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Summer Veggies with Mint Pesto

Posted on April 21, 2017 by adminih

You Will Need: Olive oil 8-10 stems broccoli rabe – any stalks that are too stiff removed 6-8 radishes, cut into bite size pieces (quarters for large ones, halves for medium ones) 1 1/2 cups fresh green beans, ends trimmed Edible flowers such as calendulas, pansies or violets (You might find some in the store

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Chicken Mozzarella Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Posted on April 4, 2017 by adminih

4 servings You Will Need: 3 large garlic cloves, minced 1 small jar (3-4 oz) sun-dried tomatoes in oil, or use 3-4 oz fat-free sun dried tomatoes 1 lb chicken breast tenders salt paprika (just a little bit) 1 cup half and half (half milk – half cream to form a lighter cream) 1 cup

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3-2-1 Heirloom Tomato Salad

Posted on November 2, 2016 by adminih

You Will Need: Heirloom Tomatoes, 3 each, any variety but different colors (red, yellow, orange, purple, green, etc…) Basil, 1/2 cup Opal Basil, 1/2 cup Red Onion, 1 large Olive Oil, 1/3 cup Red Wine Vinegar, 1/3 cup Salt/Pepper, to taste Recipe Serves: 6 Instructions: 1. Slice the tomatoes about ½ inch thick and the

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Spaghetti in Squash Blossom Sauce

Posted on October 21, 2016 by adminih

You Will Need: Olive Oil, 1 Tbs. Butter, 1 Tbs. Red Onion, Carrot, Celery stalk: 1 each, medium, fine chopped Basil, 2 Tbs, chiffonade Parsley, ¼ cup, fine chopped Squash Blossoms, 12, quartered Chicken Stock, 1 cup Eggs, 1 Yolk Parmesan Cheese, ¼ cup Hot Water, 3 Tbs. Spaghetti, ½ lb, any large style noodle,

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Spaghetti Bolognese

Posted on October 21, 2016 by adminih

You Will Need: Basil, 3 Tbsp, chiffonade Oregano, 2 Tbsp, chopped Parsley, 2 Tbsp, chopped Ground Beef or Veal, 1 lb Carrot, ¾ cup, peeled and chopped Onion, 1 cup, chopped Crushed Tomatoes, 1 each- 28 ounce can Garlic, 3 cloves, peeled Salt, 1 Tbsp Pepper, ½ Tbsp Olive Oil, 2 Tbsp Parmesan Cheese, 2

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Roasted Zucchini and Tomatoes

Posted on October 21, 2016 by adminih

You Will Need: Basil, 1 ½ Tbsp, chopped Rosemary, 1 Tbsp, chopped Parsley, 1 ½ Tbsp, chopped Salt, 1 tsp Pepper, 1 tsp Zucchini, 1 lb, cut into bite-size pieces Olive Oil, 1 Tbsp Cherry Tomatoes, 1 pint Recipe Serves: 4-6 Instructions: 1. Preheat oven to 350 2. In a medium bowl, combine cherry tomatoes,

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Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Posted on October 21, 2016 by adminih

You Will Need: Oregano, 2 Tbsp, chopped Basil, 2 Tbsp, chopped Garlic, 2 Tbsp, chopped Sweet Potatoes, 3 lbs, cut into 1 inch cubes Olive Oil, 3 Tbsp Salt, 1 Tbsp Black Pepper, 1 tsp Recipe Serves: 6 Instructions: 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. In a large mixing bowl combine all of the ingredients. 2.

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Ricotta Squash Blossoms

Posted on October 20, 2016 by adminih

You Will Need: Ricotta Cheese, 1 cup Eggs, 1 each Scallions, 2 each, thin sliced Cherry Tomatoes, 8 oz, diced Opal Basil, 10 leaves, chiffonade Basil, 6 leaves, chiffonade Squash Blossoms, 12 each, stamen removed Olive Oil, 1/2 cup Salt/Pepper, to taste Recipe Serves: 4 Instructions: 1. In a medium bowl, combine the first 6

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Pesto Sauce

Posted on October 20, 2016 by adminih

You Will Need: Garlic, 3 cloves, peeled Basil, 2 cups, stems removed Pine Nuts, 1/3 cup Olive Oil, 1 cup Parmesan Cheese, ½ cup Recipe Serves: 8 Instructions: 1. Roughly chop the basil leaves. In a small blender combine garlic and basil. 2. Slowly drizzle in 1/2 cup olive oil while blender is running on

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Pepper & Herb Crusted Tuna Steaks

Posted on October 20, 2016 by adminih

You Will Need: Basil, 2 Tbsp, chopped Thyme, 1 Tbsp, chopped Black Pepper, ¼ cup, cracked Ahi Tuna, 4 (7-8 oz.) steaks Olive Oil, 2 Tbsp. Baby Bok Choy, 4 heads, quartered Fish Stock, 2 cups Garlic, 2 cloves, minced Wasabi Paste, 2 tsp. Soy Sauce, 1/4 cup Oyster Sauce, 2 Tbsp. Recipe Serves: 4

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Pasta with Pesto and Veggies

