INGREDIENTS: For the fruit base 6 cups  apples, peeled, cored and thinly sliced 4 cups pears peeled, cored and thinly sliced 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup light brown sugar 1…

Spaghetti and Spring Garlic

Salt 1 pound spaghetti 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil 3 heads green garlic (or 4 cloves regular garlic), thinly sliced 1 tablespoon chopped parsley small pinch of red pepper flakes Directions Bring a large pot…

Pickled Red Onions

1.5 cups sliced red onion 1 clove garlic 3 Tbsp white sugar 1.5 Tbsp salt 1/2 tsp peppercorns 1 cup white vinegar INSTRUCTIONS Thinly slice the red onion and peel the garlic. Place the onion…

Roasted Radish and Herbed Ricotta Omelet

For the roasted radishes: 1 cup thinly-sliced French Breakfast or Red radishes, or other radish variety 2 teaspoons olive oil 1/4 teaspoon sea salt For the ricotta: 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons fresh whole milk ricotta 2 teaspoons minced…

Buttercrunch Salad with Red Radishes

5 teaspoons white balsamic vinegar 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Coarse salt and ground pepper 2 heads buttercrunch lettuce, washed and dried 6 radishes, trimmed and thinly sliced 1 large carrot, peeled and cut into…

Brown Butter Apple Loaf

4ounces (1/2 cup) unsalted butter 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup white sugar 2 large eggs 4 1/2 ounces (1 cup) all-purpose flour (See Recipe Notes) 2 1/4 ounces (1/2 cup) whole wheat flour (See Recipe Notes) 1 teaspoon baking soda 1…

Arugula and Roasted Chickpea Salad with Feta

1 12-ounce can chickpeas, rinsed, drained, divided 5 tablespoons olive oil, divided Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon (or more) fresh lemon juice 2 teaspoons dried mint 1 teaspoon…

Lemon Chicken with Asparagus

1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts 1/4 cup flour 1/2 teaspoon salt, pepper to taste 2 tablespoons butter 1 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning 1-2 cups chopped asparagus 2 lemons, sliced 2 tablespoons honey + 2 tablespoons…

Cheesy Garlic Roasted Asparagus

1 pound asparagus spears, woody ends removed 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon minced garlic (or 2 spring garlic, minced) 3/4 teaspoon Kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper 1 1/4 cup shredded…

March Feature: Sweet Potatoes

For some time in the fitness and dieting world, there’s been a war, sweet potato vs. potato. The sweet potato has been deemed a “superfood” and has in many ways earned that title. They’re packed with vitamin A and beta-carotene, and…

February Feature: Baby Arugula

Salads. On its own or mixed in with other greens, arugula makes a great salad. It can stand up to a stronger vinaigrette but is often paired with a sweeter balsamic, which balances well with its peppery notes. Its leaves are soft and chewy and…

Thanksgiving Recipes

Thanksgiving Recipes   Fresh Cranberry Sauce with Orange and Lemon  Zest One 12-ounce bag fresh cranberries, cleaned 1 3/4 cups sugar 1 Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored and chopped Grated zest and juice of…