Asparagus Risotto

- 1 bunch asparagus - 1 large leek (or white or yellow onion, diced) - 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided - 4 garlic cloves, rough chopped, or 2 stalks spring garlic, chopped - 1 cup arborio rice - 1/4 cup white wine, optional - 3 1/2 cups…

Butter Lettuce Salad with Radishes, Carrots and Mint

for the salad 1 large head red butter lettuce, or 2 small heads, washed and dried 1 small super fresh carrot, sliced very thin 5-6 large radishes, sliced very thin 3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint for the vinaigrette 1 heaping teaspoon…

Fresh Strawberry Pie

2 quarts fresh strawberries (about 3 pounds)3/4 cup (150 grams) granulated sugar Juice of 1/2 lemon (about 1 tablespoon) 3 tablespoons cornstarch 1/2 cup cool water 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract One 9 inch pie…