Entries by Meredith Lehman

Cotija Cheese and Corn Dip

There’s a reason we share this recipe every year! 2 Tbsp. olive oil, divided 3 cups fresh corn, cut off the cob (~3 ears) 1 shallot, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 cup light sour cream or plain Greek yogurt 4 ounces (1/2 package) 1/3-fat cream cheese 1 cup grated cotija cheese + more for […]

Egg Topped Avocado Toast with Spring Onions

(from Taste of Home, Featuring: Alderfer Eggs, Balthazar Bread, Abundantly Good Cheese, Eagle Road Spring Onions, Ronnybrook Butter, Fifer Tomatoes) 2 slices multigrain bread, toasted 2 teaspoons butter 1/2 medium ripe avocado, peeled and thinly sliced 4 thin slices tomato 2 thin slices red spring onion 2 large eggs 1/8 teaspoon seasoned salt 2 tablespoons shredded […]

Blueberry Sour Cream Bundt Cake

1 cup butter, room temperature 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 2 eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla 3/4 cup sour cream 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 2/3 cups flour 1 1/2 cups blueberries (fresh or frozen and thawed) Icing 2 tablespoons butter, melted 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1–2 tablespoons […]

Lemon Garlic Pan-Roasted Chicken Thighs with Spinach and Snap Peas

4 8-oz. bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided 4 garlic cloves, smashed, or 2 sticks spring garlic, diced 10 thyme sprigs 1/2 lemon, thinly sliced 3/4 lb. sugar snap peas, cleaned and cut in half 2 tbsp. finely chopped fresh mint 4 c. chopped cleaned spinach Preheat oven to 450°. Pat chicken […]

Stuffed Zucchini Boats (from The Mediterranean Dish)

3 zucchini trimmed and sliced length-wise into halves extra virgin olive oil I used Early Harvest Greek EVOO Kosher salt and pepper to your liking Dried oregano large sprinkle to your liking 6 oz cherry tomatoes sliced in halves 3 green onions or a combo of onions and spring garlic both white and green parts, […]

Pasta Salad With Spinach, Garlic Scapes, Chickpeas, and Tahini

For Salad: 1/2 pound dry pasta, any shape 1 cup chickpeas, rinsed and drained 1 1/2 cups chopped spinach leaves For the Dressing: 2 tablespoons finely chopped garlic scapes, or 1 clove garlic, peeled and finely minced 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon tahini 3 to 4 tablespoons water Pinch […]

Fresh Strawberry Oatmeal Bars

Crust & Crumble Topping 6 Tablespoons butter, melted ((you can substitute coconut oil)) 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1½ cups white whole wheat flour 1½ cups old fashioned oats ((not instant)) ½ cup honey ¼ cup brown sugar (light or dark) 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon pinch of salt Strawberry Filling 2 ½ cups chopped fresh […]

Lemon Roasted Salmon with Asparagus, Escarole and Potatoes

For the salmon: 1 1/2 pounds skinless salmon fillet 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest 1 teaspoon finely chopped oregano 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 4 ounces roasted bell peppers from a jar, thinly sliced For the salad: 1/2 pound potatoes, halved or quartered or […]

Arugula Greek Salad

Recipe from “add a pinch” 6 cups arugula 2 cucumbers peeled and diced 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved or one medium tomato, diced 1 cup sliced Kalamata olives 1/2 medium red onion diced 1 green pepper seeded and diced 1 (8-ounce) container Feta cheese , crumbled FOR THE DRESSING: ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil ¼ […]

Ramp Pesto Pasta

INGREDIENTS: 10 ramps roughly chopped 1/3 cup olive oil 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts 1 oz. ricotta insalata 1/2 tsp kosher salt black pepper to taste lemon wedges for serving 16 oz. of your favorite pasta cooked according to package directions DIRECTIONS: Add the ramps, olive oil, pine nuts, ricotta, kosher salt and pepper to […]

Spinach and Leek Soup with Garlic and Cannellini Beans

Ingredients 2 Tbs. olive oil 3 medium leeks, white and light-green parts only, trimmed and sliced 1/4 inch thick 4 large cloves garlic, sliced lengthwise- you can use spring garlic as well! 2 tsp. dried mustard 6 cups lower-salt chicken broth 8 oz. spinach, trimmed and cut into 1-inch ribbons (about 8 lightly packed cups) […]

Kale Pasta

INGREDIENTS: 1 medium onion, sliced 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 8 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 3 cups uncooked pasta- Try LORE Angel Hair or Kale Rigatoni) 6 cups chopped fresh kale or kalettes 1/2 teaspoon salt HOW TO: In a large skillet, cook onion in 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat until onion is golden […]