Author: Susan Sharp

Beet and Sweet Potato Cakes

Ingredients 1 medium sweet potato 1 medium beet 1 small onion 1/4 tsp cumin Salt and pepper to taste 1/2 lemon juice 1 egg 2 1/2 Tbsp flour Cooking oil Instructions 1. Peel beet and sweet potato. 2. Shred beet, sweet potato, and onion with a grater or food processor. 3. Add cumin, lemon, and salt/pepper. Then...

Beet Pesto Pizza with Kale and Goat Cheese

Ingredients 1 lb gluten-free pizza dough 1 cup beet pesto 2 cups kale leaves, thinly sliced 1.5 cups mozzarella cheese, grated 2 oz goat cheese For Beet Pesto 1 cup red beets, chopped and roasted (about 1 medium beet) 3 cloves garlic, roughly chopped 1/2 cup walnuts, roasted 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated 1/2 cup olive...

Beet Chocolate Cake

Ingredients 1 lb 4 oz granulated sugar 4 oz unsweetened cocoa powder 8 oz bread flour 8 oz cake flour 2 tsp baking soda 2 tsp baking powder 6 eggs 2 cups buttermilk 2 cups sour cream 12 oz melted unsalted butter 8 oz finely grated raw purple beets Instructions 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees....

Beet Chips

Ingredients 2 medium beets 1 tsp extra-virgin olive oil Instructions 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees with racks in upper and lower thirds. Peel beets and slice 1/16 inch thick with a mandolin. In a large bowl, toss beets with extra-virgin olive oil. 2. On two...

Basil Vinaigrette

Ingredients 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves 1/4 cup white wine vinegar 1 Tbsp honey Salt and freshly ground pepper 1/2 cup olive oil Instructions 1. Throw everything into a food processor or blender and puree. Adjust salt and pepper to taste. ...

Balsamic Tomato, Corn, and Cucumber Panzanella

Ingredients 1/2 loaf day-old Italian bread 3 ears sweet corn, steamed or boiled 1 1/2 cup diced fresh tomatoes 1 medium cucumber, peeled and diced 1/2 cup chopped purple basil (aka opal basil) 1/4 cup olive oil 3 Tbsp balsamic vinegar 1 Tbsp honey Salt and pepper, to taste Instructions 1. Preheat the oven to...

Asian Chicken Slaw

Ingredients 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 3) 3 tsp salt 2 Tbsp Asian sesame oil 1/2 jalapeño pepper, seeds and ribs removed, sliced 1-inch piece fresh ginger 2 cups water 1 head green cabbage (about about 2 1/2 lbs), shredded (about 2 1/2 quarts) 2 Tbsp cider vinegar 2 Tbsp Asian fish...

Zucchini Frittata with Basil

Ingredients 1 1/2 lb zucchini or summer squash, coarsely chopped Salt and pepper 3 Tbsp olive oil 6 eggs 1 large garlic clove, crushed or minced 3 Tbsp copped basil leaves 1/3 cup grated parmesan Instructions 1. Toss the zucchini with 1 tsp salt and set aside in a colander for 20 minutes. 2. Rinse...

Tuscan Panzanella

Ingredients 4 cups torn pieces of sourdough or rustic peasant bread, 1 to 1 1/2 inches wide 3 Tbsp olive oil Kosher salt and cracked black pepper 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 1 Tbsp drained capers 2 tsp grated lemon zest 1 garlic clove, minced 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 cup thinly...

Tomato and Mozzarella Skewers with Basil Oil

Ingredients Cherry (or grape) tomatoes Bocconcini (bite sized mozzarella balls) Fresh basil Olive oil Salt and pepper to taste Instructions 1. This is basically a Caprese salad on a stick. You can substitute bocconcini for regular mozzarella cut into chunks. On each skewer do a piece of cheese for...