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Quinoa Salad with Asparagus, Garlic, and Basil

Quinoa Salad Makes about 3 quarts (cut in half for a dinner for 4) Created by Chef Matt Gordon Ingredients and Directions to Cook Quinoa ½ gallon vegetable stock (heated to a boil) 4 cups BLACK quinoa (rinsed right before cooking) ½ cup oil blend (75% canola, 25% olive oil) ¼ cup shallots, minced ¼

Pickled Squash Blossoms

Pickled Squash Blossoms Created by Chef Ron Oliver Ingredients 6 cups water 4 cups white vinegar 6 garlic cloves, sliced 2 Tablespoons black peppercorns ½ Tablespoon dried thyme 5 Tablespoons kosher salt 30 baby zucchini with flower Directions Remove knob end from zucchini. Place in glass jars. Bring remaining ingredients to a boil. Pour over

Chimichurri Sauce

Chimichurri Sauce Created by Chef Ron Oliver Ingredients 2 bunches parsley 2 bunches cilantro 2 cloves of garlic Remaining ingredients to taste: worcestershire sauce white pepper salt fresh oregano red chili flakes red wine vinegar lime juice extra virgin olive oil Directions Place all ingredients in blender. Process to coarse paste. ••••• Salsa Chimichurri Creada

Tomato Basil Pizza Sauce

Tomato Basil Pizza Sauce Created by Chef Ricardo Heredia Makes 2 quarts Ingredients 10 pounds whole ripe tomatoes (approx. 15 med tomatoes) 6 cloves of garlic 2 Tablespoons oregano, chopped 1 large stalk basil ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper (optional) 1 Tablespoon salt 1 teaspoon ground pepper ½ cup red wine Directions 1. If using

Summer Squash and Tomato Pizza with Bell Pepper Sauce

Summer Squash and Tomato Pizza with Bell Pepper Sauce Created by Chef Joe Pastry Ingredients and Directions for Bell Pepper Sauce 2 red peppers 2 green peppers 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 shallot, minced 1 lemon, zested and juiced 3 fresh lemon basil leaves pinch of salt and pepper 1. Add all ingredients except basil to

Tomato Bruschetta

Tomato Bruschetta Created by Marguerite Grifka Ingredients 2 cloves garlic chopped ¼ cup onion chopped 2 medium tomatoes, chopped in 1/2 inch chunks 4-6 basil leaves, shredded or torn with fingers 2 Tablespoons olive oil 4 slices toast Directions 1. Sauté onion in olive oil over medium heat for 2 minutes, and add garlic. Cook

Spring Rolls with a Coconut Peanut Sauce

Spring Rolls with a Coconut Peanut Sauce Created by Flour Children Ingredients and Directions for Spring Rolls 1 package of rice papers soy sauce, for dipping 1 bunch of greens, such as lettuce, spinach, kale, cabbage, etc. an assortment of your favorite vegetables and/or fruits, such as: 1 carrot, shredded 1 avocado, cubed 1 cucumber,

Honey Citrus Vinaigrette

Garden Salad with Honey Citrus Vinaigrette Created by Kati Butler Ingredients for Garden Salad Any type of lettuce, chopped Dark greens such as swiss chard, kale, broccoli greens, etc., chopped Vegetables such as cucumbers, tomatoes, carrots, radishes, etc., diced Ingredients and Directions for Vinaigrette 1 garlic clove, minced ½ Tablespoon grated onion 1/3 cup fresh

Roasted Kabocha Squash Salad

Roasted Kabocha Squash Salad Created by Chef Trey Foshee Serves 6 Ingredients 2 pounds of Kabocha squash, cut into 1” segments, seeds removed ¼ cup olive oil 4-5 cloves of garlic, minced salt and pepper 12 ripe figs ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil ¼ cup Saba or good quality balsamic vinegar 3 cup arugula,

Panzanella

Panzanella (Tuscan Bread and Tomato Salad) Created by Carolyn Kates  Ingredients 4 large vine ripened tomatoes, cut into large cubes or wedges ½ pound stale country-style Italian bread, crusts removed and cubed (about 8 cups) 1¼ cups red onions, thinly sliced 2 teaspoons garlic, minced ¼ cup red wine vinegar ½ cup Italian extra-virgin olive