Zucchini and Red Bell Pepper Pasta
Fast, healthy and filling! It will take longer for the pasta to cook than the vegetables. Don't let the simplicity of the dish trick you, it's loaded with flavor. Using the freshest vegetables and a GOOD wedge of young Parmesan makes this dish a hit with everyone. HERE'S ALL IT TAKES linguine cooked according to the package directions 1 to 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1/4 cup onion,... More...
By Jill | 3 comments | Full Recipe...Simple Garlic Rosemary Butter
Melted Garlic Rosemary Butter by Central Market 3/31/2009 Divine with a baguette Servings: 2 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tsp Rosemary, dried sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 2 cloves garlic, finely minced Combine and serve. Read More →
By Jill | 0 comments | Full Recipe...Pasta with Red Bell Pepper and Mexican Zucchini
I picked up a few Mexican zucchinis the other day. They're the ones that look like a fat zucchini with a lighter green skin. Mexican zucchini have a much milder flavor than the darker skin variety. HERE'S ALL I DID fettuccine for four 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 red bell pepper, chopped 1 Mexican zucchini, grated 2 peperoncini peppers, sliced 1 teaspoon dried parsley 1/2... More...
By Jill | 4 comments | Full Recipe...Roasted Eggplant Spread
Roasted Eggplant Spread is scrumptious with crackers or toasted baguette slices. It's very good dolloped on top of ravioli, as a substitute for red sauce. It's hard to stop eating once you get started; thankfully it's healthy for us. I've served this up many times to friends and as the weekend snack food. The recipe comes out of The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook. I don't follow it exactly, because... More...
By Jill | 1 comment | Full Recipe...Collard Greens and Caramelized Onions
Nutritionally, collards are a goldmine. According to the USDA Composition of Foods, collard greens outrank broccoli, spinach, and mustard greens in nutritional value. A cancer-fighting vegetable along with kale and broccoli, collard greens are low in calories, high in fiber, and rich in beta-carotene, vitamin C, calcium, and B vitamins. Besides all that, they're pretty tasty. If you love eating... More...
By Jill | 5 comments | Full Recipe...Simple Vegetable Broth
Completely worth your time to make at home! Simple vegetable broth made in an hour, and serves you several times a week. You know, there was a time when store bought broths and bouillon cubes were ONLY purchased when the cook was out of homemade broth or stock. Nowadays, we don't hesitate to buy a carton or can of broth, and making it from scratch is the rare occasion. Don't misunderstand me,... More...
By Jill | 8 comments | Full Recipe...How to Cook Spaghetti Squash
If you've NEVER eaten spaghetti squash, well, you're not missing anything. To be quite honest. It's not gross, but it's not genetically swimming in depths of flavor either. To be REALLY HONEST, I don't know why farmers keep growing it. Compared to all the fruits that come from the squash family, this one has the least amount of flavor. anyhoo Last week, the grocer had spaghetti squash on... More...
By Jill | 26 comments | Full Recipe...Simple Zucchini Pancakes
Photo By Gina Homolka These simple zucchini pancakes make a great side dish. They're light and low in carbs and are absolutely delicious! HERE'S ALL IT TAKES Servings: Makes 20 small pancakes • Time: 20 minutes 2 medium zucchini, grated 2 shallots, finely chopped 1/4 cup fresh chives 1/4 cup parsley, chopped 1 garlic clove, minced 2 eggs 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 6-8 tbsp whole wheat flour kosher... More...
By ginahomolka | 11 comments | Full Recipe...Hominy Among Friends
NOBODY, and I mean, NOBODY! has made hominy taste this AWESOME! Hot or cold, this arrangement of hominy, green chilies, cilantro and tomatoes with chipotle peppers is very hard to stop eating. I read through so MANY hominy recipes that all seemed to be lacking in color and bright flavors. So, I went off on my own and put what I wanted to taste around the hominy AND I won my husband over to hominy! ... More...
By Jill | 13 comments | Full Recipe...Indian Spiced Cauliflower and Potatoes
Photo by Gina Homolka A delicious combination of cauliflower and potatoes along with a fragrant blend of spices make up this traditional Indian dish otherwise known as Aloo Gobi. Here in New York City, I get to experience the wonderful flavors of Indian cuisine at least once a week. My co-workers and I venture out for Indian food for lunch at least once a week and this vegetarian dish is one of my... More...
By ginahomolka | 0 comments | Full Recipe...Baked Spinach and Rice
This delicious recipe works as a side dish or as a main meal. The creamy spinach and rice tastes so good with the crumbly cracker crust. It's really hard to stop eating, even after you're full. HERE'S HOW TO PUT IT TOGETHER 1/2 cup parboiled rice 1 1/3 cup chicken broth 1 garlic clove, minced Place rice, broth and garlic in small pan, bring to a boil. REDUCE HEAT to low and simmer for 20 minutes,... More...
By Jill | 7 comments | Full Recipe...Oven Roasted Home Fries with Onions
Making oven roasted home fries with onions ROCKS! The other day, I just had a few Yukon Gold spuds and a purple onion to work with. It wasn't my usual combination, but sometimes I just gotta work with what I have on hand, right? That's usually when most of us make our best meals. I was surprised that the Yukon Gold spuds tasted so creamy, we agreed it was like eating French fried mashed potatoes. ... More...
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