Springtime on a plate! Perfect for a light lunch or brunch.
Tag: capers
Tuna & Spinach Stuffed Banana Peppers
This recipe is basically a tasty, vaguely Italian dip scooped into peppers and roasted until it is creamy and piping hot. What’s not to love?
Tuna “Meatballs” in Caper-Olive Tomato Sauce
Tuna takes the place of red meat in this pantry-friendly update of spaghetti and meatballs.
Steelhead Trout Salad with Horseradish and Arugula
Ingredients: 1/2 lb cooked steelhead trout 1 hard-boiled egg 1/4 cup minced arugula 1/4 teaspoon prepared horseradish 3 tablespoons mayo 3 tablespoons minced red onion 3 tablespoons minced celery 1/2-1 tablespoons nonpareil capers Directions: In a small bowl, mix all ingredients until evenly distributed. Refrigerate until ready to serve. My […]
Pan-Roasted Cauliflower with Anchovy-Caper Giant Croutons
Ingredients: 2-3 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons nonpareil capers 3 cloves garlic, sliced 4 anchovies 1 loaf day-old (or older) crusty bread, cut into 1-inch cubes) 1 head cauliflower 1 1/2 tablespoons red pepper flakes freshly ground black pepper 1/3 cup coarsely chopped Italian parsley Directions: In a large skillet, […]
Baked Cauliflower and Shells with Italian Cheeses
Ingredients: 8 oz small shell pasta 1 medium onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, sliced 1 medium head cauliflower, cut into florets 1 stalk celery, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons nonpareil capers 1/2 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes 1/2 tablespoon lemon pepper seasoning pinch salt 8 oz whole milk ricotta 1/4 cup […]
Sardine and Summer Squash Spaghetti with Olive, Tomato and Capers
Ingredients: 1 onion, sliced into quarter moons 2 medium yellow squash, cut into bite-sized wedges 3 cloves garlic, sliced 1-pint cherry or other small tomatoes, halved 2 4.4 oz tins sardines in olive oil 2 tablespoons nonpareil capers 1/3 cup (drained) Kalamata olives 1/2 cup (loose) coarsely chopped Italian parsley […]
Spaghetti with Sardines, Asparagus and Capers
Ingredients: 1/2 cup breadcrumbs 1 onion, sliced into half moons 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 lb asparagus, cut into bite-sized pieces 2-3 tablespoons nonpareil capers 2 4.4-oz canned sardines in oil, drained juice and zest of one lemon 3/4 lb spaghetti 2/3 (loose) cup coarsely chopped Italian parsley Parmesan for […]
Sesame-Feta Chicken Salad
Ingredients: 2 cups cubed cooked chicken breast handful Italian parsley, chopped 1 “baby” cucumber, diced 1/2 small red onion, diced 3 oz crumbled feta (tomato basil flavored if possible) 1 tablespoon nonpareil capers 2 teaspoons tahini 3-4 tablespoons mayonnaise salt freshly ground black pepper zest of one lemon Directions: Place […]
Chicken Schnitzel Burgers
Ingredients: 1 lb ground chicken breast 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon pepper seasoning 1/2 teaspoon paprika zest of 1 lemon 2 tablespoons nonpareil capers 3/4 cup breadcrumbs to serve: pretzel rolls sliced red onion hamburger dill pickle chips sliced tomato mayo + mustard (I used this German mustard) Directions: Place the […]