Lemon Garlic Rainbow Chard

Lemon Garlic Rainbow Chard 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 3 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced 4 pounds rainbow or ruby chard—thick stems discarded, inner ribs removed and cut into 2-inch lengths, leaves cut into 2-inch ribbons …

Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad with Apples, Hazelnuts and Brown Butter Dressing

Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad with Apples, Hazelnuts and Brown Butter Dressing 1/4 cup hazelnuts 3/4 pound brussels sprouts 1 small (or 1/2 large) crisp, red-skinned apple 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 tablespoon white wine…

Kale and White Bean Stew with Onions, Garlic and Diced Tomatoes

Kale and White Bean Stew 2 tablespoons cooking oil 1/4 pound mild or hot sausages, casings removed 2 onions, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 pound kale, tough stems removed, leaves washed well and shredded (about 1 1/2 quarts) …

Lentil Soup with Parsley Root and Carrots

Lentil Soup with Parsley Root and Carrots 1 lb Dried lentils, -washed and drained 1/4   c Lard, bacon drippings, -or oil 2 md Onions or leeks, chopped 1 parsley root or parnsip, chopped 2 md Carrots, sliced 1 c Sliced fennel…

Grilled Basil Pesto Shrimp Skewers

Grilled Basil Pesto Shrimp Skewers 1 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped 1 clove garlic 1/4 cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano 3 tbsp olive oil 1 1/2 lbs jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined (weight after peeled) kosher salt and fresh…

Simple Roasted Delicata Squash

  Simple Roasted Delicata Squash 2-4 delicata squash, depending on size (~1.5 lbs) 2 tbsp olive oil salt to taste   Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Clean the delicata squash by running under warm water and scrubbing…

Delicata Squash Bake

  Delicata Squash Bake SQUASH 2 delicata squash, halved lengthwise, seeds removed, cut into 1/2-inch slices 2 Tbsp (30 ml) coconut oil, melted Pinch sea salt DRESSING 3 Tbsp (45 g) tahini 1/2 lemon, juiced (1…

Dutch Cucumber Salad

Dutch Cucumber Salad 2 -3 large cucumbers 8 -10 ounces white vinegar (Japanese seasoned sushi vinegar can also be used) 3 -5 tablespoons sugar 1 -2 thinly sliced onion   Wash and peel cucumbers. Slice or cut in rounds…

Cranberry Bread

Cranberry Bread 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus more for pan 2 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled), plus more for pan 1 cup packed light-brown sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda …

Cranberry Avocado Salsa

Cranberry Avocado Salsa 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 2 tablespoons honey 1 minced jalapeno 1/4 cup red onion, chopped 2 ripe avocados, cut into 1/4-inch pieces 3/4 cup halved cranberries 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro,…

Pear and Cranberry Crisp

Pear and Cranberry Crisp 3/4 cup old-fashioned rolled oats (not quick-cooking) 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons packed light-brown sugar 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled) 1/4 cup blanched almonds, chopped 1/2 teaspoon…

Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Apples

Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Apples 3 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 4 pints Brussels sprouts, ends trimmed and halved Coarse salt and ground pepper 1 apple, cored and cut into 1/4-inch slices, each slice halved crosswise …