Apple and Pear Crisp

Apple and Pear Crisp 2 pounds ripe pears 2 pounds firm apples 1 teaspoon grated orange zest 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice 1/2 cup granulated…

Classic Mint Julep

Class Mint Julep 3 ounces bourbon 3/4-ounce rich mint syrup, or to taste 1 bunch mint Crushed Ice For the sweetener, make a rich sugar syrup by heating 2 parts by volume sugar with 1 part by volume water until the sugar is dissolved…

Pearl Couscous with Mint and Pecans

  Pearl Couscous with Mint and Pecans 1 medium-sized red onion, cut into slivers 1/2 cup pearl couscous 1/2 cup (plus 2 tablespoons) water 3 tablespoons olive oil 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped (reserve a few whole leaves…

Mushroom-Asparagus Frittata

Mushroom-Asparagus Frittata 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/4 medium red onion, thinly sliced 1 garlic clove, minced 2 cups thinly sliced white button, cremini, or baby bella mushrooms 1 bunch asparagus (about 10 spears), cut into…

Escarole and White Beans with Crusty Bread

Escarole and White Beans with Crusty Bread 8 oz. can of chicken broth or 1 cup fresh 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil (first cold pressed) more for on top when serving 1-2 large heads escarole Salt, pepper and cayenne pepper to taste …

Asparagus with Sesame and Chive Blossom

Asparagus with Sesame and Chive Blossom 1-pound medium-thick asparagus, washed, trimmed and cut diagonally into 1-inch lengths 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon sesame seeds 2 tablespoons snipped fresh chives 1…

Sauteed Escarole

Sautéed Escarole 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed (or spring garlic!) 1 large escarole head, trimmed, leaves torn and washed well Coarse salt In a large skillet, heat oil over medium. Add garlic,…

Roasted Asparagus with Lemon and Parmesan

Roasted Asparagus with Lemon and Parmesan Fresh green asparagus 2 tbsp. quality extra virgin olive oil 1/2 a lemon 1/4 cup nutritional yeast OR Parmesan. I used nutritional yeast for a dairy-free version, but parmesan is awesome…

Spaghetti with Green Garlic Olive Oil

Spaghetti with Green Garlic Olive Oil Salt 1-pound spaghetti 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil 3 heads green garlic (or 4 cloves regular garlic), thinly sliced Bring a large pot of salted water to boil and add the spaghetti. Cook…

Pan Seared Salmon with Fava Beans and Green Garlic

Pan Seared Salmon with Fava Beans and Green Garlic 2 pounds whole fava beans 4 (5-ounce) skin-on fillets sockeye salmon Salt and pepper 1/2 cup olive oil 2 cups thinly sliced green garlic, from about 4 stalks cleaned and sliced…

Potato, Leek and Bacon Pizza

Potato, Leek and Bacon Pizza 1 (1 pound) frozen pizza dough ball, thawed and cut in half and rolled out to your desired thickness 2 leeks, rinsed thoroughly and thinly slice 4 small red potatoes, thinly sliced 5 slices thick-cut…

Grilled Lamb Chops wit Green Garlic Herb Butter and Green Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Grilled Lamb Chops with Green Garlic Herb Butter and Green Garlic Mashed Potatoes For the garlic herb butter and mashed potatoes 4 tablespoons butter, softened (spreadable but not really mushy) 1 green garlic or 1 small garlic clove,…