Delicious Recipes
Potato-Leek Soup
3-4 medium potatoes, scrubbed and diced 3 medium leeks, white and green part only, rinsed thoroughly to remove all dirt and then diced 3-4 cups chicken or vegetable broth butter for seasoning white pepper nutmeg milk or cream Sauté leeks in butter until...
Summer Melon And Arugula Salad
(makes 6 servings) For the vinaigrette: 1/4 cup lemon juice 1/3 cup canola or other light vegetable oil 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil For the salad: 1 medium (about 3 cups) cantaloupe, peeled, seeded and cut into 1-inch slices 3 cups seedless watermelon, peeled and...
Potato and Leek Grati
2-3 pounds potatoes 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1-2 leeks, white part only, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices 1 1/2 cups heavy cream 1 cup whole milk 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 1/2 cups Gruyere...
Orange, Roasted Beet, and Arugula Salad by Martha Stewart
1 large beet 2 navel oranges 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon white-wine vinegar 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 1 lb arugula, washed well and dried 5 ounces fresh goat cheese, crumbled Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Wrap beet tightly...
Bok Choy with Garlic and Ginger
Bok Choi with Garlic and Ginger 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger 1 Bunch chopped Bok Choi 2 tablespoons Tamari or soy sauce Salt and ground black pepper Heat oil in a large skillet over...
Kale With Pan-fried Walnuts
3 pounds kale, stems and center ribs discarded 1 cup chopped walnuts (3 1/2 ounces) 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped Tear kale into large pieces, then cook in a large pot of well-salted boiling water, uncovered, until tender, about 6...
Two Kale Salads
1/2 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil Coarse salt and ground pepper 1 bunch Kale, tough stems removed and leaves torn into small, bite-size pieces 2 1/2 ounces gouda, cut...
Lemon Chinese Leaves
These stir-fried Chinese leaves are served with a tangy sauce made of lemon juice, grated lemon rind and ginger. Serves 4 1 pound Chinese leaves 3 Tbsp vegetable oil 1/2-inch piece of gingerroot, grated 1 tsp salt 1 tsp sugar, honey, stevia, rice syrup or other...
Lemon Orzo Primavera
1 tablespoon olive oil 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 medium zucchini, shredded 1 medium carrot, shredded 1 (14 ounce) can vegetable broth (or use Vegetable bouillon cubes) 1 lemon, zested 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme 1/4 cup grated Parmesan...
Creamy Lettuce Soup
(6-8 servings) 2 T. butter 3 c. chicken broth 1⁄2 c. chopped scallions 1/8 t. white pepper 15 cups chopped lettuce 6 ounces cream cheese (redleaf, boston, greenleaf, or romaine) In a large pot melt the butter and sauté the scallions and lettuce until the...
Sweet Maple and Balsamic Vinegar Dressing
1 cup extra virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons maple syrup 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons finely sliced fresh basil 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 teaspoon dry mustard 1 clove garlic, minced (about 1/2...
Red Beet Relish
2 cooked red beets, peeled and chopped ¼ Golden Delicious apple, peeled and roughly chopped 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon sugar 1 teaspoon mayonnaise Pinch ground allspice Salt and freshly ground black pepper In a food processor, combine...