Author: Susan Sharp

Spinach and Garlic Scape Pesto

Ingredients 3 cups packed fresh spinach leaves 1/2 cup parsley leaves 2/3 cup grated parmesan cheese 1/2 cup walnuts 6-8 chopped garlic scapes 2 Tbsp basil (optional) 1 cup extra virgin olive oil Instructions 1. Place all ingredients in a blender or food processor (in 1 or 2 batches depending on your set up)....

Roasted Roma Tomato Sauce

Ingredients 3 lbs (or so) Roma tomatoes 1/4 cup each fresh basil and oregano Several garlic cloves Olive oil Salt and pepper Instructions Preheat oven to 400F. Slice the tops off of the tomatoes and place them cut side down in a large roasting pan with high sides. After filling...

One Pan Ratatouille

Serve over pasta with crusty bread or over baked tofu or polenta. Don't stick to the quantities listed if you have a different assortment of veggies at home. Just use what you have! Ingredients 3 Tbsp olive oil 1 onion, peeled and diced 2 cloves garlic, peeled...

Double Broccoli Quinoa

Serves 4-6 Ingredients 3 cups cooked quinoa* 5 cups raw broccoli, cut into small florets and stems 3 medium garlic cloves 2/3 cup sliced or slivered almonds, toasted 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan 2 big pinches of salt 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 1/4 cup olive oil 1/4 cup heavy cream Optional toppings: slivered basil, sliced...

Roasted Butternut Squash Salad with Warm Cider Vinaigrette

Ingredients 1 (1.5 lb) butternut squash, peeled and 3/4 inch diced Good olive oil 1 Tbsp pure maple syrup Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 3 Tbsp dried cranberries 3/4 cup apple cider or apple juice 2 Tbsp cider vinegar 2 Tbsp minced shallots 2 tsp Dijon mustard 4 oz baby arugula, washed...

Pasta with Arugula and Goat Cheese Sauce

Ingredients One bunch of fresh arugula 4 sprigs of fresh parsley 1 8-oz container low-fat yogurt or sour cream 1/3 cup goat cheese, crumbled Salt and pepper to taste 1 lb fusilli noodles Grated parmesan cheese, as garnish Instructions 1. Before preparing sauce, fill a large casserole with water and bring it to a...

Arugula Salad with Sweet Potatoes and Feta

Ingredients Non-stick cooking spray, for spraying the baking sheet 6 cups, 1/2 inch diced sweet potatoes (4-6 large sweet potatoes; I leave the skin on but peeling is an option) 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil Kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper 2 cups loosely packed baby arugula 4 scallions,...

Arugula Pesto

Ingredients 2 cups of packed arugula leaves, stems removed 1/2 cup walnuts 1/2 cup fresh Parmesan cheese 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 3-4 large garlic cloves, unpeeled 1/2 teaspoon salt Instructions 1. Brown garlic cloves with their peels on in a skillet over medium high heat until the garlic is lightly browned...