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Vegetable Roasting @ 450 degrees

Tuesday, April 13th, 2010

Asparagus (trimmed) 10-15 minutes  sprinkle with lemon peel

Beets (whole, unpeeled, prick with fork) 1 hour sprinkle with salt, pepper, orange peel

Broccoli 10-15 minutes sprinkle with grated cheese

Brussel sprouts (trim and half) 15-20 minutes sprinkle with salt, pepper, cheese

Butternut Squash (cubed) 40 minutes sprinkle before roasting with rosemary

Carrots (1 inch pieces) 30-40 minutes toss with pumpkin pie spice before serving

Cauliflower 20-30 minutes sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving

Eggplant (sliced) 20-25 minutes

Fennel 35-40 minutes sprinkle with fresh orange peel

Green Beans 20-30 minutes sprinkle with fresh lemon juice and dill before serving

Onions (wedged) 20-30 minutes sprinkle with brown sugar and cider vinegar, roast 5 more min

Potatoes (cubed) 45 mins, sprinkle with fresh orange peel

Sweet Peppers (1 inch strips) 30 minutes, serve with thinly sliced basil leaves

Sweet Potatoes (cubed) 30 minutes, sprinkle with rosemary

Turnips (peel and slice) 45 to 50 minutes, sprinkle with fresh mint.

Zucchini (long strips) 15-20 minutes, serve with fresh Parmesan.

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Stuffed Peppers with Orzo

Friday, January 1st, 2010
  • 1 (28-ounce) can Italian tomatoes
  • 2 zucchini, grated
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
  • 1/2 cup grated Pecorino Romano, plus more for sprinkling
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 1/2 cups orzo (rice-shaped pasta)
  • 6 sweet bell peppers (red or yellow)

Directions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

Pour the tomatoes into a large bowl and break apart using a pair of kitchen shears or your finger tips. Add the zucchini, mint, cheese, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.

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