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Skordalia - Greek Potato Garlic Dip

7/9/2025

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Ingredients
  • 1 lb gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • kosher salt
  • 6 garlic cloves
  • 1/4 cup plus 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 green onion, trimmed and thinly sliced, for garnish
  • Fresh chopped parsley, for garnish
  • Zest of 1 lemon, for garnish
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Instructions
  1. Prepare and cook the potatoes. Place cubed potatoes in a big colander and rinse with cold water until the water is clear.
  2. ​Transfer to a saucepan and add water to cover the potatoes by at least 2 inches. Salt the water well. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for about 10 to 15 minutes or until the potatoes are well cooked through (test by inserting a knife, it should break the potatoes with no resistance).
  3. Drain the potatoes in the same colander and rinse again, this time with hot water, for 30 seconds. Set the potatoes aside for 5 to 7 minutes to allow excess moisture to evaporate.
    Make the garlic paste. While potatoes are cooling, combine garlic, large pinch of kosher salt, and lemon juice in the small bowl of a food processor fitted with a blade. Run processor until the garlic turns into a paste (as smooth as you can get it).
  4. Using a potato masher or a food mill (do not use food processor), mash the potatoes thoroughly.
  5. To the mashed potatoes, add about 1/2 of the olive oil, a little bit at a time, mixing well with a wooden spoon. Add the garlic paste and mix well. Add the remaining olive oil, again a little bit at a time, mixing well with your wooden spoon. Taste and add more kosher salt if needed. Mix well to combine.
  6. Let the potato mixture cool then chill in the fridge until later.
  7. Transfer the chilled mashed potato dip into a serving bowl or dish. Add a generous drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and top with chopped green onions, parsley and lemon zest. Serve at room temperature or chilled
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Garlic Scapes and White Bean Dip

6/18/2025

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​Recipe by Anna Gill

Makes 1 ½ cups

⅓ cup coarsely chopped garlic scapes (about 4 small)
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice, more to taste
½ teaspoon coarse sea salt, more to taste
Ground black pepper to taste
1 15 oz. can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil, more for drizzling


1. In a food processor, process garlic scapes with lemon juice, salt and pepper until finely chopped. Add cannellini beans and process to a rough purée. 
2. With motor running, slowly drizzle olive oil through feed tube and process until fairly smooth. Pulse in 2 or 3 tablespoons water, or more, until mixture is the consistency of a dip. Adjust levels of salt, pepper and lemon juice, as needed.
3. Scrape the dip into a serving bowl and drizzle with a little more olive oil. Place the dip bowl on a larger platter with crudité, crackers, pita pieces and serve. 


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Basic Basil Pesto

5/7/2025

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Ingredients
  • 2 cups packed basil leaves
  • 1 to 2 cloves  garlic, chopped
  • 1/3 cup pine nuts or walnuts, toasted
  • Juice of 1/2 lemon
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
  • Kosher salt
  • Black Pepper

Instructions
  1. Fill a small saucepan halfway with water and bring to a boil. Prepare a bowl of ice water and set it near your stove. Set up a food processor with the blade attachment (or get your blender all plugged in and ready).
  2. Drop the basil leaves in the boiling water and blanch briefly just until they’re wilted, 5 to 10 seconds. Use tongs to transfer the basil leaves to the prepared ice water. This stops them from continuing to cook.
  3. Wrap the basil in paper towels and dry very thoroughly. Squeeze to wring out all the water and transfer to the food processor, along with the garlic, pine nuts, and lemon juice.
  4. Blend until everything has broken down into small chunks. With the processor running on low speed, slowly pour in the extra virgin olive oil. Do not run the processor too long, you want to have a little bit of texture to your basil pesto.
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Blueberry Salad Dressing

7/31/2024

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Ingredients
1 cup fresh blueberries
2 tbsp maple syrup
3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 tbsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 cup olive oil

Instructions
  1. Combine first 5 ingredients in a food processor or blender. Blend for 30 seconds until all ingredients are well-combined.
  2. With the motor running, drizzle in the olive oil. Taste and season with more salt, if necessary.
  3. Store in the fridge in an air tight jar or container for up to one week. It will be a little thick directly from the fridge. Give it a good stir before using or allow it a few minutes to come to room temperature.


