Cotija Cheese and Corn Dip

There's a reason we share this recipe every year! From the Minimalist Baker: 2 Tbsp. olive oil, divided 3 cups fresh corn, cut off the cob (~3 ears) 1 shallot, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 cup light sour cream or plain…

Fennel Slaw with Mint Vinaigrette

1 large fennel bulb (or 2 medium bulbs) 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon fresh mint, chopped …

Grilled Salmon with Peach and Avocado Salsa

For the salmon: 1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika 1 1/2 teaspoons granulated garlic 1 1/2 teaspoons granulated onion 1 teaspoon light brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black…

Homemade Buttermilk Pancakes

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled) 2 tablespoons light-brown sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt 1 cup low-fat buttermilk 1/2 cup whole milk 2 large eggs …

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…

Sauteed Snap Peas

1 tablespoon olive oil 1 pound sugar snap peas Juice and zest of 1 lemon 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 tablespoon everything seasoning Cook Mode Prevent your screen from going dark   INSTRUCTIONS Heat…

Orzo and Snap Pea Salad

Orzo and Snap Pea Salad Coarse salt and Ground Pepper 1/2 pound orzo 1 pound sugar snap peas, trimmed and halved crosswise 2 small yellow squash, halved lengthwise and cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces 3 tablespoons fresh lemon…

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 …

Italian Sauteed Escarole

Ingredients 2 1-pound bunches of escarole 1/4 cup olive oil 2 cloves garlic 1.5 ounces raisins (small box of dark or golden ones) 3 tablespoons pine nuts 1/4 teaspoon salt (or more to taste) 1/8 teaspoon black…

Strawberry Cake

Ingredients Strawberries 1 lb strawberries , hulled (ie tops removed) WET: 1 cup sugar , caster/superfine best but granulated ok too 1/2 cup oil , canola or vegetable oil 2 eggs , large  1 tbsp grated…

Grilled Romaine Caesar Salad

Croutons: 1/2 seeded hoagie roll, cut into 1-inch cubes 2 tablespoons olive oil  1 teaspoon dry Seasoning, recipe follows Dressing: 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1 teaspoon Creole or Dijon mustard  1/2 teaspoon anchovy paste  1/2 teaspoon…

Ramp Pesto Pasta

INGREDIENTS: 10 ramps roughly chopped 1/3 cup olive oil 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts 1 oz. ricotta insalata 1/2 tsp kosher salt black pepper to taste lemon wedges for serving 16 oz. of your favorite pasta cooked according…