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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...
JUL 2010 – Fuji Apple, Walnut and Herb Salad with Roasted Chicken
INGREDIENTS: 2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar 2 Tbsp. olive oil 2 Tbsp. plain yogurt 1 tsp. prepared mustard (such as Dijon) 1 Tbsp. finely grated lemon zest 2 tsp. lemon juice 1/4 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper...
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,...
MAR 2010 – Tuna and White Bean Salad
INGREDIENTS: 1 garlic clove 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 (15- to 19-oz) can cannellini or other white beans, drained and rinsed 1 (1-lb) seedless cucumber (usually plastic-wrapped),...