Since it is summertime and the Jersey tomatoes are in full swing we will fully enjoy them for an easy dinner
Italian tomato salad: slice tomatoes, arrange on a nice platter ,crush some garlic, salt, pepper, drizzle extra virgin olive oil and a little balsamic vinegar over tomatoes and of course don not forger the fresh basil, chopped up.
I will also serve an arugla salad (arugla is a lettuce that has a peppery bit to it) put your favorite dressing on it, something light, like a lemon based dressing would be really nice.
A little cheese is great with this meal. A nice sharp imported provolone will be served with some good Italian crusty bread, and a must have some red wine. Enjoy!
Friday, July 29, 2011
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Sunday Gravy/Sauce
Well I know it's not Sunday,but when I growing up we would have Sunday Gravy(or sauce which ever way you want to say it) on Thursdays too. So once in a while I will make it during the week. You will need imported canned tomatoes both crushed and whole,I put the cam of whole tomatoes in the blender and give them a whir, yes they become crushed tomatoes, but they are not as thick and make the gravy a little looser. I make my meatballs with organic turkey and use organic Italian turkey sausage. You can use whatever meat you'd like and also any favorite meatball recipe you know. {I will to be sharing mine, family secret)
However here are some hints: fresh garlic, fresh grated cheese, fresh Italian parsley, eggs, bread either white or Italian (no crusts) whirled in a blender, to soak it or not soak in milk is up to you and of course salt and pepper to taste. I bake them in the oven. Gravy or sauce: In a soup like pot. heat a little olive oil add some chopped of crushed garlic Do not Burn Garlic. Add tomatoes a little sugar ( about 1 tea or to your taste) black pepper. Bring to a boil cook uncovered for about 10-15 minutes. When sausage and balls are finished baking add to sauce. Hint: put sausage in first, then balls.
Stir gently,( cover but keep the lid a little open) put the burner on very low. Cook at least for three hours. Do stir the pot every once in while to prevent the gravy from sticking to the bottom of the pot.Toward the last 15 minutes or so chop up some fresh basil and stir it in to the gravy.Serve with nice whole wheat Pasta or what you like a nice fresh salad and some fresh broccoli with garlic. Now make enough for Sunday I did.
However here are some hints: fresh garlic, fresh grated cheese, fresh Italian parsley, eggs, bread either white or Italian (no crusts) whirled in a blender, to soak it or not soak in milk is up to you and of course salt and pepper to taste. I bake them in the oven. Gravy or sauce: In a soup like pot. heat a little olive oil add some chopped of crushed garlic Do not Burn Garlic. Add tomatoes a little sugar ( about 1 tea or to your taste) black pepper. Bring to a boil cook uncovered for about 10-15 minutes. When sausage and balls are finished baking add to sauce. Hint: put sausage in first, then balls.
Stir gently,( cover but keep the lid a little open) put the burner on very low. Cook at least for three hours. Do stir the pot every once in while to prevent the gravy from sticking to the bottom of the pot.Toward the last 15 minutes or so chop up some fresh basil and stir it in to the gravy.Serve with nice whole wheat Pasta or what you like a nice fresh salad and some fresh broccoli with garlic. Now make enough for Sunday I did.
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Tofu stir-fry with Indian spices and Basmiti rice
Yes tofu, we like it a lot! You can use any veges you want, I use red peppers, onions, cauliflower,and peas.
Cut veges any way you want. Heat a little canola oil in a pan,stir-fry onions and peppers. Boil cauliflower till tender, drain, cut into small pieces add to pan Now for the spices: you will need curry powder about 1 tea., clove of garlic (or more to your taste) smashed some gran masala (you can buy in specialty store or can make it yourself. It is a mixture of spices like cardamon, cumin coriander,turmeric,curry(goggle it) You will use about 1-2 tea. Slice the tofu(buy firm tofu) into cubes add it to the mixture with the spices add about a cup of frozen peas about 1/2 cup or more of vege broth or chicken broth to mixture hit with a half of lime juice and 1/4 cup of chopped cilantro ,fresh of course. Serve over basmati rice or use pita bread.Get some greek yogert and add some garlic and cilantro mix together and use this as a dressing with the stir-fry, it really is good!!
Cut veges any way you want. Heat a little canola oil in a pan,stir-fry onions and peppers. Boil cauliflower till tender, drain, cut into small pieces add to pan Now for the spices: you will need curry powder about 1 tea., clove of garlic (or more to your taste) smashed some gran masala (you can buy in specialty store or can make it yourself. It is a mixture of spices like cardamon, cumin coriander,turmeric,curry(goggle it) You will use about 1-2 tea. Slice the tofu(buy firm tofu) into cubes add it to the mixture with the spices add about a cup of frozen peas about 1/2 cup or more of vege broth or chicken broth to mixture hit with a half of lime juice and 1/4 cup of chopped cilantro ,fresh of course. Serve over basmati rice or use pita bread.Get some greek yogert and add some garlic and cilantro mix together and use this as a dressing with the stir-fry, it really is good!!
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Fried TIiapia with Vegetables
Pan fried Tilapia with sauted vegetables. dredge fsh first in flour (seasoned with black pepper and salt), dipin egg and then in bread crumbs(homemade of course) heat about 1/2inch of canola oil in pan and fry til golden brown .
Remove fish onto a plate with a paper towel. Clean pan and add a little olive oil and saute veges(oninos, mushrooms, zucchini, pepers and of bourse galic. Add a little white wine and if you like a teaspoon of cappers, a splash of lemon juice. Pour over the fish and enjoy. I also made a few sides. It is Jersey tomato season so I made a tomato salad: slice tomatoes,crush garlic on top pour a little virgin olive oil,salt pepper and a splash of balsamic vinegar don't forget the fresh basil!!I also made a Chic pea salad (garbonzo beans)Dried beans soaked overnight and then cooked for 2 hours, ddrain add garlic,salt , pepper, red wine vinegar and fresh italian parsley. Almost forgot the Jersy corn Yummy!!
Remove fish onto a plate with a paper towel. Clean pan and add a little olive oil and saute veges(oninos, mushrooms, zucchini, pepers and of bourse galic. Add a little white wine and if you like a teaspoon of cappers, a splash of lemon juice. Pour over the fish and enjoy. I also made a few sides. It is Jersey tomato season so I made a tomato salad: slice tomatoes,crush garlic on top pour a little virgin olive oil,salt pepper and a splash of balsamic vinegar don't forget the fresh basil!!I also made a Chic pea salad (garbonzo beans)Dried beans soaked overnight and then cooked for 2 hours, ddrain add garlic,salt , pepper, red wine vinegar and fresh italian parsley. Almost forgot the Jersy corn Yummy!!
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