Category: Food

  • Margherita Pizza

    Margherita Pizza

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    Ingredients 1 (14-ounce) can crushed tomatoes, preferably San Marzano 3 medium garlic cloves, minced ¾ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon sugar ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Flour, for stretching the dough 2 pizza doughs 8 oz fresh mozzarella, not packed in water, cubed ½ cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano ½ cup roughly chopped fresh basil, lightly packed Preparation Make the Sauce:…

  • Baked Lobster Tails with Citrus-Herb Butter

    Baked Lobster Tails with Citrus-Herb Butter

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    Ingredients 4 (5 oz.) fresh lobster tails ½ cup (4 oz.) unsalted butter, melted and divided 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice (from 1 lemon)  1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh tarragon 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 1 teaspoon thinly sliced fresh chives ½ teaspoon finely chopped garlic (from 1 garlic clove) ¼ teaspoon kosher…

  • Sautéed Zucchini and Cherry Tomatoes

    Sautéed Zucchini and Cherry Tomatoes

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    Ingredients 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 small red onion, diced 1 pound zucchini (2-3 medium), cut into ½-inch chunks 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, halved (I usually buy NatureSweet Cherubs) 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon fresh chopped basil, plus more for garnish if desired Preparation Heat the olive oil over…

  • Grilled Shrimp with Pesto

    Grilled Shrimp with Pesto

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    Ingredients Preparation Pair with Sauteed Zucchini and Cherry Tomatoes Source: Once Upon a Chef – Grilled Shrimp and Pesto

  • Salad with Lemon, Olive Oil, and Parmigiano Reggiano

    Salad with Lemon, Olive Oil, and Parmigiano Reggiano

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    Ingredients 5 ounces (or 5 generous handfuls) salad 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, from one lemon 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, best quality such as Lucini ⅛ teaspoon salt ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Big hunk Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese Preparation In a large salad bowl, combine the lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, salt, and pepper. Place the arugula…

  • 7 Layer Dip

    7 Layer Dip

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    Ingredients Preparation Source: Once Upon a Chef – 7 Layer Dip

  • Sweet and Sour Shrimp With Broccoli

    Sweet and Sour Shrimp With Broccoli

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  • Corn and Zucchini Saute

    Corn and Zucchini Saute

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    Corn and Zucchini Saute Ingredients 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 cup chopped scallions 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped garlic 2 cups corn (from about 4 ears) 2 medium zucchini (1 lb total), quartered lengthwise, then cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick pieces 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 cup chopped fresh…

  • Baked Salmon with Roasted Asparagus and Lemon Caper Sauce

    Baked Salmon with Roasted Asparagus and Lemon Caper Sauce

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    Baked Salmon with Roasted Asparagus and Lemon Caper Sauce Ingredients 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons minced red onion 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon drained capers, chopped 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel 1 1 1/2-pound skinless salmon fillet (1 1/4 to 1 1/2 inches thick) 1 pound asparagus,…

  • Spicy Sauteed Tilapia with Olive and Cherry Tomatoes

    Spicy Sauteed Tilapia with Olive and Cherry Tomatoes

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    Spicy Sauteed Fish with Olives and Cherry Tomatoes Ingredients 1/4 cup olive oil 2 pounds tilapia, red snapper, or orange roughy fillets 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley 1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper 4 cups cherry tomatoes, halved 1 cup Kalamata olives or other brine-cured black olives, chopped 6 garlic cloves, minced 1 medium sized…