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Directions: Microwave eggplant 4 minutes, covered, on plate with paper towel. Spread 1/4 c spaghetti sauce in 8″ baking dish. Arrange eggplant over sauce. Cover with 1/4 c spaghetti sauce, 1/3 c white sauce and 1/3 mozzarella cheese. Repeat layerings andtop with remaining cheese. Cover dish and microwave for 10 minutes. Let stand for 3 […]

Directions: Preheat oven to 350°F. In a medium bowl combine oil, lemon, salt, garlic, pepper and oregano. Mix well. Dip chicken pieces in dressing and place in a shallow pan, skin side down. Add 1 cup of water to remaining dressing, pour over chicken. Bake uncovered for 1 hour, or until juice runs clear, basting […]

Directions: Place tomatoes, cucumber and green onions in a medium bowl; toss gently. Combine balsamic vinegar, sugar, olive oil, pepper, and salt in a small bowl and stir with a whisk. Drizzle vinaigrette over salad; toss gently to coat. Ingredients: 2 c grape tomatoes, chopped 1 1/2 c cucumber, chopped 2 Tbsp green onions, chopped […]

Directions: Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat until foaming. Add the leek, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt, and a pinch of pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 3 minutes. Add the broth, remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and measured pepper and bring to a boil. Add the peas and […]

Directions: Finely chop the kumquats and oranges, combine, and measure into a large pot. Add 2 cups of water per each cup of fruit. Let stand in a cool place for 12 hours, or overnight. Bring the fruit mixture to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until the rind is very tender. Remove from heat, […]

Directions: Mix together the butter and herbs in a medium bowl. Turn out onto parchment or plastic wrap, and roll into a log, 1 1/2-2″ in diameter. Chill until firm, or freeze for up to one month. Ingredients: 1 lb unsalted butter, room temperature 1 Tbsp fresh thyme, chopped 1 Tbsp fresh sage, chopped 1 […]

Directions: Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a saute pan over high heat. Add the onions and bacon and cook until the bacon is crispy.To the same pan add the balsamic vinegar and 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and stir to combine. Remove from heat and set aside. Brush the romaine lettuce […]

Upright (thriller, vertical) plants add vertical interest and a sense of height to planting arrangements, making them more lively and dynamic. Mounding (filler, anchor) plants are used to create stability in planting arrangements. They bring a sense of balance to even the boldest combinations. Trailing (spiller, spreading) plants are the final “accessory” in planting arrangements. […]

Directions: Scoop out cantaloupe with melon baller and place balls in a bowl. You should have about 2 cups. Pour any cantaloupe juice in to the bowl. Peel kiwi, cut crosswise into thin slices, then quarter the slices. Add to bowl. Hull and slice enough strawberries lengthwise to make 1 cup and place in the […]

Directions: Blend all in a blender till smooth and frothy. Ingredients: 1 cup yogurt (lime, lemon) 1/2 cup chopped lychees juice of 1 lime 1/2 tbsp honey 6 ice cubes 1/4 tsp ground cardamom (fine powder)

Directions: Remove the skin and white pith from grapefruit with a sharp knife. Working over a bowl, cut the segments from their surrounding membranes. Cut the segments in half on a cutting board and transfer to a large salad bowl. Squeeze the grapefruit peel and membranes over the original bowl to extract 1/4 cup grapefruit […]

Hot, bold hues and diversified shades of foliage are all the rage. From Tangerine Tango, the new Pantone color of the year, to rich jewel tones galore, make this seasons’ garden space your own tropical paradise. Dramatic foliage plants such as Black Lace™ Elderberry or ‘Black Magic’ Colocasia help create that relaxed island feel. Plant […]