Black Bean Soup

2 cups dried black beans 2T olive oil 5 cloves garlic, minced 2 cups onions, chopped 2 cups red bell pepper, chopped 2 cups celery, chopped 1/4 cups celery leaves, chopped 2 cups carrots, diced 10 cups water 2 tomatoes, chopped 1/2 t. kosher salt 1/2 t. fresh ground...

Pasta with Roasted Tomatoes and Garlic

Ingredients 1 tablespoon sea salt 8 ounces spaghetti 1/4 cup olive oil, divided 2 pints cherry tomatoes 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 ounces parmesan cheese, shaved 1/4 cup basil leaves Preparation...

Oven Roasted Vegetables

Ingredients 2 red or purple peppers 1 green bell pepper 2 onions 2 zucchini 2 carrots 3 beets 6 new potatoes, scrubbed 2 cloves garlic, pressed kosher salt coarsely ground pepper 1/2 tsp. oregano 1/2 tbsp. basil 1/2 tsp rosemary Directions Wash and dry vegetables. Any...

Home Fermented Preserves

Photo by Manon Gaudreau: Plum vinegar, plum sauce, cucumbers in brine Before refrigeration became widespread, home fermentation was used to preserve dairy as cheese, vegetables as sauerkraut and pickles, fruits as chutneys, ketchup, vinegars and wines, grains as...

Melon, cheese and basil sticks

This makes a great appetizer for any potluck or dinner with friends! Ingredients 1/2 bunch fresh organic basil 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar 2 teaspoons olive oil 1/4 teaspoon sea salt 8 ounces mozzarella balls or feta squares 25 toothpicks Directions 1. Separate 25...

Chilled Cucumber Dill Soup

Ingredients 3-4 cucumbers, peeled and seeded 4 scallions, white parts and some of the green 1 clove garlic, finely diced 1 bunch of dill weed 3 cups of buttermilk 1/2 C plain yogurt juice of 2 lemons salt 1 tbs chopped green chili Directions Thinly slice some of the...