Zucchini and Tomatoes With Cheese

First listed on September 8, 2010 | No Comments »
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Recipe for September 11th 2010
Ingredients:
4 small zucchini
2 large tomatoes
1/2 cup chopped onion
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried leaf basil
1/8 tsp black pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil
8 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Instructions:
Heat oven to 350°. Grease a 2 1/2 to 3-quart baking dish.

Cut ends from zucchini and cut in 1/2-inch rounds. Cut cores from tomatoes and slice about 1/2-inch thick. Cut each slice into quarters. Combine the zucchini and tomatoes; sprinkle with the onion, garlic, salt, basil, and pepper. Toss to blend; drizzle with the olive oil and toss again to coat the vegetables. Turn the vegetables into the prepared baking dish. Bake for 25 minutes. Top with cheese and continue baking for 10 to 15 minutes longer.
This is a delicious side dish to serve with chicken or meat main dishes.

Serves 4 to 6.
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Fresh Tomato Sauce With Red Wine

First listed on August 31, 2010 | No Comments »
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Recipe for September 4th 2010
Ingredients:
About a quart of fresh cherry tomatoes – halved
1 Sweet Onion – sliced
Bulb of garlic – minced

Quart of mushrooms – sliced
1 Sweet Pepper – sliced
About a cup of fresh basil
Red pepper flakes
Olive oil
¼ cup red wine
1 box of spaghetti
Instructions:
Heat a griddle and grill the onion and garlic until the onion and garlic are golden. While the onion and garlic are grilling, heat a large frying pan, drizzle some olive oil and add the tomatoes. Gently smash the tomatoes while they are simmering. Add the onion and garlic to the tomatoes and continue to simmer.

Place the sliced mushrooms on the griddle and let them become golden and then add them to the tomatoes. Place the basil on the griddle and drizzle with a little olive oil and let grill for a second or two and then add to the tomatoes. Add a few dashes of red pepper flakes to the tomatoes and the quarter cup of wine. Simmer on low for about 5 minutes and then set aside.
Prepare the spaghetti and toss with the tomatoes topping this with some more red pepper flakes, olive oil and grated Romano cheese.
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Asparagus, Tomato & Spinach Frittata

First listed on June 12, 2010 | Comments Off
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Recipe for June 12th 2010
A frittata is a baked Italian egg pie, much like a quiche but without a crust. The eggs bind together any combination of ingredients you like – meat, cheese, vegetables, potatoes, herbs, cooked pasta – anything that goes well in an omelet makes a great frittata, and it’s a great way to use up leftovers.
If you want to wing it, the basic proportions are 1 to 1 1/2 cups filling for every 5-6 eggs.
Ingredients:
1 tbsp. good quality cooking oil
1 small bunch asparagus, ends trimmed, chopped into 1” pieces (about 2 cups)
1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, quartered (about 2 cups)
1 garlic clove, crushed
1-2 packed cups baby spinach leaves, torn into pieces
Fresh chopped basil to your taste (1 tsp dried)
6 large eggs
1/2 cup grated old cheddar, Monterey Jack, Gouda, Parmesan, or crumbled feta
1/2 cup grated cheddar or mozzarella cheese
1 large slicing tomato, sliced thin
salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 375°F.


Heat the oil in a 10-inch ovenproof skillet set over medium heat. Sauté the asparagus for 2-3 minutes, then add the cherry tomatoes and garlic to the pan and cook for another 2 minutes, until the tomatoes release their juices. Add the basil and spinach, cook until it wilts.
Meanwhile, stir together the eggs, first 1/2 cup cheese, salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Spread the vegetables into an even layer in an 9” x 9” lightly oiled pan and pour the beaten eggs overtop. Stir gently to evenly distribute eggs and vegetables. Top with remaining grated cheese and sliced tomato. Place in the oven and bake for about 30 minutes, until the top is set and golden. Serve hot, at room temperature, or cold. Delicious with any freshly tossed salad.
Serves 4
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