5. Vegetables

Kale Chips

Kale Chips 1 bunch of kale (rinsed and thoroughly dried) Olive oil Sea salt Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. Tear kale off stem into large size pieces. Spread on cookie sheet in one layer. Lightly drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Gently toss. Bake for 15-20 minutes until crisp.

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Smashed Tiny Potatoes

Smashed Tiny Potatoes 1lb of tiny potatoes or fingerling potatoes 4 tablespoons of butter, room temperature 2 ounces of olive oil 3 cloves of garlic, finely chopped 1/8 teaspoon of salt 1/8 teaspoon of black pepper, freshly cracked 1 teaspoon rosemary, fresh, chopped fine   Boil potatoes in salted water until tender (approximately 15 minutes)

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Potatoes Au Gratin

Potatoes Au Gratin 2 lbs Russet Potatoes, peeled and sliced into 1/8 inch-thick slices 2 ½ cups of Heavy Cream 1 teaspoon of salt 1/8 teaspoon white pepper 1 sprig of fresh Rosemary 4 ounces of Gruyere Cheese, finely shredded ½ onion, cut into two wedges Butter Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees. Add cream, salt,

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Portobello Burger

Portobello Burgers 4 Portobello mushrooms 4 ounces of Italian salad dressing 4 thick slices of sharp yellow cheddar cheese 4 English Muffins 1 Avocado, sliced 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise 1 teaspoon of mustard ¼ teaspoon of hot sauce   Clean the mushrooms and remove stems.  Scrape the gills off from the underside with a spoon.

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Giambotta

Giambotta ½ pound of string beans, tips cut-off and halved 1 onion, 1” cubed 3 stalks of celery, 1” slices 3 potatoes, peeled and cubed 1”pieces 2 yellow squash, cubed 2” pieces 2 green squash, cubed 2” pieces 1 red bell pepper, 1” diced 1 green bell pepper, 1” diced 3 carrots, peeled. 1/2” rounds

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Stuffed Mushrooms

  Stuffed Mushrooms 2 lbs. button mushrooms, rinsed and stems removed 1 cup plain bread crumbs ½ cup whole milk ricotta 4 cloves of garlic, finely chopped 1/3 cup of parsley, finely chopped 1/3 cup pecorino romano cheese, grated 1/8 teaspoon of black pepper 1 teaspoon of salt 2 ounces of olive oil 2 ounces

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