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Cilantro Black Rice with Garlic Scapes and Asparagus

Cilantro Black Rice with Garlic Scapes and Asparagus 1 cup black rice, rinsed 1 bunch cilantro, minced (reserve the stems) 1 small bunch basil, minced 4-5 garlic scapes, sliced thin (about 1/8 inch) 1 bunch asparagus, woody…

Garlic Scape and Gruyere Biscuits

Garlic Scape and Gruyere Biscuits 2 cups all purpose flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 8 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces 1 1/4 cups shredded…

Roasted Pork Loin with Carrots and Mustard Gravy

Roasted Pork Loin with Carrots and Mustard Gravy 2 pounds carrots, peeled and halved lengthwise if large 1/2 pound shallots, peeled and halved if large 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary leaves 2 tablespoons olive oil   Coarse…

Sautéed Fiddleheads

Sautéed Fiddleheads 1 Tablespoon fine sea salt, plus more to taste Fiddlehead ferns 2 teaspoons butter or vegetable oil 1 clove garlic or 1 small shallot (optional) Trim the fiddlehead ferns, removing any brown ends or mushy…

Pan Saute of Fiddleheads, Garlic and Bacon

Pan Saute of Fiddleheads, Garlic and Bacon 1/2-pound fiddlehead ferns 2 tablespoons olive oil Butter (optional) 2 cloves finely chopped garlic ¼ cup pancetta or bacon, cut into ¼ inch cubes Kosher or sea salt and ground…

Salad Dressing Recipes for Green Leaf and Arugula Lettuces

Salad Dressing Recipes for Green Leaf and Arugula Lettuces Citrus Vinaigrette 1/4 cup orange juice 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar 2 teaspoons honey 1-1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon olive Place all ingredients…

Beefsteak Tomato Gratin

Beefsteak Tomato Gratin 4 ripe beefsteak or other large tomatoes 1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley 2 teaspoons fresh thyme, divided 3 cloves garlic, minced, divided sea salt and freshly ground black pepper 3 tablespoons…

Strawberry Salsa

Strawberry Salsa 1 1/2 cups chopped strawberries 1/2 cup chopped peeled kiwifruit 1/2 cup chopped cucumber 1/2 cup chopped red onion 2 tablespoons chopped seeded jalapeno pepper 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro or mint …

Strawberry Lemon Shortbread Bars

Strawberry Lemon Shortbread Bars 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup powdered sugar 3/4 teaspoon lemon zest, divided 3/4 cup cold butter 2 (8-oz.) packages cream cheese, softened 3/4 cup granulated sugar 2 large eggs 1…

Red Potato Salad

Red Potato Salad 2 lbs. red potatoes, scrubbed 6 eggs, boiled & chopped 1 lb bacon, fried & crumbled 1 onion, chopped (or use green onions) 1 stalk celery, chopped 1 1⁄2cups mayonnaise 1⁄2cup sour cream …

Sauteed Broccoli Rabe

Sauteed Broccoli Rabe 1-2 bunches (12 to 16 ounces each) broccoli rabe (rapini), stems trimmed 1/8 cup olive oil 1-2 garlic cloves, chopped 1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper flakes 1/8 cup raisins Salt Working in batches,…

Pasta with Broccoli Rabe and Sausage

Pasta with Broccoli Rabe and Sausage 1 pound orecchiette 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 pound sweet Italian sausage, casings removed 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 2 ½ cups low-sodium chicken broth 1/8 teaspoon crushed red…