienned
1 small onion, halved and sliced
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4…
Escarole and Sausage Dinner Soup
Escarole and Sausage Dinner Soup
up to a pound of sausage of just about any kind
1-2 onions or leeks cleaned and diced
2-6 garlic cloves minced or roughly chopped
1-2 cups cooked beans (white, pinto, garbanzo.... yes, its fine to use…
Beet Green Salad Recipes
Beet Green Salad Recipes
Beet Green Chopped Salad
1 bunch of beets, including fresh looking greens
olive oil for cooking
4 scallions, white and light green parts
1 cup cooked and cooled quinoa
1 small avocado, diced
1/4 cup…