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Watermelon Radish and Arugula Salad
For the vinaigrette:
2 tablespoons blood orange juice (or other citrus)
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar like pinot noir
1 shallot, minced
1/2 teaspoon flaked sea salt
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
For the salad
5-6 cups of arugula
2-3…

Acorn Squash Stuffed with Mushrooms and Goat Cheese
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 white or green acorn squash (about 2 lb. each), halved lengthwise, seeds removed
1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
½ teaspoon black pepper, divided
8 ounces white button or cremini mushrooms, trimmed and…

How to make Pickles (or Pickle any Vegetable!)
1 pound fresh vegetables, such as cucumbers, carrots, green beans, summer squash, or cherry tomatoes
2 sprigs fresh herbs, such as thyme, dill, or rosemary (optional)
1 to 2 teaspoons whole spices, such as black peppercorns,…

Penne with Green Beans and Cherry Tomatoes
Penne with Green Beans and Cherry Tomatoes
1 (16-oz.) package whole wheat penne pasta
8 oz green beans, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
1 pt. small tomatoes tomatoes, halved
3/4 cup Lemon-Shallot Vinaigrette (below)
1/4 cup chopped…

Sautéed Fiddleheads
Sautéed Fiddleheads
1 Tablespoon fine sea salt, plus more to taste
Fiddlehead ferns
2 teaspoons butter or vegetable oil
1 clove garlic or 1 small shallot (optional)
Trim the fiddlehead ferns, removing any brown ends or mushy…

Roasted Shallot Vinaigrette
Roasted Shallot Vinaigrette
1 cup peeled shallot
4 cloves peeled garlic
3/4cup olive oil, divided
1/4cup balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Preheat oven to 400F.
In a medium glass baking…

Escarole and White Bean Soup
Escarole and White Bean Soup
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
10 ounces slab bacon, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
2 medium onions (about 6 ounces each), finely chopped
1 large shallot, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
2…

Chicken Pasta Bake with Spinach and Parmesan
Chicken Pasta Bake with Spinach and Parmesan
1-pound pasta, such as fusilli
Coarse kosher salt
1-tablespoon olive oil
1 pound chicken breast, diced into 1-inch pieces
Freshly ground black pepper
10 ounces baby spinach, about…

Juicy Turkey Burgers with Sauteed Tomatoes, Basil and Ricotta
Juicy Turkey Burgers with Sautéed Tomatoes, Basil and Ricotta
1-pound ground turkey meat, preferably dark meat
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups loosely packed cilantro leaves and fine stems, roughly chopped
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Ina Gartens Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms
Ina Gartens Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms
4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 1/2 pounds whole baby bella mushrooms (about 36 mushrooms)
1-pound ground mild Italian sausage
2 large shallots or sweet onions, minced
2 large garlic…

Spinach and Ricotta Stuffed Shells
Spinach and Ricotta Stuffed Shells
25 jumbo pasta shells
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1-cup store bought marinara sauce
1/3 cup Parmesan, grated
2 cups spinach, washed, drained and chopped
2 cups part-skim ricotta
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Roasted Delicata Squash with Quinoa, Apple and Spinach or Arugula
Roasted Delicata Squash with Quinoa, Apple and Spinach or Arugula
2 Delicata squash (about 1 pound each), halved lengthwise and seeded
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1 cup quinoa
2 tablespoons…