Tag Archive for: Spring Garlic

Sauteed Swiss Chard with Parmesan

Sautéed Swiss Chard with Parmesan INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1/2 small red onion, diced 1 bunch Swiss chard, stems and center ribs cut out and chopped together, leaves…

Chicken with Onions and Garlic

Chicken with Onions and Garlic INGREDIENTS 1 whole roaster chicken (about 4 pounds), cut into 8 pieces 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened 2 teaspoons coarse salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 2 onions, quartered lengthwise 10…

Chicken Pita Pockets with Chard and Minted Yogurt

Chickpea Pita Pockets with Chard and Minted Yogurt INGREDIENTS   1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon lemon zest 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley 1 clove garlic, minced 1 teaspoon…

Shanghai Noodles with Chicken, Bok Choy and Leeks

INGREDIENTS: 1 lb. fresh Chinese egg noodles 1 Tbs. Asian dark sesame oil 2 Tbs. peanut or canola oil 1 spring garlic or garlic clove, minced 1 Tbs. finely grated fresh ginger 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes 3 cups wide strips…

Spring Garlic and Eggs

Spring Garlic and Eggs INGREDIENTS: 1 cup chopped spring garlic 2 Tbsp. olive oil ¼ cup grated Parmesan or Romano cheese 4 eggs salt & pepper DIRECTIONS: Sauté the garlic in the olive oil for 5 minutes or so, until soft…

Sauteed Bok Choy

Sautéed Bok Choy INGREDIENTS: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 stalks spring garlic whites chopped or 2 medium garlic cloves, minced 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger (from 1/2-inch piece) 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1 1/2 pounds…

Scallops with Wilted Spinach and Arugula

Scallops with Wilted Spinach and Arugula INGREDIENTS: 16 large sea scallops (about 1 1/4 pounds), rinsed and dried, tough muscles removed 1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 3 tablespoons safflower oil 2…

Rissotto with Broccoli

Rissotto with Broccoli INGREDIENTS 2 quarts well-seasoned chicken or vegetable stock, as needed 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1/2 cup minced onion 1 1/2 cups Arborio or Carnaroli rice 1 to 2 garlic cloves (to taste), minced Freshly…

Purple Potato, Sweet Onion and Cubanelle Hash with Fried Eggs

Purple Potato, Sweet Onion and Cubanelle Hash with Fried Eggs A great dish for a lazy weekend morning, it’s the perfect combination of ingredients that will cure any ailment INGREDIENTS 1/2 pound potatoes, diced into uniform ½…

Sauteed Kale with Pine Nuts and Raisins

Sautéed Kale with Pine Nuts and Raisins This is a classic Sicilian side dish, prepared with leafy greens, toasted pine nuts and raisins. It may sound like an odd combination, but it works; it’s sweet, savory, salty, spicy and just a little…

Bruschetta

Bruschetta Fresh tomatoes, garlic, oregano, basil…it’s that magical combination that screams Italian appetizer. This recipe can be prepared in minutes if you have a few tomatoes. It’s best, of course, in the summer months when NJ tomatoes…

Asian Pear Slaw

Asian Pear Slaw Asian Pears are a bit more firm and crisp than regular pears which makes a big difference in this tangy, refreshing, low calorie slaw. Epicurious.com has some innovative recipes and this one is no exception. Pair it with some…