Delicious Recipes
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...
Cumin Roasted Beets
4 medium beets, halved and sliced ¼ inch thick. 1-1 ½ tsp. ground cumin 1 Tbsp. olive oil 1 Tbsp. lemon juice 1 Tbsp. honey Salt and pepper 1 c. water In a deep skillet, heat oil over moderate heat. Add beets, cumin, and honey. Stir until beets...
Sage Polenta
5 c. water Coarse salt and pepper 1-1 ½ c. coarse polenta (cornmeal can also be used in a pinch) 2 Tbsp. finely minced sage leaves 3-4 Tbsp. unsalted butter, room temperature Bring water to a boil in a large saucepan over high heat. Add salt. Whisking...
Lavender Tea Cookies
1 tablespoon dried culinary lavender flowers 1 cup butter, room temperature 2/3 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon lemon extract 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/8 teaspoon salt In a mortar, grind lavender flowers with the pestle. In a medium...
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...
Kohlrabi with Honey Butter
1-2 medium kohlrabi, peeled and cut into 1/4 x 1/4 x 1 sticks 4 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 1/8 x 1/8 x 1 strips 2 cups of chicken or veggie broth 2 tablespoons chopped parsley 1/2 teaspoon shredded lemon peel 2 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1/4...
Spicy Seared Eggplant
Spicy Seared Eggplant Adapted from Martha Stewart 1-2 eggplant, cut crosswise into 8 slices, each about 3/4 inch thick Coarse salt 1 bunch scallions, trimmed and cut 1 garlic clove, minced 1 tablespoon sugar 3 tablespoons sherry-wine vinegar 1/4 teaspoon...
Fruity Kohl Slaw
1-2 medium kohlrabies, peeled and grated 1 cup cabbage, shredded 1 small apple, cored and sliced 1/2 cup raisins or currants 1/2 cup seedless grapes 2 teaspoons olive oil 1/2 cup apple cider Combine the first five ingredients in a large bowl. Lightly...