Ratatouille

Serve Ratatouille with crusty loaves of bread on its own, or over rice, pasta, fish, or chicken. INGREDIENTS: ¼ cup olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 4-6 cloves of fresh garlic, minced 1 bay leaf 2 medium size eggplant, cubed ¼ cup dry red wine ¼ cup tomato paste stirred into 1 cup water ¼ […]

Massaged Kale Salad

Makes 6 servings.  Prep: 15 minutes. The flavors of apple and kale are surprisingly good together especially if the apple is tart and crisp!  INGREDIENTS: 1 bunch kale 1 teaspoon sea salt ¼ cup red onion, diced ⅓ cup raisins or currants ¾ cup apple, diced ¼ cup olive oil 2 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar […]

Grilled Corn and Tomato Salad

Serves 4 (as a side )  Prep: 30 min.  Cook: 12  (grilled)  4 (boiled) The colors and flavors in this lovely salad celebrate the end of summer season.  It is easy to make and a great accompaniment to grilled fish or chicken. INGREDIENTS: 4 ears of fresh corn, silks removed, husks on and soaked in […]

Kale and Potato Soup

Serves 4.  Prep: 20 min. Cook: 10-15 minutes. An easy way to make a deliciously filling soup.  Serve with a simple green salad. INGREDIENTS: 1 bunch kale 1 ½ Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 yellow onion, chopped 3-6 cloves garlic, minced 4 medium size russet potatoes, cut into ½ inch cubes 1 teaspoon sea […]

Cantaloupe & Sun Gold Tomato Gazpacho

Serves 6-8, Prep: 20 min.  Chilling: 1 hour This refreshing take on an old favorite is pure summer sun in a bowl! Serve chilled with a sliced baguette. INGREDIENTS: 6 cups chopped cantaloupe1 pint Sun Gold tomatoes2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons lemon juice¾ teaspoon sea salt½ – 1 cup sparkling […]