Tag Archive for: spring

Swiss Chard and Mushroom Quiche

For the Pine Nut Crust 1⁄2 cup whole wheat pastry flour 3⁄4 cup unbleached white flour 1⁄2 teaspoon sea salt 1⁄4 teaspoon baking powder 1⁄2 cup pine nuts 1⁄4 cup ice-cold olive oil 1⁄2 cup ice-cold water For the Filling 7…

Arugula, Egg and Charred Asparagus Salad

Arugula, Egg and Charred Asparagus Salad 4 large eggs in shells 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, divided 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 12 ounces medium asparagus, trimmed 1/4 cup plain whole-milk…

Risotto with Scallions (or spring garlic), Mushrooms and Spinach

Risotto with Scallions, Mushrooms and Spinach 4 tbsp. olive oil 1 medium onion kosher salt and Pepper 2 clove garlic ¾ c. arborio rice ¾ c. dry white wine 3½ c. low-sodium vegetable broth ¼ c. grated Romano cheese …

Pressed Broccoli Rabe and Mozzarella Sandwiches

Kosher salt 12 ounces broccoli rabe (about 1 1/2 bunches), tough stems discarded, coarsely chopped 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided 2 large garlic cloves, minced Pinch red pepper flakes 1/4 cup green olives, pitted and finely chopped 1…

Scallion Fried Rice

Scallion Fried Rice 2 tablespoons minced ginger 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1 cup diced carrots 1 cup fresh or frozen corn kernels, defrosted 1/2 cup fresh or frozen peas, defrosted 1/2 cup chopped scallions 2 tablespoons…

Pasta and Greens

Pasta and Greens 1 bunch cooking greens (kale, chard, collard greens) 1 Tablespoon fine sea salt plus more to taste 1-pound spaghetti or linguini 2 filets anchovies (optional) 4 cloves garlic 2 Tablespoons olive oil 1/4…

Tuscan Chicken with Baby Spinach and Crusty Bread for Dipping

(featuring terra momo olive oil, white star cherry tomatoes, eagle road baby spinach, balthazar bread) 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 tsp. dried oregano 3…

Spinach and Leek Soup with Garlic and Cannellini Beans

Ingredients 2 Tbs. olive oil 3 medium leeks, white and light-green parts only, trimmed and sliced 1/4 inch thick 4 large cloves garlic, sliced lengthwise- you can use spring garlic as well! 2 tsp. dried mustard 6 cups lower-salt…

Blueberry Buckle (Alton Brown Style)

FOR THE TOPPING 1/2 cup sugar 1/3 cup cake flour 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed and chilled FOR THE CAKE 2 cups cake flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon ground…

Asparagus Risotto

- 1 bunch asparagus - 1 large leek (or white or yellow onion, diced) - 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided - 4 garlic cloves, rough chopped, or 2 stalks spring garlic, chopped - 1 cup arborio rice - 1/4 cup white wine, optional - 3 1/2 cups…

Butter Lettuce Salad with Radishes, Carrots and Mint

for the salad 1 large head red butter lettuce, or 2 small heads, washed and dried 1 small super fresh carrot, sliced very thin 5-6 large radishes, sliced very thin 3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint for the vinaigrette 1 heaping teaspoon…

Fresh Strawberry Pie

2 quarts fresh strawberries (about 3 pounds)3/4 cup (150 grams) granulated sugar Juice of 1/2 lemon (about 1 tablespoon) 3 tablespoons cornstarch 1/2 cup cool water 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract One 9 inch pie…