2003 summery garden Recipes

courgette and garden herb pesto, courgette, coarsely grated, pine nuts, golden linseeds, parmesan cheese, grated, spinach, extra virgin olive oil, onion, finely diced, garlic, crushed, mixed herbs such as mint , lemon thyme, parsley, basil, oregano, salt and freshly cracked black pepper, juice of 1 lemon, heat a non-stick frying pan and saute the onions, garlic and seasoning in 2tbsp of the oil until golden about 4 -5 minutes. add the courgettes and saute for 1 minute. let the mixture cool., toast the linseeds and pine nuts and add to the sauteed onion and courgette mixture, cool., place the herbs , spinach, lemon juice, parmesan and remaining oil in the thermomix bowl and blend until still coarse., add the herb mixture to the cooled sauteed onion, courgette and nut mixture. adjust the seasoning if needed and let the flavours develop for about 20 minutes., food fanatics tips, do not be tempted to add too much oil, the mixture must be dry to prevent the bread becoming claggy. place the leftover pesto in a clean jar cover the surface with extra oil and keep refrigerated, it should last for up to 1 week.

dijon mustard, sherry vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, sugar, salt and pepper, ears corn, grilled (before grilling, spray with olive oil then sprinkle with salt and pepper.), green beans, blanched and cooled, yellow and red cherry tomatoes, halved (or use the tomatoes in your garden), sweet onion, thinly sliced, basil leaves, thinly shredded, gouda cheese, diced into small cubes

fruit, ripe mangoes, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, fresh blueberries, sliced fresh strawberries, lime juice, honey, cream, unflavored gelatin, water, heavy cream, sugar, coconut extract (optional), shortcakes, all-purpose flour, baking powder, white sugar, grated lime zest, poppy seeds, salt, vegetable shortening, egg, buttermilk

prepared graham cracker pie crust, neufchatel cheese, softened, white sugar, pure vanilla extract, milk, fresh strawberries, hulled, strawberry glaze

chopped fresh cilantro, fresh lime juice, lime , zested, olive oil, freshly cracked black pepper, salt, black beans, rinsed and drained, garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained, tomato, seeded and chopped, cucumber, seeded and chopped, red onion, chopped

ground pork, onion, diced, bell pepper, diced, olive oil, zucchini, cubed, yellow squash, cut in 1-inch cubes, minced garlic, chopped canned tomatoes, dried parsley, dried oregano, salt, ground black pepper, crushed crackers, grated parmesan cheese, shredded mozzarella cheese

pasta (i used gf corn conchiglie), herb-infused butter (or use ordinary butter and add a few italian herbs), cream cheese (i used a light 1), carrot, diced, green onion, sliced, tomatoes, diced, feta cheese, diced (about a 1/4 package), garlic powder, dried dill, curry powder (i used an asian blend), paprika

english cucumbers (the long 1 which needs no peeling and seeding, about 570 g), chicken broth, cold (chicken stock, 250 ml), parsley , very loosely measured, sweet onion, chopped, yoghurt, not low-fat , pref. greek, sea salt (such as maldon), tabasco sauce, walnut oil or 2 tbsp avocado oil or 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, freshly squeezed, chopped spring onion , croutons

brown rice, dry, fresh parsley, fresh basil, fresh mint, onion, garlic clove, cucumber, extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, toasted pine nuts (optional), salt, fresh ground pepper

chopped cooked chicken, sliced celery, pineapple tidbits, drained, mayonnaise or 1 1/4 cups salad dressing, dry white wine, salt, curry powder, red delicious apples, thinly sliced, cantaloupe, peeled and thinly sliced, green grape, strawberry, hulled, blackberry, lettuce leaf, chopped toasted walnuts

fresh kale, water, potatoes, peeled and cut into quarters (about 6 medium), white wine, butter or margarine, onions, peeled and minced, garlic clove, peeled and minced, tomato, washed and quartered, chopped fresh basil or 1/3 tsp dried basil, chopped fresh marjoram or 1/3 tsp dried marjoram, sugar (optional), salt and pepper, to taste, grated gouda cheese

couscous, boiling water, whole red bell peppers, whole yellow bell peppers, red bell pepper, diced, yellow bell pepper, diced, scallion, chopped, zucchini, diced, lime juice, olive oil, fresh dill, minced

orzo pasta, cooked and rinsed with cold water, cucumber, peeled and diced small, zucchini, diced small, radishes, diced small, red onion, diced small, ear of corn , sliced off the cob (use canned if fresh not available), roma tomato, diced small, red bell pepper, diced small, tomato, quartered (depending on size), mozzarella cheese , balls (perlini), fresh basil, chopped, fresh parsley, chopped, fresh chives, chopped, white balsamic vinegar, honey, dijon mustard, extra virgin olive oil, salt and pepper

tomato (grape es), english cucumbers or 1 cup israeli cucumber, in bite-sized pieces, onions , preferably sweet onion or 1 cup red onion, chopped, yellow bell pepper, seeded , ribs removed, in bite sized pieces, black kalamata olive , pips removed and halved, arugula , pushed in or 1/2 cup flat leaf parsley, chopped, soft fresh goat cheese (note below ) or 3 1/2 oz jersey milk cheese (note below), fresh ground black pepper, good salad dressing, preferably made with extra-virgin olive oil and cider vinegar

chicken breast, garden salsa , recipe follows, potatoes, butter, olive oil, salt and pepper, rice wine vinegar, olive oil, diced yellow squash, tomatoes, diced fine, red onion, diced fine, cucumber, peeled and seeded, diced fine, red pepper, diced fine, cracked black pepper, fresh basil, salt , to taste

black pepper, carrots - diced, celery - diced, chunky pasta sauce (garden style), ground beef, hot pepper sauce, instant beef bouillon, macaroni shells, olive oil, onion - large - chopped, oregano - dried, parsley - fresh chopped, red kidney beans (drained and rinsed ), white kidney beans (drained and rinsed )

tiny new potatoes , such as jersey royals, olive oil, good quality herb and pork sausage, low-fat creme fraiche, vegetable stock (hot ), frozen peas, thawed, spring onions, finely sliced