Shaved Asparagus and Arugula Salad

Shaved Asparagus and Arugula Salad 10-12 asparagus spears (or more depending how thick they are) 1 slice bacon 3 cups fresh arugula 1 shallot, sliced 1 orange, peeled and segmented 1 orange, juiced 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 1/4…

Asian Pear, Arugula and Goat Cheese Salad

Asian Pear, Arugula and Goat Cheese Salad 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon honey 1/2 teaspoon chopped thyme Salt and freshly ground pepper 5 ounces baby arugula 3 Asian pears (1 1/2 pounds)—peeled,…

Cumin Dusted Shrimp with Black Eyed Peas and Collards

Cumin Dusted Shrimp with Black Eyed Peas and Collards 1 cup (6 ounces) dried black-eyed peas 1 small onion (about 1 cup), finely chopped 1 stalk celery, cut into 1/4-inch dice 1 (about 6 ounces) red bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch dice 3…

Sauteed Collard Greens and Garlic

Sauteed Collard Greens and Garlic kosher salt and black pepper 1 bunch collard greens, stems discarded and leaves cut into 1-inch strips 1/2 cup olive oil 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.…

Apple Strudel Muffins

Apple Strudel Muffins 2 cups all-purpose flour plus additional 1 tbsp. flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup butter 1 cup white sugar 2 eggs 1 1/4 teaspoons vanilla 1 1/2 cups chopped…

Braised Kale Rabe with Sauteed Leeks and Garlic

Braised Kale Rabe with Sauteed Leeks and Garlic 1 bunch Kale rabe trimmed 1 tbsp. olive oil 1 medium leek, coarsely chopped 2 cloves garlic, sliced In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add the rabe and cook about 3 minutes or…

Leeks in Vinaigrette

Leeks in Vinaigrette 3-4 large leeks, white and pale-green parts only, tough outer layer removed Kosher salt and Freshly Ground Black Pepper 1 small shallot, finely chopped ½ garlic clove, finely grated 1 tablespoon Sherry vinegar…

Kale Rabe and Asparagus Pizza

Kale Rabe and Asparagus Pizza Dough: (You can use store bought dough!) 1 tablespoon active dry yeast 1 teaspoon honey 1 cup warm water 2 1/2 cups bread flour (I use half whole wheat) 1 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons olive oil In…

Spinach and Leek White Bean Soup

Spinach and Leek White Bean Soup 2 teaspoons olive oil 4 leeks, bulb only, chopped 2 cloves garlic, chopped 2 (16 ounce) cans fat-free chicken broth 2 (16 ounce) cans cannellini beans, rinsed and drained 2 bay leaves 2 teaspoons…

Poached Eggs on Toast with Ramps

Poached Eggs on Toast with Ramps Large handful of Ramps 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar 4 large eggs 4 1/2"-thick slices country-style bread 2 tablespoons…

Grilled Asparagus Bruschetta

Grilled Asparagus Bruschetta 12 thick asparagus spears, woody stems trimmed 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more as needed Salt and freshly ground black pepper 4 slices sourdough bread 2 cloves garlic, peeled 10 ounces…

Ramp Pesto Pasta

Ramp Pesto Pasta 4 ounces ramp greens (about a fistful) Salted water Ice water 12 ounces spaghetti 1 cup reserved pasta cooking liquid 2 ramp bulbs and stalks (save or pickle the rest) 1/4 cup toasted walnuts 1/3 cup olive…