Delicious Recipes
Napa Cabbage Salad with Buttermilk Dressing
Adapted from Gourmet, November 2007 1/2 cup well-shaken buttermilk 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 2 tablespoons cider vinegar 2 tablespoons minced shallot 1 tablespoon sugar 3 tablespoons finely chopped chives 1 pound Napa cabbage, cored and thinly sliced crosswise (4 cups)...
Roasted Acorn Squash with Chile-Lime Vinaigrette (Butternut Squash will work also)
Adapted from Gourmet, October 2006 2 (1 1/2 – to 1 3/4-lb) acorn or 1 butternut squash 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon salt 6 tablespoons olive oil 1 garlic clove 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, or to taste 1 to 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh hot red...
Polenta w/ Swiss Chard & Cheese
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 large white onion, thinly sliced 2 garlic cloves, minced 1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper 1 pound Swiss chard, thick stems and ribs removed, leaves cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-wide strips 3 1/2 cups water 1 teaspoon salt 1...
Lamb, Potato, and Leek Stew
Martha Stewart “Try this flavorful dish with cubed beef chuck, pork shoulder, or boneless, skinless chicken thighs instead of lamb.” 1 1/4 pounds boneless lamb shoulder, cut into 1-inch pieces Coarse salt and ground pepper 1 bunch leeks (1 1/2...
Fresh Sage in Polenta
6 1/2 cups vegetable or chicken stock salt and freshly ground pepper 2 cups coarse-grained cornmeal (polenta) 2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage leaves 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (about 3/4 ounce) (optional) Bring the stock to a...
Cheddar/Scallion Drop Biscuits
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 2 teaspoons sugar 3/4 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes 6 oz Cheddar, coarsely grated (1 1/2 cups) 4 scallions, finely chopped 1 cup...
Spinach and Scape Frittata
3 Tbsp. olive oil 10 eggs 1 cup (1/2 lb) chopped raw spinach 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese 1 Tbsp chopped parsley or basil 1/2 cup finely chopped garlic scapes salt and pepper to taste Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, mix all ingredients except the oil...
Garlic Scape Pesto
1/2 lb. garlic scapes (chopped into 1" sections) 1 c. organic olive oil 2 c. grated parmesan cheese In a blender, combine the scapes and olive oil. Pour mixture into bowl and blend the cheese in by hand.
Lemon Scented Pasta with Garlic Scapes and Veggies
(Serves 2 as a main course or four as a side dish) 1/3 box of spaghetti 5 or 6 garlic scapes, sliced thinly 6 sun-dried tomato, sliced thinly 1 bunch Bok Choi or Broccoli Rabe ½ cup flat leaf parsley or basil Zest of one lemon Juice of one lemon 1 cup chicken...
Lemon and Collard Green Juice
Juice of one Lemon 3/4 cup Water 1 Collard Green Leaf 1 sprig of Mint Honey to taste Mix everything into a blender, strain, and serve.
Portuguese Chourico and Kale Soup
Adapted from Rachel Ray 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced, around 3-4 cups 2 onions, chopped 6 cloves garlic, chopped 2 bay leaves 1 pound kale, stripped of stems, coarsely chopped Coarse salt and pepper 1 can cannellini...
Hearty Peasant Soup
2 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium onion, finely chopped 4 garlic cloves, minced Coarse salt and ground pepper 2 tablespoons tomato paste 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, plus more for seasoning, if desired 2 cans (14 1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes in juice 2 cans (14...