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Friday Four – Roasted Eggplant and Tomato Pasta – 022125

Friday Four – Roasted Eggplant and Tomato Pasta – 022125

No. 1 : Quick Recipe Roasted Eggplant and Tomato Pasta 2 LB Eggplant, cut into 1/2′′ cubes 1⁄4 Cup Olive Oil, divided Sea Salt and Freshly Ground Pepper 1 Large Yellow Onion, chopped 1 Cup Chopped Celery 3 TB Tomato Paste 1 (15 OZ) Can Crushed Fire Roasted Tomatoes 6...

Friday Four –  Teriyaki Chicken Skewers – 020725

Friday Four – Teriyaki Chicken Skewers – 020725

No. 1 : Quick Recipe Teriyaki Chicken Skewers 1 Cup Tamari or Light Soy Sauce 1 Cup Coconut or Brown Sugar ¼ Cup Unseasoned Rice Wine Vinegar ½ Cup Water 5 Large Garlic Cloves, grated 1 TB Grated Ginger 8 Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs, sliced into long thin pieces...

Friday Four – Wine Roasted Salmon – 013125

Friday Four – Wine Roasted Salmon – 013125

No. 1 : Quick Recipe Wine Roasted Salmon 1 Large Red Onion, Cut in Half Moons 1 Large Red Pepper, Julienned  3 TB Olive Oil, divided 3 Tsp *Poultry Seasoning, (purchased or homemade), divided ¼ Cup Dry White Wine 1 Tsp Sea Salt 1 (3 - 4 LB) Salmon Filet, skin removed...

Friday Four – London Style Shepards Pie  – 012425

Friday Four – London Style Shepards Pie – 012425

No. 1 : Quick Recipe Friday Four - London Style Shepards Pie - 012425 16 - 24 OZ Sliced Mushrooms, tossed with olive oil, salt, pepper and curry powder or garam masala and roasted in a 400F oven for about 20 minutes or until browned Extra Virgin Olive Oil Spray Sea...

Friday Four –  Acqua Pazza (White Fish in Tomato Broth) – 011725

Friday Four – Acqua Pazza (White Fish in Tomato Broth) – 011725

No. 1 : Quick Recipe Acqua Pazza (White Fish in Tomato Broth) ¼ Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 Bulb Fennel, Thinly Sliced, Fronds reserved Sea Salt and Freshly Ground Pepper 3/4 Cup Chopped Parsley, divided 1 Tsp Dried Red Chili Flakes 4 Cloves Garlic, grated 1 LB Grape...

Friday Four – Rich, Yummy and Cheesy Dip Iberian Style – 011025

Friday Four – Rich, Yummy and Cheesy Dip Iberian Style – 011025

No. 1 : Quick Recipe Rich, Yummy and Cheesy Dip Iberian Style 1 Cup Shredded *Manchego or other Sheep’s Milk Cheese 2 TB Olive Oil Mayo 1 to 2 Tsp Smoked Paprika  4 Roasted Red Peppers or 1 Jar (approx. 4) Roasted Red Peppers 2 TB Capers 2 TB Toasted Sliced or...

Friday Four – Slow Cooker Black Bean and Quinoa Stew – 010325

Friday Four – Slow Cooker Black Bean and Quinoa Stew – 010325

No. 1 : Quick Recipe Slow Cooker Black Bean and Quinoa Stew 1 ½ Cups Tri-Color Quinoa 2 TB Olive Oil 3 Cups Veggie or Chicken Broth ½ tsp Sea Salt 1 TB Turmeric 3 Cans (15 oz) Black Beans (this is about the only recipe I EVER use the sauce in a can of beans. I’m...

Friday Four – Crunchy Orange Oatmeal Cookies – 122024

Friday Four – Crunchy Orange Oatmeal Cookies – 122024

No. 1 : Quick Recipe Crunchy Orange Oatmeal Cookies 2 1/4 Cups Plain Rolled Oatmeal 3 TBs Fresh Orange Juice Zest of an Orange 1/2 Tsp Baking Powder 1/2 Tsp Baking Soda 1/4 Tsp Fine Sea Salt 1/4 Tsp Freshly Grated Nutmeg 1/4 Tsp Cinnamon 1 Cup Whole Wheat Pastry Flour...

Friday Four – Fast and Easy Sicilian Sauteed Shrimp – 121324

Friday Four – Fast and Easy Sicilian Sauteed Shrimp – 121324

No. 1 : Quick Recipe Fast and Easy Sicilian Sautéed Shrimp 4 TB Sliced Garlic 1 Tsp Oregano 1- 2 Hot Peppers or Combo of Hot and Sweet, Seeded and Thinly Sliced 2 TB Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 – 2  LB Large Shrimp, Deveined and Shelled ½  Cup Sicilian White Wine 1 – 2...

Friday Four – Smoky Tomato Soup with Veggie Croutons – 120624

Friday Four – Smoky Tomato Soup with Veggie Croutons – 120624

No. 1 : Quick Recipe Smoky Tomato Soup with Veggie Croutons 2 (29 OZ) Large Cans Fire Roasted Tomatoes  1/3 Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 Large Yellow Onion, chopped ½ Tsp Sea Salt  ½ Tsp Freshly Ground Black Pepper, to taste 1 TB Smoked Paprika 5 Cloves Garlic, Grated...

Friday Four – Crispy Caramelized Sweet Potato Stacks – 112224

Friday Four – Crispy Caramelized Sweet Potato Stacks – 112224

No. 1 : Quick Recipe Sweet Potato Stacks 4 TB Unsalted Butter 4 TB Extra Virgin Olive Oil 2 Grated Garlic Cloves *6 Medium-size Sweet Potatoes, in 1/8” Slices 2 TB Chopped Fresh Thyme 2 TB Chopped Fresh Rosemary ½ Cup Grated Parmesan ½ Cup Grated Aged Gouda Sea Salt...

Friday Four – Warm and Savory Pumpkin Soup – 111524

Friday Four – Warm and Savory Pumpkin Soup – 111524

No. 1 : Quick Recipe Warm and Savory Pumpkin Soup 2 TB Olive Oil 2 TB Unsalted Butter 2 Large Yellow Onions, chopped 1 Large Red Pepper, chopped 3 Cloves Garlic, grated ¼ Tsp Crushed Red Pepper ¼ Tsp Cayenne *1 TB Garam Masala ½ Tsp Ground Coriander 1 Tsp Turmeric 3...