Sauteed Green Beans

From FoodNetwork.com1 1/2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed2 tablespoons unsalted butter1 tablespoon olive oil3 large shallots, thinly sliced2 garlic cloves, minced1 (14 1/2-ounce) can diced tomatoes1/4 cup dry white wine2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basilSalt and freshly ground black pepperParmesan Crisps:1/2 cup grated ParmesanCook the green beans in a large pot of boiling water until … Continue reading Sauteed Green Beans

Roasted Eggplant Spread

From FoodNetwork.com1 medium eggplant2 sweet peppers, seeded1 red onion, peeled2 cloves garlic, minced3 tablespoons good olive oil1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper1 tablespoon tomato pasteDirectionsPreheat the oven to 400 degrees.Cut the eggplant, bell pepper, and onion into 1-inch cubes. Toss them in a large bowl with the garlic, olive oil, salt, … Continue reading Roasted Eggplant Spread

Tomato, Fennel, and Italian Sausage Sauce for Pasta or Polenta

From Asparagus to Zucchini, 3rd ed. 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 - 1 1/2 lbs Italian Sausage links (hot or mild) 1 cup finely chopped onion 2 tablespoons minced garlic 1 cup finely chopped fennel stalk 1 teaspoon fennel seed 2 cans (each 28 oz) whole peeled tomatoes, pureed, or 7-8 cups peeled, chopped, … Continue reading Tomato, Fennel, and Italian Sausage Sauce for Pasta or Polenta