THE VILLAGE VOICE

~ Centaurea montana (Mountain Bluet) a friendly face in the garden _____________ PESTO & ROSEMARY FOCACCIA SANDWICH ~ Serve with Mediterranean Greek Salad * Large focaccia or ciabatta bread 4 oz. pesto (homemade or good quality store bought) 1/2 lb. thinly sliced Rosemary ham (or Black Forest) 1/2 lb. thinly sliced roasted turkey breast 6 slices Provolone cheese 1/2 thinly sliced red onion fresh basil leaves Preheat oven to 450-degrees. Slice bread in half horizontally . Spread pesto evenly over each cut slice. Layer ham, turkey, and provolone evenly over bottom half. Top with remaining bread and wrap in foil. Bake 10 minutes. Uncover top of loaf and cover with fresh basil leaves. Slice into 6 wedges. ____________________________ MEDITERRANEAN GREEK SALAD 1/2 lb. halves crosswise sliced green beans 3 Tbsp. red wine vinegar 1 clove crushed garlic 1 chopped shallot 1 tsp. Dijon mustard 1 tsp. fresh oregano 1 tsp. fresh thyme 3 large fresh basil leaves 1/4 cup extra-virgin ...

~ simple tulip ________________________ MEDITERRANEAN TORTA ~ Lent friendly layered loaf of mouth-watering ingredients * 1 large round bakery loaf of sour dough, boule , or peasant bread 2 large sliced roasted red peppers* 2 large sliced roasted yellow peppers* (short cut ~ 16 oz. jar fire roasted yellow & red peppers) 8 oz. sliced provolone cheese 15 sliced in half sun-dried tomatoes 8 oz. sliced mozzarella cheese 14 oz. jar drained and halved artichoke hearts 1/4 cup pesto (homemade or quality store bought) Preheat oven to 350-degrees. Slice off 1/4 from top of bread. Hollow out leaving 1/2-inch shell. (Use inside for breadcrumbs. Toast and freeze for later use.) Layer ingredients inside shell in the following order: roasted peppers, 4-oz. provolone cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, artichoke hearts, pesto, and remaining 4 oz. provolone cheese. Wrap in foil and bake for 30-40 minutes, until cheeses are melted. Uncover and slice into wedges. (6-8 servings) Note:...

"It is probable that the lemon is the most valuable of the fruit for preserving health." ~ Maud Grieve from A MODERN HERBAL _____________________ Crazy 'bout lemons? The unique Meyer Lemon, favorite of chefs, softens the tartness of lemon with a hint of tangerine. Join the 'Meyer Lemon' craze ~ http://meyerlemons.diaryland.com/ GREEK LEMON CHICKEN SOUP * ~ The best known of all Greek soups, SOUPA AVGOLEMONO, does not contain chicken, vegetables or wine that add a hearty flavor to this rich, tangy soup. _________ 8-10 cups organic chicken broth (better yet- homemade) 1 large chopped onion 3 chopped celery stalk plus leaves 2 chopped carrots 1 cup Arborio rice 1 1/2 lbs. boneless bite-size chicken pieces (breast and/or thighs) freshly ground black pepper lemon pepper to taste 4-6 Tbsp. freshly chopped parsley 1 cup white wine 3 large organic eggs juice of 4 lemons chopped fresh dill In large stockpot, add broth, onion, celery & carrots. Bring to boil. Add rice...