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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 …

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…