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Asparagus with Sesame and Chive Blossom

Asparagus with Sesame and Chive Blossom 1-pound medium-thick asparagus, washed, trimmed and cut diagonally into 1-inch lengths 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon sesame seeds 2 tablespoons snipped fresh chives 1…

Sauteed Escarole

Sautéed Escarole 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed (or spring garlic!) 1 large escarole head, trimmed, leaves torn and washed well Coarse salt In a large skillet, heat oil over medium. Add garlic,…

Roasted Asparagus with Lemon and Parmesan

Roasted Asparagus with Lemon and Parmesan Fresh green asparagus 2 tbsp. quality extra virgin olive oil 1/2 a lemon 1/4 cup nutritional yeast OR Parmesan. I used nutritional yeast for a dairy-free version, but parmesan is awesome…

Spaghetti with Green Garlic Olive Oil

Spaghetti with Green Garlic Olive Oil Salt 1-pound spaghetti 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil 3 heads green garlic (or 4 cloves regular garlic), thinly sliced Bring a large pot of salted water to boil and add the spaghetti. Cook…

Pan Seared Salmon with Fava Beans and Green Garlic

Pan Seared Salmon with Fava Beans and Green Garlic 2 pounds whole fava beans 4 (5-ounce) skin-on fillets sockeye salmon Salt and pepper 1/2 cup olive oil 2 cups thinly sliced green garlic, from about 4 stalks cleaned and sliced…

Potato, Leek and Bacon Pizza

Potato, Leek and Bacon Pizza 1 (1 pound) frozen pizza dough ball, thawed and cut in half and rolled out to your desired thickness 2 leeks, rinsed thoroughly and thinly slice 4 small red potatoes, thinly sliced 5 slices thick-cut…

Grilled Lamb Chops wit Green Garlic Herb Butter and Green Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Grilled Lamb Chops with Green Garlic Herb Butter and Green Garlic Mashed Potatoes For the garlic herb butter and mashed potatoes 4 tablespoons butter, softened (spreadable but not really mushy) 1 green garlic or 1 small garlic clove,…

Apple Oat Crisp

Apple Oat Crisp 6 large, ripe apples diced, with or without skins Juice of 1 lemon 1 tablespoon plus ½ cup granulated sugar 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature ½ cup firmly packed dark brown sugar ⅓ cup…

Grilled Asparagus and Ricotta Cheese Pizza

Grilled Asparagus and Ricotta Cheese Pizza 1/4 cup ricotta 1/2 bunch asparagus, grilled 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest Herb Oil 4 oz. prepared pizza dough Coarse salt and ground pepper Heat it up: Set up a grill with heat…

Cameo Apple Topped French Toast

Cameo Apple Topped French Toast 4 eggs 1⁄3 cup milk 2 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1⁄4 teaspoon cinnamon 8 slices thick bread 2 tablespoons butter 1⁄2 cup chopped walnuts or 1⁄2 cup pecans (optional) For…

Portobello Mushroom Burger with Spinach, Red Onion and Tomato

Portobello Mushroom Burger with Spinach, Red Onion and Tomato 2 Portobello mushroom caps 1 tbsp. balsamic vinegar ½ tbsp. each low sodium soy sauce and olive oil 1 tbsp. chopped rosemary ¾ tsp steak seasoning like Montreal…

Sautéed Portabella Mushrooms

Sautéed Portobello Mushrooms 2 large portobello mushrooms, sliced 1 medium sweet red pepper, julienned 1 medium sweet yellow pepper, julienned 1 small onion, halved and sliced 2 teaspoons olive oil 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4…