Armenian Eggplant Salad

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Ingredients:

• 4 green chili peppers Anaheim
• 2 red bell peppers
• 2 medium eggplants
• 3 -4 ripe tomatoes
• 1 purple onion chopped finely
• 2 garlic cloves pressed
• 1 bunch parsley chopped finely
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper
• salt and black pepper to taste

Steps:

• Roast all the peppers and eggplant under broiler turning so all sides are roasted evenly
• When the skins are charred remove from broiler and allow to cool
• Placing them in a paper bag allows them to steam so the skins may be easily removed
• Peel seed and dice the peppers and place in a salad bowl
• Peel and dice the eggplant and add to bowl
• Add the tomatoes onion garlic parsley and seasonings
• Toss all ingredients well cover the bowl and place in the refrigerator to chill
• This salad can be made 24 hours in advance and will taste even better when the flavors are allowed to blend

Avocado, Tomato amp; Feta Cheese Appetizer

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Ingredients:

• 2 avocados chopped
• 4 roma tomatoes chopped
• 1 small red onion chopped
• 1 bunch cilantro trimmed and chopped
• 4 ounces feta cheese crumbled
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

• Combine the avocados tomatoes and onion in a bowl Mix gently Stir in cilantro Add feta cheese olive oil vinegar cumin and salt and mix until combined Chill covered in the refrigerator Serve with warm pita wedges tortilla chips or crostini Refrigerate leftovers

Baked Ziti

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Ingredients:

• 26 ounces spaghetti sauce
• 16 ounces reduced-fat sour cream
• 14 ounces vegetable broth
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
• 1 cup parmesan cheese shredded
• 16 ounces ziti pasta

Steps:

• Preheat over to 400F
• In a large mixing bowl combine spaghetti sauce with sour cream Stir in broth
• Add 1/2 cup Mozarella and 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
• Stir in ziti and blend well
• Pour out into 9x13-inch baking dish cover with foil and bake for one hour
• After one hour take out baking dish uncover carefullyvery hot steam and sprinkle with remaining cheeses
• Return dish to oven without cover and bake 5 more minutes or until cheese is melted

Cherry Tomatoes With Ginger Dressing

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Ingredients:

• lemon
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 4 cms piece fresh ginger I think you could use minced ginger from a jar here too
• 500 g cherry tomatoes halved
• 4 green shallots finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon caster sugar
• 1/4 cup olive oil

Steps:

• Peel rind thinly from lemon using a vegetable peeler
• Cut rind into thin strips
• Combine rind and juice in small pan
• Boil covered for 2 minutes
• Peel and cut ginger into wafer thin slices
• Cut slices into thin strips
• Combine rind mixture ginger and remaining ingredients in a bowl
• Mix well
• Serve

Corn and Tomato French Pasta

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Ingredients:

• 1 lb bow tie pasta
• 2/3 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 cup corn
• 3 tomatoes diced
• 14 ounces brie cheese cubed or mozzarella
• 2 teaspoons basil
• 1 teaspoon parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

• Cook pasta drain and allow to cool
• Heat oil lemon juice and garlic in a pot
• Add the corn and spices
• Toss pasta with garlic and oil sauce
• Add tomatoes and cheese when the pasta is sufficiently cooled to avoid melting the cheese
• Serve topped with shredded parmesian and sundried tomatoes if desired

Creamy Tomato Soup

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Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 small sweet onion chopped
• 1 stalk celery chopped
• 2 garlic cloves minced
• 28 ounces crushed tomatoes undrained
• 1 10 3/4 ounce can tomato puree
• 1 teaspoon basil
• 1 teaspoon cilantro
• 4 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth
• 8 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese cut into cubes
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• salt as needed to taste
• 1 -2 slice bacon cooked and crumbled for garnish

Steps:

• In a large soup pot
• over medium heat
• melt butter; add onion
• celery
• and saute in butter until softened about 5 minutes Add tomatoes un-drained
• basil and cilantro; bring to a boil Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until vegetables are soft
• At this point puree or partially puree
• if desired
• or dont puree at all
• Add broth and cream cheese and pepper; salt to taste; heat through
• Serve with crumbled bacon on top if desired

Creole Tomato Salad

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Ingredients:

• 3 ripe tomatoes cut into 1/4-inch thick slices about 2 lbs
• 1 vidalia onions or 1 other sweet onion thinly sliced and separated into rings
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon of fresh mint thinly sliced
• 2 teaspoons fresh chives chopped
• 4 teaspoons olive oil
• 4 teaspoons red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh garlic minced

Steps:

• To prepare salad alternate tomato and onion slices on a platter Sprinkle with salt Top with mint and chives
• To prepare vinaigrette combine oil vinegar mustard and garlic in a jar Cover tightly; shake vigorously
• Drizzle vinaigrette over salad and serve it at room temperature

Croatian Simple Tomato Soup

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Ingredients:

• 500 g tomatoes strained sauce use package from store
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 10 g flour
• 10 g salt
• 15 g brown sugar
• 3 g black pepper
• 5 g dried basil minced
• 2 cups water
• 15 g rice

Steps:

• Put olive oil in a pot heat it and add flour Fry it until brownish add cold water and mix until become creamy
• Add tomato sauce water season it with sugar salt and pepper and cook about 30 minutes Add rice 15 minutes after soup boils
• When the rice is done serve

Crustless Quiche Clafouti With Tomatoes amp; Basil

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Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon olive oil plus more for greasing pan
• 1/4 cup whole fresh basil leaf
• 6 large eggs
• 3 tablespoons creme fraiche
• 1 cup milk
• 1/3 cup crumbled goat cheese
• 4 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• fresh ground pepper
• 2 pints cherry tomatoes or 2 pints grape tomatoes

