9 pan tossed garlic Recipes

lovely butternut squash soup with caramelized onions and apples, heart-healthy recipe ), ribs of celery,chopped, carrot,peeled and chopped, olive oil, butternut squash,peeled and seeded, garlic,minced, fresh oregano,chopped, water , more maybe needed, salt and pepper to taste (if desired), curry powder (more or less to taste), onion,large dice, granny smith apple,peeled and cored large dice, non-fat yogurt (optional), fresh dill,washed (optional), green onions (optional), in a soup pot , saute the onion, celery and carrot in the oil over medium heat until the onion is golden, about 5 to 6 minutes., add the squash and garlic cooking 5 minutes, stirring., add the oregano and stock and simmer about 15 minutes or until the veggies are soft., while the soup is cooking , place a saute pan at medium-high heat with 1/2 tsp of olive oil and saute the diced onions., cut the apple into a large dice and when the onions are golden, add to the pan, toss sauteing 2 to 3 minutes., add the curry and cook 1 minute. remove from the heat, add the dill (optional) and set aside., place all of the cooked veggies (except the curried onions and apple mix) and liquid from the pot in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. more stock may be needed to adjust consistency., return to the soup pot and add the curried onion and apple. simmer for 2 minutes. season to taste and adjust consistency. serve hot or chilled., garnish with a dollop of yogurt and a sprig of fresh dill or onion tops.

sour cream, scallions, finely chopped, lemon juice, ripe avocados, cut in half and chopped, mayonnaise, chopped fresh cilantro leaves, sour cream, organic chickpeas, drained, juice of 1 lemon, light tahini paste, light olive oil, plus extra for drizzling, garlic clove, peeled and crushed, boiling water, sea salt , to taste, very ripe tomatoes, scallion, finely chopped, garlic clove, peeled and crushed (optional), extra virgin olive oil, chopped fresh basil leaves, tomato ketchup, a little ground black pepper , to taste, carrot sticks, cucumber sticks, red bell pepper sticks, celery sticks, tomatoes, blanched sugar snap peas or asparagus (cover with boiling water for 2 minutes, then drain under cold running water), radishes, breadsticks , small or large, tortilla chips ( cool flavor or the blue corn variety), beet , carrot, and parsnip vegetable chips, oat crackers or mini rice cakes, toasted pita bread sliced into strips, bagel chips (slice 2 organic bagels widthwise into 4 thin slices. brush with olive oil, and then bake at 150of for 10 minutes. break into pieces), tortilla chips (cut 1 large tortilla into 8 slices. place on a baking sheet and cook at 350of for 10 minutes.), sweet potato wedges (peel and cut 2 lbs sweet potatoes into wedges. place them in a roasting pan, toss in a tbsp of olive oil, and sprinkle with a tsp of paprika. cook for 35-40 minutes at 400of, turning a few times. these are great with the sour cream dip.)

chicken thighs, about 2 1/2 lb (note : i often remove the skins), kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste, vegetable oil , preferably peanut oil (note: regardless of the oil you use, i sub half sesame oil here for extra flavor - it s great), soy sauce, honey, garlic cloves, minced (note : i often use up to 4 cloves here because i love garlic), fresh ginger, peeled and minced, toasted coriander (spread them over the bottom of a small skillet over medium-high heat and toss or stir them until dark brown and fragrant, 3-5 minutes. transfer to plate to cool, then grind in a small grinder or mortar and pestle. if you use pre-ground coriander, heat it a bit in a pan first and cool....it makes the taste better.), curry powder, cayenne pepper, my adaptations to the marinade and optional, chopped scallions, cilantro, hoisin sauce, unsalted butter (if you re browning the chicken on the stovetop before going into the oven), peanut butter (creamy or chunky, your preference), hoisin sauce, fresh lime juice, soy sauce, sesame oil, fresh ginger, peeled and minced, crushed red pepper flakes

olive oil, green beans, trimmed, cut in half and steamed for 5 minutes, red pepper flakes, garlic, chopped, kosher salt, fresh ground black pepper, fresh mint, chopped, lemon juice, lemon , zested

b litre tsp salad, heads romaine lettuce, washed, dried and torn into bite sized pieces, tomatoes , cut in half lengthwise, bacon fried crisp, crumbled , fat reserved, baguette , cut into cubes olive oil, salt and pepper, mayonnaise, sour cream, red wine vinegar, chopped fresh herbs , chives, parsley, basil and thyme recommended, scallions, minced, garlic, minced, salt and pepper, place a large skillet over medium heat add olive oil and a tbsp of bacon grease to pan. allow to heat up. add bread cubes and toss until golden and lightly crispy. salt and pepper and set aside, prepare dressing , in a bowl, whisk together all of the dressing ingredients and 2 tbsp of the bacon grease, taste, add salt and pepper as needed., toss dressing with lettuce, arrange on plates, top with tomatoes, croutons and crumbled bacon. serve.

spaghetti, extra virgin olive oil , 2 turns of the pan, for both meats and sauce, pork chops (loin chops, thin cut, 1/2-inch thick, each chop cut in 1/2), salt and pepper, sweet italian sausage link (2 links ), crushed red pepper flakes , for moderate to spicy marinara, garlic cloves, chopped, onion, minced, beef broth, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, diced tomatoes, water, sugar, chopped flat leaf parsley , a couple of handfuls of leaves, basil leaves, fresh (torn or chopped, a handful), meatloaf mix (ground beef, pork and veal combined, from butcher counter), egg, garlic cloves, chopped, grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese, 2 handfuls, plus extra for tossing pasta and to pass at table, italian seasoned breadcrumbs, 3 handfuls, salt and pepper

spaghetti, extra-virgin olive oil , 2 turns of the pan, for both meats and sauce, cut pork loin chops, 1/2-inch thick, cut in 1/2, salt and pepper, sweet and hot italian sausage links, crushed red pepper flakes , for moderate to spicy marinara, garlic, chopped , 3 for sauce, 2 for meatballs, onion, minced, beef broth, crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, chopped flat-leaf parsley , a couple of handfuls of leaves, several leaves fresh basil , torn or chopped, a handful, meat loaf mix , ground beef, pork and veal combined, from butcher counter, egg, grated parmigiano-reggiano, 2 handfuls, plus extra for tossing pasta and to pass at table, italian bread crumbs, 3 handfuls, crusty italian bread , for serving