Lemon and Basil Eggs over Foccacia

Fresh loaf of foccacia bread (or whatever yummy fresh baked bread you can find - I used black olive semolina)2 tbsp olive oil1 tsp lemon juice3 eggs1/3 cup milk1/4 cup parmesan, grated1/4 cup fresh basil, choppedsaltpepperPreheat oven to 350. Cut the top off the foccacia and hollow out the bread inside. Tear the top of the foccacia and the inside bread into 1-inch pieces and save for the egg mixture. Brush the inside of the foccacia with the lemon...

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Vegetarian Taco Salad

2 cloves garlic 1 tomato1/2 onion1 can pinto or black beanssalt peppercrushed red chili pepperhot sauce1/4 cup cheddar cheese, grated.Couple large handfuls of tortilla chips, crushed or broken into small piecesMixed greensDice garlic, onion and tomato and sautee over medium low heat in extra virgin olive oil. Rinse beans and add to sautee pan. Cook until onions are soft and tomatoes and beans begin to disintegrate. Add salt, pepper, crushed red chili...

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Upside-Down Berry Cornmeal Cake

2 cups fresh blueberries, raspberries, and/or blackberries1 1/3 cup flour1/2 cup cornmeal2 tsp baking powder1/4 tsp salt2 eggs1/2 cup sugar2/3 cup milk1/3 cup canola oilPreheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease bottom of cake pan. Arrange berries in bottom of pan.In bowl, stir together flour, cornmeal, baking powder, and salt.In another bowl, whisk together eggs, sugar, milk, and oil. Add liquid mixture to flour mixture. Stir until combined, pour batter...

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Grilled Monkfish and Vegetable Kebobs

2 monkfish fillets (or other white fish)2 large carrots3 white turnipsSeafood Magic (spice similar to Old Bay)Rinse and chop monkfish, carrots, and turnips into bite size pieces. Bring a large pot of water to boil. Add vegetables and boil until semi-soft. Drain in collander. Place monkfish, carrots, and turnips on skewers. Sprinkle with Seafood Magic.Grill kebabs over medium heat about 15 minutes, or until monkfish turns from translucent to bright...

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Beer Steamers

2 tbsp olive oil2 tbsp margarine5 cloves garlic, diced1/2 onion, diced1 1/2 lb steamers (or clams or mussels)1/2 bottle lager beer (ex. Budweiser, Molson, etc)Sautee olive oil, margarine, garlic, and onion over medium-low heat in a deep pan or pot. Add steamers and beer, cover, and let steam until steamers open up.Serves two as an appetizer, with toasted bread to dip into the bro...

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Swiss Chard Stuffed Chicken

1 tbsp olive oil3 cloves garlic1/2 small onion1 tomato1 bunch swiss chard1 tsp balsamic vinegar1 tsp lime juicerosemarysaltpepper2 oz goat cheese2 chicken breastsDice garlic, onion, and tomato, and sautee over low heat. Rinse swiss chard, break into small pieces, and add once tomato is tender. Let swiss chard wilt. In a bowl, combine olive oil, balsamic vinegar, lime juice, rosemary, and salt, and pepper. Pour over swiss chard mixture.With bottom...

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