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Tomatillo Salsa

10/22/2025

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Ingredients
1.5 lbs. fresh tomatillos, husks removed and cut into 2-inch pieces
½ white onion, peeled and cut into 4 wedges
-2 serrano chilis, split in half lengthwise
1 Tbsp. olive oil
2 garlic cloves
1.25 tsp kosher salt
1 Tbsp lime juice
1 cup fresh cilantro, leaves and small stems, chopped 

​Directions
  1. Preheat the oven to 425˚. Place the tomatillos, onion and serrano peppers on a sheet tray lined with foil. Drizzle all over with olive oil and toss to combine. Roast for 15 minutes until lightly browned and the tomatillos have softened.
  2. Let cool for 15 minutes then transfer to the bowl of a food processor.
  3. Add the garlic, kosher salt, lime juice and cilantro to the food processor. Pulse for about 15 to 20 seconds until combined.
  4. Serve with tortilla chips or a dipping item of your choice​.
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Creamy Tomato Cottage Cheese Soup

9/24/2025

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Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups tomatoes, chopped (or 2 cans diced tomatoes)
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup cottage cheese - the higher the milk fat, the creamier
  • 1 teaspoon sugar (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • ​Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Preparation
  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, and sauté until softened.
  2. Add the tomatoes and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
  3. Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth.
  4. Stir in the cottage cheese and continue to blend until fully incorporated and smooth.
  5. Season with sugar (if using), salt, and pepper to taste.
  6. Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.


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Sugar Snap Pea, Radish, Feta Salad

8/20/2025

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Ingredients
1.5 pounds sugar snap peas 
2 bunches radishes 

8 oz crumbled feta cheese 
3 tbsp fresh mint (roughly chopped)
1 tbsp fresh dill
1/4 cup olive oil
1 garlic clove (pressed or grated)
1 tsp red wine vinegar
1/4 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp fresh ground black pepper


Instructions
  1. Using a pairing knife to begin slicing tip off end of snap pea, there are strings on the top and the bottom of the peas, once you've almost sliced through the end you should find the string. Pull the string out. Repeat with other end of snap pea and string on opposite side.  Once you have prepped the sugar snap peas, slice them diagonally. Place in a large bowl.
  2. Thinkly slice the radishes into uniform pieces, using a knife or a mandolin. Place in large bowl with the sugar snap peas.
  3. Add feta, mint, and dill to the bowl with the peas and radishes.
  4. In a small bowl, add grated garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, salt and pepper. Whisk to combine. Pour over the peas, radishes, and feta.  Gently toss. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
  5. Place in refrigerator until ready to serve, at least half an hour.  Best enjoyed chilled. 
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Fresh Corn and Tomato Salad

8/13/2025

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Ingredients
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
6 ears fresh corn, shucked
2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
8 ounces mozzarella pearls or shredded mozzarella
1 bunch scallions, thinly sliced
1 1/2 cups fresh basil leaves
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Preparation
1. Whisk together the vinegar, 2 teaspoons salt and some pepper in a small bowl. Gradually whisk in
     the oil, starting with a few drops and then adding the rest in a steady stream, to make a smooth  
    
dressing. 
2. Shear off the corn kernels with a sharp knife over a bowl (you should have about 4 cups). Toss in
    the 
tomatoes, mozzarella and scallions. Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss to coat. Cover and
    
let stand for at least 15 minutes and up to 2 hours. 
3. Before serving, tear the basil over the salad and stir.



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Creamy Eggplant Dip

7/30/2025

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Ingredients
4 large eggplants
1 medium red onion or regular onion
2.5 oz olive oil extra virgin
2 cloves garlic (small-medium) add more if you wish
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper 
Preparation
  1.  Grill the eggplants on a fairly powerful fire so that the flesh remains nice and white Pierce the eggplants a couple of times with a knife, then grill for approximately 15-20-25 minutes until blackened, softened and collapsing. Allow these to cool slightly.
  2. With a spoon, scoop the flesh from the eggplant straight into a sieve. Do this with all. Allow it to rest for 15-20 minutes so all juices run out. 
  3. Meanwhile, peel and crush the garlic, and chop finely both the garlic and the onion. 
  4. Transfer the drained eggplant to the food processor and start blitzing adding the oil, the chopped garlic & onion, a generous squeeze of lemon juice, and a pinch of salt & black pepper. Taste and adjust the seasoning, oil, and lemon as desired. 
  5. Place the eggplant dip in a serving dish. 
  6. If desired, garnish with a good sprinkle of finely or coarsely chopped fresh parsley or coriander/cilantro. Best to serve it with flatbreads, tortilla crisps, or any homemade bread or sourdough.
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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
​
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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Radish and Carrot Salad

