Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup (60 ml) salad oil
• 1 small yellow onion,peeled and diced
• 3 celery stalks,sliced
• 2 medium carrots,peeled and sliced
• half of small head cabbage,shredded
• 1 medium zucchini,peeled and cut into chunks
• 1 1/2 pounds beef stew meat,chunked
• 6 medium potatoes,peeled
• 28 oz(840 g) can tomatoes
• 6 cups (1.8 l) water
• 16 oz (480 g) can beans,drained
• 8 oz (240 g) can baby lima beans,drained
• 4 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh basil

Cooking Method:

1. In a Dutch oven,heat over high heat salad oil.
2. Add onion,celery,carrots,cabbage and zucchini.Cook,stirring,until lightly browned.
3. Using a slotted spoon,remove cooked vegetables and set aside.
4. In a Dutch oven,in remaining oil,cook beef chunks,stirring,until browned on all sides.
5. Shred one potato and cub remaining potatoes.
6. Stir in reserved vegetable mixture into meat chunks.Add potatoes,tomatoes with their liquid and remaining ingredients.Bring to a boil over high heat.
7. Reduce heat to low,cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes.

Ingredients:

• 2 medium zucchinis,cut lengthwise
• 1 tablespoon grated mozzarella cheese
• 1 medium tomato,peeled and grated
• handful of fresh parsley,finely chopped
• handful of fresh peppermint,finely chopped
• handful of fresh dill,finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon red pepper powder
• freshly ground black pepper
• ground nutmeg

Ingredients:

• 1 cup (250 ml) olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic,peeled and crushed
• 1 pound (480 g) eggplant,thinly sliced
• 2 pounds (960 g) tomatoes,thinly sliced
• 1 pound (480 g) zucchini,thinly sliced
• 4 green or red bell peppers,seeded and thinly sliced
• 1 2/3 cups (330 ml) dry white wine
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Cooking Method: 

1. Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet.
2. Add crushed garlic and cook,stirring,until lightly browned.
3. Add remaining vegetables and cook,stirring,until lightly browned.
4. Transfer cooked vegetables to deep,heavy saucepan,reserving olive oil.
5. Pour olive oil over vegetables and season with salt and black pepper.
6. Pour over dry white wine and simmer over low heat for 1 hour.Do not stir.
7. Serve white wine ratatouille with white or red wine.

Ingredients:

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 pounds (1.44 kg) ground beef or lamb
• 1/4 cup (60 g) chopped yellow onion
• 3  14 1/2 oz (435 ml) cans reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 2 cups coarsely chopped zucchini
• 1 1/2 cups (375 g) coarsely chopped tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 3 cloves garlic,peeled and minced
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon snipped fresh mint
• 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

Ingredients:

• 2 pounds (960 g) stewing beef,cubed
• 2 oz (60 g) pork dripping
• 8 oz (240 g yellow onions,peeled and chopped
• 2 garlic cloves,peeled and chopped
• 1 tablespoon plain flour
• 1 beef stock cube
• 2 cups (500 ml) boiling water
• 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
• 1/2 teaspoon caraway seed
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 8 oz (240 g) potatoes,peeled and roughly chopped
• 2 green bell peppers,deseeded and sliced
• 5 ripe tomatoes,blanched,peeled and chopped
• 5 oz (150 ml) dry red wine
• 5 oz (150 g) sour cream
• brown sugar
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons melted butter
• 1 yellow onion,peeled and diced
• 2 cloves garlic,peeled and chopped
• red peppers flakes
• 1/4 cup (60 g) all-purpose flour
• 3 cups (750 ml) chicken broth
• 28 oz (840 g) can diced tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 8 oz (240 g) cheese tortellini
• 1/2 cup (125 g) freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 10 oz (300 g) fresh spinach,chopped
• 1/2 cup (125 g_ heavy (double) cream
• 1/4 cup (60 g) fresh basil,chopped
• salt and freshly ground black pepper

Ingredients:

• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon celery salt
• 2 pounds (960g ) round beef steak,fat trimmed and cubed
• 1 pound (480 g) small red potatoes,cut into quarters
• 8 oz (240 g) fresh mushrooms,sliced
• 2 garlic cloves,peeled and minced
• 1 cup (250 g) diced onion
• 14 1/2 oz (435 g) can diced tomatoes
• 6 oz (180 g) can tomato paste
• 1 cup (250 ml) beef broth
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) dry red wine
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 cup(250 g) frozen green peas,thawed

 Ingredients:

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 medium red onions,peeled and chopped
• 3 cloves garlic,peeled and minced
• 28 oz (840 g) can crushed tomatoes
•  1 cup (250 g) heavy (double) cream
• 1 bunch fresh basil,chopped
• grated Parmesan cheese for garnish
• kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Ingredients:

• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 large yellow onion,peeled and diced
• 1 pound (480 g) boneless and skinless chicken thighs,cut into bite pieces
• 3 cloves garlic,peeled and minced
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed fennel seeds
• pinch of red pepper flakes
• 6 cups (1.5 L) homemade chicken broth
• 28 oz (840 g) can diced tomatoes
• 1 cup (250 g) tomato sauce
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 2 cups (500 g) uncooked noodles
• 1 cup (250 g) shredded Parmesan cheese
• fresh basil for garnish

Ingredients:

• 6-8 boneless chicken thighs, fat removed and cubed
• 2 carrots,peeled and sliced
• 2 stalks of celery, sliced
• 1 yellow onion,peeled and diced
• 2 cloves garlic,peeled and minced
• 2 tomatoes,diced
• 12 baby potatoes,halved
• 1 3/4 cups homemade chicken stock
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons dry white wine
• 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds,crushed
• freshly chopped parsley for garnish
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) water
• 2 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 3 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon freshly chopped rosemary
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Ingredients:

• 2 ciabatta rolls,halved lengthwise
•  6 oz (180 g) Burrata
•  6 oz (180 g) Balsamic Bellavitano
• 6 oz (180 g) roasted red tomatoes
• 1 oz (30 g) softened butter

Grilled shrimp with avocado salsa. Shrimp with homemade avocado salsa.Very delicious recipe! Adapted from http://www.nuggetmarket.com
Makes 6 servings

Ingredients:

• 24 raw medium shrimp,peeled and deveined
• 18 cherry tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons freshly chopped thyme
• 3 tablespoons shallots,minced
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 2 tablespoon fresh basil,chopped
• 1/4 cup (60 g) extra-virgin olive oil
• kosher salt and cracked black pepper to taste
• half of lemon
• 6 bamboo skewers,soaked

For Avocado Salsa:

• 1 ripe avocado,peeled,pitted and diced
• 1 small red onion,peeled and diced
• 1 small Roman tomato,seeded and diced
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro,chopped
• freshly squeezed lemon juice of 1/2 lemon
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon white vinegar
• kosher salt and cracked black pepper to taste

Ingredients:

• 3 cans (14 1/2 oz (435 g)each) reduced-sodium fat-free beef broth
• 14 1/2 oz (435 g) can diced tomatoes
• 1 pound (480 g) lean beef meat,cubed
• 4 cups (1 kg) thinly sliced cabbage
• 2 cups(500 g) cubed potatoes
• 2 cups (500 g) shredded beets
• 2 cups (500 g) shredded carrots
• 1 cup (250 g) chopped onion
• 1 cup (250 g) shredded turnip
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• Dill Sour Cream (see recipe below)
• salt and freshly ground black pepper

For Dill Sour Cream:

• 3/4 cup (180 g) reduced-fat sour cream
• 2 tablespoons fresh dill weed
• 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice