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Green Bean Salad

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Recipe by Non-Reactive Pan, clarosouthwick.com/blog INGREDIENTS 1 pound green beans (and/or yellow), tips cut off 1/2 lemon Olive oil to drizzle over cooked beans Salt and pepper to taste Options to toss with beans: 1/2–1 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced 2 tablespoons shallots, minced 1 tablespoon sliced almonds 1 tablespoon capers (drained) PREPARATION Bring an inch [...]

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Beans & Greens!

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Adapted from The Savory Way INGREDIENTS 2 cans white beans (15 oz)—either cannellini beans or small white navy beans Salt 1 bunch greens of choice (kale, spinach, escarole, komatsuna, etc.), approx 4–6 cups, chopped 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, plus more to drizzle 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes 2 large cloves minced garlic, and/or 1/2 [...]

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Simple Cherry Tomato Tart

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Recipe by FruitGuys’ Rachel Schiros INGREDIENTS 1 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in half 1 Cabernet onion, diced 2 tablespoons fresh or 2 teaspoons dried herbs (such as basil, thyme, oregano, or parsley) 3 tablespoons olive oil Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 1/2 cup shredded white cheese (mozzarella, parmesan, pecorino, etc…) 1 [...]

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Ch-Ch-Ch-Cherry Toms

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By Heidi Lewis Get your scorecards ready! Sharpen your pencils, polish your forks, and pull up a chair—the tomato season is upon us, as evidenced by the basket of ch-ch-ch-cherry toms in our TakeHome cases this week. Cherry tomato bushes are usually the first to produce, and since they keep producing, their season lasts the longest—and so is [...]

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Roasted Green Beans and Cherry Tomatoes

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Recipe courtesy of Delilah’s Farm Ingredients 1/2 pound green beans, trimmed but left whole 1 cup cherry tomatoes 4 cloves garlic, sliced thin lengthwise 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar Preparation Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss together beans, tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, salt and pepper. Place on [...]

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Cherry Tomato and Avocado Salad

Adapted from newyorktimes.com INGREDIENTS Cherry tomatoes, 1 basket (or approximately 1  1/2 cups), washed and halved 1 large avocado (or 2 small) 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 teaspoons fresh lime or lemon juice 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro or basil 1/4 cup shaved parmesan, crumbled feta, or goat cheese 1/4 to 1/2 [...]

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Zucchini Boats

Adapted from www.chow.com INGREDIENTS 2–3 finely chopped shallots 2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced 2–3 medium zucchini, ends trimmed Mushrooms Cherry tomatoes Bell peppers 1/2 tablespoon basil 1/4 tablespoon oregano 1/4 cup parmesan cheese PREPARATION Cut squash in half lengthwise. With small melon baller, start about 1/2 inch from end and scoop out middle of [...]

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Eggplant and Tomato Bruschetta

Adapted from Gourmet Ingredients 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, seeded 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar 1 large or 2–3 smaller eggplants, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch cubes 2 garlic cloves 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon red wine 2–3 slices crusty Italian bread Salt and pepper to taste Parmesan or goat cheese (optional) Preparation Heat a [...]

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Roasted Elephant Garlic and Tomato Pasta with Rainbow Chard

Courtesy of Delilah’s Farm Report INGREDIENTS 3 cloves elephant garlic, quartered 1/2 pint cherry tomatoes 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 bunch rainbow chard, very coarsely chopped 1/2 pound pasta of your choice 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley Parmesan cheese PREPARATION Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss garlic and cherry tomatoes with the olive oil. Spread out [...]

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Succotash with Barley & Cherry Tomatoes

Courtesy of Delilah’s Farm Report INGREDIENTS 2 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth or water) 1 cup barley 1 cup trimmed and chopped yellow Romano beans 1 cup corn, cut from the cob 1/2 medium red onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped 2 tablespoons olive oil Salt and pepper, to taste 1/2 cup [...]

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Roasted Eggplant with Feta and Tomatoes

Adapted from Bon Appétit Ingredients 1 eggplant, washed, peeled, and cut into 1-inch cubes 1 pint cherry tomatoes, washed and halved 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano 1/2 cup feta cheese Salt and pepper to taste Preparation Preheat oven to 450˚F. In a medium-sized bowl, toss the eggplant [...]

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Deck the Halls with Cherry Tomatoes

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Among the hearth-warming treasures in our TakeHome boxes this week are bright-as-holiday-lights cherry tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum var. cerasiforme). “Tomatoes in December!” you may exclaim. Why, yes Virginia, this is one of the benefits of urban California living, along with the lack of engine block warmers, ice scrapers, sound of 5 a.m. salt spreaders, or snow [...]

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