Category: Recipes

Fresh Bruschetta

8 Plum tomatoes, diced
1 c Fresh basil, chopped
½ Red Onion, minced
1 French baguette, cut into ½” thick slices
3 cloves garlic
Ground black pepper

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Combine tomato, basil and onion
   in a small mixing bowl. Season with black pepper.
2. Arrange bread on a baking sheet. Toast in oven, approximately 5 minutes.

Shaved Brussels Sprouts

1/4 cup Pure Olive Oil
3 lbs. Brussels sprouts, trimmed, sliced thin
1/4 lb.Peeled Shallots, minced (about ½ cup)
1 TBSP fresh thyme, chopped
½ cup Water
2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
Salt & Pepper to taste

1. Heat large nonstick sauté pan on HIGH; add oil . Add Brussels Sprouts, Cook, stirring. 6-7 minutes.
2. Add shallots and thyme; continue to caramelize 2-3 minutes. Add water
   

Simple Caprese Salad

2 Cups balsamic vinegar
3-4 whole ripe tomatoes
1 lb. fresh mozzarella cheese
12-16 fresh basil leaves
Olive oil – best quality
Salt & Fresh ground black pepper

1. In a small sauce pan reduce the balsamic vinegar over medium heat to make a thick syrup.
2. Slice the tomatoes, but not too thinly & arrange on an attractive serving platter. (this should be served family style) .

Roasted Cauliflower Steak

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
2. Slice one head of cauliflower from top to base into ¾” slabs.
   Rub both sides of each slab with fresh garlic. Sauté over medium-high heat
   In 1 TBSP olive oil until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
   Repeat for all steaks.
3. Lay steaks on a baking sheet (line sheet with parchment for easy clean-up)
   Sprinkle with salt and pepper and roast for 20 minutes.