Pasta with Tomatoes and Kale

Pasta with Tomatoes and KaleINGREDIENTS: 4-6 servings your favorite pasta 2 small or 1 large zucchini, chopped 2-3 cups tomatoes, halved or chopped 1 bunch kale 1 can pinto beans olive oil basil, salt, pepper, or other herbs to taste DIRECTIONS: Cook your pasta. When done, toss with a little oil to prevent it sticking to itself. Add a little oil to a large pan and add the zucchini. Saute for a few minutes. Add the pinto beans and kale. Cover, lower heat, and cook for a few minutes, until kale has began to wilt. Add veggies & beans to pasta. Add tomatoes to pasta. Toss. Add basil, salt, more olive oil if you want it, and pepper to...

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Meatball Pizza

Meatball Pizza INGREDIENTS: For the meatballs 1 large slice stale white bread, crust removed 1/3 cup warm water 4 ounces ground veal or beef, very cold 3 ounces sweet or hot Italian sausage, very cold, casing removed 1 small garlic clove, minced 1 tablespoons minced fresh flat-leaf parsley 1 large egg white, lightly beaten 2 ounces Parmigiano-Reggiano, finely grated Salt and freshly ground black pepper For the pizza 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for shaping and brushing 1 small yellow onion, diced Salt 1 ball Semolina Pizza Dough, at room temperature 3/4 cup Simple Pizza Sauce 4 ounces whole-milk, low-moisture mozzarella cheese, shredded DIRECTIONS: Make...

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Grilled Kale Salad With Yogurt Dressing and Hazelnuts

Grilled Kale Salad With Yogurt Dressing and HazelnutsINGREDIENTS: 1 cup Greek yogurt 1 shallot, minced 1 clove garlic, minced 10 mint leaves, chopped 1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided 3 to 4 tablespoons red wine vinegar, or to taste Zest of 1/2 a lemon 1-2 tablespoons lemon juice Salt Freshly ground pepper 1/2 cup raw hazelnuts (skin on) 2 bunches Russian or curly kale, stems removed 1 handful of halved cherry tomatoes DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 500°. To prep the kale. First soak both bunches in a sink-ful of water for 10-15 minutes so the bugs and dirt fall to the bottom. Then take each stalk out one at a time,...

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Thai Turkey Burgers with Peanut Sauce

Thai Turkey Burgers with Peanut Sauce INGREDIENTS: Makes 4 burgers 1 lb 99% fat-free lean ground turkey breast (I used Jennie-O) 1/2 cup shredded carrot 1/2 cup finely chopped broccoli 3 Tablespoons chopped cilantro 1 green onion, sliced 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes 4 buns (I toasted Arnold Sandwich Thins) baby spinach leaves For the peanut sauce: 3 Tablespoons smooth peanut butter 1 Tablespoon rice vinegar 1 Tablespoon soy sauce 1 Tablespoon water 1 clove garlic 1 teaspoon sesame oil 1 teaspoon chili garlic sauce (could use siracha) 1 teaspoon honey 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger DIRECTIONS: 1. Create peanut sauce...

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