Blueberry Buttermilk Pancakes

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 1/2 cup…

Strawberries and Cream Cheesecake

Strawberries and Cream Cheesecake 1 pound strawberries, hulled 3 tablespoons light corn syrup 1 cup finely ground graham crackers (about 4 sheets) 1 cup plus 3 tablespoons sugar 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 1 pound plus…

Sautéed Red Chard with Raisins and Pine Nuts

Sautéed Red Chard with Raisins and Pine Nuts 1 bunch Swiss chard, stalks cut crosswise into 1-inch pieces, leaves torn into 2-inch pieces (keep stalks and leaves separate) 2 tablespoons pine nuts 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/3 cup golden…

White Bean and Garlic Scape Dip

White Bean and Garlic Scape Dip 1/3 cup sliced garlic scapes (3 to 4) 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice, more to taste 1/2 teaspoon coarse sea salt, more to taste Ground black pepper to taste 1 can (15 ounces) cannellini…

Pork and Snow Pea Kebabs with Ginger Hoisin Glaze

Pork and Snow Pea Kebabs with Ginger Hoisin Glaze 1/4 cup hoisin sauce 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon finely grated peeled fresh ginger (from a 1-inch piece) 1 tablespoon rice vinegar 1 pork tenderloin (about 3/4 pound), cut…

Shaved Cucumber Salad

Shaved Cucumber Salad 3 cucumbers 2 stalks celery, reserving leaves if desired 1/2 medium white onion 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup fresh cilantro 2 1/2 teaspoons champagne vinegar Salt and pepper With a vegetable peeler, shave…

Chicken and Snow Peas

Chicken and Snow Peas 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 3 1/2 to 4 pounds chicken pieces, patted dry Salt and pepper 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 1/3 cup cider vinegar 4 teaspoons sugar 1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes 1/2 pound snow…

Zucchini “pasta” with Garlic Scapes Parmesan Cheese

Zucchini "Pasta" with Garlic Scapes and Parmesan Cheese 2 ounces of spaghetti pinch of salt 3 medium garlic cloves or scapes 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes 1 medium zucchini 3 tablespoons grated…

Chicken Tenders with Cucumber Salad and Chickpea Couscous

Chicken Tenders with Cucumber Salad and Chickpea Couscous 1 (1 pound) cucumber 1/2 cup whole flat-leaf parsley leaves 1 to 2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar 3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon olive oil Coarse salt and ground pepper 1…

Zucchini Pizza Bites

Zucchini Pizza Bites 2 large zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch thick rounds Nonstick cooking spray Kosher salt and freshly cracked pepper 1/4 cup marinara sauce 1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella 1/4 cup mini pepperoni pieces, optional Italian…

Zucchini Frittata

Zucchini Frittata 3 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 medium zucchini, thinly sliced 1 medium onion, cut in half and sliced 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided 8 large eggs 1/4 cup milk 1 teaspoon salt 1/2…

Zucchini Gratin

Zucchini Gratin 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, plus extra for topping 1 pound yellow onions, cut in 1/2 and sliced (3 large) 2 pounds zucchini, sliced 1/4-inch thick (3-4 zucchini) 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 teaspoon freshly…