Cherry Tomato Gratin with Basil

5 ounces goat cheese, or marscapone cheese 1 egg 1/3 cup light cream 1 tablespoon flour 1/2 cup fresh basil, chiffonade   2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 pound cherry tomatoes   2 slices bread, toasted 2 cloves garlic

Combine cheese, egg, cream, and flour mix until smooth. add basil.

Place toasted bread and [...]

Bulgur Salad with Cucumber, Dill, and Mint

1/2 cup bulgur 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, or to taste 2 tablespoons olive oil

2 cloves garlic minced 1/2 cup minced fresh parsley leaves

1/4 cup chopped fresh dill

3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint 3/4 cup chopped seeded cucumber 1/2 cup quartered cherry tomatoes 1 scallion, sliced thin

 In a [...]

Caramelized Onion and Radicchio Quiche

1 pie crust, unbaked, homemade or store bought 1 egg white 3 tablespoons Gruyere cheese, or Swiss, grated 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 red onion, halved and thinly sliced 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon sugar 8 ounces radicchio, halved and thinly sliced 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar 4 large eggs 1 cup [...]

Savory Tomato and Corn Pudding

1 1/2 pounds tomatoes, cored and sliced 1/4 inch thick

 salt and pepper

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 cups onions, chopped

6 corn on the cob, fresh, or 4 cups frozen corn, thawed

2 tablespoons garlic, chopped

1/4 pound spinach, cleaned, dried and cut into 1/4-inch julienned strips (2.5 C packed)

1 cup half [...]

Penne Pasta with Green Beans and Potatoes with Basil Pesto

Penne, Green Beans, and Potatoes with Basil Pesto

Pesto:

1 cup basil leaves lightly packed

1 clove peeled garlic

1/8  teaspoon salt

1/4  cup grated Parmesan Cheese

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

1 tablespoon pine nuts (optional)

1/2 pound new potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch chunks

1 1/3 cup penne pasta, uncooked

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