Delicious Recipes
Braised Bok Choi
1 tablespoon vegetable oil 8 heads baby bok choy, trimmed, and halved lengthwise if large 1/4 cup homemade or low-sodium store-bought chicken stock, or water 3 tablespoons soy sauce Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking....
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...
Sage Ideas
Sage Ideas from Chocolate & Zucchini: Sage pairings: - Sage + eggs (i.e. in an omelette) - Sage + chicken (i.e. roast chicken with sage and lemon inside the cavity) - Sage + lamb (i.e. in lamb burger patties) - Sage + fried liver + croutons - Sage + polenta - Sage...
Cilantro Ideas
Cilantro Ideas: Although cilantro is often eaten with summer crops like tomatoes, it goes especially well with lemon or lime juice, Mexican dishes and pan-Asian food. Here are a few ways to enjoy this fresh green herb. - Layer diced cilantro into quesadillas before...
Peas & spring cabbage with pancetta
Peas & spring cabbage with pancetta Butter 1/2 lb sugar snap (edible pods) 1/2 to 3/4 lb pancetta or streaky bacon, chopped 1 head spring cabbage , tough outer leaves discarded, then finely sliced nutmeg freshly grated, to season Cook the peas in boiling water...
Orange and Arugula Salad
Orange and Arugula Salad 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon olive oil 3/4 teaspoon honey 2 garlic cloves, crushed 6 navel oranges 3 cups trimmed arugula 6 tablespoons (1 1/2 ounces) crumbled feta cheese Combine first 4 ingredients in a small bowl, stirring...
Broccoli Salad
1 pound bacon 4 cups broccoli florets 5 green onions, chopped 1/4 cup sunflower seeds 1/4 cup golden raisins or dried cranberries (I prefer the tartness of the cranberries) 1 cup mayonnaise 1/2 cup white sugar 6 tablespoons red wine vinegar Place bacon in a...
Quick-Saut
Quick-Sautéed Collard Ribbons thebittenword.com 1 Tbs. malt vinegar 2 tsp. maple syrup 1-1/2 lb. collard greens ( 1 bunch) 2 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil 4 small cloves garlic, lightly smashed and peeled Pinch crushed red pepper flakes Kosher salt In...
Mange Tout or Sugar Snap Pea Pasta
1 (8 ounce) package dry penne pasta 3/4 (4 ounce) package cream cheese, softened 1 1/2 ounces Gorgonzola cheese 2 tablespoons cream 1/2 pound sugar snap peas, trimmed 2 tablespoons butter Salt and ground black pepper to taste Bring a large pot of lightly salted...
Frittata with Leafy Greens
Frittata with Leafy Greens 1 bunch leafy greens (spinach, kale, broccoli raab, or collards)) 3 eggs 2 tablespoons chopped chives 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 large shallots, peeled, chopped and sliced 3 tablespoons chopped Italian parsley Salt and pepper 1. Strip...