Green Beans with Lemon and Garlic

2 pounds green beans, ends trimmed 1 tablespoon olive oil 3 tablespoons butter 2 large garlic cloves, minced 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1 tablespoon lemon zest Salt and freshly ground black pepper Blanch green beans in a large stock pot of well salted boiling water...

Roasted Beets and Squash with arugula

Ingredients 2 lbs beets, cubed 2 lbs winter squash, cubed (butternut, acorn, buttercup) 1/4 cup olive oil 1 teaspoon sea salt 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper 2 cups arugula Cooking Directions Preheat oven to 425F. Combine beets, squash, 2 Tablespoons olive oil,...

Potato chips

This recipe, from Saveur.com, makes a party-size batch of chips, perfect as a snack (with or without a dip) or as a side dish—not only with sandwiches but also on the plate with roasted or grilled meats (or game). If there are chips left over, cover them loosely with...

Grilled or Broiled Veggies

This recipe is simple and quick and so delicious! Cut up any vegetables carrots potatoes eggplant broccoli garlic onion peppers squash beets Put vegetables in a baking dish to broil or grill. Add olive oil to coat all vegetables,  sea salt and fresh black pepper. If...

Black Bean Soup

2 cups dried black beans 2T olive oil 5 cloves garlic, minced 2 cups onions, chopped 2 cups red bell pepper, chopped 2 cups celery, chopped 1/4 cups celery leaves, chopped 2 cups carrots, diced 10 cups water 2 tomatoes, chopped 1/2 t. kosher salt 1/2 t. fresh ground...