Apple Pecan Feta Spinach Salad

Apple Pecan Feta Spinach Salad 5-10 oz baby spinach 3 small apples or 2 medium , cored and thinly sliced 1 cup pecans , toasted 4 oz feta cheese , crumbled (don't use the pre-crumbled stuff) 1/2 cup dried cranberries 12 oz…

Ginger Gold Apple Crisp

Ginger Gold Apple Crisp Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9×13” baking dish. Wash, core and thinly slice 5 ginger gold apples Toss sliced apples with 3 TB diced crystallized ginger, ¼ tsp. ground cloves, 4 TB vanilla…

Cucumber and Celery Salad with Tuna

Cucumber and Celery Salad with Tuna 2 teaspoons poppy seeds 3 tablespoons rice vinegar 1 tablespoon sugar 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 cucumbers, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/4-inch half-moons (6 cups) 3 celery…

Open Faced Bacon, Avocado and Egg Breakfast Sandwich

Open Faced Bacon, Avocado, Pea Shoot and Egg Breakfast Sandwich 2 slices Turkey or Chicken Bacon, cooked crisp 1/2 Avocado, sliced 1 slice Pumpernickel Bread 1 tsp Olive Oil 1 Egg 1/8 tsp kosher salt 1 pinch black pepper,…

Pea Shoots and Chicken with Garlic

Pea Shoots and Chicken with Garlic 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into thin strips 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 bunch pea shoots,…

Spinach, Beef and Egg Hash

Spinach, Beef and Egg Hash 1 1⁄2 lb. fresh spinach (to yield 3⁄4 lb.) 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1 yellow onion, peeled and chopped 1⁄2 lb. ground chuck 3 eggs, beaten Grated parmigiano-reggiano Salt and freshly…

Blueberry or Raspberry Crumb Bars

Blueberry or Raspberry Crumb Bars   1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 3 cups (390 grams) all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt Zest of one lemon 1 cup (8 ounces or 225 grams) cold unsalted…

Peach and Blueberry Greek Yogurt Cake

  Peach and Blueberry Greek Yogurt Cake 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 stick butter, softened 1 cup sugar 2 eggs 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 cup Greek yogurt …

Grilled Skirt Steak and Peaches

Grilled Skirt Steak and Peaches 2 garlic cloves 1 small bay leaf 1 small shallot 1 jalapeño, halved and seeded Finely grated zest and juice of 1 lemon 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1/2 teaspoon chopped thyme 1/2 cup plus…

Garlic Parmesan Yellow Squash Chips

Garlic Parmesan Yellow Squash Chips 2-4 yellow squash (small to medium), sliced into 1/4-inch to 1/2-inch rounds 3 tablespoons olive oil salt and fresh ground pepper , to taste 1 cup panko crumbs 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese …

Stuffed Zucchini with Tomatoes and Mozzarella

Stuffed Zucchini with Tomatoes and Mozzarella Olive oil, for brushing baking sheet 2 medium zucchini Coarse salt and ground pepper 2 plum tomatoes, halved, seeded, and diced small 1/4 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano leaves …

Roasted Green Cabbage Wedges with Olive Oil and Lemon

Roasted Green Cabbage Wedges  with Olive Oil and Lemon 1 small head green cabbage (about 2 1/2 pounds), cut into 8 wedges, core intact 1/2 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 1 lemon, cut into…