Tomato “Jam”

butter/olive oil

~2.5 pints cherry tomatoes, halved

salt

pepper

sugar

~1/2c chicken stock

worchestershire sauce

1. Heat butter and olive oil in large saute pan

2. Put in tomatoes, salt, pepper, and sugar

3. Cook until softened

4. Add chicken stock

5. Cook until soft, mash

6. Add worchestershire

 

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Lentils

2c lentils
Olive oil
1/4 t celery seed
1/2 t cumin seed
Onion, diced
Vinegar
Feta cheese
Parsley

1. Put lentils in pot with 4c salted water
2. Bring to a boil
3. Cover, lower heat, simmer until al dente
4. Drain
5. Put olive oil in saute pan, heat
6. Add celery seed, cumin seed, cook for a moment
7. Add onion, saute
8. Add lentils, cook until cooked through
9. Put lentils and onions in a bowl
10. Add olive oil, vinegar, feta, parsley
11. Mix

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Storing Refrigerator Pies

Cook refrigerator pie per recipe. Cool completely. Wrap pie in foil, place in 1G freezer bag. Freeze.

When ready to reaheat, place frozen pie in 350F oven for 30-35 min. Do not thaw.

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Croutons

2c bread cut into 1″ cubes
1-1/2T olive oil
1-1/2T chopped fresh herbs
1/4t kosher salt
1/4t pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced

1. Preheat oven to 450F.
2. Toss bread with olive oil.
3. Toss bread with herbs, salt, pepper, and garlic.
4. Spread bread in single layer on half-sheet pan. Cook for 5-8 minutes until done.

Can cook on stovetop – nonstick pan, medium-high heat, 5-8 minutes.

Can substitute other seasonings/blends for herbs.

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Pesto

2c herbs
1/4c toasted nuts
2-4 cloves garlic
1/4t salt
1T lemon juice
2T olive oil
1/4c cheese

Place all ingredients except cheese in food processor or blender. Process until smooth. Stir in cheese.

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Whipped Cream

1c heavy cream
1t vanilla extract
2T sugar

Thanks to Alton Brown.

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Lemonade

1.5c fresh squeezed lemon juice
~1.5c rich (2:1) simple syrup (to taste)
Zest of 2 lemons
4.5c water

1 Put lemon zest and juice in pitcher. Muddle zest to release oils.

2. Pour syrup into pitcher. Stir.

3. Add water to pitcher. Stir. Taste. Add more syrup if neccessary.

Thanks to Chuck Taggart (www.gumbopages.com) for the recipe.

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Roasted Summer Squash & Zucchini

1. Slice squash & zucchini about 1/4″ thick.
2. Toss with olive oil, salt, pepper, dried mint, and sesame seeds.
3. Spread on a foil-lined half-sheet pan.
4. Roast in a 425 degree oven until done.

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Grilled Broccoli

1. Cut stems off broccoli. Rinse crowns and remove all small leaves and loose florets. Reserve stems for another use.

2. Toss crowns with olive oil, salt, and whatever other spices you like.

3. Grill over high heat for a few minutes per side to get some color on the crowns.

4. Grill over low heat, turning occasionally, until done.

5. Toss with vinegar, citrus juice, cheese, herbs, etc., or just serve plain.

 

Delicious.

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