Glazed Beet and Carrot Salad

Glazed Beet and Carrot Salad The Foodily app is a great way to find unique recipes. This one, from the Sprouted Kitchen, is no exception. It is vegetarian, low-carb and high in fiber. You can simply roast golden beets tossed with olive oil,…

Scallion Couscous and Scallion Rice

Scallion Couscous Scallions, or “green onions”, are at their peak in spring and summer and are harvested when their tops are still green. This couscous goes really well with lamb and kebabs. Both recipes here are easy ways to add some flavor…

Swiss Chard Pesto and Parsley Pesto

Swiss Chard Pesto This pesto is a great alternative to the traditional types. From the Capay Valley Farm Shop, this chard pesto makes a nice addition to pasta or on top of hummus (served with the tabbouleh recipe included this week).…

Classic Strawberry Shortcake

Classic Strawberry Shortcake Juicy strawberries spooned over a tender biscuits is the perfect springtime dessert. Classic strawberry shortcake is always a great way to go…not very heavy but always satisfying. INGREDIENTS • 1 quart…

Stacked Salad

Stacked Salad Just stack tomatoes, some mozzarella cheese, basil and asparagus and drizzle with some balsamic vinaigrette. It seems so simple yet is so delicious and makes a beautiful presentation. Eating farm fresh food- that’s what it’s…

Strawberry Smoothies

Strawberry Smoothies Smoothies are a good way to pack in a lot of fruit and veggies in a great tasting, easy to make shake. This first one is featured by www.eatgood4life. These are two slightly different recipes smoothies and both are refreshing…

Spaghetti with Olive Oil and Green Garlic

Spaghetti with Olive Oil and Green Garlic A great way to enjoy all of the spring garlic varieties is to use them in wonderful pasta dishes and green garlic is no exception. Mixed with olive oil, this Alice Waters recipes is a winner! INGREDIENTS • 1…

Scallops with Asparagus and Snap Peas

Scallops with Asparagus and Snap Peas Recipe from Serious Eats INGREDIENTS For the Scallops, Asparagus, and Sugar Snap Peas • 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided • ½ pound sugar snap peas • ½ pound thin asparagus, tough ends removed,…

Escarole, Bacon and White Bean Soup

Escarole, Bacon and White Bean Soup The best escarole thrives in cool weather. Sometimes resembling curly lettuce, the size can vary and be as large as a soccer ball. Escarole can simply be sautéed with olive oil and garlic until tender and…

Dressing Recipes for Bibb Lettuce

Dressing Recipes for Bibb Lettuce Below you will find a few different recipes from some of the stars of the Food Network (foodnetwork.com) for homemade salad dressings. They pair well with Red Bibb as well as a host of other green lettuce…

Asparagus Frittata

Asparagus Fritatta We make frittatas all the time for breakfast, lunch and dinner. They an easy way to make a healthy meal, try new ingredients and use up extra items from your fridge. You can vary the vegetables, herbs, cheeses and even add…

Arugula 10 Ways

Arugula 10 Ways Arugula is a dark green, peppery leaf that works equally well in salads or as a cooked green. It is available year-round, but is best when the weather is mild. Arugula is easily cleaned in a large bowl/basin of cool water.…