AUG 2010 – Veggie Quinoa

INGREDIENTS: 1 cup quinoa, rinsed thoroughly 2 cups water ½ tbsp olive oil 1 onion, diced 2 tbsp garlic, minced 2 ripe tomatoes, chopped 2 - 3 handfuls spinach leaves 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar 1/3 cup pine nuts, toasted ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped 1 tbsp fresh mint,...

JUN 2010 – Chipolte Shrimp Tacos

INGREDIENTS: Avocado Salsa: 1 small onion, quartered 1 jalapeno, quartered, seeds optional 1 garlic clove, smashed 4 medium tomatillos, (about 8 ounces) husked, rinsed, and coarsely chopped 1/2 Hass avocado, peeled, seeded, and cut into chunks 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher...

MAY 2010 – Green Beans with Garlic Vinaigrette

INGREDIENTS: Vinaigrette: 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 2 teaspoons extravirgin olive oil 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 garlic cloves, minced Beans: 2 1/2 pounds green beans,...

APR 2010 – Basic and Lemon Vinaigrette

INGREDIENTS: 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (from 1 to 2 lemons) 1 teaspoon honey 1 small shallot, minced 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper INSTRUCTIONS: Whisk together the lemon juice, honey, and shallot...