Steps:

• Grease and line the bottom and sides of a 10-inch quiche mold or springform pan with parchment paper
• Put the basil leaves in a small cup and coat with the tablespoon of olive oil letting them macerate while you prepare the quiche
• Whisk the eggs in a medium bowl Then stir in the creme fraiche milk goat cheese Parmesan cheese flour salt and freshly ground pepper to taste making sure there are no lumps of flour
• Put the cherry tomatoes in the prepared pan cover with the egg mixture and poke the basil leaves in throughout
• Put the quiche in a cold oven and then turn up the heat to 350F Cook for about 45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean and the quiche starts to turn slightly golden on top Serve immediately or at room temperature

Dar's Corn, Tomato and Garbanzo Bean Mix

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Ingredients:

• 1 10 ounce tomatoes Rotelli use HOT for a kick
• 1 15 ounce can corn
• 1 10 ounce can garbanzo beans

Steps:

• Rinse out corn and garbanzo beans
• Mix together in medium bowl
• Devour
• Can be served chilled or room temperature

Diabetic Roasted Tomatoes

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Ingredients:

• 4 large plum tomatoes trimmed and halved lengthwise 1 lb
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

• Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 375F
• Arrange tomatoes cut sides up in 1 layer in an 8- to 9-inch glass baking dish and sprinkle with salt and pepper
• Roast until skins are wrinkled and beginning to brown about 30 minutes Keep warm covered with foil until ready to serve

Easy Veggie Chili

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Ingredients:

• olive oil
• 1 cup frozen peppers and onions
• 1 tablespoon of minced garlic
• 1 28 ounce can tomato sauce I didn't use the entire can but I guess this depends on how think or thin you like your chili
• 2 8 ounce cans diced tomatoes
• 1 4 ounce can diced green chilies
• 1 1 1/4 ounce packet taco seasoning You choose the spice level mild or hot
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 8 ounce can kidney beans
• 1 8 ounce can black beans
• 1 8 ounce can chickpeas
• 1 cup frozen corn
• salt and pepper

Steps:

• Heat a few tablespoons of olive oil in a large pot Fry the onions/peppers and garlic for about 5 minutes
• Add the diced tomatoes sauce green chilis taco seasoning chili and cumin powder
• Bring to a boil and then add all the beans
• Cook for 25 mins on medium flame
• Add corn and cook for another 5 minutes
• Serve with shredded cheddar cheese and/or sour cream

Genies' Magic Salsa

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Ingredients:

• 4 tomatillos
• 2 teaspoons brown sugar
• 2 roma tomatoes diced
• 1 medium avocado diced
• 1 small red onion diced
• 2 fresh garlic cloves finely minced
• 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro finely chopped
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon lime juice
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 jalapeno pepper
• 1 serrano pepper
• 1 yellow chili pepper

Steps:

• Remove husks from tomatillos and rinse well Cut in half and broil
• cut side down
• close to elements
• until about half of the skin of each is blackened
• Remove as much of the skin as will peel off
• paper-like
• without taking the flesh with it Some skin in the salsa is ok
• but skin adds a bitter flavor
• Place the roasted tomatillos in a blender and pulse until mostly but not completely liquified Pour into a small mixing bowl
• leaving a little in the blender Add brown sugar to taste
• just enough to cut any residual bitterness in the tomatillo mixture
• Dice the tomatoes and red onion Peel the avocado
• remove any dark spots
• and dice -- do not squash
• this isnt guacamole
• Finely mince the garlic
• and chop the celantro Add the prepared ingredients
• plus cumin
• salt
• and lime juice
• to the tomatillo mixture and gently fold together
• Chill this mixture while you make the dressing
• Dressing Slice the three peppers in half lengthwise
• removing white core
• seeds
• and stem Broil as you did the tomatillos but do not remove the skin Place the roasted peppers in the blender with oil
• vinegar
• and any tomatillo left there Pulse to break up the peppers
• then run on medium speed until the mixture is almost smooth This is the flavor kick of the salsa
• to be added to your taste Start with half
• gently stir in
• sample
• and add more as you like It wont be extremely hot even with all of the dressing

German Cream of Vegetable Soup

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Ingredients:

• 1 leek
• 2 stalks celery
• 2 carrots
• 2 potatoes
• 1 14 ounce can tomatoes
• 2 quarts chicken stock or 2 quarts beef stock
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon dried marjoram
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• salt pepper

Steps:

• Bring the stock to simmer The taste of the soup will be different depending on which stock you use You can also use 2 quarts water boullions
• Clean and slice the leek white/light green part only Clean and chop the celery Peel the carrots and potatoes and dice them Put everything in the simmering stock Add salt marjoram oregano and basil Simmer for 1-1/2 hour
• Take out a big bowl to hold the soup while you use the blender to puree/liquify it
• VERY IMPORTANT Only fill the blender container half full and make sure the steam can escape on top I usually hold a paper towel over the top to prevent splatter You can also let the soup cool a bit before you puree/liquify it
• Put the pureed/liquified soup back in the pot and reheat Taste and add salt and pepper if needed If you have fresh basil around chop some and sprinkle over the soup
• Serve with delicious fresh bread

Greek Rice With Cabbage and Tomatoes - Lahanorizo

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Ingredients:

• 1 medium cabbage finely chopped
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium white onion finely chopped
• 3 tablespoons parsley finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 3/4 cup long grain rice
• 2 large tomatoes finely chopped
• 1 1/4 cups water

