Sicilian Pesto

INGREDIENTS: 1/2 cup toasted slivered almonds 1 clove garlic peeled and smashed 1 cup packed basil leaves 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes halved 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese INSTRUCTIONS: In the bowl of a food processor or high […]

Stuffed Peppers

2 large red bell peppers, halved and seeded 1 (8 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, with liquid 1/3 cup quick-cooking brown rice 2 tablespoons hot water 2 green onions, thinly sliced 1/2 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed and drained 1/2 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1/2 cup […]

Gnocchi with Thick Marinara Sauce

SAUCE: 1 Tbsp olive oil                 2  C  chopped onion ( about 1 onion) 1/2  C  tomato puree        2  minced garlic cloves 1 tsp. sugar                      2  C  chopped seeded plum tomato 1/4  tsp. salt                     1/2  tsp. dried oregano […]

Creamy Tomato Lentil Soup

Source: adapted from Cafe Zupas 2 tablespoons butter 1 large yellow onion, chopped 1 cup celery, chopped 1 cup carrots, chopped 1 tablespoon + 1/2 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon chili powder 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1 1/4 teaspoon cumin black pepper to taste 8 cups low sodium chicken stock 12 ounces red […]

Roasted Tomato Soup

2 1/2 pounds fresh tomatoes (mix of fresh heirlooms, cherry, vine and plum tomatoes) 6 cloves garlic, peeled 2 small yellow onions, sliced Vine cherry tomatoes for garnish, optional 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 quart chicken stock 2 bay leaves 4 tablespoons butter 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil […]

Instant Pot Refried Beans

Ingredients 1 pound dry pinto beans  – 2 cups (don’t presoak) 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 small yellow onion – chopped into 1/4-inch dice 1 jalapeno – cored, seeded, and finely chopped (I did 1/4 of one and it was not spicy at all) 3 cloves garlic – minced (about 1 tablespoon) 4 cups low-sodium […]

Vegetarian Tikka Masala

Ingredients 2 Sweet Potatoes peeled and chopped 1 White Sweet Potato peeled and chopped 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil Kosher Salt Pepper 1 Can Chickpeas Garbanzo Beans, drained and rinsed 1 Cup Sweet Peas Sauce 3 Cloves Garlic minced 1 Jalapeno seeded and minced 1 1/2 Tablespoons Butter 2 Teaspoons Ground Coriander 1 Teaspoon Cumin 1 […]