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
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
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
Bruschetta with Grilled Bread
Source: Simply in Season 2 large yellow tomatoes, diced 2 large red tomatoes, diced ½ c. mozzarella cheese, diced ½ c. green olives, chopped ½ c. olive oil ½ c. fresh basil, chopped 2 TB lemon peel, grated 1 TB capers or dill pickles, chopped 6 cloves garlic, minced Salt and pepper to taste Slice … Continue reading Bruschetta with Grilled Bread
Tomato Soup
Source: From Asparagus to Zucchini 3rd ed. 1 TB butter 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 carrots, chopped 2 stalks celery, chopped 2 quarts tomatoes, with juice pinch of sugar ½ c. fresh basil salt, pepper, and grated Parmesan cheese to taste Heat butter in skillet. Saute garlic, carrots, and celery. Add tomatoes and simmer 20 … Continue reading Tomato Soup
Eggplant Burgers
Source: Simply in Season 2 TB oil 2 tsp wine vinegar or balsamic vinegar 1 tsp Dijon mustard ¼ tsp salt ¼ tsp pepper Whisk together in a small bowl. 1 Large or two small eggplant Cut crosswise into ¼” thick slices to make 12-16 slices. Brush with the oil mixture. Place on grill over … Continue reading Eggplant Burgers
Vichyssoise
Adapted from The Zen Monastery Cookbook 2 onions, chopped 1 lb. potatoes, cut into chunks 1 lb. zucchini or other squash diced a large handful of cooking greens (spinach, kale, collards, or chard), stemmed and chopped (if desired) 4 c. water 1 ½ tsp ¼ c chopped fresh basil (or ½ tsp dried) 1/8 tsp … Continue reading Vichyssoise
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