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Mediterranean Stuffed Pepper with Turkey, Orzo and Feta Cheese

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Mediterranean Stuffed Pepper with Turkey, Orzo and Feta Cheese Peppers 6 peppers, 2 red, 2 yellow and 2 orange 1 cup orzo, cooked according to package instructions, cooled 1 lb. ground turkey 1 cup mozzarella 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese 1/2 cup kalamata olives, chopped 1/2 teaspoon oregano 1/2 teaspoon mint 1/2 teaspoon dill 1/2 teaspoon allspice 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1 clove garlic, chopped 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon zest of lemon 1 1/2 teapsoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper Sauce 2 tablespoon olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon oregano 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper 1 teaspoon salt 1 can(14.5 oz) petite chopped tomatoes, I use Hunt's no salt added 2 tablespoon parmesan cheese Preheat oven to 350F. Cut off the top of each bell pepper and reserve the tops; discard the seeds and white membranes. Put the turkey in a large bowl; add 1 cup mozzarella, 1/4 cup feta, orzo, oregano, mint, dill, allspi...

Farm Fresh Grilled Vegetables

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My town like many towns has a wonderful weekly farmer's market each week where local farms sell fresh produce. Beautiful ripe heirloom tomatoes glistening with morning dew, the deepest aubergine eggplant, plump zucchini along with a red, orange and yellow peppers just beckoning to be grilled. 3 red peppers 3 orange peppers 3 yellow peppers 2 large eggplants 2 large zucchinis 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 1/4 teaspoon fresh pepper 1/2 cup olive oil 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 1/4 cup fresh basil, finely chopped 1 tablespoon fresh french thyme, finely chopped Remove stems and seeds from peppers then slice in quarters. Slice eggplant and zucchini horizontally. Place vegetables in large bowl. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Combine olive oil, lemon juice, basil and thyme. Pour over vegetables then toss. Let sit for 30 minutes to marinate flavors. Preheat grill. Grill vegetables turning ever five minutes until tender. Arrange on platter. Serve at room temperature. You can grill a...

Family Reunion Gazpacho

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Family Reunion Gazpacho         10 large ripe tomatoes, peeled and diced         1 English cucumber, peeled and quartered         1 red bell pepper, diced         1/2 cup red onion, chopped         3 cups tomato juice         5 tablespoons olive oil         3 tablespoons vinegar         4 cloves garlic, minced         1 tablespoons Tabasco sauce         2 tablespoons lemon juice         2 teaspoons sea salts         1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper Directions 1. In a bowl reserve 2 tablespoons each of the tomato, cucumber,       pepper and oni...