Apple, Quinoa and Kale Salad with Feta

Apple, Quinoa and Kale Salad with Feta 1 Apple, large 1 clove Garlic 6 cups Kale 1/4 cup Pomegranate 2 tsp Dijon mustard 1 tbsp Maple syrup 1/3 cup Quinoa 1/2 tsp Curry powder 1 Salt and pepper 2 tbsp Cider vinegar …

Skirt Steak BLT with Basil Mayonnaise and Butter Lettuce

Skirt Steak BLT with Basil Mayonnaise and Butter Lettuce 2 pound Skirt Steak Extra-virgin olive oil Kosher salt Freshly Ground Black Pepper 1 Loaf of country style bread, thick cut slices toasted on a sheet tray 1 Head of…

Gold Beet and Cilantro Slaw

Gold Beet and Cilantro Slaw 1/4 cup olive oil 2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar 1 teaspoon orange zest 1 tablespoon orange juice 3/4 teaspoon coarse salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1 1/2 pounds golden beets, peeled…

Beet Greens with Bacon

Beet Greens with Bacon 3 beets 4 slices bacon, chopped Onions Green (Scallions)/ Spring Coarse salt and ground pepper Cut greens off beets; discard stems and chop leaves. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium until golden…

Roasted Carrots and Beets with Sage

Roasted Carrots and Beets with Sage 4 or 5 beets 4 or 5 carrots 3 shallots â…“-cup olive oil Fresh sage, handful 1 teaspoon salt Cracked black pepper, to taste Preheat oven to 425 °F. Remove beet greens (if…

Grilled Beet and Kale Salad with Figs and Ricotta

Grilled Beet and Kale Salad with Figs and Ricotta     4 small golden beets, peeled and cut into wedges 1/4 cup olive oil 2 Tbs. balsamic vinegar 1 tsp. maple syrup 1 bunch of young kale, stems removed 12 fresh…

Ginger Sesame Bok Choy

Ginger Sesame Bok Choy 1 tablespoon rice vinegar 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1/4 teaspoon toasted sesame oil 5 thin slices peeled fresh ginger 4 to 5 heads baby bok choy, (1 pound), each halved lengthwise In a small bowl, whisk…

Sautéed Broccoli and Bok Choy

Sautéed Broccoli and Bok Choy 1 pound bok choy 1 pound broccoli 2 tablespoons canola oil 1 garlic clove, chopped 1 tablespoon finely grated fresh ginger 1 to 2 tablespoons soy sauce Cut white stalks from bok choy; slice…

Escarole Salad with Walnuts and Parmesan

Escarole Salad with Walnuts and Parmesan 1 cup walnuts, roughly chopped 1 large head escarole, torn into pieces (about 12 cups) 1 small red onion, thinly sliced 2 ounces Parmesan, shaved (about 1/2 cup) 2 tablespoons red wine…

Cilantro Lime Shrimp

Cilantro Lime Shrimp 2 Tbsp high smoke point oil such as canola oil, peanut oil, or rice bran oil Serrano chile (more if you like it spicy, or just a fraction of one if you want less heat), sliced into thin rings 1-2 garlic cloves,…

Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry

Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 3/4″ pieces 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup chicken broth/stock 1/4 cup honey 1/4 cup soy sauce 1/2 Tbsp fresh ginger, peeled and grated…

Lighter Three Cheese Mac with Broccoli

Lighter Three Cheese Mac with Broccoli Salt and pepper 1/2 pound short tubular pasta, such as cavatappi 2 cups broccoli, cut into florets, stalks peeled and thinly sliced 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 small yellow onion, minced …