Israeli Couscous with Tomato and Olives Recipe

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups water, (360ml) 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 1 cup Israeli couscous, (150g, 5 1/4 ounces) pearl couscous 4 cups baby tomatoes, (600g, 21 ounces) cut in half 1/2 cup kalamata olives, (75g, 2 3/4 ounces) pitted, sliced 1/2 cup minced shallots, (67g, 2 1/4 ounces) 2 teaspoons minced garlic, (5g) 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, (30ml) 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, (120ml) 1 tablespoon minced parsley, (4g) 1 tablespoon sliced basil, (2g) black pepper, as needed for seasoning Instructions Bring water and 1/2 teaspoon … Read more

Mouth-Watering Stuffed Mushrooms Recipe

Ingredients 12 whole fresh mushrooms 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon onion powder 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a baking sheet with cooking … Read more

Potato and Pumpkin Gratin Recipe

Ingredients 8 ounces baby yellow potatoes 8 ounces pie pumpkin 1 teaspoon butter 1 1/2 cups shredded Gruyere cheese 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme salt and ground black pepper to taste 1 cup half-and-half nonstick aluminum foil Instructions Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 1-quart casserole dish. Slice the potatoes … Read more

Garlic Bread Recipe

Ingredients 1 head garlic 1 teaspoon olive oil, (5ml) 1 loaf French bread, (454g, 1 pound) 1/2 cup mayonnaise, (120ml) store bought or homemade 1/4 cup sliced green onions, divided 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened Instructions Set oven rack to center position. Preheat to 400ºF (204ºC). Peel white papery skin off the head of garlic, making sure to keep the cloves intact with the root. Cut about 1/4-inch off the top of … Read more