Archive for June 2013

Sausage Rigatoni with Veggies

1 ½ colored bell peppers, sliced in ¼” strips, 2 smaller zucchinis or other summer squash ½ cup edamames, parboiled and popped out of the pods 2 T olive oil 2 T chopped onion ½ – 1# Italian sausage, cut in ¼ “ slices ¼ t salt, […]

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Corn Chowder

Corn Chowder (Lighter Version) Serves 6 Be careful to remove only the part of the corn kernel sticking out of the cob; cutting deeper will pull off fibrous material. Yukon gold potatoes can be substituted for the red potatoes, minced chives for the basil. 8 ears corn […]

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Eggplant Parmesan and Freezing Eggplant Wheels

2 globe eggplants (or 2 pounds of other shapes) sliced into 3/8 in thick rounds 1 cup flour 4 large eggs 4 cups plain dried breadcrumbs 3 ounces parmesan cheese 6 T vegetable oil 4 cups tomato sauce 8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese 1. Toss the eggplant […]

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Veggie and Quinoa Salad

2 1l2 cups water 1 ¼ cups quinoa,, rinsed 3 T lemon juice 1 T lime juice 3 T olive oil 1 t dried Italian seasoning ¼ t black pepper 1 t sea salt ½ t garlic powder 1-2 diced cucumber 1-2 diced tomatoes Roma type 1 […]

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Asian Kohlrabi Leaves

The next time you get kohlrabi, COOK the leaves – they’re delicious! They are firm & mild. McCormick’s Asian Style Spiced Sea Salt with sea salt, garlic, sesame seed, sugar, orange peel, ginger, coconut, red bell pepper, red pepper, onion, soy sauce, sesame oil, and some crap. […]

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Broccoli Salad

10 strips crisp bacon, chopped.. I use Hormel’s Real Crumbled Bacon. It is less fatty than what I cook up from strips. 1 head broccoli, cut into bite sized pieces 1 medium red onion, sliced into rings 1 cup craisins or raisins 1 handful spanish peanuts or […]

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Kohlrabi Smash

This is a great, healthy alternative to potatoes. Sometimes I use a little shredded cheese as a topping. 1-2 Large Kohlrabi (about 4 cups), cubed 2 Tbsp Butter 1/2 Cup Milk 1 1/2 Tbsp Sour Cream 1/2 c chopped onion 2 Cloves Garlic or scapes, chopped Salt […]

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Kohlrabi-Apple Slaw with a Creamy Coleslaw Dressing

Makes 4 cups, easily adapted for less 1/4 cup cream 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1/2 tablespoon good mustard 1/2 teaspoon sugar Salt & pepper to taste – go easy here Fresh mint, chopped- optional 1 pound fresh kohlrabi, trimmed, peeled, grated or cut into batons with […]

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Kohlrabi Fries

2 T butter 4 medium kohlrabi, peeled and sliced or French-fried 1/4 tsp fresh herbs 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese salt and pepper Melt butter in a medium skillet. Add Kohlrabi and herbs. Cook loosely covered over low heat for about 20 minutes or until tender, stirring […]

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Mashed Kohlrabi and Red Potato Bake

1 large kohlrabi bulb, peeled and cut into cubes 6 small red potatoes 2 teaspoons grated garlic or chopped scapes 1 ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Bring a small pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook kohlrabi cubes in […]

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