6/25/2025

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Ingredients
  • 3 cups julienne cut or shredded carrots (about 5 large)
  • 1 cup julienne cut watermelon radishes, or any variety radish including Daikon
  • 2 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium tamari or 2 teaspoons coconut aminos
  • 2 teaspoons pure maple syrup, preferably dark
  • 1 teaspoon finely grated ginger root, preferably grated with a rasp-style grater
  • 1/4 teaspoon granulated garlic
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 cup flat leaf parsley leaves, cut into tiny ribbons or chiffonade
Instructions
  1. Cut the carrots and radishes into matchstick or julienne. (See notes.)
  2. Whisk vinegar, maple syrup, tamari (or coconut aminos), ginger, garlic and salt in a large bowl. Whisk in oil.
  3. Add carrots, radish and parsley.
  4. Toss to coat. Serve immediately or chill.
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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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Carrot Top, Baby Spinach Pesto

6/11/2025

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How to use carrot top pesto? Like any other pesto. Mix it with pasta, serve it as a dip, add it to baked smashed potatoes, toss it with white beans, or go all in with carrots and serve it as a spread over roasted baby carrots. 

Ingredients
  • 1 cup packed carrot top greens, tough stems removed
  •  1 cup packed baby spinach
  • 1 large clove garlic, roughly chopped
  • 1/2 cup  roasted unsalted cashews (or other nut of your choice or tahini)
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
 
Preparation
  1. Rinse the carrot top greens to dislodge any dirt. Pick out and discard any dry, yellowed, or otherwise unappetizing looking leaves. Discard tough stems.
  2. Place the carrot tops greens, baby spinach, chopped garlic, nuts, salt, and pepper in a food processor. Pulse several times. Scrape the sides down with a rubber spatula.
  3. Serve or use as an ingredient with whatever you choose.
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Sauteed Japanese (Hakurei) Turnips and Greens

5/27/2025

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Ingredients
  • Kosher salt
  • 1 1/2 pounds (675 g) Japanese (Hakurei) baby turnips, with green tops
  • 3 tablespoons (45 ml) extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
  • Freshly ground black pepper
Directions
  1. Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Meanwhile, cut greens from turnip bulbs, leaving a small portion of stem (less than 1/2 inch) attached to each bulb. Wash leafy greens and turnips well of any sand. Peel turnips. (You can also leave the turnip skin on, as it's edible, in which case, just wash and scrub them extra well.) Slice each turnip pole to pole into 4 to 6 wedges of 1/2 inch thick each.
  2. Add leafy greens to boiling water and cook just until tender, 1 to 2 minutes. Using tongs or a spider, transfer greens to cold water to chill, then drain, squeeze out excess water, and chop into small pieces.
  3. Heat oil in a cast iron, carbon steel, or stainless steel skillet over high heat, just until the first wisps of smoke appear. Add turnip wedges, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring and tossing occasionally, until well browned in spots, about 3 minutes; lower heat if turnips threaten to burn.
  4. Add chopped greens and toss to combine, cooking just until greens are warmed through, about 1 minute longer. Drizzle with fresh oil, season with salt and pepper, 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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Italian-Style Spinach and Mushrooms

4/23/2025

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Ingredients
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ​14 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced
  • 10 ounces clean fresh spinach, roughly chopped
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • ½ cup white wine
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
​
Directions
​
1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté onion and garlic in oil until tender.
2. Add mushrooms and fry until they begin to shrink, about 3 to 4 minutes.
3. Toss in spinach and sauté, stirring constantly for a few minutes, until spinach is wilted
4. 
Add vinegar, stirring constantly until it is absorbed, then stir in white wine.
5. Reduce heat to low and simmer until wine is almost completely absorbed.
6. 
Season with salt and pepper to taste and sprinkle with fresh parsley. Serve hot.


