Spinach with Raisins and Pine Nuts
Bring the water to a boil in a large pot set on high heat. Add the spinach a little at a time, pushing it down to the bottom of the pot with a spoon. Give it a good stir once
Pesto Peppers
Preheat the oven to 450 F. Grease an 8 inch square baking dish. Cut the peppers in half through the stem - don't remove the stem. Remove the seeds and membrane and brush with the olive oil, inside and out. Place
Carrots and Garlic
Heat the butter, olive oil, sugar, garlic and thyme in a large saute pan set on high heat. When the mixture begins to bubble and thicken, about 2 minutes, add the carrots. Cook for 2 minutes, until the carrots begin
Ginger-Glazed Carrots
Melt the butter, sugar and gingerroot together in a large saute pan set on high heat. When the mixture begins to bubble and thcken, about 2 minutes, add the carrots. Cook for 2 minutes, until the carrots begin to release
Cauliflower with Nutmeg
Preheat the oven to 400 F. Place the cauliflower in an 8 inch square baking dish. Pour the milk over the cauliflower, sprinkle with the nutmeg, salt and pepper. Cover with foil and bake for 35 minutes. Remove the cauliflower
Broccoli with Roasted Peppers
Heat 4 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large saute pan set on high heat until sizzling, about 2 minutes. Add the broccoli and cook for 3-4 minutes, until the edges begin to brown. Transfer to a bowl with
Provencal Baked Vegetables
Preheat the oven to 400 F. Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large saute pan set on high heat until sizzling, about 2 minutes. Add the onions, garlic, rosemary, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and 1/8 teaspoon
Oven Roasted Vegetables
Preheat the oven to 450 F. Cook the carrots and potatoes in a large pot of boiling water for 5 minutes. Drain well and place in a large bowl with the garlic cloves, shallots, olive oil, tomato paste, salt and
North African Mussels and Clams
Place the clams and mussels in a large pan or bowl of salted water (1/3 cup salt to 4 quarters water). Let the shellfish sit for 1 hour to disgorge any sand, then scrub with a small stiff brush to
Baked Fish Fillets
Sprinkle the eggplant cubes with 1/4 teaspoon of the salt and put in a colander. Place a dish over the eggplant and weight it down. Drain for 20 minutes and pat dry with a towel. Set aside. Sprinkle the fish fillets