Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease an a baking sheet or large casserole dish. Fill a large bowl or pot with water and a pinch of salt. Soak the potato sticks in salted water for 10 minutes. Drain the potatoes and place on the greased sheet or dish. Place the potatoes on the…
Preheat the oven to 350. Arrange the chopped walnut pieces on a baking sheet, and bake for 8 minutes, checking frequently, until toasted. Slice the cucumber crosswise into 18 slices, each about 3/4″ thick. Using a small spoon, gently scoop out the center of each cucumber slice to create a…
1. First, make the Chickpea Sweet Potato Shawarma. Preheat the oven to 425°F. 2. In a medium bowl, mix the chickpeas and sweet potato with the olive oil and spices until fully coated. Spread on a baking sheet. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, tossing the chickpeas and sweet potatoes halfway through to…
1. Preheat oven at 350º F. Grease a springform pan (or one with a removable bottom) with butter and dust it with flour. Or, fit the pan with parchment paper. 2. Finely grind the almonds in a food processor until crumbly, but before they become a paste. 3. In a medium bowl, with an electric…
First, make the dough by combining the honey and warm water, and sprinkle yeast on top. Let stand 5 minutes to proof. In a separate bowl, combine the cornmeal, whole wheat flour, and salt. Add the oil to the yeast mixture and pour in the flour mixture. Stir to combine ingredients and scoop onto a…
Preheat the oven or toaster oven to 350. Dice the slice of bread into small cubes and drizzle with the olive oil. Spread the bread cubes out onto a baking sheet and bake until golden and crispy, about 7 minutes. To prepare the eggs, crack the eggs into two individual small bowls or ramekins. In…
Preheat oven to 300°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Combine all ingredients except the apricots in a large bowl, spread mixture onto baking sheet, and bake for 40-50 minutes, until golden. Toss with dried apricots, then cool completely at room temperature before…
Preheat oven to 425°F and prepare a baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper. Spread the asparagus and tomatoes on the prepared baking sheet, then drizzle with exrta-virgin olive oil. Season with salt and pepper if desired. Bake 12-15 minutes, until tender. Meanwhile, in a large…
Preheat oven to 350°F In a bowl, mix ricotta, ½ cup Parmigiano Reggiano, egg, and oregano. To assemble, coat the bottom of a 13” x 9” baking pan with a thin layer of marinara sauce. Arrange 4 noodles in the bottom of the pan, slightly overlapping each noodle. Arrange…
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a bundt or tube pan, or springform pan. Finely grind 1/2 cup of the slivered almonds, and then mix with the flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside. Combine olive oil, sugar and eggs until frothy. Add small amounts of flour and orange…
In a large saucepan over medium heat, warm the olive oil. Add the diced onion and stir for 1-2 minutes. Add the curry powder, garlic, thyme, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, and ginger, and stir for 2-3 minutes. Add the tomatoes, bell peppers, carrots, and cabbage. Simmer for about 5 minutes,…
Preheat oven to 375°F. Prepare the quinoa according to package directions. Let cool and set aside. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and swirl to coat the pan. Add the onion and garlic and sauté until soft and fragrant, about 8 minutes. Add in butternut…