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Cherry Tomato Scallion Salad

7/24/2024

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Ingredients:
2 16oz. containers of cherry tomatoes, halved or quartered
1 bunch of scallions,  finely chopped
1 bunch of cilantro, finely chopped
1 jalapeno, finely chopped (optional)

For the dressing
Depending on how much you are making, ration 2 parts olive oil,1 part lemon juice
Salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
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Combine all the ingredients in a bowl. Toss with the dressing. Serve.
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Roasted Carrot Hummus

10/25/2023

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Ingredients
1 pound carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 cloves garlic, unpeeled
Extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon ground cumin 
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 
3 tablespoons tahini 
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro, plus 1 teaspoon for garnish 
1 lemon, juiced 
 
Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. On a baking sheet, toss the carrots and garlic cloves with 1 tablespoon olive oil and the cumin, salt and pepper.
  3. Roast until the carrots are tender and lightly caramelized, stirring halfway through, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool until warm.
  4. Peel the garlic cloves.
  5. In a food processor, combine the roasted carrots and garlic with the tahini, cilantro, lemon juice and 5 tablespoons water. Pulse until smooth.
  6. With the processor running, slowly add 2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil. Transfer to a serving bowl.
  7. If desired, make a small well in the center of the hummus and fill with olive oil. Sprinkle the remaining 1 teaspoon cilantro over the top. 
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Summer Strawberry Salad with Feta

8/23/2023

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INGREDIENTS
 
For the dressing
  • ¼ cup sliced strawberries
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon chopped shallot
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup
  • ½ teaspoon salt
For the salad
  • 8-10 ounces arugula or spinach greens or a 50/50 mixture
  • ½ cup Italian parsley leaves (tender stems are okay) or basil leaves
  • 1 pound strawberries hulled and quartered
  • 1 English (seedless) cucumber sliced into 1/2-inch chunks, or 3 baby Persian cucumbers, sliced
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes (any color) sliced in half
  • ¼ cup sliced red onion
  • ½ cup crumbled feta cheese

PREPARATION 
 1.  Make the dressing.  Combine all dressing ingredients in a blender or small food processor.  Blend until smooth and creamy. Dressing will keep refrigerated in a covered container up to 5 days.
2.  Make the salad.  Put the arugula in a large salad bowl or a large serving platter. Top with the remaining salad ingredients and drizzle with 3 tablespoons of the dressing. Toss together gently. Serve with additional dressing on the side. 
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Healthy Blueberry Cobbler

8/2/2023

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Ingredients
  • 4 cups blueberries 
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 eggs
Instructions
  1. Heat oven to 350'F
  2. In a large bowl, toss blueberries with lemon juice and cornstarch until evenly coated. Spray a 8x8 baking pan with cooking spray. Pour berries into baking dish.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon and nutmeg. Mix to combine.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together oil, vanilla and eggs. Pour egg mixture into flour mixture and mix, just until combined.
  5. Dollop dough over berries, covering as evenly as possible. Bake at 350'F until dough is golden brown and cooked through, 40-50 minutes.
  6. Serve warm
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Creamy Chilled Cucumber Soup

7/12/2023

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Ingredients
  • 1 English cucumber, peeled and cut into thirds
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt or more
  • 2-3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 2 scallions, thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon dried dill or 1 tablespoon fresh dill
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped mint
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Garnish:
  • • 2 slices cucumber rounds per bowl
  • • Mint sprigs
  • • Olive oil

Preparation1.  Combine all the ingredients (except garnish) in a blender and process until smooth
2.  Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
3.  Chill for at least 2 hours.
4.  Serve with your choice of garnish.