Posted on October 20, 2016 by adminih

You Will Need: Basil, 2/3 cup, stems removed Pine Nuts, ¼ cup Olive Oil, ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese, ¼ cup Pasta, 1 lb Carrots, 1 cup, sliced Zucchini, 1 cup, sliced Red Bell Peppers, ½ cup, slice Recipe Serves: 4 Instructions: 1. Cook pasta according to package directions. In a blender combine basil, pine nuts,

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Panzanella Salad

Posted on October 20, 2016 by adminih

You Will Need: Italian Bread, 1/2 large loaf Cherry tomatoes, 2 pints, halved Red onion, 1 small, julienned Garlic, 3 cloves, minced Red Bell Pepper, 1/2, diced Kalamata Olives, 1/4 cup, pitted/halved Olive Oil, 1/2 cup Red Wine Vinegar, 1/4 cup Balsamic Vinegar, 2 Tbs. Basil, 1 cup, chopped Rosemary, 1 Tbs, chopped Mini Mozzarella

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Pan Seared Shrimp

Posted on October 20, 2016 by adminih

You Will Need: Basil, 2 Tbsp, chopped Shrimp, 2 lbs, cleaned and deveined Cherry Tomatoes, 1 quart container , halved Garlic, 2 Tbsp, chopped Bread Crumbs, ½ cup Butter, 3 Tbsp Salt, ½ Tbsp Pepper, 1 tsp Recipe Serves: 4 Instructions: 1. In a large sauté pan melt the butter over high heat. Pan sear

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Nuts & Herb Bread

Posted on October 20, 2016 by adminih

You Will Need: Yeast, 1.5 Tbsp, dry active Sugar, pinch Water, 1 cup, warm Milk, 1 cup, warm Brown Sugar, 2 Tbsp. Salt, 1 Tbsp. Parsley, 3 Tbsp, chopped Basil, 2 Tbsp, chopped Tarragon, 1 Tbsp, chopped Garlic, 1 clove, minced All-Purpose Flour, 4-1/2 cups Walnuts, 3/4 cup, coarse chopped Almonds, 1/2 cup, slivered Recipe

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Mint Glazed Carrots

Posted on October 20, 2016 by adminih

You Will Need: Mint, 2 Tbsp, chiffonade Basil, 1 Tbsp, chiffonade Baby Carrots, 1 lb, blanched until fork-tender Butter, ½ Tbsp Olive Oil, 1 Tbsp Brown Sugar, ¼ cup Water, 2 Tbsp + extra for blanching Ginger, 1 tsp, grated Salt, 2 tsp Pepper, 2 tsp Recipe Serves: 4 Instructions: 1. Blanch baby carrots in

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Marinara Sauce

Posted on October 20, 2016 by adminih

You Will Need: Crushed Tomatoes, 1 can (32 oz.) Tomato Paste, 1 can (6 oz.) Onion, 1 small, fine chopped Garlic, 1 clove, fine chopped Olive Oil, 1/4 cup Celery, 1 stalk, fine chopped Carrot, 1 large, peeled, fine chopped Basil, 1/3 cup, chiffonade Oregano, 2 Tbs,fine chopped Bay Leaf, 2 each Salt/Pepper, to taste

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Lemon Balm Macerated Berries

Posted on October 18, 2016 by adminih

You Will Need: Strawberries, 1 pint, rinsed, hulled and halved Blueberries, 1 pint, rinsed White Sugar (or lavender sugar), 2 Tbs. Grand Marnier, ¼ cup Pinch of Salt Lemon Balm, 1 Tbs, chiffonade Recipe Serves: Instructions: 1. In a bowl, mix the strawberries with the sugar, lemon balm Grand Marnier and salt and toss till

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Italian Style Couscous

Posted on October 18, 2016 by adminih

You Will Need: Water, 1 cup Olive oil, 1 Tbs plus 2 Tbs (reserve) Salt, 1/2 tsp. Dry Couscous, 1 cup Yellow Squash, Zucchini, Red bell pepper, 1 each, diced Roma Tomatoes, 2 each, diced Basil, 1/4 cup, chopped Oregano, 1 Tbs, chopped Lemon Juice, 2 Tbs. Lemon zest, 1 tsp. Recipe Serves: 6 Instructions:

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Herbal Citrus Scones

Posted on October 17, 2016 by adminih

You Will Need: All-Purpose Flour, 2 cups Baking Powder, 2 tsp. Salt, 1/2 tsp. Sugar, 2 Tbsp. Butter, 1/4 cup, softened Milk, 1/3 cup Lemon Balm, 2 Tbsp. Basil, 1 Tbsp. Mint, 2 tsp. Zest of an Orange and Lemon, 1 each Recipe Serves: 8 Instructions: 1. Combine the first four ingredients in a bowl

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Herbal Bloody Mary Mix

Posted on October 17, 2016 by adminih

You Will Need: Sorrel, 6 leaves, midrib removed Basil, 6 sprigs Cilantro, 6 sprigs Parsley, 6 sprigs Lime Juice, 6 Tbsp. 2T red wine vinegar Black Pepper, 1/2 tsp, ground Celery Salt, 1/2 tsp. Worcestershire Sauce, 2-3 dashes Tabasco Sauce, 2-3 dashes Tomato Juice, 32 oz. Celery stalks, 3 large, cut in half Recipe Serves:

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