Ingredients
1/2 lb brown lentils, rinsed
2 bay leaves
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 yellow bell pepper, cored, seeded and diced into 1/2-inch pieces
1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded and diced into 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 cup diced [...]
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Tomatoes
Aug 10, 20100
Lentil Salad with Carrots, Tomatoes & Bell Peppers
Categories: Recipes
Aug 3, 20100
Caprese Salad
Categories: Recipes
The Caprese salad is super simple and delicious – and always beautiful to look at!
Ingredients
3 vine-ripe tomatoes, 1/4-inch thick slices (heirlooms are perfect)
1 pound fresh mozzarella, 1/4-inch thick slices
20 to 30 leaves (about 1 [...]
Feb 16, 20100
Romesco Sauce
Categories: Recipes, Sauces
Here’s a simplified version of the classic, flavorful Catalan sauce called romesco. Great with spinach and other tender greens over pasta or with seafood or pork loin.
Ingredients
1 dried ancho chili
1 thick slice crusty white bread
2-3 [...]
Nov 3, 20090
Swiss Chard and Tomato Frittata
Categories: Main, Recipes
Ingredients
1 lb swiss chard
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup chopped onion
2 teaspoons olive oil
6 egg whites
2 whole eggs
3 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs – you choose
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 medium tomato, sliced
Preparation
Chop the chard. In a skillet, sauté the garlic and onions in [...]
Sep 29, 20090
Green Bean and Tomato Salad
Categories: Recipes, Salad
Adapted from smittenkitchen.com
Serves 6
1/2 pound green beans
1/2 pound cherry tomatoes, or 1 pound chopped tomatoes
1 shallot
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
Salt and pepper
3 tasplespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Basil or other herb (optional)
Prepare the vegetables: Top and tail [...]
Aug 31, 20090
Baked Eggplant with Feta Cheese and Tomatoes
Categories: Main, Recipes, Side
Ingredients
4 oblong eggplants, about 5 ounces each
About 1/3 cup olive oil
Salt and freshly milled pepper
4 ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped
2-3 ounces feta cheese
½ teaspoon dried oregano
Preparation
Preheat the oven to 375 F. Slice each eggplant [...]
Aug 25, 20090
Stewed Eggplant
Categories: Recipes
Ingredients
2 onions, chopped
2 tomatoes, chopped
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 eggplant, peeled and sliced 1” thick
Handful of chopped parsley
Preparation
Saute onions and tomatoes in oil for 10 minutes. Add slices of eggplant. Cook and turn till barely soft, [...]
Aug 18, 20090
Tomato and Watermelon Salad
Categories: Recipes, Salad
Serves 4 to 6
Ingredients
3 or 4 small to medium heirloom tomatoes, in assorted colors, cored and cut into 3/4-inch chunks
1 small English or regular cucumber, peeled, seeded, and cut into 3/4-inch cubes
1 [...]
Aug 11, 20090
Green Beans Hellenika
Categories: Recipes
½ pound green beans, cut bite-size)
½ small onion, chopped
2 tomatoes chopped
¼ bunch parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ teaspoon salt
dash pepper
about ½ cup water or stock
Cook all ingredients together at least 20 minutes, until the beans [...]
