While recently visiting Colorado, we planned a dinner of fish tacos. One of the toppings was pico de gallo, and it was so good! I don’t know how I had gone this long without it. It is a fresh, clean addition that can also be paired with tortillas, chicken, or pork. Once prepared you can […]
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Grilled Eggplant with Herbs
Ingredients:2 eggplants2 teaspoons salt1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil3 cloves garlic, crushed2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped2 tablespoons fresh oregano, chopped1/2 teaspoon pepper1/2 teaspoon saltInstructions:Cut the eggplant into 1/4-inch thick slices and generously salt each slice. Let them rest for about 15 minutes so that the salt can draw out the moisture and bitterness. Wipe each […]
Spinach Mushroom and Feta Crustless Quiche
Ingredients:Approximately 1 cup, sliced mushrooms (Oyster or shiitakes would be really tasty)1 clove garlic, minced1- 7 oz bag of spinach4 large eggs2 oz of feta cheese1 cup of milk1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated1/2 cup shredded mozzarellaSalt and pepper to tasteInstructions:Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Add mushrooms, garlic and a pinch of salt and pepper […]
Butternut Squash Stuffed Shells
Bret and I had some butternut squash that we still needed to use and wanted to try something a little different. Stuffing shells with butternut squash is lighter version of traditional stuff shells, but still has the feeling of comfort food. If you don’t have butternut squash, no problem! This recipe would be great with […]
Parmesan Roasted Carrots
Ingredients:8-10 carrots2 tablespoons butter, melted4 tablespoons Parmesan cheese2 teaspoons garlic, minced1 teaspoon fresh parsley, choppedInstructions:Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Mix the melted butter and garlic together in a small bowl. Place carrots on a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Drizzle butter/garlic mixture over the carrots. Roast the carrots in the oven for 15 […]
Garlic Parmesan Scalloped Potatoes
Ingredients:4 tablespoons butter1 tablespoon minced garlic4 tablespoons flour4 cups milkSalt and Pepper to taste2 1/2 pounds potatoes, peeled and sliced into 1/8-inch to 1/4-inch rounds2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese3/4 cup Parmesan cheese (freshly grated)1 tablespoon fresh chivesInstructions:Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly grease a 9 x 13-inch baking pan with cooking oil; set […]
Creamy Kale and Celeriac
Ingredients:1 celeriac, about 1 pound in size1 red onion, sliced1 clove of garlic, thickly sliced3 sprigs of thyme (leaves only)2 tablespoons of oil, plus a little extra1 bunch of kale4 tablespoons of crème fraîche1 teaspoon english mustardParmesan or other hard, grainy cheese, finely gratedInstructions:Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Remove the rough outer skin from […]
Minestrone Soup
One of my favorite things about this soup is that you can use whatever vegetables you happen to have. I have written the original recipe below, but if you don’t have one particular vegetable- don’t worry! Substitute it for something else you do have. Since it is no longer summer, we no longer have summer […]
Roasted Butternut Squash Soup
Butternut squash soap is one of my favorite soups during the fall and it is easy to make. Roasting the vegetables prior to adding them to the soup really brings out the flavor of the onions and garlic. I like to add a spoonful of plain Greek yogurt or sour cream to my bowl once […]
Eggplant Casserole
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 large onion, diced 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 yellow pepper, diced 2 portabella mushroom caps, sliced into bite-sized pieces 3 large tomatoes, diced 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped 1 tablespoon fresh basil, finely chopped 1/2 tablespoon fresh thyme 1/4 cup vegetable oil 2 medium eggplants, […]