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Mixed Berry Coulis

7/5/2023

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Whether you have a bounty of berries from the market or some that are beginning to soften, making a fruit sauce, also called coulis (pronounced koo-LEE), is an ideal way to use them up.   It's also a great way to freeze and then enjoy the fresh flavored sauce in the off season months.

Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 cups raspberries, divided
  • 1 1/2 cups strawberries, sliced, divided
  • 1 cup blueberries, divided
  • 3/4 to 1 cup sugar, to taste
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
 
Preparation
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of the raspberries, 1 cup of the sliced strawberries, 3/4 cup of the blueberries, 3/4 cup of the sugar, and 1 tablespoon of the fresh lemon juice.
  2. Bring to a simmer over medium heat until the sugar has dissolved, about 10 minutes. Adjust the sweetness, adding up to 1/4 cup more (or to taste) of sugar if necessary, and cook until dissolved.
  3. Puree the berry mixture in a blender or food processor, return to the saucepan, and bring to a simmer. Add an additional 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, or to taste, if necessary.
  4. Add the remaining 1/2 cup raspberries, 1/2 cup sliced strawberries, and 1/4 cup blueberries, and simmer until the sauce is hot.
  5. Serve hot or cold and enjoy.​
  6. Homemade fruit sauce should be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container and will keep for 5 to 7 days; for longer storage, place in the freezer and defrost before using.



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Serrano Pepper Basil Pesto

6/28/2023

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Serrano pepper takes the world's freshest sauce from simple to spicy with one ingredient. 
 
INGREDIENTS 
  • 1 clove garlic, peeled
  • 1 Serrano pepper
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts
  • 2 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups basil, packed tight
  • 1 Tbsp lemon juice
  • Olive oil.  Start with 1/2 cup, add more as needed to make a loose sauce
  • Salt and fresh cracked black pepper to taste
PREPARATION
  1. Drop the garlic clove into a food processor while it is running, and run the machine until the garlic is finely minced.
  2. Trim the stem off the hot pepper and slice it in chunks. Add it to the machine, seeds and all if you want it really spicy, while it is running, and wait until it is finely minced.
  3. Next add the pine nuts and Parmesan cheese and process until everything is smooth.
  4. Add the basil and lemon juice and pulse, scraping down the sides of the machine a few times, until the basil has broken down.
  5. Drizzle in the olive oil while processing. Process until the pesto is as smooth as you like. It can be chunky or smooth, it’s your choice.
  6. Season to taste with salt and pepper.  Add more olive oil if you want a looser pesto.
  7. Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container, and use within 10 days.
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Cucumber, Tomato, Mushroom Salad

6/21/2023

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Ingredients
  • 1 large cucumber, sliced (and chopped if you prefer)
  • 8 white mushrooms, sliced (or equivalent mushroom of your choice)
  • 6 oz. plain yogurt 
  • 1/2 cup fresh dill, chopped
  • 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced & chopped
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes cut into quarters 
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 2 tablespoons vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • salt and pepper, to taste
 
Directions
  1. Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl and toss.
  2. Serve immediately for nice, crisp mushrooms.
  3. Alternatively, refrigerate and allow the mushrooms to marinate. They will get soft, and develop a rich "cheesy" flavor. Suggest you have one serving right away, and then another later, so you can enjoy both ways.
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Marinated Summer Squash Salad

6/7/2023

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Ingredients
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 pounds summer squash (yellow, green or a mix), about 3 large squash per pound
 
