Shiso Salad

Shiso    Shiso is called Perilla and has also been called beefsteak. The plant can be found in three colors  (purple, green and a bicolor), all of which are as ornamental as they are tasty. Shiso self-seeds readily in the garden, but because of its...

Leek and Spinach Tart

1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed (or your basic pate brisee for an 11" tart) 2 tbsp butter 1-3 large leeks (white and pale green parts only), sliced 1 tsp dried thyme   1 ½ – 2 cups of spinach leaves, coarsely chopped 1 1/4 cup of whole milk 3...

Sautéed Sweet Potato Greens

1 large bunch sweet potato greens (about half a pound) 1/2 small white onion, diced 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Salt and pepper 1 1/2 tablespoons maple syrup Remove sweet potato leaves from stems and set aside. Remove smaller stems from the larger, tougher...

Stir-fried Sweet Potato Leaves

One bunch of sweet potato leaves 1-2 hot dried red chilies 1-2 cloves of garlic Salt, soy sauce, pepper to taste      1. Fill a pot with water and put it on the stove over high heat. The pot should be large enough to hold the leaves, and there should be...

Cilantro, Tomato, Corn Salad

3 ears fresh corn, cut from the cob 1/4 cup butter, melted 2 plum or regular tomatoes, chopped 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped 1 small/medium onion or 1 bunch scallions, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped Salt and...

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