Tag Archive for: spring

Basic Kale Chips

Basic Kale Chips 1 good-sized bunch (10 to 12 ounces) kale (see collard greens variation) Olive oil as needed Seasonings, as desired (cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, Cajun seasoning) Salt to taste Remove kale leaves from…

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…

Classic Caesar Salad

Classic Caesar Salad 1/2-pound baguette, cut into 1-inch cubes 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Salt 1 large egg yolk 4 oil-packed anchovy fillets, drained 2 garlic cloves, chopped 2 tablespoons red wine…

Strawberry Crumb Bars

Strawberry Crumb Bars 2 1/3 cups flour 2/3 cup sugar 1/2 tsp salt 1 cup Butter - cut into 1/2 inch pieces + 2 Tbsp. butter 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup Quick Cooking Oats 3/4 cup strawberry jelly 3/4 cup fresh strawberries,…

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…

Strawberry Apple Cobbler

Strawberry Apple Cobbler 4-5 Gala apples (or any apple type) peeled, cored, and sliced 1 and 1/2 cups sliced fresh strawberries 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup light brown sugar 1 teaspoon…

Cheddar-Scallion English Muffin Bread

Cheddar-Scallion English Muffin Bread 3 tbsp. cornmeal 6 c. all-purpose flour ½ c. finely chopped scallions 2 package active dry yeast 2 tsp. salt 1 tsp. sugar ½ tsp. ground red pepper (optional) ¼ tsp. baking soda …

Pea Shoot and Quinoa Pita Pocket Sandwich

Peas Shoot and Quinoa Pita Pocket Sandwich 2 pita pockets, cut in half 4 handfuls pea shoots, trimmed 1 cup cooked quinoa 1 – 15 ounce can black beans, rinsed 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced 2 cloves garlic, minced …

Pea Shoot Pesto Over Pasta

  Pea Shoot Pesto Over Pasta 1/4 lb. fresh, young pea shoots 1 bunch Spring onion, chopped 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese 1/3 cup olive oil 1/4 cup toasted pinenuts Salt and pepper to serve: 1 lb. hot cooked pasta …

Asparagus Goat Cheese Flatbread

Asparagus Goat Cheese Flatbread 16-ounce frozen organic whole wheat pizza dough, thawed 2 tablespoons sesame oil 1 tablespoon sesame seeds 1 tablespoon garlic powder 16 ounces asparagus, trimmed and cut into thirds 5 ounces…

Roasted Pencil Asparagus

Roasted Pencil Asparagus bunch pencil thin asparagus dashes sea salt 1 dash pepper 1 tablespoon parmesan cheese 1 1/2 teaspoons sesame, olive or hazelnut oil Wash, trim off 1", and peel asparagus stem to reveal a beautiful…

Chicken Stuffed with Spinach, Feta and Pine Nuts

Chicken Stuffed with Spinach, Feta and Pine Nuts 5 ounces fresh spinach, chopped 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese 2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, minced 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 2   garlic cloves,…