Preparation
  1. Whisk the vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, and thyme in a large bowl to blend. Season with salt and pepper. Gradually whisk in the oil. Spoon 3 tablespoons of the marinade into a small bowl. Cover and set aside.
  2. Trim and slice the squash diagonally, about ¼ inch thick
  3. Add the squash to the remaining marinade in the large bowl and toss to coat. Transfer the mixture to a 13 by 9 by 2-inch glass baking dish. Cover and marinate at room temperature at least 3 hours or cover and refrigerate up to 1 day.
  4. Grill the vegetables on a medium-high heat, or saute them in a lightly oiled pan, until they are crisp tender and browned – about 8 minutes. 
  5. Transfer the vegetables to a platter.  Drizzle with the reserved marinade, gaarnish with thyme leaves and serve hot or at room temperature.
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Dandelion Greens Salad

4/26/2023

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​Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 2 cups torn dandelion greens or arugula
  • 2 green onions or 1 medium leek (white portion only), thinly sliced
  • 2 hard-boiled large eggs, sliced
  • Optional: 1/2 cup grapefruit or tangerine sections

Directions
  1. In a small bowl, whisk oil and lemon juice. In a large bowl, combine dandelion greens and onions. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat.
  2. Arrange eggs and grapefruit sections, if using, over greens. ​
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Creamy Non-Dairy Onion Soup

1/4/2023

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INGREDIENTS
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 5-6 medium sweet or yellow onions, peeled and sliced
  • 1.5 cups russet potato, peel and dice into small evenly sized pieces
  • 16.9 ounce chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon salt​
  • ¼ teaspoon cracked black pepper, to taste​
  • 2-3 tablespoons coconut milk (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons chives, chopped small

PREPARATION
  1. Add olive oil, minced garlic and sliced onions to a large sauté pan. Simmer over medium heat until the onions are translucent, not brown, about 10 minutes.
  2. ​ Once the onions are translucent add the prepared potatoes, chicken broth, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil.
  3. Let everything simmer for 10-15 minutes or until the potatoes are fork tender. Stir occasionally.
  4. ​ Once the potatoes are fork tender reduce the heat, add the lemon juice and stir until well combined.
  5. Puree the soup using an immersion or regular blender until creamy. Bring back to serving temperature.
  6. Add the coconut milk (if using) and stir until it is well combined.
  7. Top chopped fresh chives and serve immediately!​
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Summer Squash and Fresh Ricotta “Oreos”

9/14/2022

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Ingredients
16 ounces fresh ricotta

3 tablespoons good-quality extra-virgin olive oil
juice of one lemon
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
10 large leaves fresh basil, rinsed, patted dry and chiffonaded
4 large ripe summer squash, trimmed and sliced into 1 1/2-inch rounds


Directions  
1.  
In a large bowl, combine ricotta, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, pepper and basil. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
2. Heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil in large non-stick pan over medium-high heat. When it shimmers, add the squash without overcrowding the pan and cook in batches, flipping after about 3 minutes, until both sides are golden brown and squash is just cooked through. Don't overcook or you'll end up with soggy sandwiches.
3.   Remove from pan and transfer to a plate covered with a paper towel to absorb excess oil.  Allow to cool to at least room temperature. You shouldn't feel any heat or see steam rising from them. If they are too warm, the ricotta stuffing will melt.
4.   Make your "oreos" by placing the ricotta mixture on top of one squash round and topping with another squash rouund. 
​5.  Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.

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Cantaloupe, Arugula & Goat Cheese Salad

8/17/2022

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Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 5-7 ounces (1 medium bunch) arugula
  • 3 cups chopped cantaloupe (about 1 pound)
  • 1 cup crumbled goat cheese or feta (about 4 ounces)
  • ⅓ cup shelled unsalted pistachios or pepitas (toasted if you like)
  • ¼ cup torn fresh basil leaves


Directions
  1. Whisk lemon juice, honey, mustard, salt and pepper together in a large bowl. Slowly whisk in oil.
  2. Add arugula and cantaloupe and toss to coat.
  3. Transfer to a serving platter and top with goat cheese, pistachios and basil.
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Roasted Carrot and Cauliflower Hummus

