Roasted garlic and spinach quiche

Posted by on Mar 16, 2014 in

1 bulb roasted garlic 1 tbs. butter 1 small onion, finely chopped 4 eggs 1 cup milk 1/4 tsp. chili powder 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. freshly ground pepper 1 cup cooked spinach, fresh or frozen drained well 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese 1/4 tsp. vegetable oil for oiling pan Heat oven to 350°. […]

Roasted garlic dip

Posted by on Mar 16, 2014 in

1 head of garlic 1/2 T plus 1/4 cup olive oil, divided freshly ground black pepper 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese Heat oven to 275 or 300 degrees. Cut 1-l/2 inch off the top of garlic head to expose the tips of the cloves. Lay garlic head cut side up in small baking dish. Drizzle […]

Arabian squash cheese casserole

Posted by on Jan 19, 2014 in

2 medium-large Acorn or carnival squash 1 cup onion 2-3 cloves crushed garlic 1 cup red or green pepper, chopped 3 Tbsp butter 1 tsp salt 2 beaten eggs 1 cup buttermilk or yogurt l/4 cup sunflower seeds 1 cup crumbled feta Heat oven to 375 degrees. Cook squash for 35 minutes or until soft. […]

Easy butternut squash soup

Posted by on Jan 19, 2014 in

2 tablespoons butter or olive oil 3-4 cloves garlic, mashed with side of thick knife 1 1/2-1 cup chopped onion 2 1/2-3 pounds butternut squash, halved, seeded, and baked until soft 4 cups chicken stock or 2 bouillon cubes dissolved in 4 cups hot water 1 bay leaf pinch of sugar 1/2 teaspoon or more […]

Roasted butternut squash

Posted by on Jan 19, 2014 in

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Peel and cube one butternut squash. Add 1-2 Tbsp olive oil to coat. Put squash on a baking sheet and roast until tender, about 30 minutes. This is also a great cooking method for potatoes, carrots, rutabagas and garlic. We enjoy a medley of the aforementioned vegetables together.

Celeriac and green apple salad

Posted by on Jan 19, 2014 in

1 small sweet onion, peeled and finely diced 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1/4 cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoons whole grain mustard 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon oregano 2 pounds fresh celeriac 2 large Granny Smith apples, unpeeled and cored Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar 1 cup baby greens Make the […]

Stuffed squash

Posted by on Jan 19, 2014 in

2 squash, cut in half and cooked 1 cup cooked rice ½ tbsp butter ¾ cup minced onion 1 clove garlic, minced 1 medium apple, diced 1 ½ orange, sectioned ¼ tsp cinnamon ¼ tsp allspice or cloves ½ tsp salt 1 tbsp honey ½ chopped almonds Melt butter in a medium skillet. Add onion […]

Thai squash

Posted by on Jan 19, 2014 in

Oil or butter 1 cup diced onions 1 Tbsp grated ginger root 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 hot pepper (fresh or dried), minced 1/3 can (14 ounces) coconut milk 1 Tbsp minced fresh basil 2 cups peeled squash, in 3/4-inch cubes Heat oil in large skillet; add onions, gingerroot, garlic, and peppers. Cook over low […]

Peruvian potatoes with chiles and cheese

Posted by on Jan 19, 2014 in

2 pounds red potatoes 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 cup finely chopped red onion 2 minced hot peppers 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 cup milk 6 ounces feta, crumbled 3 hard-cooked eggs, chopped 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro salt and pepper to taste Boil potatoes in salted water until nearly tender. Heat oil in large skillet […]

Coucous with kohlrabi and chermoula dressing

Posted by on Jan 19, 2014 in

1-2 teaspoons minced garlic 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons minced cilantro 2-3 cups cooked couscous, cooled to warm temperature 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley 2 cups peeled, diced kohlrabi 1 teaspoon paprika 1/2 cup diced radishes 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 16 kalamata or oil-cured imported black olives, chopped (optional) 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1/2 […]