Steps:

• Over low heat in a large skillet saut onion until just translucent
• Increase heat to medium and add cabbage Continue cooking until wilted
• Add tomatoes and water
• When in comes to a boil add rice parsley salt and pepper
• Reduce heat to simmer cover and cook until very little liquid remains and rice is tender
• Serve

Greek Salad

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Ingredients:

• 2 lbs medium tomatoes ripe chopped
• 2 medium cucumbers peeled chopped
• 2 green bell peppers cut into pieces
• 1 medium red onion finely chopped
• 6 ounces feta cheese
• 3/4 cup kalamata olive or other Greek olives
• 3 -5 sprigs of fresh mint
• 3 -5 sprigs fresh oregano
• 7 -10 sprigs parsley
• 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• salt and pepper
• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

• For the vinaigrette
• Coarsely chop the herbs that have been stripped from the stems In a smll bowl whisk together the red wine vinegar salt and pepper Gradually whisk in the oil so that the viniagrette dressing emulsifies and thickens slightly
• Add the chopped herbs then whisk the dressing again and test for seasonings
• For the salad
• Core and chop the tomatoes into 1-inch pieces Peel the cucumbers; cut each cucumber length-wise Scoop out the seeds with a teaspoon discard the seeds Cut the cucumber halves lengthwise into 2-3 strips then gather the strips together and cut them crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces
• Cut bell pepper in half then half again Be sure to discard the seeds and slice into stripsBe sure to cut out any of the white ribsCut each strip into dice
• Peel and trim the red onion Cut the onion cross-wise into thin rings Separate the rings
• Cut the feta cheese into 1/2-inch strips Gather the strips together and cut cross-wise into cubes
• Put the tomatoes cucumbers bell peppers and onion in a large bowl Briskly whisk the herb vinaigrette and pour it over the top of the salad With a large metal spoon toss the vegetables thoroughly in the herb vinaigrette dressing
• Add the olives and the feta cheese to the vegetables and gently toss again Taste for seasonings
• Allow the flavors to mellow before serving about 30 minutes

I Should Sell This Salsa Salsa

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Ingredients:

• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 2 cups grape tomatoes
• 1 14 1/2 ounce can diced tomatoes
• 1 large garlic clove chopped
• 1/4 cup yellow sweet onion peeled and chopped fine
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped fine
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 dash red pepper flakes

Steps:

• Toss sweet grape tomatoes in olive oil
• In a medium skillet over medium-high heat roast tomatoes until they begin to blister and soften
• Add chopped garlic and heat just until garlic becomes aromatic
• Remove from heat and place in bowl of food processor
• Add canned tomatoes onions cilantro and seasonings process briefly with a few pulses until desired texture is obtained
• Serve right away with some warm tortilla chips or cover and refrigerate for later use
• Mucho bueno either way

Layered Eggplant and Polenta Casserole

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Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 yellow onion cut into 1/4-inch slices
• 4 garlic cloves minced
• 2 lbs fresh tomatoes or 2 lbs canned plum tomatoes peeled and chopped with 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
• 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms use button or cremini
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon italian seasoning
• 3/4 cup loosely packed basil leaves roughly chopped
• fresh ground pepper
• crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 1/4 lbs medium eggplants sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
• 16 ounces log precooked polenta sliced into 1/4-inch rounds

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400F degrees with rack in upper third
• In a medium saucepan heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat; add the onion garlic and mushrooms cook stirring until soft and lightly golden about 8 minutes
• Add tomatoes and salt and cook stirring occasionally until sauce has thickened about 30 minutes
• Stir in vinegar oregano basil amp; Italian seasoning; season with pepper
• Remove sauce from heat
• Meanwhile heat a large cast-iron skillet or grill pan over medium heat; lightly brush eggplant slices with the remaining tablespoon oil
• Working in batches lay slices in skillet in a single layer; cook until browned and they begin to soften 2 to 3 minutes per side
• Transfer to a plate
• Spoon about a cup tomato sauce into a 9-inch square baking dish spreading to coat evenly; arrange eggplant slices snugly in a single layer
• Spoon about 1 cup tomato sauce over eggplant and arrange polenta rounds in slightly overlapping slices on top
• Repeat with sauce and another layer of eggplant
• Finish by dotting with remaining tomato sauce
• Cover with foil; bake until bubbling and juicy about 30 minutes
• Remove foil; continue baking until sauce is lightly caramelized and eggplant is tender about 15 minutes more
• Remove from oven; let cool slightly and serve

Maggie's Stuffed Tomato

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Ingredients:

• 1 medium tomatoes
• 1/4 cucumber seeded and chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh basil chopped
• 1/4 cup cottage cheese low-fat or non-fat are fine
• 1/8 teaspoon salt or to taste
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper or to taste
• 1/8 teaspoon paprika or to taste

Steps:

• Carefully cut out the middle of the tomato by cutting around the top in a circle and using a spoon to help detach at the bottom so that the tomato is basically hollow and without a top Do not discard removed portion
• Use a spoon to remove any seeds remaining inside the tomato so that the result is not too runny
• and pour out any remaining liquid
• then use a knife to remove any seeds attached to the removed portion
• and then chop that portion into small pieces and set aside
• In a small bowl
• combine all ingredients except for the now hollow tomato
• and spoon the mixture into the tomato If served in a small bowl
• its fine if some overflows
• If desired
• garnish with small sprig of cilantro and another dash of black pepper fresh ground is best or a dash of paprika
• Enjoy

