442 summer extra Recipes

tomatoes , shallow x cut in skin on side opposite stem, pitted nicois or kalamata olives, halved, extra-virgin olive oil, sliced fresh basil leaves, chopped shallots, coarse fresh breadcrumbs made from crustless french bread, spaghettini, ball water-packed mozzarella cheese , cut into 1 1/2x1/4-inch strips, fresh basil sprigs

sharlyn melon, peeled, seeded, and cut into medium cubes (about 4 cups), honeydew melon, peeled, seeded, and cut into medium cubes (about 4 cups), cantaloupe, peeled, seeded, and cut into medium cubes (about 4 cups), prosciutto di parma , julienned, basil, fresh dark-skinned figs, trimmed and quartered, arugula, extra-virgin olive oil, ricotta salata, shaved, for garnish, crushed red pepper, for garnish

cubed or balled watermelon or muskmelon, grape , or pear tomatoes, cut in half, cubed feta cheese (about 1/2 cup), watercress, stems removed, washed and drained (about 2 cups), extra-virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, chopped fresh mint, sea salt , to taste, freshly ground pepper , to taste

whole chicken, chopped fresh chives, white wine vinegar, capers, chopped fresh thyme, chopped fresh oregano, extra-virgin olive oil, salt, freshly ground black pepper, garlic clove, minced

cantaloupe, seeded, honeydew melon, seeded, strawberry, halved, strawberries, quartered, honey, lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, grated lemon rind

uncooked farfalle (bow tie pasta), tomatoes, halved, chopped fresh dill, baby spinach, grated lemon rind, fresh lemon juice, cold water, extra-virgin olive oil, salt, black pepper, smoked salmon , cut into thin strips

spaghetti, thick-cut bacon, flat leaf parsley, divided, fresh basil leaf, divided, extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, chopped chives, divided, salt and pepper, grated parmesan cheese

extra-virgin olive oil, onion, finely chopped, zucchini (1.5 lb), garlic cloves, minced, minced fresh parsley (can use basil, mint, tarragon or chives)

linguine, butter, extra virgin olive oil, shallot, finely diced, garlic cloves, sliced thin, red pepper flakes, shrimp, peeled and deveined, tail on, salt & freshly ground black pepper, grape tomatoes, quartered, white wine, basil pesto, lemon , zested & juiced

clams (tiny manilas or larger littleneck ), cold water, salt, extra virgin olive oil, onions, minced, garlic clove, minced, vine ripened tomato, cored, seeded, chopped, fresh basil, chopped, commercial balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper, arugula or 2 bunches romaine leaves, for garnish

bow tie pasta, extra virgin olive oil, garlic cloves, minced, rock shrimp, cleaned, tomatoes, diced, ears corn , cut from cob, zucchini, diced small, yellow squash, diced small, frozen peas, basil, chopped, lemon , zest and juice reserved, butter, fresh parmesan cheese, grated, kosher salt

zucchini , julienned (1-inch long), yellow squash , julienned (1-inch long), corn kernel (fresh-about 2 ears ), red pepper , julienned (1-inch long), red onions, finely chopped, flat leaf parsley, chopped, fresh basil, finely chopped, fresh orange juice, fresh lime juice, extra virgin olive oil, honey, red wine vinegar, salt, black pepper

balsamic vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, minced shallot, dijon mustard, minced fresh garlic, salt, pepper, fat-free chicken broth, petite dry green lentils, bay leaf, uncooked orecchiette (pasta), chopped zucchini, halved cherry tomatoes, chopped red bell pepper, chopped yellow bell pepper, chopped red onion, chopped fresh basil, chopped fresh flat leaf parsley, grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese, chopped fresh oregano (or 1/2 tsp. dried ), chopped fresh thyme (or 1/2 tsp. dried ), salt, fresh ground black pepper

salt, fettuccine, extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling, smoky bacon, chopped, ears corn on the cob, shucked, shallots, finely chopped, red bell pepper, seeded and chopped, freshly ground black pepper, half-and-half or cream - whatever you put in your morning coffee, chicken stock or dry white wine, chopped fresh thyme leaves, a few dashes hot sauce or 1 or 2 pinches cayenne pepper, grated parmigiano-reggiano or pecorino romano, torn sweet basil leaves or 1/4 cup chopped tarragon leaves

white wine vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, water, parmesan cheese, grated, fresh thyme, snipped, garlic cloves, minced, salt, black pepper, boneless skinless chicken breasts (free-range, organic chicken is best), green beans , cut into bite-sized pieces, brown rice and wild rice (cooked according to package directions and chilled), artichoke hearts, drained and quartered, red cabbage, shredded, carrot, shredded, celery, diced, scallions, sliced

white wine vinegar, water, sea salt, whole black peppercorns, garlic, peeled, whole fennel seeds, sugar, fennel, cut into 1/2-inch wedges, zucchini , cut into 5-inch by 1/2-inch batons, cauliflower, cut into florets, red onions with tops, halved, extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar

french bread, cut into 1/2 cubes, chopped romaine lettuce, tomatoes, seeded and chopped, carrot, chopped, stalk celery, chopped, cucumber, seeded and chopped, fennel bulb, chopped, radishes, chopped, shrimp, peeled and deveined, extra-virgin olive oil, salt, freshly ground black pepper, chopped shallots, balsamic vinegar, honey, dijon mustard

day-old whole-grain peasant bread, extra virgin olive oil, garlic cloves, thinly sliced, chopped walnuts, chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley (italian ), salt, yellow squash, cut into 2 inch (5-cm ), zucchini, cut into 2 inch (courgette), shredded carrot, red bell pepper , cut into julienne (capsicum), diced yellow bell pepper (capsicum), fresh ground pepper, whole wheat spaghetti (wholemeal)