Recipes
Spinach Frittata Recipe
Spinach Frittata RecipeIngredients1 lb spinach leaves (about 2 bunches), cleaned, chopped1 Tbsp olive oil1 medium onion, chopped (about 1 cup)1 large clove garlic, minced9 large eggs2 Tbsp milk1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheeseSun-dried tomatoes, about 2
Escarole and White Bean Soup
Escarole & White Bean SoupMakes 6 servings, 1 1/2 cups eachTOTAL TIME: 40 minutes1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil1 large onion, chopped1 cup halved cherry tomatoes1/2 cup finely chopped celery1/2 cup finely chopped carrot1/4 cup chopped garlic2 tea
Potato, Swiss Chard, and Bread Soup
Potato, Swiss Chard, and Bread SoupMakes 6 servings3/4 pound Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled, rinsed and cut into 1/2-inch slices
Salt1 small bunch Swiss chard (about 1-1/2 pounds)1/2 cup diced (1/2-inch) day-old Italian bread without crusts1/4 cup extr
Ravioli with roasted squash and sage brown butter
RAVIOLI WITH ROASTED SQUASH AND SAGE BROWN BUTTERFrom Mom Cantelmo's Kitchen 1 ½ lb butternut squash, peeled and cut into ½ inch dice1 tbsp Olive oil30 frozen jumbo cheese ravioli (about 2 ½ lb)½ cup (1 stick)
Zucchini and Tomato Casserole
From Mom Cantelmo's Kitchen: This wonderful casserole comes from a book that I love quite a bit, The Unabridged Vegetable Cookbook by Nika Hazelton. Your going to love this.6 Servings1/4 cup olive oil1 small onion
Swiss Chard with Oil and Lemon
From Mom Cantelmo's Kitchen: Swiss chard is a much loved green in Italian families. This version is a favorite way the Romans prepare and enjoy Chard.4 Servings (In our family we'd have to double this
Beet Bruschetta
From Mom Cantelmo's Kitchen This is a great starter for Summer get togethers. We toast some good Italian bread, sliced thin, and enjoy great conversation with close friends. In addition to its great taste it
Creamy Italian Squash Soup
This soup comes from the kitchen of Mom Cantelmo. It's a good tasting soup served either warm or room temperature. It's on Dad's top five soup list.1/4 cup olive oil4 cloves fresh carlic, about 2 teaspoons minced1
Beets and Caramelized Onions with Feta
Active time: 20 min Start to finish: 45 min 2 tablespoons cider vinegar 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (preferably whole-grain or coarse-grain) 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 3/4 teaspoon salt 5 tablespoons olive oil 1 lb onions (2 medium), quartered lengthwi
Cucumber Salsa
This fresh and crisp recipe for salsa combines sour cream, yogrut, and fresh herbs with chopped cucumbers. Serve it with grilled fish, or with taco chips for dipping. INGREDIENTS: 1 cup sour cream 1 cup plain lowfat yogurt 1/4 cup chopped parsley 1/4
Morroccan Eggplant Dip
Ingredients: 1 large (about 1-1/2 pounds) eggplant 3 Tablespoons olive oil One 8-ounce can tomato sauce 2 cloves garlic, minced or pressed 1 green pepper, seeded and chopped 1 Tablespoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 2 teaspoons su
Eggplant Caponata
Ingredients: 1 large eggplant, unpeeled,cut in 1/2 inch cubes 1 large onion, chopped 1 green pepper, seeded and chopped 6 ripe tomatoes, chopped (or 1 large can crushed tomatoes) 1/2 cup chopped green olives 3 cloves minced garlic 1/3 cup extr
Pickled Eggplant with Mint and Honey
Ingredients: 1 pound small eggplants, blossom ends trimmed, cut into rounds about 3/8 inch thick 1 tablespoon kosher or other coarse salt 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar 2 tablespoons honey 1/2 cup extra-virgin o
Brinjals (Eggplant, Ceylon Style)
Ingredients: 1 clove of garlic, peeled 2 eggplants, peeled 3/4 C bread crumbs 3 T grated onion 3 T chopped parsley 1/8 tsp powdered ginger 1/8 tsp. turmeric 2 tsp salt 1 tsp pepper 1/4 C melted butter Directions: Rub a casserole dish with the ga
Bruscetta with Eggplant
Ingredients: 1 lg eggplant, in 1/2"" slices 1 sm red pepper 1 T extra virgin olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced to a paste* 1 tsp balsamic vinegar (NOT regular vinegar) 1/4 C chopped Italian parsley Salt and pepper, to taste 1 baguette Ital
Roasted Tomatillo Salsa
1 1/2 pounds fresh tomatillos 5 fresh serrano chiles 3 garlic cloves, unpeeled 1/2 cup fresh cilantro 1 large onion, coarsley chopped 2 teaspoons coarse salt Preheat broiler. Remove husks from tomatillos and rinse under warm water to remove stickin
Green Beans and Roasted Red Onions
2 1/4 lb medium red onions (about 5) 1/4 cup olive oil 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 cup water 1 1/2 lb green beans, trimmed and cut diagonally into 2-inch pieces Put oven rack in middle positio