Mom's E-Z Tortellini Soup

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Ingredients:

• 1 bag mixed vegetables
• 1 can vegetable broth
• 1 can of torusso whole tomato Spices included
• 1 bag tortellini
• parmesan cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

• Add Mixed Veggies to less than a half cup of Boiling Water
• Then add Veg broth
• Cut Tomatoes and add to pot with the Tomato liquid Do not drain Tomatoes
• Simmer until veggies are almost cooked and then add Tortellini
• After Tortellinis are at desired softness
• let stand before serving
• then sprinkle some parmesan cheese on top

Olive and Sun-Dried Tomato Tapenade With Endive Leaves

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Ingredients:

• 3 8 ounce cans pitted black olives drained
• 3/4 cup sun-dried tomato packed in oil
• extra virgin olive oil
• 3 heads endive about 1/2 pound

Steps:

• In the bowl of a food processor add the olives sun-dried tomatoes and the olive oil it was packed inches Pulse until smooth but still chunky
• Add more extra-virgin olive oil if mixture is too dry Spoon into a serving bowl If not serving immediately cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate up to 2 days Be sure to bring it to room temperature and to mix it thoroughly before serving
• Gently pull off the leaves from the endive being careful not to tear the leaves Wash thoroughly with cold water and dry completely
• Place the bowl of tapenade in the center of a large platter Decoratively circle the tapenade bowl with the endive leaves working your way to the rim of the platter

One-Pot Hotshot Vegan Jambalaya

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Ingredients:

• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 -2 bell pepper any color chopped
• 4 stalks celery chopped
• 1/2 large onion chopped
• 3 green onions diced
• 3 dried chipotle peppers deseeded and chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped if you don't have fresh use 1 - 2 teaspoons of each herb dry
• 1 tablespoon fresh oregano chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
• 2 teaspoons fennel seeds
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• 2 tablespoons regular chili powder or your fave spicy seasoning or 2 tablespoons hot sauce or your fave spicy seasoning
• 3 bay leaves
• 1 15 ounce can black beans or 1 15 ounce can pinto beans
• 1 cup brown rice uncooked
• 1/3 cup Bulgar wheat uncooked use more rice if you don't have
• 4 cups water
• 3 vegetable bouillon cubes several teaspoons of concentrated veggie boullion
• 1 28 ounce can diced tomatoes with juice

Steps:

• Saute peppers
• celery
• onion and green onion in olive oil til tender
• Add all other ingredients and bring to a boil
• Reduce to a simmer and cover until rice is done
• stirring every few minutes
• Add more water if needed to get the rice done You want to have a little sauce at the end
• and no burnt rice
• Use more boullion
• chili powder
• a shot of hot sauce
• and/or more of the spices for flavor if needed
• You may want to add salt and pepper depending on the saltiness of your boullion
• Optional When its about ready
• add these and simmer until heated through 1/2 cup veggie sausage and/or 1/2 cup veggie chikn
• Remove bay leaves and enjoy Goes great with some nice crusty bread

Oven Dried Grape or Cherry Tomatoes - Aka Sun Dried

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Ingredients:

• 1 lb cherry tomatoes or 1 lb grape tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

• Line a baking sheet with foil and spray with cooking spray
• Add one layer of grape or cherry tomatoes sprinkle with salt and fresh herbs if desired
• Roast in a 200 F oven for about 2 hours
• Watch carefully through the oven window Try NOT to open the door as you will let out the heat and increase the cooking time
• Tomatoes vary in size so the time is approximate When they are shriveled and getting dry remove them and allow them to cool A little more moisture will evaporate
• Return to the oven if you feel they need to cook more Note the amount of time so that you have it for future reference
• Store in a loosely sealed zip top bag in the refrigerator for a few days Then seal tightly and store in a cool dark place for up to 6 months

Penne Pasta With Chicken, Grape Tomatoes and Zucchini

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Ingredients:

• 1 lb penne pasta
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup onion finely chopped
• 4 -6 garlic cloves finely chopped
• 2 lbs chicken breasts cubed
• 4 cups zucchini cubed 1/2-inch
• 4 cups grape tomatoes halved
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 2 teaspoons dried basil
• 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 4 ounces low fat mozzarella shredded

Steps:

• Heat oil over medium heat add onion and garlic cook until translucent
• Increast heat add cubed chicken stir briskly until white
• Add zucchini and halved tomatoes salt chili powder and basil Reduce to low-med heat cover and cook 10 minutes
• Cook pasta according to directions Mix cooked drained hot pasta with 3 tablespoons of butter Add chicken mixture to the pasta and toss
• Servce with shredded cheese on top

Pin's Cheese Crisp

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Ingredients:

• 1 large flour tortilla
• 1/2 cup shredded cheese your preference
• 2 green chilies skin removed torn in strips
• 1 large tomatoes thinly sliced and quartered
• 1/2 cup chopped white onion

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400 degrees
• toast tortilla until lighty browned
• remove from oven
• while its still hot add toppings beginning with shredded cheese
• add green chilie strips
• add tomato slices
• sprinkle onion all over
• return the tortilla to oven and bake til cheese has melted
• remove and cut in serving size portions
• I cut it with a pizza cutter
• serve with a side of salsa if desired
• enjoy

Roast Red Capsicum Bell Pepper and Tomato Soup

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Ingredients:

• 2 red capsicums halved seeded bell peppers
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion finely sliced
• 2 garlic cloves crushed
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 750 g tomatoes roughly chopped
• 2 cups vegetable stock
• 1 handful basil torn
• 1 tablet Equal sugar substitute

