Quick Pickles

4-5 pickling cucumbers ½ cup water, at room temperature or cooler ½ cup rice vinegar or white or cider vinegar 1 ½ tablespoons maple syrup or sugar 1 ½ teaspoons fine sea salt ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat) 20 twists…

Breakfast Skillet with Mushrooms, Peppers, Eggs, Chives

Orzo with Shiitake Mushrooms and Garlic Scapes

1 small onion (diced) 5 Tbsp Extra virgin olive oil (DIVIDED) Salt and freshly ground pepper 4 cups chicken stock 12 oz orzo 6 oz shiitake mushrooms 3 garlic scapes (cut end trimmed and flower bulb and…

Zucchini Ribbons with Garlic Scape Pesto

Zucchini Ribbons with Garlic Scape Pesto 4 small zucchini, ends trimmed 2 cups packed fresh basil leaves 2 garlic scapes 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese …

Swiss Chard and Mushroom Quiche

For the Pine Nut Crust 1⁄2 cup whole wheat pastry flour 3⁄4 cup unbleached white flour 1⁄2 teaspoon sea salt 1⁄4 teaspoon baking powder 1⁄2 cup pine nuts 1⁄4 cup ice-cold olive oil 1⁄2 cup ice-cold water For the Filling 7…

Fresh Strawberry Oatmeal Bars

Crust & Crumble Topping 6 Tablespoons butter, melted ((you can substitute coconut oil)) 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1½ cups white whole wheat flour 1½ cups old fashioned oats ((not instant)) ½ cup honey ¼ cup brown sugar…

Arugula, Egg and Charred Asparagus Salad

Arugula, Egg and Charred Asparagus Salad 4 large eggs in shells 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, divided 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 12 ounces medium asparagus, trimmed 1/4 cup plain whole-milk…

Shaved Asparagus Salad with Parmesan

1-2 pounds asparagus 1 cup coarsely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese (3 ounces) 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons warm water 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper Using a vegetable…

Fish Tacos with Quick Cabbage Slaw

Fish Tacos with Quick Cabbage Slaw For the slaw: 1 small cabbage, shredded (about 4 cups) 1 small carrot, grated 2 to 3 green onions, thinly sliced 1/2 to 1 whole jalapeño chile, seeded and minced, optional 1 clove garlic,…

Crispy Roasted Kalettes

Ingredients 6-10 oz. Kalettes, rinsed and ends trimmed 3 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil 3 cloves Garlic, minced ½ teaspoon Pepper ¼ teaspoon Salt Instructions Preheat oven to 400°F In a large mixing bowl, toss…

Risotto with Scallions (or spring garlic), Mushrooms and Spinach

Risotto with Scallions, Mushrooms and Spinach 4 tbsp. olive oil 1 medium onion kosher salt and Pepper 2 clove garlic ¾ c. arborio rice ¾ c. dry white wine 3½ c. low-sodium vegetable broth ¼ c. grated Romano cheese …

Roasted Beet, Spinach and Goat Cheese Quiche

FOR THE CRUST: 2 Tablespoons Toasted Sesame Seeds, Divided 1 cup Plus 2 Tablespoons Stone Ground Whole Wheat Flour ½ teaspoons Salt 6 Tablespoons Cold Butter, Cut In Cubes 2 ounces, fluid Cold Water FOR THE FILLING: 3 Medium Beets,…