Tag Archive for: spring

Beet Greens with Bacon

Beet Greens with Bacon 3 beets 4 slices bacon, chopped Onions Green (Scallions)/ Spring Coarse salt and ground pepper Cut greens off beets; discard stems and chop leaves. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium until golden…

Grilled Beet and Kale Salad with Figs and Ricotta

Grilled Beet and Kale Salad with Figs and Ricotta     4 small golden beets, peeled and cut into wedges 1/4 cup olive oil 2 Tbs. balsamic vinegar 1 tsp. maple syrup 1 bunch of young kale, stems removed 12 fresh…

Ginger Sesame Bok Choy

Ginger Sesame Bok Choy 1 tablespoon rice vinegar 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1/4 teaspoon toasted sesame oil 5 thin slices peeled fresh ginger 4 to 5 heads baby bok choy, (1 pound), each halved lengthwise In a small bowl, whisk…

Sautéed Broccoli and Bok Choy

Sautéed Broccoli and Bok Choy 1 pound bok choy 1 pound broccoli 2 tablespoons canola oil 1 garlic clove, chopped 1 tablespoon finely grated fresh ginger 1 to 2 tablespoons soy sauce Cut white stalks from bok choy; slice…

Escarole Salad with Walnuts and Parmesan

Escarole Salad with Walnuts and Parmesan 1 cup walnuts, roughly chopped 1 large head escarole, torn into pieces (about 12 cups) 1 small red onion, thinly sliced 2 ounces Parmesan, shaved (about 1/2 cup) 2 tablespoons red wine…

Cilantro Lime Shrimp

Cilantro Lime Shrimp 2 Tbsp high smoke point oil such as canola oil, peanut oil, or rice bran oil Serrano chile (more if you like it spicy, or just a fraction of one if you want less heat), sliced into thin rings 1-2 garlic cloves,…

Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry

Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 3/4″ pieces 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup chicken broth/stock 1/4 cup honey 1/4 cup soy sauce 1/2 Tbsp fresh ginger, peeled and grated…

Lighter Three Cheese Mac with Broccoli

Lighter Three Cheese Mac with Broccoli Salt and pepper 1/2 pound short tubular pasta, such as cavatappi 2 cups broccoli, cut into florets, stalks peeled and thinly sliced 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 small yellow onion, minced …

Homemade Blueberry Buttermilk Pancakes

Homemade Blueberry Buttermilk Pancakes 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled) 2 tablespoons light-brown sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt 1 cup low-fat buttermilk …

Zucchini Ribbons with Garlic Scape Pesto

Zucchini Ribbons with Garlic Scape Pesto 4 small zucchini, ends trimmed 2 cups packed fresh basil leaves 2 garlic scapes 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese …

Southern Style Collard Greens

Southern Style Collard Greens 2 Tbsp bacon fat, lard or vegetable oil 1 medium onion, sliced from root to tip 1 ham hock 2 garlic cloves, (or scapes diced) smashed 1 quart chicken broth 1-2 cups water 8-10 cups chopped…

Quick Sautéed Collard Ribbons

Quick Sautéed Collard Ribbons 1 Tbs. malt vinegar 2 tsp. maple syrup 1-1/2 lb. collard greens (about 30 leaves) 2 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil 4 small cloves garlic, lightly smashed and peeled Pinch crushed red pepper flakes …