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 180C 350F
• Place capsicums in a shallow baking dish skin side up drizzle with half the oil and roast for 25 mins or until softened
• Remove from the oven amp; cover with foil and allow to cool slightly
• Peel off the skin and roughly chop the flesh
• Heat remaining oil in a large saucepan over medium heat
• Add onion and saut until soft then add garlic and tomato paste amp; cook for 2 minutes stirring constantly
• Add capsicum tomato amp; stock then cover amp; simmer for 15 minutes
• Allow to cool slightly then puree using a blender/ stick blender
• Season to taste- for a sweeter soup add Equal
• Reheat soup amp; serve sprinkled with basil

Roasted Plum Tomatoes and Garlic

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Ingredients:

• 8 plum tomatoes halved
• 12 garlic cloves sliced
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 bay leaves
• salt and pepper
• 3 tablespoons fresh oregano

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 230C/ 450F Use a shalloe eathenware tray that will hold the tomatoes snugly in a single layer
• Place the tomatoes cut side up and brush with the olive oil scatter the garlic and oregano on top season with salt and pepper and bake about 45 minutes
• The tomatoes should be soft and charred around the edges

Roasted Potatoes and Tomatoes

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Ingredients:

• 2 medium red potatoes washed
• 2 plum tomatoes
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic crushed
• black pepper to taste
• cayenne pepper to taste

Steps:

• Slice potatoes and tomatoes into thin slices
• Pour olive oil into ovenproof casserole dish
• Add remaining ingredients
• Lightly toss potatoes and tomatoes in olive oil mixture
• Potatoes taste best crispy on the outside chewy on the inside if they are spread out in a single layer with tomatoes interlaced above and below
• Bake in 350 degree oven for about 40 minutes or until golden and slightly crispy
• Enjoy

Roasted Tomato Black amp; Tan Soup

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Ingredients:

• 10 tomatoes roasted and charred
• 2 white onions roasted and charred
• 2 carrots roasted and charred
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 quart heavy cream
• 1/4 gallon water
• 2 teaspoons salt to taste
• 2 teaspoons pepper to taste
• 1/4 lb flour
• 1/4 lb butter
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 12 ounces dark beer see directions for brand recommendations
• 12 ounces beer light but NOT lite see directions for brand recommendations

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F
• Season the vegetables
• Slice the bottom root off the onions Slice the stem end off the tomatoes and score the top cut an X so the tomato can expand
• Place on a roasting pan and roast until dark 35-40 minutes
• For a darker
• more flavorful soup
• let the vegetables begin to char
• Make a white roux melt the butter in a sautee pan on medium heat
• then add the flour
• mix and stir
• until the flour cooks but retains a light color about 5-7 minutes
• NOTE You may not need to use all the roux You can freeze it for use some other time
• In a large stock pot should be able to hold more than 15 gallons mix the heavy cream
• water
• brown sugar
• and beer Bring to simmer -- DO NOT allow the liquid to boil
• Add vegetables
• Puree the mix
• preferably with an immersion blender in the stock pot If you need to use a stand blender
• put in small batches no more than 1/3-1/2 the volume of the blender container
• so you dont send hot liquid all around and burn yourself
• Choose the consistency youd like for a puree
• leave as is; for a bisque
• strain through cheesecloth or use a chinois metal strainer
• With the soup back in the stockpot under heat
• add the roux gradually and stir
• watching for the soup to thicken
• Season with salt and pepper to taste
• Serve and enjoy
• Recommendations for beer DARK -- Guinness is preferred
• for authenticity and flavor
• but any really dark beer will do LIGHT -- Harp will give you authenticity
• but is expensive and sometimes hard to get; Yuengling Lager or Sam Adams Lager are good domestic alternatives

Roasted Vegetables With Tomato Coconut Sauce

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Ingredients:

• 4 potatoes peeled and quartered
• 1 pumpkin cut into wedges and peeled
• 4 zucchini halved lengthways
• 12 baby onions peeled
• cooking spray
• 1/3 cup chopped unsalted peanuts
• 1/3 cup chopped mint
• 390 g pimento pepper drained
• 400 g diced tomatoes
• 1/4 cup black bean sauce
• 140 ml coconut cream

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 200 Degrees C 400 Degrees F
• Place vegetables on a large baking tray sprayed with oil
• Bake 45 minutes until tender turning every so often
• Meanwhile combine all sauce ingredients and blend with a food processor or blender
• Heat in a saucepan
• Spoon over cooked vegetables and sprinkle with mints and nuts

Rocco's Vegan Chili

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Ingredients:

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cups diced onions divided
• 3/4 cup chopped celery
• 3/4 cup chopped carrot
• 3 garlic cloves minced
• 2 cups chopped bell peppers
• 1/2-1 tablespoon chili powder to taste
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 28 ounce can chopped tomatoes with liquid
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 15 ounce can black beans with liquid
• 1 15 ounce can kidney beans with liquid
• 1 11 ounce can whole kernel corn undrained
• 1 1/2 tablespoons dried oregano
• 1 1/2 tablespoons dried basil
• sea salt to taste
• black pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
• shredded soy cheese

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat Saut 1-1/2 cups of the onion reserve the other 1/2 cup along with the celery and the carrots until soft
• Stir in the peppers garlic chili powder and cumin Cook about 6 minutes
• Stir in tomatoes tomato paste beans and corn Season with oregano basil salt and pepper
• Bring to a boil and reduce heat to low Cover and simmer for 30 minutes stirring occasionally
• Stir in lime juice and cilantro just before serving Top with the reserved 1/2 cup of chopped onion and soy cheese if using

