Delicious Recipes
Shaved Fennel, Artichoke, and Parmesan Salad
2 large artichokes 2 lemons 2 large fennel bulbs 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 to 2 tablespoons white truffle oil Salt and pepper 1 piece Parmesan cheese (about 3 ounces) About 1/2 cup Italian parsley leaves Pare the artichokes down to their hearts and scoop...
Quinoa Salad with Spinach, Feta, and Scallions
Quinoa Salad with Spinach, Feta, and Scallions 1cup quinoa 2cups water Salt and pepper, to taste Juice of 1 lemon 3tablespoons olive oil 6cups (about 6 ounces) baby spinach 1cup (6 ounces) crumbled feta 4scallions, thinly sliced ½English cucumber, halved...
Carmelized Fairytale Eggplant
1 red or green pepper 4-5 Fairy Tale eggplants or 1 large eggplant Olive oil to coat the pan, plus more for drizzling 2 tbs. aged balsamic vinegar, plus 1 tbs. for drizzling 1 tbs. dried oregano 1 tbs. chopped parsley Salt and pepper to taste Roast red...
Grilled Scallions with Sesame Oil
Grilled Scallions with Sesame Oil The intense heat of the grill or broiler caramelizes the natural sugars in scallions as they cook, making them exquisitely sweet and tender. Toasted sesame oil gives them a special nutty flavor. Serve these whole as a delicious...
Grilled Zucchini and Fresh Corn with Baby Basil
3-4 small zucchini and yellow squash Fleur de sel and white pepper Kernels from 4-6 ears of corn 3-5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 bunch fresh basil 2 teaspoons butter Cut the zucchini in half lengthwise and then make several shallow slashes in...
Mixed Bean Salad
1/2 pound green beans, trimmed and halved crosswise 2 tablespoons cider vinegar 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon fresh oregano leaves, finely chopped 1 tablespoon fresh parsley leaves, finely chopped 1 shallot, thinly...
Scallions with Lemon Parsley Butter
2-5 bunches scallions 1/4 stick unsalted butter, well softened 1/2 teaspoon finely grated fresh lemon zest 1-2 tablespoons minced fresh flat-leaf parsley Season with Salt and Pepper Trim roots from scallions, leaving ends intact, and remove any bruised outer...
Bruschetta
2 large tomatoes, coarsely chopped 1/2 sweet onion, chopped (or a shallot) 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano 1 teaspoon chopped fresh basil 2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley 1/2 (1 pound) loaf Italian bread, cut into 1 inch slices (toasted...
Glazed Rutabaga and Carrots
(Gourmet) 1 medium rutabaga 3/4 pound carrots 1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/2 teaspoon sugar Trim peel rutabaga and carrots. Cut into 1-inch pieces. In a steamer set over boiling water steam turnips and carrots separately, covered, until just...
Kale and Olive Oil Mashed Potatoes
Serves 6 3 pounds potatoes, peeled and cut into large chunks Sea salt 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 bunch kale, large stems stripped and discarded, leaves chopped 1/2+ cup warm milk or cream Freshly ground black pepper 5 scallions,...
Chinese Broccoli
Chinese Broccoli 1 bunch Chinese broccoli 2 tablespoons soy sauce 2 teaspoons Asian (toasted) sesame oil Rinse broccoli. Pull off and discard any yellow or damaged leaves; trim off and discard stem ends. If stalks have a tough, fibrous skin,...
Sauteed Radishes and Sugar Snaps with Dill
Sauteed Radishes and Sugar Snaps with Dill Adapted from Bon Appetit 1 tablespoon butter 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 cup thinly sliced shallots 12 ounces sugar snap peas, trimmed, strings removed 2 cups thinly sliced radishes (about 1 large bunch) 1/4 cup orange juice 1...