White Pizza with Asparagus and Ricotta Cheese

White Pizza with Asparagus and Ricotta Cheese INGREDIENTS 1 pound store-bought or homemade pizza dough Cornmeal, for dusting baking sheet and Olive oil for brushing dough 1 1/3 cups fresh ricotta and ¼ cup parmesan cheese 2 cloves…

Mushroom, Onion and Basil Pizza

Mushroom, Onion and Basil Pizza INGREDIENTS 1 tablespoon olive oil 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced 1/2 medium red onion, sliced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 (10-ounce) baked thin pizza crust 1 cup marinara sauce 1/4 cup sliced, reconstituted…

Wilted Escarole and Mushroom Pasta

Wilted Escarole and Mushroom Pasta   INGREDIENTS ¾ pound fettuccine or similar long pasta ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper 1 ½ cups thinly sliced mushrooms Salt…

Sauteed Mixed Mushrooms

Sautéed Mixed Mushrooms INGREDIENTS Mushrooms, any kind Butter or olive oil Salt DIRECTIONS Prepare mushrooms by rubbing the dirt off with a paper towel. Slice, quarter, or mince as desired. Cook to Release Moisture: Heat a few…

Simple Sauteed Escarole

Simple Sautéed Escarole INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed 1 large or 2 small heads escarole (about 1 pound total), trimmed, leaves torn and washed well Coarse Salt DIRECTIONS In a large…

White Bean Soup with Bacon and Escarole

White Bean Soup with Bacon and Escarole INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 10 ounces slab bacon, cut into 3/4-inch cubes 2 medium onions (about 6 ounces each), finely chopped 1 large shallot, finely chopped 1 garlic…

Asian Pear Crumble

Asian Pear Crumble INGREDIENTS: 2-3 large Asian pears, cored and sliced juice of half a lemon 1/2 cup flour 1/3 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup cold butter, cubed 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon pinch of salt DIRECTIONS:   Preheat…

Shanghai Noodles with Chicken, Bok Choy and Leeks

INGREDIENTS: 1 lb. fresh Chinese egg noodles 1 Tbs. Asian dark sesame oil 2 Tbs. peanut or canola oil 1 spring garlic or garlic clove, minced 1 Tbs. finely grated fresh ginger 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes 3 cups wide strips…

Spring Garlic and Eggs

Spring Garlic and Eggs INGREDIENTS: 1 cup chopped spring garlic 2 Tbsp. olive oil ¼ cup grated Parmesan or Romano cheese 4 eggs salt & pepper DIRECTIONS: Sauté the garlic in the olive oil for 5 minutes or so, until soft…

Sauteed Bok Choy

Sautéed Bok Choy INGREDIENTS: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 stalks spring garlic whites chopped or 2 medium garlic cloves, minced 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger (from 1/2-inch piece) 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1 1/2 pounds…

Scallops with Wilted Spinach and Arugula

Scallops with Wilted Spinach and Arugula INGREDIENTS: 16 large sea scallops (about 1 1/4 pounds), rinsed and dried, tough muscles removed 1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 3 tablespoons safflower oil 2…

Roasted Cod with Leeks, Tomatoes and Spinach

Roasted Cod with Leeks, Tomatoes and Spinach INGREDIENTS: 2 tablespoons freshly grated ginger, with juices 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce 5 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/4 teaspoon freshly…