Rustic Tomato Soup
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 large yellow onions, finely chopped 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1⁄2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper 1 jar roasted red peppers, rough chopped or pulsed in food processor 5 cloves garlic, minced (about 1⁄3 cup) 4 – 28 ounce cans whole tomatoes, drained, pulsed in food processor […]
Lentil and Ham Soup
11⁄2 cup dried lentils 1 cup chopped celery 1 cup chopped carrots 1 cup chopped onion 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 cups diced cooked ham 1 teaspoon salt 1⁄2 teaspoon dried basil 1⁄2 teaspoon thyme 1⁄2 teaspoon dried oregano 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper 32 ounces chicken broth 1 cup water 8 teaspoons tomato sauce In […]
Black Bean Soup with Quesadillas
2 cans black beans, rinsed & drained 1 onion, chopped 1 red bell pepper, chopped 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth 4 garlic cloves 2 teaspoons cumin 1 teaspoon salt 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper sour cream, diced red pepper and avocado slices for garnish Place the beans, onion, bell pepper, broth, garlic and cumin into the […]
Sausages with Carrots, Apples, and Onions
Variation: A mixture of beets, sweet potatoes and fennel would also be delicious with the sausages. 4 large pork sausages 2 large Granny Smith apples cut into cubes 1 1⁄2 pounds small red potatoes 1⁄2 pound baby carrots 1 large red onion cut into wedges 2 tablespoons parsley leaves chopped 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary chopped […]
Pork Chops with Brussel Sprouts and Baby Potatoes
Variation: Boneless, skinless chicken breasts with broccoli and potatoes would make a similar meal. 6 boneless pork chops 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 ounce package of ranch salad dressing mix 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 1 tablespoon oregano dry 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 1⁄2 teaspoon salt 2 pounds baby potatoes 1 pound Brussels sprouts, trimmed […]
Herbed Salmon with Green Beans and Cherry Tomatoes
Variation: Asparagus would be an excellent substitute for the green beans in this recipe. 4 salmon filets, deboned and with skin-on 1 pound fresh green beans, whole 3 to 4 cups heirloom cherry tomatoes 2 shallots, sliced 3 garlic cloves, minced salt and pepper, to taste 4 to 5 tablespoons olive oil 2 to 3 tablespoons balsamic […]