Tag Archive for: spring

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…

Asparagus Radish Salad

1-pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces 7 radishes, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons sesame seeds DRESSING: 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onion/scallion 1 tablespoon white wine…

Spring Garlic Toast

Slices of crusty bread ½cup unsalted butter (1 stick), softened ½cup grated Parmesan 2½ tablespoons chopped young spring garlic stalks, white and green parts 1tablespoon minced chives ¼teaspoon black pepper ¼teaspoon fine sea salt,…

Oatmeal Apple Crisp

1 cup brown sugar 1 cup rolled oats 1 cup all-purpose flour ½ cup butter, melted 3 cups apples - peeled, cored and chopped ½ cup white sugar 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350…

Healthy Carrot Cake Oatmeal Cookies

From Amy's Healthy Baking: 1 cup instant oats ¾ cup whole wheat or gluten-free* flour 1 ½ tsp baking powder 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon ⅛ tsp salt 2 tbsp  coconut oil or unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly 1…

Sautéed Swiss Chard with Parmesan

Sautéed Swiss Chard with Parmesan 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1/2 small red onion, diced 1 bunch Swiss chard, stems and center ribs cut out and chopped together, leaves coarsely chopped…

Scalloped Potatoes with Leeks

Scalloped Potatoes with Leeks 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for baking dish 2 leeks, trimmed, thinly sliced, and rinsed well (about 1 cup) 6 potatoes (2 1/2 pounds), peeled and thinly sliced 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt …

Oven Roasted Broccoli with Parmesan

Oven Roasted Broccoli with Parmesan 1 1/2 pounds broccoli, cut into florets of even size 3-4 Tbsp olive oil Juice from half a lemon, about 1 Tbsp Kosher salt 2-3 garlic cloves, minced Freshly ground black pepper 1/4 cup…

Orzo and Snap Pea Salad

Orzo and Snap Pea Salad Coarse salt and Ground Pepper 1/2 pound orzo 1 pound sugar snap peas, trimmed and halved crosswise 2 small yellow squash, halved lengthwise and cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces 3 tablespoons fresh lemon…

Italian Sauteed Escarole

Ingredients 2 1-pound bunches of escarole 1/4 cup olive oil 2 cloves garlic 1.5 ounces raisins (small box of dark or golden ones) 3 tablespoons pine nuts 1/4 teaspoon salt (or more to taste) 1/8 teaspoon black…

Lemon Garlic Pan-Roasted Chicken Thighs with Spinach and Snap Peas

4 8-oz. bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided 4 garlic cloves, smashed, or 2 sticks spring garlic, diced 10 thyme sprigs 1/2 lemon, thinly sliced 3/4…

Lemon Roasted Salmon with Asparagus, Escarole and Potatoes

For the salmon: 1 1/2 pounds skinless salmon fillet 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest 1 teaspoon finely chopped oregano 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 4 ounces roasted…