Spicy Beef Brisket

Make sandwiches by adding your favorite BBQ sauce, thinly sliced onions or pickles, and a freshly baked bun.Ingredients:2 T salt1 T garlic powder1 T onion powder1 T ground black pepper1 T sugar2 tsp dry mustard1 bay leaf, crushed4 lbs beef brisket, trimmed1 1/2 cups...

Quick Tomato Tart

Ingredients:1 sheet prepared puff pastry, thawed3 T dijon mustard12 oz sliced fresh tomatoes3 T fresh basil leaves, chopped10 oz mozzarella or goat cheeseSalt and freshly ground pepper to tasteDirections:1.  Cut pastry to fit buttered pie or tart pan, or line...

Grilled Shrimp and Bread Salad

Ingredients:1/2 cup sherry vinegar1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil1 garlic clove, minced1/4 tsp salt1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined6 thick slices day-old country-style or sourdough bread1 lb tomatoes, chopped1/3 cup pitted...

Stuffed Zucchini

Ingredients:4 med zucchini, sliced in half lengthwise2 T extra virgin olive oil1/4 cup finely chopped onion3 cloves garlic, finely chopped1/4 cup finely chopped mushrooms1/4 cup finely chopped celery2 T dry white wine1 lb lean ground beef3 T chopped fresh basil1...

Farmers Market Pasta

Ingredients:3 garlic cloves, minced3 T Sherry or white wine vinegar1/3 cup olive oil, plus more for drizzling1 1/2 pounds cherry tomatoes, halved3 ears corn removed from cob1 1/2 pounds medium zucchini8 to 9 ounces linguine1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion (optional)1...

Corn and Zucchini Salad with Feta

Ingredients:4 ears of corn, husked, kernels removed4 small zucchini thinly sliced lengthwise1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley1/3 cup olive oil1/4 cup white wine vinegar1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakesSalt and pepper4...