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Winter Crunch Salad

¼ cup pepitas or sunflower seeks 1 teaspoon plus ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper ½ small shallot ½ large lemon 1 small garlic clove 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 1 large bunch kale (about ¾ pound) 6…

Sweet Potato Curry with Bok Choy, Tofu and Caramelized Shallots

1 cup uncooked brown basmati rice 1 pound sweet potatoes 1 can coconut milk 3 tsp Thai red curry paste 1/2 cup chopped cilantro 1 carton firm tofu, drained, dried, and cubed 1 Tbsp peanut oil salt a few Tbsp soy sauce …

Roasted Pork Loin with Carrots and Mustard Gravy

Roasted Pork Loin with Carrots and Mustard Gravy 2 pounds carrots, peeled and halved lengthwise if large 1/2 pound shallots, peeled and halved if large 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary leaves 2 tablespoons olive oil   Coarse…

Roasted Broccoli with Lemon, Pine Nuts and Basil

Roasted Broccoli with Lemon, Pine Nuts and Basil 1 large head broccoli (1 1/2 pounds), cut into 1 1/2-inch florets, stems peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 1 1/2…

Roasted Carrots and Beets with Sage

Roasted Carrots and Beets with Sage 4 or 5 beets 4 or 5 carrots 3 shallots ⅓-cup olive oil Fresh sage, handful 1 teaspoon salt Cracked black pepper, to taste Preheat oven to 425 °F. Remove beet greens (if…

Pasta with Shaved Brussels Sprouts and Pancetat

Pasta with Shaved Brussels Sprouts and Pancetta 1 pound brussels sprouts 1 tablespoon olive oil 6 ounces pancetta, diced 2 shallots, thinly sliced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 cup chicken broth 1/2 pound spaghetti or capellini…

Vegan Roasted Red Bell Pepper Pasta

Vegan Roasted Red Bell Pepper Pasta 2 red bell peppers (~119 g each) 2-3 Tbsp (30-45 ml) olive oil 2 shallots, finely chopped (~1/4 cup or 40 g) 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped (2 Tbsp or 12 g) Sea salt and ground black pepper …

Raw Beet Salad

Raw Beet Salad 1 pound beets 1 large shallot Salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard, or to taste 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar or other good strong vinegar About…

Lamb Meatball Sliders with Chimichurri and Crispy Shallots

Lamb Meatball Sliders with Chimichurri and Crispy Shallots For the meatballs: 1 1/2 pounds ground lamb 1 1/2 pounds’ lean ground beef 2 small onions, finely grated 1 1-inch piece fresh ginger root, peeled and finely grated …

Sausage and Swiss Chard Strata

Sausage and Swiss Chard Strata 1-pound bulk sweet or spicy Italian sausage 2 shallots, finely chopped 1 bunch Swiss chard (1 pound), stems diced medium, leaves torn into 2-inch pieces and rinsed Coarse salt and ground pepper …

Lemon, Parsley and Thyme Quinoa

Lemon, Parsley and Thyme Quinoa 1 1⁄2 cups quinoa, rinsed and drained Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 1⁄4 cup olive oil 4 medium shallots, finely chopped Zest and juice of 1 lemon 1 tbsp. chopped…

Red Radish and Cucumber Salad

Red Radish and Cucumber Salad 1 lb. red radishes, cleaned and thinly sliced in circles 3 Tbsp. sugar 2 Tbsp. salad oil, such as safflower or olive 1 English cucumber, or de-seeded and skinned Garden cucumbers, thinly sliced 1…