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Legumes Mixed Tomatoes Vegetable Salads

Cherry Tomato and White Bean Salad

1/4 cup EVOO 3 TBS red wine vinegar 3/4 tsp coarse salt 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard 1/2 tsp coarse pepper 3/4 cup finely sliced red onion 3 pints cherry tomatoes, halved 1 can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed 1/2 cup parsley, chopped 1/2 cup shaved parmesan

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Casseroles Grains Tomatoes

Farro with Blistered Tomatoes, Pesto, and Spinach

S&P TT 1 cup farro 2 pints cherry tomatoes 1 small red onion, cut in wedges 2 TBS EVOO 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes 1/4 cup pesto 1 lemon. zested and juiced 2 cups packed baby spinach 4 oz fresh mozzarella, torn into chunks 1/4 cup parsley or basil, roughly chopped

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Breads Casseroles Legumes Shrimp

Garlicky Shrimp with White Beans

ALL INGREDIENTS TT: Garlic salt Butter Rustic bread Shrimp (shelled) Bacon (diced) Cannellini beans (drained) Lemon (thinly sliced) Red pepper flakes Black pepper EVOO

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Casseroles Mixed Polenta

Roasted Mushrooms with Polenta

1/2 cup EVOO, divided 8 oz cherry tomatoes 3 scallions, sliced in 1/2″ pieces 3/4 lb mushrooms, sliced or chopped 1 tsp fennel seeds, crushed 1 garlic clove, minced Salt & pepper, TT 3/4 cup polenta, plus salt TT 1/4 cup parsley, chopped

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Mixed

Mushroom Piccata

Mixed mushrooms EVOO, Salt, Pepper TT 1/4 cup minced shallot 1 tsp minced garlic 4 TBS butter 2 TBS capers 1 TBS lemon juice 2 TBS chopped parsley

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Casseroles Hot Soups Legumes Pasta Salads

Creamy White Beans with Herb Oil

For the Herb Oil 1/2 cup chives 1/2 cup cilantro 1/2 cup basil 1/2 cup EVOO Squeeze of lemon Salt TT For the Beans 2 cans cannellini 1/2 cup stock or water

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Casseroles Grains Mixed Orzo Pasta Salads

Farro with Blistered Tomatoes, Pesto, and Spinach

1 cup farro 2 pints cherry tomatoes 1 small red onion, cut in wedges 2 TBS EVOO pinch red pepper flakes Salt & pepper TT 1/4 cup pesto 1 lemon, zested and juiced 2 cups baby spinach 4 oz fresh mozzarella, torn into chunks (optional) 1/4 cup flat leaf parsley Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees […]

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Casseroles Legumes Stewed Stews

Slow Cooker Chicken with White Beans & Garlic

2 cans canellini (drained) 20 garlic cloves (smashed) 1/2 cup white wine 2 TBS olive oil 1 TBS white wine vinegar 1/2 tsp dried thyme 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes Salt & pepper TT 4 chicken thighs (bone in, skin on) 1/2 lemon (juiced) 2 scallions (thin sliced) 1/2 cup flat leaf parsley (chopped) Combine […]

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Legumes Vegetable Salads

White Bean and Avocado Salad with Garlic Oil

1/4 cup oil 3 garlic cloves, thin sliced 2 avocados, in small chunks 2 cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed 3 TBS cilantro, chopped 1 lemon zested and juiced Salt & pepper, coarse TT Pinch smoked paprika Heat oil, sautee garlic lightly, transfer to paper towel, save oil Toss oil, avocados, beans, cilantro, lemon juice, […]

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Casseroles Legumes Mixed Vegetable Salads

Lemony White Beans with Anchovy and Parmesan

¼ cup olive oil 4 cloves garlic, sliced thin 4 anchovy fillets 1 TBS capers 1 tsp red pepper flakes 2 cans white beans (with liquid) coarse salt tt 1 head escarole, trimmed and torn into pieces ½ cup parsley leaves ½ cup basil leaves parmesan, shaved lemon, halved Sautee garlic in olive oil until […]

