Turnip Pickles

2 med. turnips 1/2 tsp salt 1 Tbs lime juice 1/8 tsp cumin 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper Peel turnips. Slice into thin rounds, then cut in half. Toss turnips in bowl with salt and lime juice. Cover and let marinate for 2-4 hours at room temp. Shortly before serving, combine...

Nicoise Salad

Nicoise Salad 8 cups of green beans, cleaned with stems removed 8 small red potatoes, quartered 4 garlic cloves, minced 1 cup of sliced kalamata olives a handful of fresh herbs like flat-leaf parsley, basil, oregano, mint 1 cup white wine vinegar ½ cup extra...

Sugar Snaps with Toasted Almonds

1/2 cup whole almonds, (2 1/2 ounces) 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 pound fresh sugar snap peas, ends trimmed 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice, (1 lemon) 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper    Preheat oven to 400 degrees....

Spring Salad with Mozzarella

2 1/2 cups baby lettuce leaves 1 ball (10 ounces) fresh mozzarella, halved lengthwise, sliced 1/2-inch thick crosswise 2 scallions, white and pale-green parts only, trimmed and thinly sliced 4 radishes, trimmed and sliced into rounds Coarse salt and freshly ground...

Parsley Oil

Salt 1-2 large bunches fresh flat-leaf parsley, rinsed 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil   Bring a medium saucepan of salted water to a boil. Prepare an ice-water bath, set aside. Pick 2 tablespoons of parsley leaves; wrap in damp paper towel, and refrigerate. Add...

Cumin Roasted Beets

4 medium beets, halved and sliced ¼ inch thick. 1-1 ½ tsp. ground cumin 1 Tbsp. olive oil 1 Tbsp. lemon juice 1 Tbsp. honey Salt and pepper 1 c. water   In a deep skillet, heat oil over moderate heat. Add beets, cumin, and honey. Stir until beets...

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