ZUCCHINI-SPINACH FRITTERS These spinach fritters are a specialty of my mom’s, and I decided to make them with zucchini to add even more vegetables. They are super delicious as a snack, and they make a great breakfast with some eggs on the side. They’re also really...
STUFFED SQUASH I make this stuffed squash all the time in the fall and winter—it tastes great and seems pretty fancy even though it doesn’t take much time or effort to pull off. You can make these with any round squash you like; so far, my favorite is acorn. The first...
ROASTED BROCCOLI WITH LEMON This is by far my favorite way to cook broccoli—roasting it makes it delightfully crispy and flavorful. I’m a big fan of garlic and lemon together, especially when it comes to roasted green veggies (I like making Brussels sprouts and green...
CRUSTLESS BROCCOLI TORTE This crustless broccoli torte is kind of like a casserole, except that the eggs aren’t the main ingredient the way they are in a more traditional breakfast casserole. The star of this show is broccoli, and here it is mixed with artichoke...
Tomato Tartare 1 pound assorted ripe tomatoes, seeded and minced ВЅ cup minced red onion 2 tablespoons capers, drained 2 tablespoons minced fresh flat-leaf (Italian) parsley ВЅ teaspoon salt Вј teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Good-quality olive oil, to taste...
Steak Skewers ВЅ pounds beef sirloin, thinly sliced 12 to 16 bamboo skewers, soaked in water ВЅ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper ВЅ cup carrot juice ВЅ cup beef broth ВЅ cup water 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon coconut aminos 2...
Rosemary Nuts 1 pound unsalted nuts of your choice (cashews, almonds, hazelnuts, etc.) 1 tablespoon ghee or coconut oil 2 tablespoons minced fresh rosemary 2 teaspoons honey (optional) 1ВЅ teaspoons sea salt Вј teaspoon cayenne pepper Preheat the oven to 375В°F. Place...
Roasted Butternut Squash Dip 1 small butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cut into ВЅ to 1-inch pieces (you will need 2 cups) 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus 2 tablespoons for dip 1ВЅ tablespoons tahini 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 clove garlic, peeled...
Jalapeno Poppers 1 dozen jalapelino peppers 1 pound shrimp, peeled, deveined and finely diced Вј pound sliced bacon, finely diced 2 teaspoons sesame oil ВЅ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Вј teaspoon salt Preheat the oven to 400В°F.Cut the peppers in half...
Herb Crackers 2 cups almond flour 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 large egg 1 to 2 tablespoons minced dried herbs of your choice (oregano, rosemary, thyme, dill, etc.) Вј teaspoon sea salt Parchment paper, for rolling the dough Preheat the oven to...
