Chioggia beets, also known as striped beets, have red and white concentric circles that show when the beets are sliced. They are known to be the sweetest and mildest of the different varieties of beets. [...]
Read MoreCucumber with Herb Sauce
Categories: Recipes
1 Cucumber, sliced thinly
1/2 cup EVOO
1/2 cup vinegar
1/2 cup fresh dill chopped
1/2 cup fresh chives, chopped
1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/2 tsp of sugar
1/2 red onion, finely chopped
1. Mix sour cream , herbs, onions and sugar. [...]
Sautéed Green Beans
Categories: Recipes
½ pound green beans
3 cloves garlic, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt
Trim the stems off the beans and slice into desired length. In a skillet, heat oil and add garlic, stirring for about 3 minutes. Add the [...]
Green Beans with EVOO
Categories: Recipes
½ pound green beans
olive oil (or butter)
salt
Trim the stems off the beans, and slice into 1-2 inch pieces. Boil in water until just cooked (check at 5 minutes), be careful not to overcook. Drain and [...]
Panzanella (Bread Salad)
Categories: Recipes
½ loaf day-old country bread, or French or Italian bread (brick oven style)
2 tomatoes, peeled, seeded, cut into ½ inch dice
1-2 tablespoons capers
1/3 cup fruity olive oil
¼ cup red wine vinegar
coarse salt and freshly ground [...]
Cucumber Salsa
Categories: Recipes
1 cucumber, peeled and chopped into cubes
1/2 medium onion, chopped fine
1-2 tomatoes, chopped
1 avocado, cubed
lime juice
salt
(cilantro) optional
(jalapeno) optional
Mix cucumber, onion, tomato, avocado (and chopped cilantro or jalapeno) in a bowl. Sprinkle with lime juice and [...]
Cucumbers with Lime
Categories: Recipes
1 large cucumber or 2 small
1 lime
salt
Peel cucumber if desired. Slice cucumber into rounds or sticks. Place on a plate and squeeze lime juice over cucumber, then sprinkle with salt. Try adding a little hot [...]