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Mixed Sausages

Sheet Pan Sausage with Peppers and Tomatoes

1 lb fresh sausage (e.g., Italian) 1 lb sweet or mild peppers, seeded and sliced if large 1 lb cherry tomatoes 4 garlic cloves, peeled and thinly sliced 2 shallots, peeled and cut in ½” wedges 3 TBS EVOO Kosher salt & pepper Heat broiler with rack 6″ below Score sausages on both sides Toss […]

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Mixed Sausages

Sausages with Potatoes and Red Cabbage

¼ cup evoo 1 lb baby potatoes, halved ½ head red cabbage, core removed, cut in 1″ wedges 1 tsp caraway seeds, crushed 1 tsp coriander seeds, crushed 1 tsp coarse salt 1 onion, thin sliced 6 fresh sausages 1-½ TBS dijon mustard ½ cup parmesan, grated 1 lemon, zested and juiced ¼ cup dill, […]

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Breads Greens

Toasts with Winter Greens and Seared Mushrooms

3 TBS olive oil 4 slices thick cut bacon, cut into 2″ pieces 4 cloves garlic 1.5 lbs greens (collard/chard/kale/etc.) 2 TBS vinegar 2 cups chicken stock coarse salt 6 cups mushrooms, coarsely chopped 2 TBS butter 4 sprigs thyme 4 pieces country bread, thickly sliced Heat half the oil, sautee bacon and half the […]

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Grains

Farro with Pesto and Ricotta

2 cups farro 2 TBS olive oil 4 tsp lemon juice 2 small shallots, thinly sliced ½ cup parsley pesto 1 TBS roughly chopped parsley leaves salt to taste 1 cup ricotta 2 TBS roasted salted sunflower seeds Cook farro with salt Combine all ingredients except last two Top with ricotta and sunflower seeds

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Mixed

Mushrooms on Toast

2 TBS butter 1 lb portobello, thinly sliced 1 tsp thyme, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced salt and pepper splash Sherry or Marsala 1/4 cup creme fraiche 2 thick slices country bread 2 TBS parsley, chopped Heat skillet, melt butter, sautee mushrooms until lightly browned Add thyme and garlic, salt and pepper, sautee another minute […]

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Mixed

Caponata di melenzane

1. Toast almonds (optional) 1 cup, sliced 2. Mix olive/capers ½ cup green olives 3 TBS capers, rinsed 3. Cook eggplant 3 eggplants, cubed drain on paper towel 4. Sautee onions, medium-low heat 10 min 3 onions, sliced ¼ cup olive oil 5. Prepare celery, boiled but still crunchy 1 cup, chopped large 6. Make […]

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Greens

Brussels Sprouts Pecorino

Saute chopped Brussels sprouts with garlic in olive oil. Add shredded pecorino romano cheese.

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Asparagus

Sabléed Asparagus

1-1/2 lbs fresh asparagus 1 cup fresh bread crumbs 4 TBS unsalted butter 1 finely minced shallot Freshly cracked black pepper Kosher salt Preheat oven to 400º; bring large pot water to boil. Melt 2 TBS of the butter and toss with the breadcrumbs. Add a pinch of salt and toast in a  oven until […]

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Asparagus

Casa Madrona’s Asparagus Dressing

INGREDIENTS: 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 1/8 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/3 cup walnut oil 1 tablespoon tamari 1 tablespoon chopped shallots 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon kosher salt Pinch freshly ground black pepper INSTRUCTIONS:Thoroughly mix all ingredients in a blender. Use a tablespoon or two on each serving of asparagus steamed al dente, […]

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Asparagus

Roasted Truffled Asparagus with Parmesan

The asparagus is as good at room temperature as it is hot. Serve as a course on its own, or as an accompaniment for roast chicken. INGREDIENTS: 1 large bunch asparagus, tough ends snapped off 1 to 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 4 garlic cloves, chopped Salt and pepper to taste 4 tablespoons freshly […]