6/15/2022

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  • Yield: 1 1/2 - 2 cups 

Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 pounds whole carrots (about 6 large carrots)
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil, halved and divided
  • 1/2 head of small cauliflower, roughly 2 1/2 cups florets
  • 1/8 cup tahini
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoons cumin
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 415 degrees.
  2. Line the whole carrots and cauliflower florets on a large baking sheet. Coat with 2 tablespoons olive oil.
  3. Cook for 45-55 minutes or until carrots and cauliflower are soft and slightly caramelized.
  4. Place all remaining ingredients, the other 2 tablespoons of olive oil, and roasted vegetables in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth and creamy.
  5. Store in the refrigerator.
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Carrot Slaw

6/1/2022

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This recipe is adapted from a Bobby Flay original.

Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar 
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • Pinch crushed red pepper flakes
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 large carrots, peeled and shredded
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 
Directions
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, vinegar, mustard, red pepper flakes and some salt and pepper until smooth.
  2. ​Whisk in the olive oil until completely blended.
  3. Toss the shredded carrots with the dressing in a large bowl. Taste and season with more salt or pepper as needed.
  4. Add the parsley and toss.
  5. Chill 30 minutes before serving.


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Arugula Pesto

4/27/2022

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Ingredients

2 cups tightly packed fresh arugula
1 clove garlic
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice (about ½ lemon)
pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
⅓ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
½ cup good extra virgin olive oil
handful of walnuts, pine nuts or almonds (optional)
salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions
  1. Combine arugula, garlic, lemon juice, red pepper flakes and parmesan cheese and nuts (if using)  in a blender or a small food processor.
  2. Pulse until combined and then, with the blender or food processor running, drizzle in olive oil until a pesto forms, scraping down sides as needed.
  3. Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.


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Sautéed Arugula

3/30/2022

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Peppery sautéed arugula is dressed in a delicate buttery sauce with lemon, garlic and sherry vinegar. Pair this quick and easy side dish with roasted chicken or fish. Adapted from Eating Well.

Servings: 4
Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 4 small cloves garlic, chopped
  • 3 (5-ounce) containers arugula
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon grated lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Preparation
  1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Gradually add arugula to the pot, stirring constantly, until all the arugula is wilted and has released all its moisture, about 3 minutes. Using tongs or a slotted spoon, quickly transfer the wilted arugula to a bowl, leaving any liquid in the pot.
  2. Increase heat to medium-high; cook, undisturbed, until the liquid reduces by half, about 2 minutes. Add butter, vinegar, lemon juice and salt; cook, stirring, until the butter is melted. Return the arugula to the pot and stir to coat the greens evenly in the sauce. Sprinkle with lemon zest before serving.
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Potato Vegetable Soup

1/20/2021

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Serves 6
Ingredients
1 large onion, sliced
1 cup chopped carrots
1 cup chopped celery
2 Tablespoons minced garlic
1 Tablespoon olive or grapeseed oil
6 medium to large potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes
6 cups vegetable broth
2 cans cannellini beans, rinsed and drained (optional)
1 cup kale
3 Tablespoons lemon juice
Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation


  1. In a large soup pot, cook the potato cubes in 6 cups of broth for 15 minutes.
  2. While the potatoes are cooking, heat the oil to medium high in a pan and add the onion. Sauté for about 5 minutes until slightly soft. Add the carrot, celery and garlic and sauté, stirring frequently, until the onions are translucent (about 10 minutes).
  3. ​ Add the vegetables to the potatoes and reduce the heat to simmer. Continue cooking for 15 minutes.
  4. Add the kale and lemon juice.
  5. ​​If using beans, add to the soup. Pureeing ONE can cannellini beans prior to adding gives the soup a creamy texture. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Cook until the soup is serving temperature and ladle into bowls.

