Potato leek quiche
12-16 oz white potatoes (about 2 large) 4 tsp olive oil, divided 2 small leeks (about 1.5 cups chopped) 1 teaspoon fresh or ½ tsp dried thyme 1 cup shredded gruyere, comte, or cheese of choice 6 eggs ½-2/3 cup … Continued
Spaghetti squash with lemon, arugula, and parmesan
Olive oil Salt Pepper Crushed red pepper flakes 1 spaghetti squash (as big as you can get) 2-3 green onions (white and green parts, separated) 2 cloves garlic (chopped) The zest and juice of 1/2 lemon 1/2 cup chopped arugula … Continued
Kale salad with pomegranate and apple
10 oz. package kale chopped 1 apple cored and thinly sliced ¼ cup pomegranate seeds 4 oz. container feta cheese (or sharp white cheddar) ¼ cup pepitas (pumpkin seeds) raw, unroasted Pomegranate-Citrus Vinaigrette ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil ¼ cup pomegranate juice (or pomegranate seeds for thicker dressing) 2 Tbsp. pomegranate or champagne vinegar Juice of 1 orange (about 3 … Continued
Potato green bean salad
1 1/2 lbs. potatoes 8 oz. green bean, snipped of ends and cut to 1 1/2″ lengths 1/4 cup olive oil 1 Tbsp. lemon juice 1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 1 Tbsp. fresh basil, chopped … Continued
Stuffed green chiles
4 roasted chiles (or 4 poblano peppers) 1 Tbsp avocado oil 2 ears corn, with kernels cut off 1 small yellow onion, minced 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 cup cooked brown rice 1/3 cup chopped cilantro 1 small zucchini, diced 1 (15 oz) can of beans, drained and rinsed … Continued
Eggplant and fennel pizza
2 pizza crusts 1/2 eggplant (small, sliced 1/4″ thick) 1 fennel bulb (small, sliced lengthwise then halved) 3 1/2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil (divided) kosher salt black pepper 1/2 bulb garlic 4 oz. feta 3/4 cup ricotta 3 mint leaves 2 Tbsp. pine nuts 1 handful fennel fronds freshly grated Parmesan (optional) Preheat oven to 400 degrees and line and grease … Continued
Broccolini and potato frittata
8 small waxy potatoes, scrubbed and quartered 1 cup broth 1/4 cup olive oil 8 ounces broccolini trimmed and halved lengthwise or chopped into 1-inch pieces 1 small red or yellow onion thinly sliced 8 large eggs 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste Place the potatoes in a large ovenproof … Continued
Summer squash salad
4 small zucchini or mixed yellow and green summer squash (1 pound total 1/3 cup loosely packed mint leaves 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt Black pepper, to taste 1/4 cup (1 ounce) pine nuts Grana Padano, Parmesan, or Asagio cheese, for shavings Fresh mint sprigs, for garnish Heat … Continued
Tomato-cucumber salad with parsley dressing
1/3 cup thinly sliced red onion 3 Tbs. olive oil 2 Tbs. lemon juice 4 tomatoes, halved and sliced 1 English cucumber, peeled, halved, and sliced (2 cups) 1/2 cup packed parsley leaves, finely chopped Soak onion in bowl of … Continued
Roasted eggplant and summer squash salad
Miso Dressing: 2 Tablespoons white miso 1 1/2 Tablespoons tahini 2 Tablespoons rice vinegar 1 Tablespoon honey 1 Tablespoon sesame oil 3 1/2 Tablespoons water + additional to thin if necessary 1 clove of garlic, minced 1 scallion, minced (white and … Continued