Summer Pasta

Ingredients 2 1/4 cup penne pasta 1 can black olives, halved 10 oz cubed mozzarella 1 lb cherry tomatoes, halved 15 fresh basil leaves, shredded 2 lemons, grated zest and juice 1 TBS balsamic vinegar 1/4 cup olive oil salt and pepper Procedure In a saucepan, bring water to a boil. When boiling achieved, add…

Chili

Ingredients 1 cup white rice 1/2 white onion, chopped 1 pound ground beef 1 can stewed tomatoes 1 can black beans 1 can pinto beans 2 cans chicken broth 2 caps full of chili powder salt to taste Procedure Prepare white rice per package instructions. Set aside. In a large pot, over medium heat, cook…

Kale Salad with Apples and Cheddar

Ingredients 4 cups very finely chopped or slivered curly kale or Russian kale (about 6 ounces on the stem, or half of a 3/4-pound bunch, stemmed and washed in two rinses of water) 2 TBS coarsely chopped toasted almonds 1 honey crisp apple, cut in 1/4-inch dice 1 ounce sharp Cheddar cheese, cut in 1/4-inch…