appetizers

Tomato Basil Soup Recipe

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Ingredients 3 pounds Roma tomatoes, cut in half lengthwise 1 pound Campari tomatoes, or cocktail, cut in half lengthwise 6 cloves garlic, peel removed and cut in half lengthwise ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon kosher salt, (5g, ⅛ ounce) ½ teaspoon black pepper 8 sprigs thyme 2 tablespoon unsalted butter, (30g, 1 ounce) 1 tablespoon minced garlic, (10g) 1 ½ cups diced yellow onions, (200g, 7 ounces) ¼-inch dice 1 bay leaf 4 cups vegetable stock, (1 quart, 946ml) 1 cup basil leaves, (15g, ½ ounce) packed, … Read more

Indian-Spiced Vegetable Cakes with Chickpeas Recipe

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Ingredients Mint Yogurt Sauce- 1/2 cup greek yogurt, plain non-fat, or plain nondairy yogurt (soy, rice, coconut) 1 tablespoon mint leaves, thinly sliced fresh 1 tablespoon green onions, thinly sliced 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground Vegetable Cakes- 15 ounces chickpeas, (1 can), garbanzo beans 1 cup zucchini, grated 1/2 cup carrots, grated 1/2 cup green peas, cooked 3 cloves garlic, minced (2 teaspoons) 1/4 cup oat flour 1 tablespoon flaxseed, ground 1/2 teaspoon turmeric, ground 1 teaspoon curry powder 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground 1/4 teaspoon chili pepper, ground (optional) 2 tablespoons olive oil, ghee … Read more

Caprese Salad

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Ingredients 3 tomatoes, about 3-inches in diameter 1 pound , (454g) about 3-inches sized mozzarella balls 1 cup balsamic vinegar, (240ml) 2 tablespoons honey, (30ml) 12 large basil leaves Extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling Kosher salt, for seasoning Black pepper, for seasoning Instructions Add balsamic vinegar and honey to a small saucepan, stir to combine. Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer over medium-low heat … Read more