Sautéed Portabella Mushrooms

Sautéed Portobello Mushrooms 2 large portobello mushrooms, sliced 1 medium sweet red pepper, julienned 1 medium sweet yellow pepper, julienned 1 small onion, halved and sliced 2 teaspoons olive oil 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4…

Arugula, Apple or Asian Pear and Goat Cheese Salad

Arugula, Apple or Asian Pear and Goat Cheese Salad 3 cups arugula 1⁄2 apple or Asian pear, diced 3 ounces fresh goat cheese extra virgin olive oil, to taste, use the good stuff balsamic vinegar, to taste salt & freshly…

Grilled Ramps and Asparagus

Grilled Ramps and Asparagus 1 bunch ramps 1 bunch asparagus 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Trim and discard the root hairs from ramps.…

Spaghetti with Ramps

Spaghetti with Ramps 1-pound dry spaghetti or linguini 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 8 ounces fresh ramps 1-2 tablespoons red chili flakes Kosher salt, to taste 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs Bring 6 quarts of water…

Bruschetta with Tomato and Basil

Bruschetta with Tomato and Basil Recipe 6 or 7 ripe tomatoes (about 1 1/2 lbs.) 2 cloves garlic, minced (about 2 teaspoons) 1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar 6-8 fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced* or…

Asparagus with Breadcrumbs and Parmesan

Asparagus with Breadcrumbs and Parmesan 4 slices rustic white bread (3 ounces), crusts removed, torn into large pieces 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 cup grated Parmesan Coarse salt and ground pepper 2 large bunches…

Spinach and Quinoa Pilaf

Spinach and Quinoa Pilaf 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 1 cup rinsed quinoa 1 1/4 cups water 5 cups spinach (5 ounces) 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest In a large…

Buttery Shrimp and Radish Pasta

Buttery Shrimp and Radish Pasta Coarse salt and ground pepper 3/4-pound linguine or other long pasta 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 1 large bunch radishes, thinly sliced, greens rinsed well…

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 oil, lemon…

Sweet Potato and Parmesan Fries

Sweet Potato and Parmesan Fries 3 medium sweet potatoes (2 pounds total), scrubbed and cut into 1/4-inch-thick sticks 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper Preheat…

Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Mashed Sweet Potatoes 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks 1/2 cup half-and-half 3 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons light-brown sugar Coarse salt and ground pepper   Set a steamer basket in a…

Pasta wit Kale Rabe or Spinach, Garlic and Red Pepper

Pasta with Kale Rabe or Spinach, Garlic and Red Pepper 1/2-pound pasta 1/2-pound kale rabe, stalks and leaflets 1 tablespoon of butter 4-5 garlic cloves, minced pinch (or more) of red pepper flakes 2 cups chicken broth …