Going Green Leaf Salad

Going Green Leaf Salad INGREDIENTS 1 large bunch leafy green lettuce (about 8 ounces) 1 honey crisp apple, chopped into bite-size pieces 1/2 cup roasted and salted pistachio pieces 1/2 cup dried cherries Buttermilk Jam Jar Dressing…

Stewed Sweet Peppers and Grilled Mini Peppers

Stewed Sweet Peppers INGREDIENTS ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil 10-15 assorted red, yellow, and mini peppers, cored, seeded, and cut into ¼" strips 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced crosswise ½ medium white onion, thinly sliced Kosher…

Kale and Parmesan Frittata with Tomatoes

Kale and Parmesan Frittata with Tomatoes INGREDIENTS 1 cup thinly sliced kale 1/2 teaspoon olive oil small pinch of red pepper flakes 1 egg + 1/3 cup egg whites (or 2 eggs), whisked well a bit of shredded parmesan cheese 1 plum…

Lunchbox Sweet Pepper Poppers

Lunchbox Sweet Pepper Poppers INGREDIENTS 12 mini sweet peppers 3 slices bacon 1/2 cup diced onion 4 ounces cream cheese at room temperature 4 ounces goat cheese at room temperature 1 teaspoon minced garlic (about one clove) 2…

Balsamic Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta

Balsamic Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta INGREDIENTS   2 oz. pancetta, cut into 1/4-inch dice (about 1/2 cup) 1 to 2 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil 10 oz. Brussels sprouts (about 18 medium sprouts), trimmed and halved through…

Simple Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Brussels Sprouts with Pecans

Simple Roasted Brussels Sprouts INGREDIENTS 1 pound Brussels sprouts, each sprout cut in half Olive Oil Kosher Salt and Freshly ground black pepper DIRECTIONS Place Brussels sprout halves on a cookie sheet. Drizzle generously…

Roast Chicken with Sweet Potatoes and Granny Smith Apples

Roast Chicken with Sweet Potatoes and Granny Smith Apples INGREDIENTS 1 lemon 1/2 cup butter, softened 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 1 teaspoon pepper, divided 1 (5- to 6-lb.) whole chicken 3 fresh…

Roasted Plum Tomato Jam

Roasted Plum Tomato Jam INGREDIENTS 4-5 ripe plum tomatoes 5-6 large cloves of garlic, slivered Olive Oil, Kosher Salt and Freshly ground black pepper ½ teaspoon Cinnamon DIRECTIONS Heat the oven to 325°F. Line 9x13 baking…

Maple Glazed Salmon with Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Maple Glazed Salmon with Roasted Brussels Sprouts INGREDIENTS 1 pound Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved 1 large red onion, cut into 1-inch wedges, stem ends left intact 2 tablespoons olive oil kosher salt and black pepper 2…

Honeycrisp Apple Cake

Honeycrisp Apple Cake INGREDIENTS For the apples: 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/3 cup dark brown sugar 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon 3 Honey Crisp apples, peeled, cored, and halved For the cake batter: Nonstick cooking…

Black Bean and Butternut Squash Burritos

Black Bean and Butternut Squash Burritos INGREDIENTS 1 medium butternut squash, peeled, cubed, & roasted 1/2 cup uncooked short grain brown rice (yields: 1.5 cups cooked) 1-2 tsp. olive oil 1 cup chopped sweet onion 2 garlic…

Two Potato Hash with Poached Eggs, Chives and Greens

Two Potato Hash with Poached Eggs, Chives and Greens INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 cup finely chopped onion 2 cups cubed peeled gold potato (about 3/4 pound) 2 cups cubed peeled sweet potato (about…