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 …

Homemade Blueberry Buttermilk Pancakes

Homemade Blueberry 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 …

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 …

Southern Style Collard Greens

Southern Style Collard Greens 2 Tbsp bacon fat, lard or vegetable oil 1 medium onion, sliced from root to tip 1 ham hock 2 garlic cloves, (or scapes diced) smashed 1 quart chicken broth 1-2 cups water 8-10 cups chopped…

Quick Sautéed Collard Ribbons

Quick Sautéed Collard Ribbons 1 Tbs. malt vinegar 2 tsp. maple syrup 1-1/2 lb. collard greens (about 30 leaves) 2 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil 4 small cloves garlic, lightly smashed and peeled Pinch crushed red pepper flakes …

Stir Fried Iceberg Lettuce

Stir Fried Iceberg Lettuce 1 tsp. soy sauce 1 tsp. sesame oil 1 tsp. rice wine or dry sherry 3⁄4 tsp. sugar 1⁄2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper 1 1⁄2 tbsp. peanut oil 4 scallions, cut on the diagonal…

Thai Chicken Iceberg Lettuce Salad Cups

Thai Chicken Iceberg Lettuce Salad Cups 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1 1/2 tablespoons fish sauce 1 1/2 tablespoons oyster sauce 1 teaspoon hot chili sauce with garlic 1 teaspoon dark sesame oil or olive oil 1 pound ground…

Kohlrabi Chips

Kohlrabi Chips Very thinly sliced, unpeeled kohlrabi Olive oil Coarse salt Toss kohlrabi with olive oil. Season with salt. Arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with a nonstick mat. Bake at 250 degrees, rotating sheet,…

Kohlrabi and Carrot Slaw

Kohlrabi and Carrot Slaw 1 large kohlrabi, peeled, stems trimmed off, grated 1/4 head purple cabbage, shredded (can substitute Iceberg Lettuce) 2 medium carrots, peeled and grated 1/2 red onion, grated 4 tablespoon chopped cilantro …

Quick Easy Pickles

Quick Easy Pickles 8 garlic cloves, sliced (or you can use scapes) 2 handfuls handfuls fresh dill 2 bay leaves 1 tsp peppercorns 1 tsp coriander seeds 1 tsp dill seeds 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional) 1/2 tsp celery…

Zucchini with Yogurt Dill Sauce

Zucchini with Yogurt Dill Sauce 1/2 cup plain yogurt 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh dill 1 small clove garlic, grated 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 pound zucchini 1 tablespoon…

Cilantro Black Rice with Garlic Scapes and Asparagus

Cilantro Black Rice with Garlic Scapes and Asparagus 1 cup black rice, rinsed 1 bunch cilantro, minced (reserve the stems) 1 small bunch basil, minced 4-5 garlic scapes, sliced thin (about 1/8 inch) 1 bunch asparagus, woody…