Salsa Mexicana Fresh Tomato and Chiles

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Ingredients:

• 2 large tomatoes chopped
• 4 jalapenos seeded and chopped
• 2 small white onions chopped
• 2 garlic cloves peeled and minced
• 18 sprigs cilantro chopped
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons lime juice or 2 teaspoons cider vinegar

Steps:

• Toss tomato jalapeno onion garlic and cilantro together
• Add salt and lime juice or cider vinegar
• Stir and let stand 30 minutes before serving

Scrumptious Scramble

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Ingredients:

• 6 egg whites
• 2 large eggs
• 4 scallions sliced small
• 2 medium tomatoes diced medium-small
• 4 -6 tablespoons skim milk
• 1 small onion
• 1 -2 cup diced green bell pepper
• 1/4-1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/8-1/4 teaspoon red pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon thyme
• 1/4-1/2 teaspoon cilantro
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 1/2-3 teaspoons peanut oil

Steps:

• Whisk together the egg whites yolks spices and milk
• Stir in vegetables until well distributed in the mixture
• Heat garlic in oil until sizzling
• Add the egg-milk-spice-vegetable mixture Scramble over medium high - high heat until done to your desire Season as cooking with pepper and cilantro

Semi-Dried Tomatoes In the Oven

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Ingredients:

• 16 roma tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 3 tablespoons fresh thyme chopped
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 315F degrees
• Cut the tomatoes into quarters
• lengthwise Lay them skin side down on a wire rack in a baking pan
• Sprinkle with salt if using
• pepper
• and thyme
• Cook in the oven for 2 1/2 hours
• checking occasionaly to make sure the tomatoes dont burn
• Toss the tomatoes in the olive oil and leave to cool before packing into sterilized jars and sealing
• Store in the refrigerator for 24 hours before using
• NOTE To sterilize a storage jar
• rinse it with boiling water and then place it in a warm oven until its completely dry dont dry it with a towel

Sheila Luskins Summer Succotash Salad

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Ingredients:

• 3 cups cooked baby lima beans
• 3 cups fresh corn kernels blanched
• 1 cup diced peeled and seeded cucumber
• 2 ripe plum tomatoes seeded and dce
• 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
• 1 scallion with 3-inch of green thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 garlic clove minced
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 1/8 teaspoon curry powder
• salt to taste
• fresh ground black pepper to taste
• crushed red pepper flakes to taste
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

Steps:

• Combine lima beans corn cucumber tomatoes onions and scallions in bowl
• In a separate bowl whisk the vinegar mustard garlic sugar amp; curry powder together
• Season to taste with salt amp; pepper amp; red pepper flakes if using
• Slowly drizzle in the oil whisking constantly
• Pour over the vegetables and toss well with a rubber spatula
• Refrigerate until ready to serve
• Shortly before using toss with cilantro
• Taste and adjust seasoning
• Serve cold

Spaghetti Alla Caprese

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Ingredients:

• 1 lb spaghetti
• 2 fresh tomatoes diced
• 1 lb fresh mozzarella cheese diced
• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon fresh oregano
• 4 leaves fresh basil
• salt

Steps:

• Cook the spaghetti in salted boiling water until al dente about 6 minutes While the spaghetti is cooking begin to make the sauce
• Mix the tomatoes and mozzarella in a large bowl
• Add the best available extra-virgin olive oil oregano basil leaves and salt to taste
• When the spaghetti is ready remove it from the water and add it to the bowl with approximately 1/2 cup of pasta water
• Mix well and serve immediately

Spinach Minestrone

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Ingredients:

• 1 large sweet onion chopped
• 1 garlic clove minced
• 4 cups low sodium vegetable broth or chicken broth
• 1 16 ounce can kidney beans rinsed drained
• 1 14 1/2 ounce can diced tomatoes undrained
• 2 medium carrots sliced
• 1/2 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 12 ounce package fresh Baby Spinach chopped

Steps:

• In a large saucepan coated with non-stick spray saute onion and garlic until tender about 5-8 minutes
• Add the broth beans tomatoes carrots macaroni and oregano
• Cook until vegetables are tender about 20 minutes
• Stir in chopped spinach and bring to a boil
• Remove from heat and let stand for 10 minutes

Spinach Stuffed Tomatoes Meat Optional

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Ingredients:

• 4 medium-large tomatoes
• 2 cups frozen spinach
• 1/2 medium onion chopped
• 3 garlic cloves
• 1 cup cooked chicken chopped
• 1/2 cup seasoned dry bread crumb
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup plain fat-free yogurt I use Fage 0% greek yogurt or 1/2 cup sour cream I use Fage 0% greek yogurt
• 1 5 g packet Sazon Goya seasoning
• salt and pepper

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees
• Cut tops off tomatoes hollow out with a spoon
• Sprinkle the interior of the tomato shells with kosher salt turn over onto paper towels Let sit 15 minutes This is to draw out the water in the tomatoes so theyre not soggy
• In the meantime cook spinach until heated through I microwave mine and drain excess liquid Saute onion and garlic until soft
• In a large bowl mix together the spinach onion garlic chicken breadcrumbs parmesan yogurt Sazon salt and pepper
• I like my tomatoes salty so I just fill them with the mixture at this point If you prefer less salt rinse the salt out of the tomato shells and lightly pat dry before filling Sprinkle tops with a little more breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese if desired
• Arrange in a non-stick baking pan and bake for 15 minutes Broil for 2 more minutes to crisp up the breadcrumbs

