Penne with Chard and Sausage

Ingredients 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 lb sweet or hot Italian sausage, removed from its casings and crumbled 1 1/2 lbs (9-12 stems with leaves) swiss chard, thinly sliced 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 1/2 cups diced fresh or canned tomatoes 1 cup chicken broth 3 Tbsp chopped fresh basil 1 Tbsp chopped […]

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Lemon Fusilli with Arugula

Ingredients 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 Tbsp minced garlic (2 cloves) 2 cups heavy cream 3 lemons 2 tsp salt 1 tsp pepper 1 bunch broccoli 1 lb dried fusilli pasta 1/2 lb baby arugula 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese 1 pint grape or cherry tomatoes, halved Directions Heat olive oil in med. saucepan over […]

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Spaghetti Sauce

Ingredients 8 quarts tomatoes 2 Tbsp dried basil 2 Tbsp dried parsley 4 Tbsp dried oregano 1 Tbsp paprika 1 Tbsp sugar 3 medium onions 1 head of garlic, minced 2 medium bell peppers 2 Tbsp olive oil Directions Peel tomatoes & chop, put in large pan. Add spices & sugar then bring to a […]

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Indian Rice

Cook 1 16 oz bag frozen peas (or even better-use fresh ones from your share!) Rinse and cook 1 1/2 cups basmati rice. In sauce pan, heat 1/4 inch oil over med-high heat. Add 1 Tbsp mustard seeds, 2 Tbsp cumin seeds, 2-3 cloves of minced garlic, and 1/2 cup chopped red onion. Cook until […]

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Honey Mustard Poppyseed Dressing

6 Tbsp lowfat sour cream 1/4 cup nonfat plain yogurt 1/4 cup honey 2 Tbsp dijon-style mustard 2 Tbsp poppy seeds 2 Tbsp canola oil 1 clove garlic, minced salt & pepper to taste Combine & whisk until smooth.

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Herb Vinaigrette

This salad dressing is ideal of vegetable and pasta salads. It also makes a great marinade for vegetables, poultry and fish that are about to be grilled. 4 garlic cloves, minced 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil 2 Tbsp chopped fresh oregano 2 Tbsp red wine or white wine vinegar 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp freshly […]

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Focaccia

Here’s one for the bread machine… 8-9 ounces water 3 Tbsp olive oil 1 tsp salt 1-2 cloves garlic, minced 1 1/2 tsp dried rosemary or basil 3 cups bread flour 1 3/4 tsp active dry yeast Measure all ingredients into bread pan and select Dough setting. When complete, remove dough and pat it into […]

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Autumn Vegetable Soup

1/2 cup chopped onion 2 cloves minced garlic In soup pot, saute onion in 1 Tbsp olive oil over med. until soft. Add garlic & saute 1 minute. 1/2 cup each kale, carrots, red or green bell pepper (chopped) 1/2 tsp each salt, dried basil, dried oregano 1/8 tsp pepper Add and saute a little, […]

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Roasted Potatoes with Garlic and Herbs

Ingredients 1 1/2 to 2 pounds small potatoes 1 Tbsp olive oil 1/2 tsp dried rosemary (or 1 tsp fresh) 1/4 tsp coarse sea salt pinch of dried thyme 4-5 cloves garlic, minced Directions Scrub potatoes & put in slow cooker (If you’re using larger potatoes, cut them in smaller chunks first). Drizzle with olive […]

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Pasta with Greens

Ingredients 3 Tbsp olive oil 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup diced onion dash of cayenne red pepper kale or collards, cut up 1 1/2 cups chicken or veggie broth 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes 16 oz whole wheat or spelt spaghetti 1/2 cup parmesan cheese 16 oz can northern beans Directions Saute onion and […]

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