Apple Parsnip Mash

Apple Parsnip Mash INGREDIENTS 1 pound parsnips, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1 pound apples, peeled, cored, and cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1 cup water 1 tablespoon unsalted butter Coarse salt and ground pepper DIRECTIONS   In…

Roasted Parsnips and Carrots

Roasted Parsnips and Carrots INGREDIENTS 1-2 pounds parsnips, peeled 1-2 pound carrots, unpeeled 3 tablespoons good olive oil 1 tablespoon kosher salt 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons minced fresh dill…

Hot Spinach Dip

Hot Spinach Dip INGREDIENTS 1 teaspoons olive oil, plus more for baking dish 1/2 medium onion, diced 1 garlic cloves, minced 1 pounds spinach, cleaned, trimmed, and coarsely chopped 1/4 cup milk 3 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese 2…

Parsnip Soup with Apples, Leeks and Potatoes

Parsnip Soup with Apples, Leeks and Potatoes INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons butter 2 cups cleaned and sliced leeks 1 pound parsnips, trimmed, peeled, and cut crosswise into 1-inch pieces 2 apples, peeled, cored, and cut into 1-inch pieces 1…

Kale Huevos Rancheros

Kale Huevos Ranchers INGREDIENTS For the beans 2 cans pinto beans (you can use dry, just prep them ahead of time) 2 tablespoons butter 1/2 onion minced 1/2 teaspoon each of ground cumin, chili powder and salt splash of apple…

Going Green Leaf Salad

Going Green Leaf Salad INGREDIENTS 1 large bunch leafy green lettuce (about 8 ounces) 1 honey crisp apple, chopped into bite-size pieces 1/2 cup roasted and salted pistachio pieces 1/2 cup dried cherries Buttermilk Jam Jar Dressing…

Stewed Sweet Peppers and Grilled Mini Peppers

Stewed Sweet Peppers INGREDIENTS ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil 10-15 assorted red, yellow, and mini peppers, cored, seeded, and cut into ¼" strips 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced crosswise ½ medium white onion, thinly sliced Kosher…

Kale and Parmesan Frittata with Tomatoes

Kale and Parmesan Frittata with Tomatoes INGREDIENTS 1 cup thinly sliced kale 1/2 teaspoon olive oil small pinch of red pepper flakes 1 egg + 1/3 cup egg whites (or 2 eggs), whisked well a bit of shredded parmesan cheese 1 plum…

Lunchbox Sweet Pepper Poppers

Lunchbox Sweet Pepper Poppers INGREDIENTS 12 mini sweet peppers 3 slices bacon 1/2 cup diced onion 4 ounces cream cheese at room temperature 4 ounces goat cheese at room temperature 1 teaspoon minced garlic (about one clove) 2…

Balsamic Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta

Balsamic Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta INGREDIENTS   2 oz. pancetta, cut into 1/4-inch dice (about 1/2 cup) 1 to 2 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil 10 oz. Brussels sprouts (about 18 medium sprouts), trimmed and halved through…

Simple Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Brussels Sprouts with Pecans

Simple Roasted Brussels Sprouts INGREDIENTS 1 pound Brussels sprouts, each sprout cut in half Olive Oil Kosher Salt and Freshly ground black pepper DIRECTIONS Place Brussels sprout halves on a cookie sheet. Drizzle generously…

Roast Chicken with Sweet Potatoes and Granny Smith Apples

Roast Chicken with Sweet Potatoes and Granny Smith Apples INGREDIENTS 1 lemon 1/2 cup butter, softened 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 1 teaspoon pepper, divided 1 (5- to 6-lb.) whole chicken 3 fresh…