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Cantaloupe Salsa
A fresh Caribbean-style salsa: the sweet melon beautifully complements the spicy herb and chiles. 1 Jalapeno chile, seeded 1 shallot 1 scallion, sliced in four pieces 1/2 green bell pepper, cut into pieces 1/3 cup cilantro leaves 1 T mint...
Cantaloupe Salsa
A fresh Caribbean-style salsa: the sweet melon beautifully complements the spicy herb and chiles. 1 Jalapeno chile, seeded 1 shallot 1 scallion, sliced in four pieces 1/2 green bell pepper, cut into pieces 1/3 cup cilantro leaves 1 T mint...
Arugula and Nectarine Salad
Green, tangy arugula contrasts with luscious fresh nectarine slices, all set off by a delicate raspberry vinaigrette. A beautiful presentation and great flavor. You can substitute fresh pears or peaches if nectarines aren't available. Dressing: 3 T raspberry vinegar 1...
Arugula and Nectarine Salad
Green, tangy arugula contrasts with luscious fresh nectarine slices, all set off by a delicate raspberry vinaigrette. A beautiful presentation and great flavor. You can substitute fresh pears or peaches if nectarines aren't available. Dressing: 3 T raspberry vinegar 1...
Chunky Green And Red Tomato Sauce
A great way to enjoy the last fruits of the season. 3 T olive oil 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 large onions, chopped 1 1/2 pounds green tomatoes (about 6); coarsely chopped 1 1/2 pounds red tomatoes (about 6); coarsely...
Chunky Green And Red Tomato Sauce
A great way to enjoy the last fruits of the season. 3 T olive oil 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 large onions, chopped 1 1/2 pounds green tomatoes (about 6); coarsely chopped 1 1/2 pounds red tomatoes (about 6); coarsely...
Apple and Green Tomato Pie
This memorably delicious pie is a hands-down winner – not too sweet, but with real texture and body. You'll find it becomes one of your signature recipes and a great way to use end of the season tomatoes. Pastry for...
Apple and Green Tomato Pie
This memorably delicious pie is a hands-down winner – not too sweet, but with real texture and body. You'll find it becomes one of your signature recipes and a great way to use end of the season tomatoes. Pastry for...
Sesame Spinach
Subtle seasonings are perfect with fresh spinach and the sesame finishes the dish. 1 T soy sauce 1 tsp sesame oil 1/2 tsp sugar 2 T peanut oil 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 2 tsp freshly grated ginger 6 scallions,...
Sesame Spinach
Subtle seasonings are perfect with fresh spinach and the sesame finishes the dish. 1 T soy sauce 1 tsp sesame oil 1/2 tsp sugar 2 T peanut oil 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 2 tsp freshly grated ginger 6 scallions,...
Leek, Mushroom And Chicken Soup With Peas and Thyme
2 T olive oil 3 cloves garlic, minced 4 leeks, white part, coarsely chopped 1/2 pound brown mushrooms, quartered 3 cups chopped fresh tomatoes 8 cups chicken stock 3 T fresh lemon juice 2 T plus 1 teaspoon chopped thyme...
Leek, Mushroom And Chicken Soup With Peas and Thyme
2 T olive oil 3 cloves garlic, minced 4 leeks, white part, coarsely chopped 1/2 pound brown mushrooms, quartered 3 cups chopped fresh tomatoes 8 cups chicken stock 3 T fresh lemon juice 2 T plus 1 teaspoon chopped thyme...
Perfect Green Goddess Dressing
Deliciously creamy and full flavored, this dressing really compliments crispy lettuces. Add some cooked chicken or fish and you’ve got a wonderful meal. 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1/2 of the anchovy fillets (4-5) from a standard 2 ounce can, drain...
Perfect Green Goddess Dressing
Deliciously creamy and full flavored, this dressing really compliments crispy lettuces. Add some cooked chicken or fish and you’ve got a wonderful meal. 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1/2 of the anchovy fillets (4-5) from a standard 2 ounce can, drain...
Orange-Calendula Drop Cookies
Sunny yellow and bright orange calendula petals add pretty colors to these easy to make, fresh orange flavored drop cookies. 6 to 8 fresh calendula blossoms ½ cup butter, at room temperature ½ cup white sugar Grated zest of 2...
Orange-Calendula Drop Cookies
Sunny yellow and bright orange calendula petals add pretty colors to these easy to make, fresh orange flavored drop cookies. 6 to 8 fresh calendula blossoms ½ cup butter, at room temperature ½ cup white sugar Grated zest of 2...
Irresistible Saffron Shortbread
Buttery, crumbly, rich, and not too sweet, this delicious golden shortbread is lightly infused with subtle saffron flavor. A wonderful indulgence to enjoy with a cup of your favorite coffee or tea.
Irresistible Saffron Shortbread
Buttery, crumbly, rich, and not too sweet, this delicious golden shortbread is lightly infused with subtle saffron flavor. A wonderful indulgence to enjoy with a cup of your favorite coffee or tea.
Pesto Salad Dressing
This basil classic is great tossed with green salads, drizzled over a plate of fresh sliced tomatoes, on fresh roasted crusty bread, or over hot fluffy baked potatoes. 1 1/2 cups loosely packed fresh basil leaves 1/2 cup loosely packed...
Pesto Salad Dressing
This basil classic is great tossed with green salads, drizzled over a plate of fresh sliced tomatoes, on fresh roasted crusty bread, or over hot fluffy baked potatoes. 1 1/2 cups loosely packed fresh basil leaves 1/2 cup loosely packed...
Melon Blush Cooler
This thick, icy, fruity drink is wonderfully refreshing when summer heat comes on strong. 1/3 cup sugar 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves 1 small sized ripe melon/watermelon, peeled, seeded, cubed; enough to make 3 cups 1 cup freshly squeezed orange...
Melon Blush Cooler
This thick, icy, fruity drink is wonderfully refreshing when summer heat comes on strong. 1/3 cup sugar 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves 1 small sized ripe melon/watermelon, peeled, seeded, cubed; enough to make 3 cups 1 cup freshly squeezed orange...
Fresh Tomato Corn Soup
The combined flavors of fresh sweet corn, tomatoes and herbs are unbeatable in this simple, light soup. 1 tablespoon butter 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 11/2 cups chopped onions 2 pounds fresh tomatoes, peeled and coarsely chopped 11/2 tablespoons...
Fresh Tomato Corn Soup
The combined flavors of fresh sweet corn, tomatoes and herbs are unbeatable in this simple, light soup. 1 tablespoon butter 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 11/2 cups chopped onions 2 pounds fresh tomatoes, peeled and coarsely chopped 11/2 tablespoons...