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Campanelle pasta with fresh arugula and peas

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Campanelle pasta with fresh arugula and peas

Campanelle with Peas

Ingredients

  • 1 large red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 cup fresh peas, roughly chopped
  • ¼ cup basil, chopped
  • 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon lemon pepper
  • 1 TBSP lemon zest and 1 TBSP lemon juice
  • 1 pound campanelle pasta
  • 3 cups green salad mix (or arugula) roughly chopped
  • Fresh-shaved Parmesan

 

Directions

  • Chop peppers, peas and basil and put in large bowl
  • Mix dressing (oil, garlic, salt, pepper, lemon zest and lemon juice)
  • Boil the pasta. When al dente, drain and rise with cold water to chill
  • Add pasta to veggies. Add arugula and toss with dressing.
  • Serve with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
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Napa Cabbage Picnic Salad

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Napa Cabbage Picnic Salad

Napa Cabbage Salad
The salad:

  • 6 cups Napa cabbage (chopped)
  • 2 cups Pak Choi (chopped)
  • 1 cup sliced Radishes
  • 12 oz Snow peas

The dressing:

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 Tbsp Soy sauce
  • 1/4 tsp Cayenne, powder
  • 2 Tbsp Sugar
  • 3 tbsp Rice vinegar
  • ½ tsp Sesame oil, toasted
  •  ½ cilantro, chopped
  • 2/3 cup Almonds (as a topping

Directions:

  1. Spread almond slivers out in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Toast in a 350°F oven for 5-10 minutes, until nicely browned. OR toast in stick-free or cast-iron skillet on medium high, stirring frequently until browned. Set aside.
  2. Combine cabbage, pak choi, peas, radishes, green onions, cilantro in a large bowl. Can make this step a day or two ahead.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix together the rice vinegar, sugar, soy sauce, garlic, sesame oil, ginger, and cayenne until sugar has dissolved. Whisk in the mayonnaise.
  4. When ready to serve, gently combine the dressing and almonds with the
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Stuffed Patty Pan Squash

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Stuffed Patty Pan Squash
Stuffed Patty Pan Squash with Quinoa Filling
Stuffed Patty Pan Squash with Quinoa Filling

Recipe of the week, July 9:
Stuffed Patty Pan Squash (aka UFO squash, aka Summer Squash)

Ingredients:

  • Patty Pan squash
  • Quinoa
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • 3 Shallots, minced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/4 raisins (or more if you want!)
  • 1/4 pine nuts
  • fresh oregano, chopped

Directions:

  1. Cut a small amount off the shorter side of the squash to give your squash a good base.
  2. Cut the top off of the other side and scoop out the sides and the middle, leaving about 1/4 of the flesh. Roast in oven or on a BBQ.
  3. Bring 1 cup quinoa and 2 cups chicken stock to a boil and then turn to low heat. Cook with a lid on for 20 minutes or until all the liquid is absorbed.
  4. While the quinoa is cooking, saute the shallots, garlic, raisins and pine nuts in a pan until golden brown and set aside.
  5. Once quinoa is done, mix in the sautéed ingredients. Add fresh oregano and salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Stuff your squash with the quinoa mixture and enjoy!
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Chilled Dill Rainbow Carrot Salad

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Recipe of the week, July 23:
Chilled Dill Rainbow Carrot Salad

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups rainbow carrots, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup red onions or shallots, diced
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 2-3 Tbsp fresh dill, chopped
  • salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

  1. Boil rainbow carrots until tender yet crisp, about two minutes. Rinse under cold water and drain.
  2. Combine carrots and onions. Mix remaining ingredients in small bowl until well blended.
  3. Pour over carrot mixture and toss well.
  4. Refrigerate at least three hours to blend flavors. Makes four servings.
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Macaroni and Cheese With Cauliflower

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Recipe of the week, July 5:
Macaroni and Cheese With Cauliflower (From Real Simple Magazine)

Ingredients:

  • 12 ounces multigrain elbow macaroni
  • 1 head cauliflower, roughly chopped
  • 4 slices multigrain bread, torn
  • 1/2 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • kosher salt and black pepper
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups grated extra-sharp Cheddar (6 ounces)
  • 1 1/2 cups reduced-fat sour cream
  • 1/2 cup 1 percent milk
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

Directions:

  1. Heat oven to 400° F.
  2. Cook the pasta according to the package directions, adding the cauliflower during the last 3 minutes of cooking time; drain.
  3. Meanwhile, pulse the bread in a food processor until coarse crumbs form. Add the parsley, 2 tablespoons of the oil, and ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper; pulse to combine.
  4. Return the pasta pot to medium heat and add the remaining tablespoon of oil. Add the onion, ¾ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, 3 to 5 minutes.
  5. Mix in the pasta and cauliflower and the cheese, sour cream, milk, and mustard.
  6. Transfer to a shallow 3-quart baking dish, sprinkle with the bread crumbs, and bake until golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes.