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
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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
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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
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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,…