Mixed Bean Salad

1/2 pound green beans, trimmed and halved crosswise  2 tablespoons cider vinegar  3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil  1 tablespoon fresh oregano leaves, finely chopped  1 tablespoon fresh parsley leaves, finely chopped  1 shallot, thinly...

Scallions with Lemon Parsley Butter

2-5 bunches scallions 1/4 stick unsalted butter, well softened 1/2 teaspoon finely grated fresh lemon zest 1-2 tablespoons minced fresh flat-leaf parsley Season with Salt and Pepper   Trim roots from scallions, leaving ends intact, and remove any bruised outer...

Butternut Squash Biscuits

(Adapted from Mark Bittman’s How to Cook Everything)   2 cups all-purpose flour (You can mix half white with whole-wheat flour) 1 scant teaspoon salt 3 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 to 5 tablespoons cold butter (…but may use about...

Glazed Rutabaga and Carrots

(Gourmet)   1 medium rutabaga 3/4 pound carrots 1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/2 teaspoon sugar   Trim peel rutabaga and carrots. Cut into 1-inch pieces. In a steamer set over boiling water steam turnips and carrots separately, covered, until just...

Kale and Olive Oil Mashed Potatoes

Serves 6 3 pounds potatoes, peeled and cut into large chunks Sea salt 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 bunch kale, large stems stripped and discarded, leaves chopped 1/2+ cup warm milk or cream Freshly ground black pepper 5 scallions,...

Chinese Broccoli

Chinese Broccoli   1 bunch Chinese broccoli 2 tablespoons soy sauce 2 teaspoons Asian (toasted) sesame oil     Rinse broccoli. Pull off and discard any yellow or damaged leaves; trim off and discard stem ends. If stalks have a tough, fibrous skin,...

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