Peach, Goat Cheese and Prosciutto Bruschetta Great as an appetizer or snack, elegant and easy. 10 slices of baquette bread, slice fairly thin, brushed with olive oil 1 large or 2 small to medium ripe peaches 4 oz goat cheese or feta Freshly ground black pepper 6 thin slices of prosciutto Good balsamic vinegar Honey […]
Slow Roasted Tomatoes Preheat oven to 325. Cut 3 lbs of fresh tomatoes into 2-3 inch pieces and place in bowl. Season with a pinch of sugar, olive oil, salt, pepper, minced garlic cloves and dried herbs of choice. Toss gently. Place tomatoes on a rimmed cookie sheet, in a single layer, and drizzle with […]
Stuffed Zucchini – serves 4 Great way to use up all that zucchini. 4 medium zucchini – not large! ½ medium onion, finely chopped 4 garlic cloves, chopped ¼ cup bell pepper, whatever color, diced small, use spicier peppers if you like 1 tbs butter Olive oil ¼ cup dried fruit, raisins, currants, apricots or […]
Watermelon Arugula Salad – serves 4 1 cup seedless watermelon cubed or cut with a melon baller 1/3 cup goat cheese 1/3 of a red onion, sliced very thin 4 cups of arugula 2-3 stalks of fresh basil; leaves stacked and cut in small strips Pine nuts (optional) Vinaigrette ½ cup plus 1 tbs canola […]
Fennel, Cannelini and Tuna Salad – easy and no cooking for those hot summer nights. 1 15 oz can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained 1 small fennel bulb ½ cup thinly sliced red onion 1 can tuna, packed in oil Juice of one lemon 1 tbs olive oil ¼ cup Italian parsley, chopped 2-3 sprigs […]
Lamb Burgers with Feta and Olives – makes 4 I love these for a quick meal. Make extra and freeze some. 1lb ground lamb ½ cup pitted, diced olives (I like Kalamata, but use what you like) ½- 2/3 cup crumbled feta 2 tbs finely diced onion 1-2 garlic cloves, minced ½ tsp cumin ½ […]
Broccoli Bacon Salad – great for picnics! 1 clove garlic, minced 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup sour cream 2 tsps cider vinegar 1 tsp sugar, honey or agave 4 cups finely chopped broccoli crowns 1 cup celery, chopped into small pieces 3 slices cooked bacon, crumbled 3 -4 tbs dried cranberries Salt and pepper to […]
Cherry and Goat Cheese Appetizer – great for picnics 2 cups fresh cherries, pitted and halved ½ cup mint or lemon balm leaves, thinly sliced Crackers of choice 4 oz goat cheese ¼ cup chopped, roasted cashews or pistachios Combine goat cheese and pistachios. In a separate bowl combine cherries and mint. Slather goat cheese/nut […]
Sweet Pea Hummus 2 cups garbanzo beans, cooked – you can use canned, rinse them well 1 ½ cup lightly cooked green peas 3 tbs sesame tahini 2 tbs lemon juice 2-3 cloves chopped garlic 1 tbs olive oil 2 tsp lemon zest 1 tbs minced Italian parsley ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional) Salt […]
Stuffed Apricots I found fresh organic apricots at the store and served this as a salad course. Very easy to make and a great way to enjoy this delicious fruit which is available for a short time every summer. Take a freshly washed apricot, 1 per person, halve and remove pit. Fill center with goat […]
Easy Rhubarb Pie I got this recipe from my good buddy and fellow herbalist Teresa Koby. Teresa teaches some very interesting classes on herbs and nutrition at the Center for Integrative Botanical Studies with classes in Denver and Boulder. Check her out at www.integrativebotanical.com. 1 unbaked 9 inch pie shell 3 cups (one pound) diced […]
Candied Walnuts 1/2 cup sugar 1 cup raw walnut halves salt, pepper, you can add chili powder, cumin, coriander, cinnamon for more flavor. Preheat oven to 350°F. Lay walnuts out on a baking sheet in a single layer. Roast for 5-7 minutes. Remove from oven and cool. Prepare a rimmed baking sheet by lining it […]