Chickpea Salad with Mint and Feta

Chickpea Salad with Mint and Feta • 1 small onion, thinly sliced • 1 small fresh red chili, deseeded and minced • 2 handfuls red or yellow cherry tomatoes, roughly chopped • Juice of 2 lemons • Extra virgin olive oil to taste •…

Warm Chicken Sandwich with Spinach, Mushrooms and Fontina Cheese

Warm Chicken Sandwich with Spinach, Mushrooms and Fontina Cheese 4 ciabatta rolls, halved horizontally 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided, plus more for drizzling Whole grain mustard 8 ounces Fontina cheese, shredded, divided 12…

Quinoa and Spinach Pilaf

Quinoa and Spinach Pilaf 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 finely chopped small yellow onion 1 minced clove garlic 1 cup rinsed quinoa 1 1/4 cups water 5 cups baby spinach (5 ounces) 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest Salt and pepper In…

Garlic Sauteed Savoy Spinach

Garlic Sauteed Savoy Spinach 1 1/2 pounds spinach leaves 2 tablespoons good olive oil 2 tablespoons chopped garlic (6 cloves) 2 teaspoons kosher salt 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon unsalted butter Lemon Sea…

Spring Lettuce Salad with Roasted Asparagus

Spring Lettuce Salad with Roasted Asparagus 1 pound medium asparagus 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1…

Grilled Scallions

Grilled Scallions 1 bunch scallions, root ends trimmed 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper Prepare an outdoor grill to medium high heat. Brush the scallions with olive oil. Lay the scallions…

Scallion Pancakes

Scallion Pancakes 4 cups flour, plus more 1 tbsp. baking powder 1 tbsp. kosher salt and ½ teaspoon ground pepper (preferably white) and 1 tsp crushed red chili flakes 1⁄3 cup canola oil 2 tbsp. toasted sesame oil 1 1⁄2 cups…

Asian Pear and Apple Maple Crisp

Asian Pear and Apple Maple Crisp 2 large Asian pears 1-2 Apples, peeled 2 tbsp. brown sugar 2 tbsp. finely chopped pecans 2 tbsp. flour 1 tsp cinnamon 2 tbsp. water Crisp: 1½ cup of oats ⅔ cup flour ⅓ cup of brown…

Pork Chops with Apples and Onions

Pork Chops with Apples and Onions 6 bone-in pork chops (loin or shoulder), cut 3/4 inch thick Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil or vegetable oil 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 large…

Sweet Potato and Onion Hash (topped with an egg)

Sweet Potato and Onion Hash (topped with an egg) 1 small sweet potato, cubed ½ small yellow onion, chopped 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil ¼ cayenne pepper salt & pepper ½ bell pepper, chopped ¼ cup grape tomatoes,…

Oven Baked Sweet Potato Fries

Oven Baked Sweet Potato Fries 2 medium sweet potatoes, rinsed and dried 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 teaspoons smoked paprika 1 teaspoon coarse salt 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon freshly-cracked black pepper 1⁄2 teaspoon…

Dressing Ideas for your Salads

Dressing Ideas for Your Salads Classic Vinaigrette: Whisk 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, 2 teaspoons dijon mustard, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and pepper to taste. Gradually whisk in 1/3 to 1/2 cup olive oil. Shallot–White Wine: Make…