Recipes — vegetarian

Myrna Burlock

UP EVOO, Garlic & Romano Cheese Mashed Cauliflower

A healthy and satisfying alternative to mashed potatoes! Ingredients: 1 head cauliflower 4-6 cloves of garlic, peeled 1/3 cup UP Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1/3 cup cream 1/3 cup grated Romano cheese Sea salt & Black pepper   Directions: Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Clean cauliflower and break into large pieces. In a large piece of aluminum foil, tightly wrap cauliflower pieces and peeled garlic cloves that have been seasoned with sea salt & black pepper. Place in the oven for 45-55 minutes or until tender. Unwrap and place in casserole dish. Mash together until desired consistency. Add in...

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Myrna Burlock

Caramelized Roasted Vegetables, My Go To

This is a once a week for us.  In season, or in crisper, either way, my easy out for being creative. The variations are endless. Keep in mind, some vegetables cook faster than others. Try to keep veggies chunked not diced. This is Bill's latest creation. Preheat oven to 400F. in a bowl with your hands, toss veggies in olive oil, a sprinkle of Sea Salt and fresh ground pepper 1 Sweet Potato, 1/2 in slices 1 Russet, or in season Potato 1 Green Zucchini, 3/4 in slices 1 Yellow Zucchini, 3/4 in slices 1 Eggplant, cubed, salted and drained...

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Italian Golden Lentils

      Serves 6-8  Another of Nigella's wonderful recipes, that I like to play with. 3 T LG Garlic infused olive oil 1 Leek, washed, trimmed, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced 2 t Dried thyme or 1 t finely chopped fresh thyme 3 cups Castelluccio Lentils, or your favorite lentil if not available, rinsed and drained Approx. 1 quart cold water 3 dried Bay leaves Salt and Pepper, to taste Chopped fresh Parsley and or chives Liquid Gold EVOO or LG fused or infused Chipotle, Harrisa, Baklouti Chili, or Cayenne Chili Pepper olive oil to drizzle over the lentils...

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