Orange and Honey Glazed Carrots

Orange and Honey Glazed Carrots (recipe can be halved) 12 tbsp. unsalted butter 4 lb. carrots, peeled and cut into 1½-inch chunks 1 cup honey Juice and zest of 1 orange Kosher salt and fresh-ground black pepper 2 tbsp. chopped…

Dark Chocolate Beet Brownies

Dark Chocolate Beet Brownies 2 large beets, peeled 3 large eggs 2/3 cup brown sugar 2/3 cup sugar 1/2 cup oil 2 tsp vanilla extract 1 1/4 cup cocoa powder 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp…

Blueberry Pancakes

Blueberry Pancakes 1 cup all-purpose flour 3 tablespoons cornmeal 3 tablespoons quick-cooking oats 3 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt Dash ground nutmeg 1 large…

Blueberry Bars

Blueberry Bars 1 cup white sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup cold unsalted butter (2 sticks or 8 ounces) 1 egg 1/4 teaspoon salt Zest and juice of one lemon 4 cups fresh blueberries 1/2…

Roasted Radicchio and Shrimp with Warm Bacon Vinaigrette

Roasted Radicchio and Shrimp with Warm Bacon Vinaigrette 2 small heads radicchio 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, divided 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, divided Kosher salt + freshly ground black pepper 1-pound medium shrimp,…

Spinach and Scape Frittata

Spinach and Scape Frittata 3 Tbsp. olive oil 10 eggs 1 cup (1/2 lb.) chopped raw spinach (or kale) 1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese (or goat cheese) 1 Tbsp. chopped parsley or basil 1/2 c. finely chopped garlic scapes salt…

Zucchini Pasta with Garlic Scapes and Parmesan Cheese

Zucchini Pasta with Garlic Scapes and Parmesan Cheese 2 ounces of spaghetti pinch of salt 3 medium garlic cloves or scapes 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes 1 medium zucchini 3 tablespoons…

Zucchini Ribbon Salad with Feta, Mint and Pine Nuts

Zucchini Ribbon Salad with Feta, Mint and Pine Nuts 2 medium zucchini or summer squash 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided, plus more for salting water 1/3 cup toasted pine nuts 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar …

Red Leaf Lettuce, Asian Pear and Walnut Salad

Red Leaf Lettuce, Asian Pear and Walnut Salad 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 1/4 cup canola oil 4 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon honey 1 teaspoon poppy seeds 10 cups rinsed and well-drained red leaf lettuce, coarsely…

Scallion and Spring Onion Cheese Biscuits

Scallion/Spring Onion and Cheese Biscuits 2 cups + 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour dash cayenne 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 2 teaspoons baking powder (make sure your baking powder is fresh! no more than 6 months…

Chicken and Snow Peas

Chicken and Snow Peas 3 1/2 to 4 pounds chicken pieces, patted dry Salt and pepper 3 cloves garlic or scapes, thinly sliced 1/3 cup cider vinegar 4 teaspoons sugar 1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes 1/2 pound snap or snow…

Twice Baked Potatoes with Spring Onions

Twice Baked Potatoes with Spring Onions 4 medium russet potatoes, scrubbed 3/4 cup part-skim ricotta cheese 1/2 cup plain nonfat yogurt 4 scallions, finely chopped Pinch of coarse salt Freshly ground pepper   Preheat…