Roasted Pencil Asparagus with Crunchy Parmesan Topping

Roasted Pencil Asparagus with Crunchy Parmesan Topping 1 thick slice good bread 1 small chunk Parmigiano-Reggiano, about 1 ounce 1 1/2 pounds’ thin asparagus, more or less 3 tablespoons butter, extra virgin olive oil, or a combination …

Spring Radishes with Poached Eggs

Spring Radishes with Poached Eggs 1 bunch Radishes 2 tablespoons good unsalted butter 6 scallions (you can substitute chives, uncooked), diced 1 teaspoon fresh thyme pinch of salt 2 eggs 2 pieces of bread, toasted Prep…

Pan Roasted Red Potatoes

Pan Roasted Red Potatoes Small red potatoes, halved/quartered to be 1-2 inches in size Olive oil Kosher salt Halve the potatoes and place the cut side down; halve each half again but keep these halves together. Choose a cast…

Radish and Avocado Sandwich

Radish and Avocado Sandwich Thinly sliced radishes Extra-virgin olive oil Fresh lemon juice Coarse salt Freshly ground pepper Sliced avocado Whole-grain bread Finely grated lemon zest   Toss radishes with…

Sautéed Kale Rabe

Sautéed Kale Rabe Kale Rabe, stems trimmed 1/4 cup olive oil 3 garlic cloves, chopped 1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper flakes 1/3 cup raisins Salt 2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted Working in batches, cook the…

Mushroom Leek Pita Pizza

Mushroom Leek Pita Pizza 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for drizzling 1 sliced leek 1 sliced garlic clove 2 cups sliced mushrooms (5 ounces) Coarse salt 2 pitas 4 tablespoons ricotta Red-pepper flakes Set oven…

Roasted Halibut and Leek with Citrus Chive Butter

  Roasted Halibut and Leek with Citrus Chive Butter For the citrus-chive butter 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened at room temperature zest of 1 clementine 2teaspoons chopped fresh chives 1 pinch sea salt For the…

Mint Drinks

  Mint Water A pitcher of water with a large bunch of fresh mint inside, chilled and cold from the fridge. The water has a faint sweetness from the mint; it tastes like how a garden smells. Mint Limeade Combine mint, honey,…

Breakfast Eggs with Leeks and Asparagus

Breakfast Eggs with Leeks and Asparagus 3 slices thick-sliced bacon (about 3 ounces), cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1 pound of asparagus, trimmed of woody ends, cut into 1/2-inch diagonal pieces 6 slices of bread, cut into 1 1/2-inch-wide…

Leek, Mushroom and Asparagus Frittata

Leek, Mushroom and Asparagus Frittata Trim 1 bunch of asparagus and cut into 1-2 inch pieces.  Toss with 1 T. olive and salt, and then pre-cook for 10 minutes in the oven on a baking sheet. Whisk 6 eggs in a bowl with 1 C. grated parmesan…

Broiled Asparagus with Cotija Cheese (or Parmesan or Feta)

Broiled Asparagus with Cotija Cheese (or Parmesan or Feta) 1 pound asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 ounces Cotija cheese, grated or…

Roasted Garlic Asparagus

Roasted Garlic Asparagus 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 8 cloves fresh garlic, minced 1 teaspoon onion powder 2 tablespoons fresh finely chopped parsley 2 pounds’ thin asparagus, ends trimmed Fleur de sel or coarse sea…