Miscellaneous with ribs

1 lb orzo pasta (rice-shaped pasta) 1 large onion , finely chopped 2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic (optional or to taste) 2 tablespoons olive oil 2[...]

1 1/2 cups eggplants (cut into 1 inch cubes) 1 tablespoon salt 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium onion (cut in half, then quarter) 4 garlic cloves (chopped) 2[...]

1 large zucchini , scrubbed and cut into 1/2-inch dice 1 large eggplant , cut into 1/2-inch dice 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil ,[...]

6 skinless flounder fillets , 1 to 1-1/2 pounds total kosher salt white pepper 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger 1 cup roughly chopped Thai basil 1 tablespoon[...]

1/2 cup golden brown sugar 2 Tablespoons olive oil 2 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar 2 cups pecan halves Nonstick vegetable oil spray and foil 1 shallot , sliced[...]

Eggplants - 5 medium ( large dice) Green Olives - 2 cups Celery - 5 ribs( fine dice) Pine nuts - 1 cup Raisins - 1 cup ( golden) Salt + Pepper (black fresh[...]