*This soup is great as prepared or with additions such as ham, chicken or sausage.
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Creamy Corn Soup

9/23/2020

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Serves 4
3 cups milk
2 to 2½ cups fresh corn kernels
1 medium onion, chopped
2 medium potatoes, cooked and cubed
I teaspoon lemon juice
¼ teaspoon chili paste or Tabasco sauce
1 cup light cream, room temperature
Salt & freshly ground pepper to taste

Garnish options:
¼ cup crumbled bacon
¼ cup shredded basil
¼ cup shredded dill
¼ cup chervil
¼ cup marjoram



  1. Place the milk, corn, onions, potatoes, lemon juice and chili paste in a food processor or a blender. Process until completely puréed.
  2. Pour the purée into a soup pot and gently bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Simmer about 15 minutes, until the onions have been fully cooked. Continue stirring frequently.
  3. ​Add the salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Slowly add the light cream, continuing to stir.
  5. ​ ​Ladle into soup bowls. Sprinkle with the garnish of your choice and serve.
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Capellini with Arugula

6/3/2020

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Serves 4
1 pound dried capellini
½ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
¼ cup chicken broth
2 teaspoon fresh chopped basil
¼ teaspoon sea salt, plus additional for finishing
⅛ teaspoon freshly ground pepper, plus additional for finishing
1 cup baby arugula
½ cup chopped fresh parsley
½ cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
½ lemon

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  2. ​Place capellini in the boiling water, stir well and cook until al dente
  3. While the pasta is cooking, heat oil and butter in small saucepan over medium-low heat.
  4. ​​Stir in garlic, lemon peel, lemon juice, broth, basil, salt and pepper and raise heat to medium-high. Bring to a gentle simmer, reduce heat and simmer 3 minutes.
  5. Drain pasta, return it to its cooking pot and immediately pour the heated sauce over it, along with the arugula and parsley. Gently toss the pasta and sauce together. Transfer pasta to heated serving bowl. Top with grated cheese, a light sprinkling of salt and freshly ground pepper and a squeeze of lemon juice.
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Shaved Heirloom Carrots and Parsnips                                          adapted from Milk Street

2/19/2020

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Serves 4
8 to 10 large colorful heirloom carrots (about 1½ pounds), scrubbed
3 small to medium parsnips, scrubbed
Kosher salt
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 medium garlic cloves, smashed and peeled

2 star anise pods
¼ cup lemon juice, plus more as needed
1 teaspoon white sugar, plus more as needed

½ cup lightly packed fresh Italian parsley, shredded
  1. Use a Y-style peeler or a mandoline to shave the carrots from top to bottom into long, wide ribbons, rotating as you go. Stop shaving when you reach the core; discard the cores.​
  2. ​Place the ribbons in a large, microwave-safe bowl and toss with ¾ teaspoon salt. Cover and microwave on high until wilted but still crisp-tender, 4 to 6 minutes, stirring once halfway through; set aside, uncovered, leaving any liquid in the bowl.
  3. In a small saucepan over medium, toast the poppy seeds, stirring often, until fragrant and slightly darker in color, about 2 minutes.
  4. ​Transfer the seeds to a small bowl. In the same saucepan over medium, heat the oil, garlic and star anise, stirring occasionally, until the garlic begins to brown at the edges, 1 to 2 minutes.
  5. Reduce the temperature to low, add the lemon juice and sugar, then whisk until the sugar dissolves. Bring to a simmer and cook, whisking occasionally, for 3 minutes. Remove and discard the garlic and star anise.
  6. ​Pour the warm dressing over the carrots and toss. Let stand for 15 minutes.
  7. Add the poppy seeds and parsley, then toss again. Taste and season with additional salt, lemon juice and/or sugar, then transfer to a serving dish.
​NOTE: Don't overcook the carrots in the microwave. The ribbons should be wilted but still have texture; they shouldn't be completely tender and limp. And be sure to let the carrots stand for 15 minutes after dressing to absorb the flavors.


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