Written by Lori on 26 July 2010
By this time of year our gardens are overflowing with tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers and zucchini. Unless of course you are looking at my garden. Not exactly a bummper crop this year. Between the extremely high temperatures and the critters that keep stealing my plants, I have not had a whole lot to harvest. I currently [Continue...]
Written by Lori on 28 March 2010
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups orzo 2 1/2 cups vegetable stock 2 small zucchini 16 black olives 1/4 cup sliced almonds 4 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp lemon juice 1 tbsp chopped cilantro 1 tbsp chopped parsley a pinch of ground cumin a pinch of cayenne pepper Directions: Cook orzo in vegetable stock until al dente. [Continue...]
Written by Lori on 15 January 2010
Ingredients: Olive oil 2 pounds eggplant (2 large) Kosher salt 1 cup dry bread crumbs 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 3 large eggs 2 tablespoons whole milk 1 cup all-purpose flour 1⁄2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Extra virgin olive oil 1 recipe Simple Tomato Sauce (recipe [Continue...]
Written by Lori on 23 December 2009
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups soft, fresh breadcrumbs 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese 2 teaspoons lemon zest 3 tablespoons butter 2 large sweet onions, halved and thinly sliced 3 garlic cloves, minced 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 3 1/2 cups milk 1 3/4 teaspoons salt 1 1/2 [Continue...]
Written by Lori on 23 December 2009
Ingredients: 1 lb freshgreen beans, cleaned 3 oz thinly sliced pancetta 2 tbsp olive oil 4-6 cloves garlic, minced kosher salt freshly ground black pepper Directions: Add olive oil to large pan (big enough to accommodate green beans) and heat to medium high. Add pancetta and cook until brown and crispy. Remove from pancetta from [Continue...]