Gazpacho

Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds vine-ripened tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped Tomato juice 1 cup cucumber, peeled, seeded and chopped 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper 1/2 cup chopped red onion 1 small jalapeno, seeded and minced 1 medium garlic clove, minced 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 lime, juiced 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar 2 teaspoons … Read more

Pasta and Beans: Pasta e Fagioli

Ingredients 2 tablespoons (2 turns around the pan) extra-virgin olive oil 1/8 pound (about 3 slices) pancetta, chopped Two 4 to 6-inch sprigs rosemary, left intact One 4 to 6-inch sprig thyme with several sprigs on it, left intact 1 large fresh bay leaf or 2 dried bay leaves 1 medium onion, finely chopped 1 … Read more

Quinoa Salad

Ingredients 12 cups water 1 1/2 cups quinoa, rinsed 5 pickling cucumbers, peeled, ends trimmed, and cut into 1/4-inch cubes 1 small red onion, cut into 1/4-inch cubes 1 large tomato, cored, seeded, and diced 1 bunch Italian parsley leaves, chopped 2 bunches mint leaves, chopped 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 cup red wine … Read more

Herb-Marinated Pork Tenderloins

Ingredients 1 lemon, zest grated 3/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (4 to 6 lemons) Good olive oil 2 tablespoons minced garlic (6 cloves) 1 1/2 tablespoons minced 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard Kosher salt 3 pork tenderloins (about 1 pound each) Freshly ground black pepper Directions Watch how to … Read more

Green Beans with Lemon and Garlic

Ingredients 2 pounds green beans, ends trimmed 1 tablespoon extra-virgin 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 Directions Watch how to make this recipe. Blanch green beans in a large stock pot of well salted boiling water … Read more