DAY Recipe

INGREDIENTS

2 cups pitted cherries
1/4 cup fresh basil or mint , thinly sliced
1/4 cup fresh chives , chopped
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegaror red wine vinegar
1 pinch salt & pepper
1 small baguette , thinly sliced and toasted
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

DIRECTIONS

Finely chop cherries and place in a medium bowl.

Stir in basil, chives, vinegar, salt & pepper.
Spoon over baguete slices, then sprinkle with feta.

INGREDIENTS

1 tablespoon oil
1 1/2 lbs boneless beef steaks (1/4 to 1/2 inch thick, 6 thin steaks)or
6 small boneless skinless chicken breast halves or6 boneless pork chops (1/4 inch thick)
2 large tomatoes , chopped
1yellow pepper, finely chopped
1/4 cup kraft zesty Italian dressing
1 (6ounce)package chicken stove top stuffing mix , prepared
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

DIRECTIONS

Heat oil in large skillet on med-high heat.
Add steaks; cook 1 minute on each side or till lightly browned on both sides. Add 4 more [...]

INGREDIENTS

1 lb spaghetti
1/2 lb tomatoes (seeds removed, roughly chopped)
4-5 garlic cloves , minced
1 dozen large basil leaves , torn into smallish pieces
3 tablespoons olive oil
kosher salt and pepper

DIRECTIONS

Cook pasta according to package directions.

Put tomatoes in a bowl with the garlic, basil and olive oil - season with salt & pepper.

Drain pasta, add to bowl and toss well with tomato mixture.

Serve with shredded parmesan cheese.

INGREDIENTS

1italian baguette (3 in diameter)
1 tablespoon olive oil
8 ounces white mushrooms , sliced (3 cups)
8 ounces shiitake mushrooms, stems removed, sliced (3 cups)
1 cup chopped onions
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup coarsely shredded aged swiss cheese (4 oz.)
1/4 cup sliced pitted black olives , preferably imported

DIRECTIONS

In a large skillet, over medium-high heat, heat oil until hot.

Add mushrooms, onion, thyme and pepper. Cook and stir until lightly browned and moisture has evaporated, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a [...]

INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup dried tomatoes
1 cup water
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
4 portabella mushroom caps
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 slices crusty Italian bread

DIRECTIONS

In a small saucepan simmer tomatoes in water, uncovered, until tender, about 10 minutes.
In a blender puree tomatoes, cooking liquid and vinegar until smooth and season with salt and pepper.
Cut mushrooms into 1/4" thick slices and mince garlic.
In a large skillet heat 2 Tbs. oil over moderate heat [...]