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
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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
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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
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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
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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…