Delicious Recipes
Swiss Chard Ricotta Pie
Moosewood Cookbook Recipe! Crust: Cut together 1 cup flour and 1/3 cup cold butter. Use a pastry cutter or 2 forks. When the mixture is uniformly blended, add about 3 Tbl. cold buttermilk (water will work as well) so that the mixture holds together enough to form a...
Grilled Summer Squash with Lime and Cilantro Dressing
Grilled Summer Squash with Lime and Cilantro Dressing ¼ cup lime juice 2 Tbsp. shallot, minced 1 tsp....
Spinach and Basil Lasagna
Spinach and Basil Lasagna 1-2 jars or recipe for your favorite spaghetti sauce 1 (16-ounce) package no-boil lasagna noodles 32 ounces part-skim ricotta cheese 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese + more for sprinkling on top 10 ounces fresh spinach, torn 1/2-1 cup...
Roasted White Turnips
Roasted White Turnips 1 bunch white turnips 1/2 cup breadcrumbs Salt and pepper 1 egg, beaten 1/4 cup butter parsley or basil In a saucepan filled with lightly salted boiling water, cook turnips until tender, then drain, slice and set aside....
Carrot Top and Quinoa Soup
1 tablespoon light olive oil or 1 tablespoon canola oil 1/2 sweet onions, diced 4 cups water 4 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 1/4 inch rounds 1 cup carrots, tops washed and finely chopped 2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules 1/2 cup quinoa, rinsed Sea salt and...
Spring Tabbouleh (Bulgur Salad with Lemon, Radishes, and Snap Peas)
(Tastefood Blog) The bulgur should be tender but firm when cooked. The kale flowers are optional yet lovely as a bright garnish. Serves 4. 1 cup bulgur 1 1/4 cups water Salt 1/4 cup olive oil Juice and zest of 1 lemon 2 spring onions, thinly sliced 1 small...
Orzo Salad with Peas, Radishes, and Pecorino
(Tastefood Blog) The radish leaves may be substituted with Italian flat-leaf parsley or a combination of parsley and mint leaves. Serves 4-6 as a side dish. 1/2 pound (250 grams) orzo 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 12 ounces frozen peas,...
Green Bean and Cherry Tomato Salad
(recipe adapted from Chez Panisse Vegetables) 1 pound green beans 1 pound cherry tomatoes/large fresh tomatoes, chopped into bite-size chunks 1 large shallot 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar Salt and pepper 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil Basil Prepare the...
Quick Saute of Zucchini with Toasted Almonds
Inspired by the Red Cat, NYC 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons thinly sliced almonds 1 to 2 small zucchini, cut into 1/8-inch matchsticks with a knife or julienne blade on a mandoline Salt and freshly ground pepper Few ounces pecorino Romano or parmesan, in thin...
Pasta with Braising Greens
(Borrowed from Thornhill Farm CSA) Boil pasta in salted water until cooked al dente (fresh pasta cooks quickly – watch for it to change color and swell slightly). Stop the formation of starch by removing from the heat and adding a cup of cool water. Remove a cup...
Cucumber Salad with Sour Cream and Chives (German Gurkensalat)
2 medium cucumbers 1/2 cup good quality sour cream, chilled 1 -2 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives Salt & pepper, to taste Peel cucumbers and slice them paper thin (or as thinly as possible), and drain if watery. In a medium bowl, mix together the sour...
Sweet Onion Cornbread with Cheddar Cheese
3 cups yellow cornmeal 1-1/2 cups flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 tablespoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 4 tablespoons butter, divided 1 quart buttermilk 1 cup chopped Sweet Onion 4 ounces sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded (1 cup) Mix dry ingredients together...