How to make Pickles

How to make Pickles 1 1/2 pounds Kirby or Persian cucumbers 4 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed 2 teaspoons dill or dill seed 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional 1 cup cider vinegar 1 cup water 1 1/2 tablespoons pickling…

Baked Stuffed Yellow Squash

Baked Stuffed Yellow Squash 4 yellow squash 1 medium yellow onion, diced 3 garlic cloves or scapes, minced 1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning (basil, oregano) or 3 tablespoons fresh herbs (basil, oregano) kosher salt &…

Pan Fried Beans and Kale

Pan Fried Beans and Kale 1/2 bunch kale 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 large handfuls of cooked white beans (cannellini are good) 1/4 teaspoon fine grain sea salt 1/3 cup walnuts, lightly toasted 1 clove garlic or…

Vegetarian Collard Greens

Vegetarian Collard Greens 2 lbs. collard greens 4 -5 garlic cloves, minced 1 large onion, chopped 3 cups vegetable stock 1 teaspoon salt (to taste) 1 teaspoon smoked sweet paprika 1⁄2 cup apple cider vinegar Wash…

Pine Nut Chicken Lettuce Cups

Pine Nut Chicken Lettuce Cups 1 egg white 1 tablespoon corn starch 1 1/2-pound chicken, combination of breast and thighs (boneless, skinless, diced small) 2 ribs celery (finely chopped) 1/2 cup water chestnuts (chopped) 1…

Orange and Honey Glazed Carrots

Orange and Honey Glazed Carrots (recipe can be halved) 12 tbsp. unsalted butter 4 lb. carrots, peeled and cut into 1½-inch chunks 1 cup honey Juice and zest of 1 orange Kosher salt and fresh-ground black pepper 2 tbsp. chopped…

Dark Chocolate Beet Brownies

Dark Chocolate Beet Brownies 2 large beets, peeled 3 large eggs 2/3 cup brown sugar 2/3 cup sugar 1/2 cup oil 2 tsp vanilla extract 1 1/4 cup cocoa powder 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp…

Blueberry Pancakes

Blueberry Pancakes 1 cup all-purpose flour 3 tablespoons cornmeal 3 tablespoons quick-cooking oats 3 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt Dash ground nutmeg 1 large…

Blueberry Bars

Blueberry Bars 1 cup white sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup cold unsalted butter (2 sticks or 8 ounces) 1 egg 1/4 teaspoon salt Zest and juice of one lemon 4 cups fresh blueberries 1/2…

Roasted Radicchio and Shrimp with Warm Bacon Vinaigrette

Roasted Radicchio and Shrimp with Warm Bacon Vinaigrette 2 small heads radicchio 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, divided 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, divided Kosher salt + freshly ground black pepper 1-pound medium shrimp,…

Spinach and Scape Frittata

Spinach and Scape Frittata 3 Tbsp. olive oil 10 eggs 1 cup (1/2 lb.) chopped raw spinach (or kale) 1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese (or goat cheese) 1 Tbsp. chopped parsley or basil 1/2 c. finely chopped garlic scapes salt…

Zucchini Pasta with Garlic Scapes and Parmesan Cheese

Zucchini Pasta with Garlic Scapes and Parmesan Cheese 2 ounces of spaghetti pinch of salt 3 medium garlic cloves or scapes 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes 1 medium zucchini 3 tablespoons…