food & drinks

Couscous with Cherry Tomatoes

1 1/2 cups couscous 1 small shallot, finely chopped 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 cucumber, seeded and finely chopped 3 cups cherry tomatoes, halved 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint Sea salt, freshly ground pepper Cook couscous according to package directions; drain. Rinse with

Couscous with Cherry Tomatoes Read More »

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-on1 pound fresh green beans, whole3 to 4 cups heirloom cherry tomatoes2 shallots, sliced3 garlic cloves, mincedsalt and pepper, to taste4 to 5 tablespoons olive oil2 to 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegarherb mixture* Herb mixture:8 cloves of garlichandful parsley,

Herbed Salmon with Green Beans and Cherry Tomatoes Read More »

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

Sausages with Carrots, Apples, and Onions Read More »

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

Pork Chops with Brussel Sprouts and Baby Potatoes Read More »

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

Herbed Salmon with Green Beans and Cherry Tomatoes Read More »