Yield: 6 servings Time: 40 minutes Eggplant, when good, is very very good. All three of these roasted eggplant variations are excellent. I especially like the eggplant salad with chickpeas and feta. Ingredients 3 medium eggplants (about 3 lbs total) 3 T extra virgin olive oil coarse salt, ground pepper with tomatoes and basil: 3 […]
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Spaghetti Squash with Roasted Tomatoes Basil and Parmesan
Yield: 4 servings Time: Everyone liked this, excellent use of spaghetti squash. fry the tofu in a wok. Ingredients 2 cup roughly chopped tomatoes 4 tablespoons olive oil 2 cloves garlic, diced 3-pound spaghetti squash 1/4 cup shredded fresh basil leaves plus additional for garnish 1 tablespoon oregano, fresh if available 1/4 cup grated Parmesan […]
Manouri, Eggplant, and Orzo Salad
Yield: Serves 6 to 8 Time: Ingredients Kosher salt 2 cups dried orzo 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, or as needed 3 cups 1/2-inch-diced eggplant (from a 1-pound eggplant) 1/4 cup canola oil 3 tablespoons flour Freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon, plus 1 teaspoon, fresh lemon juice, or as needed 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, […]
Chipotle Potato Soup
Delicious and seasonally appropriate in winter. Perfect for dipping bread. Yield: 6 servings Time: 1 hour Ingredients 1 T olive oil 1 onion, peeled and chopped 2 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped 8 cups vegetable broth 3 bay leaves 2 lbs yellow sweet potatoes, cut into chunks 2 lbs red potatoes, cut into chunks 4-5 […]
Lettuce Soup
Lettuce soup! Who would have thought? Delicious. Time: 30 minutes Yield: 4 servings Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter 1 onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 5 cups chicken stock (or veggie) 2 heads lettuce, including ribs (reserve a few of the tops for a garnish) 1/2 cup peas 1/2 teaspoon cumin 1/4 teaspoon fresh black pepper […]
Linguine with Pesto Trapanese
I found out about this recipe from a good friend who comes from a family of classic Italian chefs. It’s fantastic: a simple preparation, light and perfect for summer, and since it is served at room temp, it’s great for company. It’s omission from Marcella Hazan printed recipes is the only crack in an otherwise […]