Lentils with Cucumbers, Chard and Poached Egg

Lentils with Cucumbers, Chard and Poached Egg 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar 4 large eggs 2 cups cooked black lentils, green lentils, or chickpeas (from about 1 cup uncooked) 2 scallions, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons coarsely…

String Beans with Chard Stems and Basil

String Beans with Chard Stems and Basil 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 cup thinly sliced Swiss chard stems (from about 1 large bunch) Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 16 oz. green beans, trimmed, half halved lengthwise…

Orecchiette with Corn, Greens and Ricotta

Orecchiette with Corn, Greens and Ricotta ½ pound orecchiette 2 oz. bacon, chopped 2 cups fresh corn kernels 8 cups Swiss chard leaves and/or Spinach, chopped Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 4 oz. ricotta Torn…

Mexican Grilled Corn

Mexican Grilled Corn Vegetable oil, for brushing 1 teaspoon chile powder ½ teaspoon cayenne powder 8 ears of corn, husked ¼ cup mayonnaise or unsalted butter ½ cup crumbled cotija cheese, Parmesan, or ricotta salata …

Melon Spinach Cooler

Melon-Spinach Cooler 1 bunch flat-leaf spinach 2 cups cut-up melon ½ lemon, peel and white pith removed Pass spinach, melon, and lemon through a juicer. Serve over ice. (Alternatively, blend spinach and melon in a blender, strain,…

Crispy Potato Salad with Chiles, Celery and Peanuts

Crispy Potato Salad with Chiles, Celery and Peanuts 2 pounds’ golden potatoes, cut into ½ inch squares Kosher salt 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 red chiles (such as serrano or Holland), thinly sliced garlic clove, finely…

Grilled Chicken Breasts with Melon Salsa

Grilled Chicken Breasts with Melon Salsa 1 1/3 cups finely diced peeled seeded melon 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro plus 1/4 cup cilantro leaves 1/4 cup finely diced red onion 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 2 tablespoons…

Feta Stuffed Pepper

Feta Stuffed Pepper 4-5 Cubanelle peppers 1/3 pounds of feta cheese 1 tablespoons of olive oil 1 heaping tablespoon of finely chopped parsley ½ small hot pepper (of your choice, jalapeño works well), finely chopped 1/8…

Roasted Eggplant Caponata

Roasted Eggplant Caponata 1 large eggplant (1 1/2 pounds) Good olive oil 4 ounces jarred roasted red peppers, chopped 1/2 cup large green olives, pitted and chopped 1 cup chopped yellow onion 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper…

Mexican Corn Salad

Mexican Corn Salad 2 tablespoons butter 3 cups corn (about 4 ears), cut from the cob 1/2 jalapeno, seeded and finely diced 3 tablespoons mayonnaise 1 clove garlic, grated and 2 green onions, sliced 1 handful cilantro, chopped …

Eggplant Sandwiches with Cubanelle Peppers and Arugula

Eggplant Sandwiches with Cubanelle Peppers and Arugula 8 (1/2-inch-thick) eggplant slices Olive oil 3-4 long hot peppers (seeds removed) OR 2 cubanelle peppers OR 1 large red pepper 4 Slices ciabatta bread 2 tablespoons pesto…

Kale and Onion Savory Breakfast Squares

Kale and Onion Savory Breakfast Squares 1 bunch red Russian kale (chopped, or use any other variety of kale) 1/2 onion (chopped) 2 cloves garlic (minced, 1/2 tsp. teaspoon minced garlic) 1/2 tsp olive oil 1 tsp tamari soy sauce …