Stir-Fried Asparagus and Tomatoes

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Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon cold water
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 2 teaspoons soy sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon cooking oil
• 1 lb fresh asparagus trimmed and diagonally sliced into 1 1/2 inch pieces
• 4 green onions cut diagonally into 1 inch pieces
• 1 1/2 cups fresh mushrooms sliced
• 2 small tomatoes cut into wedges

Steps:

• Blend water and cornstarch together in a small bowl
• Stir in soy sauce and salt and set aside
• Preheat wok or heavy skillet over high heat
• Add oil and heat about 1 minute
• Add asparagus and green onions and stir fry about 4 minutes
• Add mushrooms and stir-fry for 1 minute more
• Stir soy mixture
• Push vegetables to the side of the wok
• Pour soy mixture in center of wok
• Let bubble slightly then stir in vegetables
• Cook and stir until mixture is bubbly
• Add tomatoes and cook until heated through

Swiss Baked Tomatoes in Cream

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Ingredients:

• 8 tomatoes ripe and red
• 1/3 cup basil leaves this is approximate use a handful
• 3 garlic cloves thinly sliced
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• flaky sea salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper coarsely ground
• 1 cup cream use generously

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 deg F/180 deg C use lower heat for convection ovens
• Halve the tomatoes and pack snugly into an oven dish Put the basil leaves among the tomato halves
• Scatter over the garlic sugar salt and pepper Pour over the cream
• Bake for about 20 - 30 minutes until golden and bubbly
• Serve with lots of toasted bread for dunking

Tangy Bang'n Mango Salsa

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Ingredients:

• 1 mango peeled with pitt removed chopped
• 4 roma tomatoes chopped
• 1 jalapeno pepper with or without seeds membrane
• 1/2 red onion chopped
• 1/2 cup spinach leaves chopped
• 1/4 cup cilantro minced feel free to cut down I just love cilantro
• 1 -4 garlic clove minced
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons vinegar
• salt

Steps:

• Add ingredients together and mix Let sit in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving
• For an eaiser version I put the onion spinach jalapeno cilantro and garlic in the food processor and buzz a few times instead of hand chopping but alway hand chop the tomato and mango since they are the stars

Thai Cantaloupe Soup

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Ingredients:

• 1 medium cantaloupe
• 3 tablespoons canola oil
• 1 small onion chopped
• 3/4 cup grape tomatoes or 1 tomato chopped
• 2 cups water
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 3 teaspoons nuoc nam fish sauce
• 1 green onion minced
• 2 tablespoons peanuts chopped
• 1 tablespoon cilantro minced

Steps:

• Half cantalope
• discard seeds
• scoop out flesh and set aside
• Reserve shells to use for bowls
• Heat oil in a saucepan
• Add onion
• Saut 2 minutes
• Add cantaloupe flesh and tomatoes
• Cook 5 minutes
• Add the next 5 ingredients
• Bring to a boil
• Reduce
• Simmer 5 minutes
• Pure in batches
• Return to pot
• Re-heat
• Ladle into shells
• Top with the last 3
• YUM

Tomato Sauce With Pine Nuts, Capers, Olives and Raisins

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Ingredients:

• 1 28 ounce can plum tomatoes preferably San Marzano variety
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves chopped
• 2 tablespoons pine nuts
• 2 tablespoons golden raisins plumped in hot water then drained
• 1/2 cup black olives pitted and roughly chopped
• 2 tablespoons capers chopped
• salt to taste
• fresh ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

• Drain tomatoes into a measuring cup Reserve 1/4 cup of packing juice Roughly chop tomatoes and set aside
• In a medium saucepan heat olive oil over low heat until shimmering Add garlic and cook gently until soft but not brown Add tomatoes raise heat to medium and cook tomatoes until they are soft and broken down about 15 minutes Add a little reserved juice if necessary but keep the sauce very thick
• Meanwhile toast pine nuts in a small dry skillet over medium heat until golden stirring or shaking and tossing often Stir into the sauce along with the raisins olive and capers Season sauce to taste and serve with fish or tossed with pasta

Tomato Soup

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Ingredients:

• 5 14 ounce cans diced tomatoes
• 1 medium onion chopped
• 1 garlic clove minced
• 1/2 celery rib chopped
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh basil
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 tablespoon kosher salt
• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

• Combine tomatoes onion garlic celery parsley basil and bay leaf in a large pot Bring to a boil reduce to a simmer cover and cook until quite soft 1-2 hours
• Remove bay leaves and puree soup with an immersion blender You can use a food processor or blender but both tend to add air and will make the soup distinctly pink instead of red
• Add salt sugar and pepper Bring to a boil reduce to a simmer and cook uncovered 1-2 hours until thickened

Tomato-Mushroom Pasta

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Ingredients:

• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup chopped shallot
• 1 lb assorted wild and domestic mushroom thinly sliced
• 1 lb vine-ripe tomatoes seededdiced
• 1 teaspoon chopped rosemary
• 1/4 cup sun-dried tomato packed in oil sliced into small pieces
• 3/4 lb bucatini pasta or 3/4 lb perciatelli cooked

Steps:

• In large nonstick skillet melt butter
• Add chopped shallots; cook until softened 3 minutes
• Add assorted mushrooms; saute until tender 8 minutes
• Add tomatoes rosemary 3/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper; saute until tomatoes are softened 3 minutes
• In large pasta bowl place 3/4 lb freshly cooked pasta; add sauce; toss to mix well
• Serve with grated Parmesan cheese if desired

