Cuisine: Vegetarian

Asparagus Gratinato with Grana Padano

Asparagus Gratinato with Grana Padano

Asparagus Gratinato with Grana Padano is delicious and easy to roast. Grana Padano is one of the most popular cheeses of Italy. The name comes from the noun grana, which refers to the distinctively grainy texture of the cheese. Though similar to Parmigiano Reggiano, Grana Padano is inexpensive because areas producing the cheese are bigger. Grana is less crumbly, milder and less complex than Parmigiano Reggiano.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 5 mins
  • Cook: 25 mins
  • Yields: 4 Servings
Chilled Broccoli & Snap Peas with Creamy Tarragon Dressing

Chilled Broccoli & Snap Peas with Creamy Tarragon Dressing

Chilled Broccoli & Snap Peas with Creamy Tarragon Dressing is sucn nice and refreshing salad for your summer BBQ or picnic.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 5 mins
  • Cook: 5 mins
  • Yields: 6 - 8 Servings

Long Lake Lentil Salad

This recipe comes from my friend Jacki. She calls it Long Lake Salad. Du Puy lentils or French green lentils were originally grown in the volcanic soils of Puy in France, but now they're also grown in North America and Italy. They're especially good in salads since they remain firm after cooking and have a rich flavor. They cook a bit slower than other lentils. I used golden raisins and dried apricots instead of currants and added goat cheese and toasted walnuts.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 15 mins
  • Cook: 20 mins
  • Yields: 6 - 8 Servings

Havana Black Beans

The perfect accompaniment to Cuban Chicken with Pineapple and Cuban Style Rice and Peas.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 8 hrs
  • Cook: 2 hrs
  • Yields: 8 Servings
Cuban Style Rice and Peas

Cuban Style Rice and Peas

This Cuban Style Rice and Peas is another versatile dish where you can add left over chicken pieces, or ham. This rice freezes well. Reheat in microwave with a about a 1-2 Tablespoons of water. Serve this with Cuban Pineapple Chicken and Havana Black Beans.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 5 mins
  • Cook: 20 mins
  • Yields: 4 - 6 Servings

Broccoli Rabe with Caramelized Onions

Broccoli Rabe or Rapini is a vegetable. The edible parts are the leaves, buds, and stems. The buds somewhat resemble broccoli, but do not form a large head. If you have leftovers, use it the next day stuffed into a baked potato, put it on pizza, or add it to a sandwich.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 5 mins
  • Cook: 30 mins
  • Yields: 4 - 6 Servings

Black Eyed Pea Dip

You've got to try this great and easy Black Eyed Pea Dip. Perfect for any party.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 5 mins
  • Cook: 30 mins
  • Yields: 12 Servings
Sriracha Honey Roasted Cashews

Sriracha Honey Roasted Cashews

I used black sesame seeds for these spicy Sriracha Honey Roasted Cashews. This great to serve with drinks.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 5 mins
  • Cook: 15 mins
Homemade Pickled Jalapeños

Homemade Pickled Jalapeños

Homemade Pickled Jalapeños are very easy to make. You can use them for nachos and tacos, cheese omelets, pizza, burgers, hot dogs, grilled cheese, etc. I recently needed one jalapeño and had to buy a whole bag of them. My jalapeño plant in the back yard is not doing very well at the moment.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 5 mins
Scalloped Potato Gratin

Scalloped Potato Gratin

Scalloped Potato Gratin is one of my favorite ways to eat potatoes!

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 20 mins
  • Cook: 50 mins
  • Yields: 4 - 6 Servings