Quinoa and Spinach Pilaf

Quinoa and Spinach Pilaf 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 finely chopped small yellow onion 1 minced clove garlic 1 cup rinsed quinoa 1 1/4 cups water 5 cups baby spinach (5 ounces) 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest Salt and pepper In…

Garlic Sauteed Savoy Spinach

Garlic Sauteed Savoy Spinach 1 1/2 pounds spinach leaves 2 tablespoons good olive oil 2 tablespoons chopped garlic (6 cloves) 2 teaspoons kosher salt 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon unsalted butter Lemon Sea…

Spring Lettuce Salad with Roasted Asparagus

Spring Lettuce Salad with Roasted Asparagus 1 pound medium asparagus 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1…

Grilled Scallions

Grilled Scallions 1 bunch scallions, root ends trimmed 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper Prepare an outdoor grill to medium high heat. Brush the scallions with olive oil. Lay the scallions…

Scallion Pancakes

Scallion Pancakes 4 cups flour, plus more 1 tbsp. baking powder 1 tbsp. kosher salt and ½ teaspoon ground pepper (preferably white) and 1 tsp crushed red chili flakes 1⁄3 cup canola oil 2 tbsp. toasted sesame oil 1 1⁄2 cups…

Asian Pear and Apple Maple Crisp

Asian Pear and Apple Maple Crisp 2 large Asian pears 1-2 Apples, peeled 2 tbsp. brown sugar 2 tbsp. finely chopped pecans 2 tbsp. flour 1 tsp cinnamon 2 tbsp. water Crisp: 1½ cup of oats ⅔ cup flour ⅓ cup of brown…

Pork Chops with Apples and Onions

Pork Chops with Apples and Onions 6 bone-in pork chops (loin or shoulder), cut 3/4 inch thick Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil or vegetable oil 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 large…

Sweet Potato and Onion Hash (topped with an egg)

Sweet Potato and Onion Hash (topped with an egg) 1 small sweet potato, cubed ½ small yellow onion, chopped 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil ¼ cayenne pepper salt & pepper ½ bell pepper, chopped ¼ cup grape tomatoes,…

Oven Baked Sweet Potato Fries

Oven Baked Sweet Potato Fries 2 medium sweet potatoes, rinsed and dried 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 teaspoons smoked paprika 1 teaspoon coarse salt 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon freshly-cracked black pepper 1⁄2 teaspoon…

Dressing Ideas for your Salads

Dressing Ideas for Your Salads Classic Vinaigrette: Whisk 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, 2 teaspoons dijon mustard, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and pepper to taste. Gradually whisk in 1/3 to 1/2 cup olive oil. Shallot–White Wine: Make…

Shaved Asparagus and Arugula Salad

Shaved Asparagus and Arugula Salad 10-12 asparagus spears (or more depending how thick they are) 1 slice bacon 3 cups fresh arugula 1 shallot, sliced 1 orange, peeled and segmented 1 orange, juiced 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 1/4…

Asian Pear, Arugula and Goat Cheese Salad

Asian Pear, Arugula and Goat Cheese Salad 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon honey 1/2 teaspoon chopped thyme Salt and freshly ground pepper 5 ounces baby arugula 3 Asian pears (1 1/2 pounds)—peeled,…