“A great crowd pleaser for a BBQ. Great when peppers, zucchini and tomatoes are available in abundance in the garden. ” INGREDIENTS 2 teaspoons vegetable oil 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tomatoes, chopped 1 zucchini, finely chopped 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano 1/4… Read more »
Baby Vegetable Parcels With Herbed Butter
“This is so great with mixed baby vegetables fresh from the garden. Almost any baby vegetables will do.” INGREDIENTS baby carrots yellow or fancy baby zucchini green beans onion, sliced thin butter zest of one lemon fresh basil, chopped salt and pepper DIRECTIONS Trim the vegetables leaving the whole or in large pieces. Place vegetables… Read more »
Sauteed Rice With Vegetables
“A bright and colourful way to use left-over cooked rice. In the summer substitute whatever fresh vegetables you have in the garden. Serve it warm as a side dish or cold as a rice salad.” INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/4 cup onions, diced small 1 cup mushrooms (cremini and shitake) diced small 2 cloves… Read more »
Mediterranean Pasta Salad
“A salty-tangy salad that looks colourful made with tri-colour pasta .” INGREDIENTS 3-4 cups tri-color fusilli 1/2 red pepper, chopped 1/2 small zucchini (green or yellow) chopped 1/3 red onion chopped or sliced into 1 inch lengths 3 tablespoons parsley, chopped fine 30-40 pitted kalamata olives chopped in half 1/4 cup salami (thin slices chopped… Read more »
Greek Pasta Salad
“There are not many store-bought salad dressings that I like however this one makes a great quick pasta salad. The vegetables in this salad often depend upon what is availabe in the garden or what I have in the fridge. Sometimes I add zucchini, sometimes I use swiss chard instead of spinach.” INGREDIENTS 1 cup… Read more »
Taco Salad
“Who doesn’t love taco salad? This one is a vegetarian version which I prefer as it is a bit lighter tasting.” INGREDIENTS 1 large container sour cream 1 large cream cheese 1 taco seasoning mix 1 – 2 cups cheddar cheese, grated lettuce grated tomatoes diced onions diced DIRECTIONS Mix sour cream, cream cheese and… Read more »
Red Wine Vinaigrette with Romaine and Feta
“I love this recipe with romaine.” INGREDIENTS 1 head of romaine cherry tomatoes cucumber, cut in pieces 3 ounces feta cheese black olives 1/4 cup olive oil 2 tablespoon red wine vinegar 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard with seeds 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper DIRECTIONS Mix dressing ingredients and let stand… Read more »
Caesar Salad
“Make this more or less garlicky to your taste.” INGREDIENTS 4 cloves garlic, peeled 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce salt and pepper to taste 2 to 4 anchovies, rinsed and mashed or equivalent in paste 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 2 large eggs, gently boiled for 1… Read more »
Broccoli Salad
“Quick and easy and a great way to eat broccoli. The dried cranberries add a lot more zing than raisins. ” INGREDIENTS 1 package broccoli slaw or 1 head broccoli 1/2 pound bacon crumbled 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1 onion, chopped 1/4 cup dried cranberries, soy nuts DRESSING 1 cup light mayonnaise 1/4 cup… Read more »
Beet and Goat Cheese Salad
“I love beets when they are ready in the garden. This is a simple but elegant way to serve fresh beets.” INGREDIENTS beets, boiled and sliced goat cheese olive oil balsamic vinegar (optional) salt and pepper DIRECTIONS Cut off the greens of the beets leaving about 1 inch of the stem on. Do not cut… Read more »