Recipes
Avocado Egg Salad Sandwiches
Ingredients ½ large avocado, peeled, pitted, and cubed (about 1 cup) 4 hard boiled eggs, peeled and diced 1 tablespoon red onion, minced 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon olive oil ½-1 tablespoon water, if needed ¼-1/2 teaspoon salt, to taste ⅛-1/4 teaspoon pepper, to taste To Make the Sandwich As Pictured: 4 slices of bread of choice, toasted (Use gluten-free bread if needed) 1-2 tablespoons of mayonnaise, optional 1-2 teaspoons dijon mustard, optional extra salt and pepper tomatoes slices, as many as you’d like handful of fresh baby spinach or 2 pieces of romaine lettuce leaves Instructions To Boil...
Parmesan Basil Baked Zucchini Chips
Ingredients 2 medium zucchini (about 1 pound) 1 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 ounce grated parmesan cheese (about 1/3 cup) 1/3 cup panko bread crumbs or plain breadcrumbs 1/4 cup packed fresh basil leaves, finely chopped 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt 1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper Directions Heat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Slice zucchini into 1/4-inch thick rounds. Toss with the oil until well coated. In a shallow dish, stir the Parmesan, bread crumbs, basil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper together. Place each zucchini round...
Mayo-Free Tuna Salad with Balsamic Vinegar & Olive Oil
Ingredients1 part Sicilian Lemon White Balsamic1 part Extra Virgin Olive OilCanned white flaked albacore tuna packed in water, drainedLettuce, cleaned, dried and ripped into bite-sized piecesA green onion, sliced fine (or any veggies of your choice)DirectionsMix tuna, balsamic and olive oil. Layer over lettuce. Garnish with green onions. Original recipe can be found here.
Creamy Chickpea and Rosemary Soup
Ingredients 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 5 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary leaf, minced 1⁄2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 3 (15 -19 ounce) cans chickpeas, rinsed & drained 4 cups chicken broth (or vegetable) 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice sea salt Directions In a large saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat and add garlic, rosemary and red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring constantly, until the garlic starts to brown, about 1 minute. Add chickpeas and cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes; let...
Rustic Bread with Olive Oil, Dark Chocolate, and Salt
Ingredients 4 ½-inch-thick slices rustic bread (good country bread with a thick crust and light interior; don’t slice too thick) 4 oz. good dark chocolate or other chocolate you enjoy 4 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil Coarse sea salt to taste Instructions Heat the oven to 400 degrees. Drizzle some olive oil on a baking sheet. Press bread slices into the oil, drizzle a little over the tops, and toast the slices of bread in the oven, about 3 minutes/side until golden brown. Using a knife, break the chocolate into small pieces. Scatter them over the toasted bread, then place the...