From AllRecipes.com 2 egg white, lightly beaten 1/3 cup cornmeal 1/2 teaspoon herbes de Provence (or thyme, basil, savory mixed) 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt ground black pepper to taste 8 tomatillos, husked and sliced 1/4 inch thick 2 tablespoons vegetable oil Directions 1. Place egg whites in a shallow bowl. 2. In a separate shallow … Continue reading Fried Green Tomatillos
Barley & Beet Risotto
From The Star Tribune, 5 August 2010 1 c. barley 3 c. vegetable or chicken stock 1 tbsp. butter or olive oil 1 onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 tsp. dried basil 1/4 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper 1/2 c. dry white wine 2 c. diced peeled beets (about 3 medium) … Continue reading Barley & Beet Risotto
Chocolate Zucchini Cake
From SimplyRecipes.com 2 1/2 cups regular all-purpose flour, unsifted 1/2 cup cocoa 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon cinnamon 3/4 cup soft butter 2 cups sugar 3 eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla 2 teaspoons grated orange peel 2 cups coarsely shredded zucchini 1/2 cup milk 1 cup … Continue reading Chocolate Zucchini Cake
Cheese and Basil Polenta with Tomato-Basil Sauce
From Better Homes and Gardens: Vegetarian Recipes 2 c. shredded fontina or mozzarella cheese (8 oz) ½ c. grated Parmesan or Romano cheese 2 TB snipped fresh basil 3 c. water 1 c. yellow cornmeal 1 c. cold water 1 tsp salt 1 TB margarine or butter, melted 1. In a medium mixing bowl stir … Continue reading Cheese and Basil Polenta with Tomato-Basil Sauce
“Secret” Chocolate Muffins
Farmers at Gale WoodsConfiscated from the archives of Gale Woods Farm 2 c. cooked, chopped Beets (Secret!) ½ c. applesauce 1. Puree in blender until smooth. 2. Preheat oven to 350. 1 ½ c. sugar ½ c. oil ½ c. plain yogurt 3 eggs 3. Combine in a large mixing bowl. Beat with electric mixer … Continue reading “Secret” Chocolate Muffins
Garden Gazpacho
From the Star Tribune, 22 July 2010 Ingredients 2 lb. tomatoes, washed, seeded 1 red bell pepper 1 green or yellow pepper 3 cucumbers, divided 1 large shallot, peeled 2 garlic cloves, peeled 2 TB olive oil 2 TB red wine vinegar or sherry vinegar 1 TB hot red pepper sauce 1 ¾ c. tomato … Continue reading Garden Gazpacho
Fresh Tomato and Basil Pasta
Simply in Season from Simply in Season Ingredients 4 large cloves garlic, minced 2 lb. tomatoes, chopped/seeded/drained ½ c. fresh basil, chopped ¼ c. olive oil 1 tsp salt 1 lb. whole wheat pasta shells or ziti Directions 1. Combine all ingredients except for the pasta and let stand at room temperature for 1-2 hours. … Continue reading Fresh Tomato and Basil Pasta
Pesto
from SimplyRecipes.com Ingredients 2 cups fresh basil OR arugula OR mizuna leaves, packed 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan-Reggiano or Romano cheese 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/3 cup pine nuts, sunflower seeds, or walnuts 3 medium sized garlic cloves, minced Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste Directions 1. Combine the basil in with the pine … Continue reading Pesto
Swiss Chard Quiche
from The Angel Valley Organic Farm website Ingredients 1 bunch chard or beet greens 1 bunch scallions or one or two of the sweet onions (use the "greens" and all!) garlic (however much suits your fancy) 1-1/2 cups milk or half & half 3 eggs 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese salt & pepper, to taste 9-inch … Continue reading Swiss Chard Quiche
Swiss Green Beans
Adapted from The Enchanted Broccoli Forest Ingredients 1 lb. fresh, whole beans, cleaned and destrung for the dressing: 3 TB fresh lemon juice 2 larges cloves garlic 1/3 c. olive oil 1 TB red wine vinegar ½ tsp. crushed tarragon ½ tsp dried dill weed ½ tsp. salt black pepper to taste 2 tsp dark … Continue reading Swiss Green Beans