This is the basic recipe, with room for creativity.
Saute ONION and GARLIC in olive oil.
Add one head of chopped and washed ESCAROLE and cook until just wilted.
Roast WALNUTS in a little oil in the oven at 350, 5-6 minutes OR saute PINE NUTS on stove top.
On a PIZZA CRUST (home-made or purchased): brush it with olive oil, distribute all but a couple tablespoons grated CHEESE (Mozzarella or Fontina), about one cup grated
Cover with ESCAROLE, NUTS, and rest of grated CHEESE.
Bake at 350 for 8-12 minutes
South Beach Gazpacho
2 1/2 cups tomato or vegetable juice
1 cup peeled, seeded, finely chopped fresh tomatoes
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
1/2 cup finely chopped cucumber
1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper
1/2 cup finely chopped green onion
3 Tbsp. white wine vinegar
2 Tbsp. EV olive oil
1 large clove garlic, minced
2 tsp. finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
Combine the juice, tomatoes, celery, cucumber, bell pepper, onion, vinegar, oil, garlic, parsley, salt, Worcestershire sauce, and black pepper in a large glass or stainless steel bowl. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Serve cold.
1 cup peeled, seeded, finely chopped fresh tomatoes
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
1/2 cup finely chopped cucumber
1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper
1/2 cup finely chopped green onion
3 Tbsp. white wine vinegar
2 Tbsp. EV olive oil
1 large clove garlic, minced
2 tsp. finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
Combine the juice, tomatoes, celery, cucumber, bell pepper, onion, vinegar, oil, garlic, parsley, salt, Worcestershire sauce, and black pepper in a large glass or stainless steel bowl. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Serve cold.
Chunky Chicken Picadillo Chili
2 tsp. ground cumin
2 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, in 1 inch chunks.
1 T. vegetable oil
1 large onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 (14.5 oz) cans Mexican-style diced tomatoes, undrained
1/2 cup chipolte salsa
3/4 cup golden raisins
1 (16 oz.) can red or black beans, drainedd
Combine cumin, chili powder, salt, and cinnamon. Coat chicken evenly with seasonings.
Heat oil in a large sauce pan over medium heat.
Add onion and cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add chicken and garlic. Cook 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Stir in tomatoes, salsa, and raisins. Bring to a simmer.
Cover and simmer 10 minutes.
Stir in beans. cover and continue to simmer 5 minutes.
Serve topped with chopped cilantro, shredded cheddar cheese, or sour cream.
Yields about 8 cups chili.
2 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, in 1 inch chunks.
1 T. vegetable oil
1 large onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 (14.5 oz) cans Mexican-style diced tomatoes, undrained
1/2 cup chipolte salsa
3/4 cup golden raisins
1 (16 oz.) can red or black beans, drainedd
Combine cumin, chili powder, salt, and cinnamon. Coat chicken evenly with seasonings.
Heat oil in a large sauce pan over medium heat.
Add onion and cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add chicken and garlic. Cook 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Stir in tomatoes, salsa, and raisins. Bring to a simmer.
Cover and simmer 10 minutes.
Stir in beans. cover and continue to simmer 5 minutes.
Serve topped with chopped cilantro, shredded cheddar cheese, or sour cream.
Yields about 8 cups chili.
Melt-in-your-mouth Strawberry Muffins
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup sugar
1&1/2 tsp. baking soda
2 eggs
1 cup yogurt
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 tsp. vanilla
1 cup chopped strawberries, fresh or frozen
Preheat oven to 375.
In a bowl, mix together flour, sugar, and baking soda.
In another bowl, mix eggs, yogurt, butter, and vanilla.
Toss strawberries into the flour mixture. Then pour yogurt mixture into flour mixture and stir. Spoon batter into greased muffin tin.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until tops are golden brown.
Yields 12 muffins.
1 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup sugar
1&1/2 tsp. baking soda
2 eggs
1 cup yogurt
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 tsp. vanilla
1 cup chopped strawberries, fresh or frozen
Preheat oven to 375.
In a bowl, mix together flour, sugar, and baking soda.
In another bowl, mix eggs, yogurt, butter, and vanilla.
Toss strawberries into the flour mixture. Then pour yogurt mixture into flour mixture and stir. Spoon batter into greased muffin tin.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until tops are golden brown.