Vegetable Stew Aubergine/Eggplant, Tomato, Pepper amp; Potato

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Ingredients:

• 250 g aubergines
• 250 g potatoes
• 200 g tomatoes
• 250 g bell peppers capsicums
• 6 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 garlic clove crushed
• salt and pepper

Steps:

• Slice the aubergines lay in a colander and sprinkle with salt Cover with a plate put a weight on top and leave to one side for the juices to drain out while you are preparing the rest of the vegetables
• Peel and dice the potatoes peel deseed and chop the tomatoes and deseed and slice the peppers Heat half the olive oil wash and dry the aubergines and fry in the oil until crisp on the outside
• In a separate pan fry the peppers and potatoes together in the remaining oil until just soft Then add the aubergines tomatoes and garlic Season and simmer for one hour
• Serve hot or cold

Ww Spicy Red Lentil Soup

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Ingredients:

• 5 spray low-fat cooking spray
• 1 medium onion peeled and chopped
• 2 sticks celery finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves peeled and crushed
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 2 ounces dried split red lentils
• 1 vegetable stock cube make up to 3 5 c with hot water
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 14 ounces canned tomatoes
• 2 sprigs fresh rosemary plus 2 sprigs chopped to garnish

Steps:

• Heat a large saucepan spray with low fat cooking spray and add the onion and celery Cook stirring for 5 mins add the garlic and chili and cook for another 5 mins until tender and beginning to brown
• Add the lentils stock rosemary tomatoes and tomato paste Bring to the boil reduce the heat and simmer for 20 mins until the lentils are soft Remove the rosemary
• Blend the soup using a hand blender or liquidizer until smooth and season with salt and pepper
• Serve hot garnished with a sprinkling of chopped rosemary

Yellow Salsa Rice

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Ingredients:

• 1 14 ounce can vegetable broth
• 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 cup long grain rice
• 1/4 cup prepared salsa
• 1 medium tomatoes chopped
• salt and pepper
• cilantro to garnish

Steps:

• Heat broth and turmeric to boiling in a medium saucepan; stir in rice and salsa
• Reduce heat and simmer covered until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed 20-25 minutes; stir in tomato during last 5 minutes of cooking
• Season to taste with salt and pepper Serve garnished with cilantro

Yellow Tomato Soup With Goat Cheese Croutons

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Ingredients:

• 3 lbs yellow tomatoes halved and seeded about 9 medium
• 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
• 4 garlic cloves minced divided
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary minced
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme minced
• 1 large onion chopped
• 1 cup vegetable broth
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
• 12 slices baguette 1/2 inch thick
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoons prepared basil pesto
• 1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese
• 1 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400F
• Place tomatoes cut side down in a greased 15x12x1 inch baking pan Brush with 1 tablespoon olive oil Sprinkle with 2 teaspoons garlic salt pepper rosemary and thyme
• Bake at 400 F for 25-30 minutes or until tender and skins are charredCool slightly then discard tomato skins
• Process tomatoes in a blender until pureed in batches if needed Set aside
• In a large saucepan or a saucepot saute onion in remaining oil until tender Add remaining garlic and saute 1 minute longer
• Add broth and milk to pan and bring to a boil Carefully stir in tomato puree Simmer uncovered for 15 minutes to allow flavors to blend Stir in cream and heat through--do not boil
• While soup is simmering make croutons Place bread on a baking sheet and brush with olive oil Bake at 400 F for 5-6 minutes or until golden brown Spread toasts with pesto and sprinkle with goat cheese and pepper Bake an additional 2 minutes
• To serve ladle soup into bowls and top each serving with 2 croutons

Zingy Vegetable Curry

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Ingredients:

• 2 teaspoons ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 3 tablespoons sunflower oil
• 1 teaspoon whole mustard seeds
• 2 teaspoons cumin seeds
• 1 onion chopped
• 1 garlic clove chopped
• 1 inch ginger peeled and chopped
• 2 green chilies chopped seeds optional
• 1 small butternut squash peeled and cubed
• 1 aubergine cubed
• 1/2 head cauliflower broken into florets
• 2 tomatoes chopped

Steps:

• Mix coriander and turmeric with 2 tbsp water
• Heat oil and add mustard and cumin seeds fry until mustard seeds begin to pop Add onion and cook until soft Add chillies garlic and ginger and cook for 30 seconds more
• stir in the coriander mix and add the squash and aubergine Reduce heat to low and stir for 1 minute
• Add 400ml cold water cover and simmer for 15 minutes
• Add cauliflower and tomatoes; cover again and simmer for a further 10 minutes
• Serve with rice naan or chapatis and sprinkled with fresh coriander if desired

Zucchini and Ricotta Frittata

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Ingredients:

• 4 eggs lightly whisked
• 2 garlic cloves crushed
• 2 zucchini ends trimmed coarsely grated
• 125 g low-fat ricotta cheese coarsely crumbled
• salt freshly ground black pepper
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 250 g cherry tomatoes halved
• 1/2 cup loosely packed small fresh basil leaf

Steps:

• Preheat grill on medium-high Whisk the egg and garlic together in a large bowl Gently fold in the zucchini and ricotta and season with salt and pepper
• Heat the oil in a 20cm-diameter non-stick frying pan over medium heat Pour in the zucchini mixture and cook for 5-6 minutes or until frittata is set around the edge but still runny in the centre
• Cook under preheated grill about 6cm from the heat source for 2 minutes or until golden brown and just set Remove from grill and cut the frittata into 8 wedges and place on serving plates
• Divide tomatoes among serving plates and sprinkle with basil Serve immediately