Arugula Tomato Pasta
This Arugula Tomato Pasta recipe, found on Sumpsimus’s blog, is an easy summer dish made with arugula, tomatoes, and a creamy garlic sauce that comes together in minutes. Enjoy!
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Soupe au Pistou
From an old (2001!) Cuisine Magazine recipe, this French garden soup makes 10 cups and is perfect as we transition into Fall. Pistou is the French version of Italian pesto, which should be made a day ahead, chilled, and stirred into the soup before serving. Give it a try! (more…)
Classic Eggplant Parmesan
Overwhelmed with all of the eggplant that we have been getting in the shares? Eggplant Parmesan is an easy family favorite, and freezes well for future eating! (more…)
Spinach, Carrot, and Mushroom Lasagna
Here’s a delicious vegetarian lasagna that your family will love! This recipe was found on the food blog chocolatemoosey.com. To save time, making the sauce and assembling the lasagna can be done ahead of time. Store in the refrigerator until ready to use/bake. Serves 10-12.
Fresh Arugula Pesto
This recipe, found on simplyfreshcooking.com is a great way to use arugula. The great thing about pesto is that it’s so versatile. You can literally use any kind of leafy green in place of the arugula – even spinach, mustard greens, swiss chard. (more…)
Roasted Potatoes, Carrots, Parsnips, and Brussels Sprouts
Sometimes, it is just too difficult to come up with a recipe for just one vegetable, so why not combine a bunch of them? This recipe is fast, easy, colorful and great if you have a bunch of veggies “going” at one time. It’s one of Giada DeLaurentis’ recipes from the Food Network. Serves 6. (more…)
Basil Arugula Pesto
From Bon Appetit magazine, a quick easy pesto to toss over pasta, salad, or spread on toast. (more…)
Orzo Salad with Heirloom Tomatoes and Herbs
Here’s another great recipe found on epicurious.com. This is simple way use up your abundant summer tomato shares. Heirloom tomatoes don’t keep fresh for as long as store bought tomatoes, but they taste so much better! Makes 6 servings. (more…)
Zucchini Butter Spaghetti
This recipe for Zucchini Butter Spaghetti found on the Smitten Kitchen food blog is so delicious! The zucchini gives this pasta a creamy texture, like a “spicy green alfredo”. This recipe serves 2 as a main dish, or 4 as a side, but can easily be doubled.
Grilled Eggplant, Tomatoes, and Goat Cheese
From the Williams-Sonoma website, here is an easy and delicious way to prepare eggplant. Inspired by lasagna, this fresh dish takes advantage of summer’s ripe heirloom tomatoes and abundant eggplant. Cooked on the grill, it makes a great accompaniment to burgers and grilled meats at a summer cookout, but, served with herbed couscous or polenta, it also makes a great vegetarian meal. Serves 4 (1 eggplant per person).
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