Yields 12 muffins.
Tuscan Garbanzo Bean Soup
1 cup medium pasta shells
2 T. olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
6 cloves garlic
2 tsp. dried rosemary (or 3 T. fresh)
1 bay leaf
1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes
1/2 cup julienned sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained
1 medium carrot, chopped
2 16 oz. cans garbanzo beans, drained and divided
2 T. grated parmesan or pecorino romano cheese
Cook pasta according to directions.
At the same time, in a medium saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, resemary, bay leaf, and red pepper flakes. Add 2 cups water, tomatoes, carrot and beans, reserving 1 cup whole beans. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally, then reduce heat, cover and simmer for 7-10 minutes.
Puree vegetable mixture in blender or food processor and return to saucepan. Add pasta and remaining whole beans and heat through, adding water if soup is too thick.
Ladle into bowls; top with cheese and fresh rosemary.
2 T. olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
6 cloves garlic
2 tsp. dried rosemary (or 3 T. fresh)
1 bay leaf
1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes
1/2 cup julienned sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained
1 medium carrot, chopped
2 16 oz. cans garbanzo beans, drained and divided
2 T. grated parmesan or pecorino romano cheese
Cook pasta according to directions.
At the same time, in a medium saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, resemary, bay leaf, and red pepper flakes. Add 2 cups water, tomatoes, carrot and beans, reserving 1 cup whole beans. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally, then reduce heat, cover and simmer for 7-10 minutes.
Puree vegetable mixture in blender or food processor and return to saucepan. Add pasta and remaining whole beans and heat through, adding water if soup is too thick.
Ladle into bowls; top with cheese and fresh rosemary.
Freezer Breakfast Burritos
Makes 24 Burritos.
Ingredients:
12 to 16 eggs, beaten
1 lb ground sausage, cooked (or crumbled links)
1/2 cup chunky salsa
2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
24 large flour tortillas
Extras:
These ingredients are optional.
1 green pepper, finely diced
6 potatoes, shredded and fried
jalapeno, sliced or diced
1 can chopped green chilies
1-2 clove garlic, finely minced
1 onion, finely diced
1 tomato, peeled and chopped
2 green onions, sliced with tops
Directions:
1. Scramble eggs in large skillet until cooked. Stir in cooked sausage. Add any of the extras you choose. Save the salsa and shredded cheese.
2. Wrap the Tortillas in a damp paper towel and warm in the microwave until they are warm (about 1 minute).
3. Place 1/2 cup of scrambled egg mixture into a tortilla. Then add a little of the shredded cheese and a spoonful of the salsa. Then roll burrito-style.
To Freeze:
Wrap each burrito in foil and freeze in single layer on a cookie sheet. When fully frozen transfer wrapped burritos to large zip-top freezer bags and freeze.
To Serve:
Remove foil and wrap in a paper towel. Cook for about 2 minutes in the microwave. Cook times may vary depending on how much power your microwave has.
Ingredients:
12 to 16 eggs, beaten
1 lb ground sausage, cooked (or crumbled links)
1/2 cup chunky salsa
2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
24 large flour tortillas
Extras:
These ingredients are optional.
1 green pepper, finely diced
6 potatoes, shredded and fried
jalapeno, sliced or diced
1 can chopped green chilies
1-2 clove garlic, finely minced
1 onion, finely diced
1 tomato, peeled and chopped
2 green onions, sliced with tops
Directions:
1. Scramble eggs in large skillet until cooked. Stir in cooked sausage. Add any of the extras you choose. Save the salsa and shredded cheese.
2. Wrap the Tortillas in a damp paper towel and warm in the microwave until they are warm (about 1 minute).
3. Place 1/2 cup of scrambled egg mixture into a tortilla. Then add a little of the shredded cheese and a spoonful of the salsa. Then roll burrito-style.
To Freeze:
Wrap each burrito in foil and freeze in single layer on a cookie sheet. When fully frozen transfer wrapped burritos to large zip-top freezer bags and freeze.
To Serve:
Remove foil and wrap in a paper towel. Cook for about 2 minutes in the microwave. Cook times may vary depending on how much power your microwave has.
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