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Monster Zucchini= Chilled Zucchini Soup

This beast came out of my dad’s veggie garden, I added my Chef Knife to the photograph for scale.

Chilled Zucchini and Basil Soup with Paprika Toasts
Serves 5
1 Monster Zucchini
2 Cloves Garlic
1 medium-large White Onion
2 Cups Water
1 Cup Veggie Broth
Cooking Sherry or White Wine
2 Bay leaves
20 large Basil Leaves
1 Lemon
Red Chili Flakes
Bunch of Fresh Thyme
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Gazpacho for the Summer

It’s getting hotter and hotter in MA, tonight we even watched the fireflies whirl about in the yard.  Gazpacho is perfect for summer because it is so cooling and refreshing.  The other benefit is disuse of the oven, although, this recipe calls for grilling the veggies, but that’s okay because its done outside and doesn’t [...]

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Spice and Herb Encrusted Grilled Tofu

This post is dedicated to mi padre, whose favourite saying is current;y “didn’t have that when I was a kid.”  Its quick and  easy, I didn’t even have to press the tofu because grilling it on the barbie seems to dry it out pretty well.
Spice and Herb Encrusted Grilled Tofu
Makes 6 slices
1 block of Tofu
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Cinqo de Mayo: Eggs baked with Black Beans and Spicy Tomato in a Tortilla Cup

Celebrating Cinqo de Mayo has become the new St Patricks Day- just as the non-Irish drink green beer and eat corned beef, the non Latinos drink Margaritas and eat burritos.  And why not?  Celebrations are fun, and so are margaritas.
So here’s to Cinqo de Mayo!!!! Bug off Arizonians (not all of you, just the racists).
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Glazing and Grilling Tofu

Tofu can be tricky.  It’s the texture that bothers me, the flavour isn’t a problem- it will absorb anything and can easily be enhanced with marinades and glazes.  Frying tofu in a pool of veggie oil is a viable option, but I hate deep frying- the left over oil, and the smell, and the greasiness [...]

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Poached Egg over Mixed Root Hash

I massacred my egg a bit- when I put it into the poach pod the yolk separated, so it’s a bit of a mess. After the tian and the napoleons the other day, I had a couple extra slices of sweet potato, red skinned, and butternut squash to use up, so I thought a [...]

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TexMex Salad with Creamy Jalapeno Lime Dressing

A filling salad for lunch or dinner. I didn’t know what to call it, and I’m not completely convinced this salad falls into the Tex-Mex category, but it seemed to fit the best.
TexMex Salad with Creamy Jalapeno Lime Dressing
Serves 1
1/2 Cob of Corn
1 Tomato
1/4 Cup Black Beans
1 Veggie Burger
Lettuce
1 Tbsp Sharp Cheddar Cheese, grated
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Smokey Potatoes with Roast Tomatoes, Facon, and Cilantro Pesto

Another versatile recipe useful for getting rid of whatever you’ve got lying around.  In this case I used potatoes and tomatoes with sauteed onions, mushrooms and  FACON (use bacon if you must).  The smokey flavor emanates from Spanish Smoked Paprika.  If you can’t get a hold of this spice, maybe try using some liquid smoke.. [...]