by Daisy | Aug 3, 2009 | Main Dishes, Recipes
If this recipe sounds familiar, you may have seen the Zucchini Pie I posted a few weeks back. It follows the same general formula but the featured vegetable this time is my beloved chard. By the way, when you tell your family what you are cooking, you might want to...
by Ivory Soap | Jul 21, 2009 | Main Dishes, Recipes
It’s getting to be that “what-am-I-going-to-do-with-all-this-zucchini” time of year! Here’s my FAVORITE zucchini recipe. Zucchini Fritters 2 pounds zukes salt 1 onion ~1/2 cup whole wheat flour 2 eggs salt and pepper 1. Wash zukes. 2. Grate...
by Daisy | Jul 16, 2009 | Main Dishes, Recipes
1 medium onion, chopped 4 cloves garlic, chopped 1 jalapeno pepper, chopped 1 T. oil 1 quart fresh tomatoes, coarsely chopped 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth 6-8 leaves fresh basil, chopped salt and pepper to taste 1 Tablespoon butter, optional Extra basil for...
by Daisy | Jun 25, 2009 | Main Dishes, Recipes
These are a variation on the African standby. They are traditionally deep-fried, but I like to cook them up in a skillet. It’s a tasty way to round out those summer garden vegetable plates with a bit of protein. Blackeyed Pea Fritters makes about 8 fritters 1...
by Ivory Soap | Jun 11, 2009 | Main Dishes, Recipes
Here’s a tasty way to use my new favorite vegetable: chard. Tear off a chunk of rustic bread to help soak up the broth. Chard Soup with Gnocchi serves 4-6 1 T. olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms pinch red...
by Daisy | May 5, 2009 | Main Dishes, Recipes
Gardeners—get ready. Summer’s almost here. Can the squash harvest be far behind?Zucchini Piemakes one 11-in. pie1 large or 2 smaller zucchini, sliced3 eggs1 cup milk4 oz. grated cheese like monterey jack, mozzarella, cheddar, or any combo1 tsp. each...
