Zucchini with Tomatoes, Apples & Onions

July 22nd, 2010

1 ½ pound small zucchini, thinly sliced

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 tablespoons canola oil

1 medium onion, chopped

2 apples, chopped

2 fresh tomatoes, peeled and chopped

2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley

Fresh ground black pepper to taste

Set a small pan of water to boil. Drop the zucchini slices into the boiling water for 30 seconds. Remove immediately and drain. Heat the oil in a fry pan and sauté the onion until it is transparent. Add the apples and stir well to coat. Add the tomatoes and the blanched zucchini. Stir well, and then add the parsley. Season this mixture, and leave it to cook, covered over a gentle heat for 5-10 minutes, until the zucchini is soft. Serve hot.

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Chopped Jamaican Zucchini

July 22nd, 2010

1 medium zucchini squash, chopped

¼ red onion, chopped

½ red pepper, chopped

½ to 1 jalapeno pepper, chopped (to taste)

¼ cup chopped cilantro (or more, to taste)

1 small clove garlic, minced

Pinch of ground coriander seed

Dash lemon juice

Toss all ingredients together; adjust seasonings as desired.

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Marinated Corsican Tomatoes

July 22nd, 2010

5 large ripe tomatoes

¼ cup olive oil

1 ½ tablespoon lemon juice

½ clove garlic, minced

½ teaspoon oregano

1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

Peel tomatoes and cut into thick slices. Combine remaining ingredients and pour over tomatoes. Chill thoroughly, stirring once or twice. Garnish with parsley.

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Zesty Marinated Mushrooms

July 22nd, 2010

2 pounds of fresh mushrooms

½ cup lemon juice

1 cup olive oil

3 medium onions, thinly sliced

¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

1 teaspoon dry mustard

1 teaspoon thyme

½ teaspoon oregano

1 tablespoon basil

2 teaspoons honey

Combine all ingredients and cook for 5-10 minutes over medium heat. Cool. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

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Italian Brussels Sprouts

July 22nd, 2010

12-15 fresh chestnuts

1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 pounds of Brussels sprouts, trimmed

Juice and grated zest of 1 lemon

2 cups vegetable broth or vegetable stock (no added salt)

Make a slit in the flat side of each chestnut. Cook in boiling water over high heat for 15 minutes. Drain the chestnuts, wrap in a towel to keep them warm, and set aside 10 minutes. Peel off both the hard outer shell and the inner papery layer. Set chestnuts aside. Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook 1-2 minutes. Add sprouts and cook, stirring to combine. Add chestnuts and broth, cover and simmer over low heat until sprouts are just tender, 10-12 minutes. Simmer 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat and drain well if any liquid remains. Stir in lemon juice and zest and transfer to a serving bowl, serve warm.

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