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Roasted Rutabaga with Maple Syrup

4/9/2025

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Ingredients
1.5 lb rutabaga (about 3 small rutabaga)
2 tablespoon olive oil

3 tablespoon maple syrup 
salt
1 teaspoon dried thyme
black pepper
1 tablespoon fresh thyme or chives (for garnish - optional)

Instructions
  • Pre-heat the oven to 390ºF. Place a roasting pan in the oven to heat up.
  • Wash and peel the rutabagas and cut them into large chunks.
  • Place the rutabaga in a bowl with the olive oil, maple syrup and dried thyme. Mix well coating all the rutabaga chunks
  • Add in a good sprinkle of salt and pepper and toss to combine.
  • Spoon the rutabaga into the roasting tin, reserving any dressing that has pooled at the bottom of the bowl.
  • Roast in the oven, for 25 minutes, then drizzle over the reserved dressing and cook for a further 15-20 minutes until crisp and golden.
  • Serve with a sprinkling of fresh thyme or chives
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Crispy Baked Collard Chips

2/5/2025

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Ingredients
1 bunch collard greens
1/2 tsp gourmet salt blends roasted garlic, shallot & pepper salt
olive oil spray

Directions
1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Thoroughly rinse greens. Pat dry with paper towels and then let dry thoroughly.
2. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
3. Tear greens into approximately 2" pieces. Place in a single layer on the baking sheets and spray lightly with olive oil. Sprinkle sparingly and evenly with salt.
4. Bake approximately 10-12 minutes (this can vary according to your oven so check after 10 minutes). Greens should be completely dry and a bit darker than at the start.
5. Remove immediately lift the parchment from the pan and transfer chips onto a serving dish. If you leave the greens on the hot baking pan, they will continue to cook. Continue process until you've finished with all your greens (you can use the same parchment).
6. Serve immediately or store in your pantry in a loosely closed paper bag for up to 3 days.


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Ground Chicken Fried Rice

1/8/2025

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​ Ingredients
  • 1 pound ground chicken (or turkey)
  • 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil, divided
  • 1 1/2 cups cooked jasmine rice (fresh cooked or 10 oz bag frozen)
  • 2 1/2 cups riced cauliflower (or l0 oz bag frozen)
  • 2 cups mixed vegetables 
For the Sauce
  • 3 Tablespoons (45g) coconut aminos (or low sodium soy sauce)
  • 2 Tablespoons maple syrup
  • 2 Tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 Tablespoons chili garlic sauce (or sriracha, gochujang, etc.)
  • 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 3 scallions, whites and greens separated and thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup water
Instructions
  1. Thinly slice the scallions, separating the whites and greens. Add the whites to a small bowl along with the remaining sauce ingredients, reserving the greens for serving. Mix the sauce together and set aside.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat with 1 teaspoon of olive oil. Once hot, add the ground chicken and cook for 3-4 minutes untouched to brown one side. Once a golden brown crust forms on the bottom of the chicken, break it apart with a spatula and fully cook. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
  3. Add the remaining olive oil to the skillet, followed by the rice, cauliflower rice, and mixed vegetables. Stir everything together and spread into an even layer. Cook for 5-6 minutes until vegetables are cooked to tender and rice and cauliflower are heated through.
  4. Once the rice is browning and crispy in spots, add the chicken back to the pan along with the sauce. Stir everything together and cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce begins to caramelize on the bottom.
  5. Remove from the heat and serve immediately. Garnish with the scallion greens and toasted sesame seeds, if desired.   
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Roasted Beets & Radishes with Garlic Dill Yogurt Sauce

12/18/2024

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Ingredients
  • 1 bunch beets
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper
  • 1 bunch radishes
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon cracked black pepper
 
Yogurt Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tablespoons chopped dill
  • Pinch of sea salt
  • Cracked black pepper
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Move the rack to the middle position.

  2. Remove the greens from the beets and the radishes and scrub them clean.
  3. Quarter the beets, cutting them into equal size pieces. Add them to a mixing bowl with the olive oil, salt and pepper. Mix until fully coated.
  4. Transfer the beets to a baking sheet and bake them for 20 minutes.
  5. While the beets are baking, prepare the radishes. Halve them if large.  Add them to the mixing bowl with olive oil, salt and pepper. Mix to fully coat.
  6. After the beets have roasted for 20 minutes, add the radishes to the baking sheet. Bake for another 15 minutes, or until the radishes are thoroughly roasted.
  7. While the roots are roasting, make the yogurt sauce.
  8. Add the Greek yogurt, minced garlic, and chopped dill to a measuring cup and whisk to combine. Salt and pepper to taste. It is easy to over salt yogurt  so keep that in mind.
  9. Remove the beets and radishes from the oven and plate them in a serving dish.   Drizzle the yogurt sauce over them. Then top them off with fresh sprigs of dill and cracked black pepper.
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November 16th, 2024

11/6/2024

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Squash, Leek, Mushroom Casserole

Ingredients
  • 1 3-pound spaghetti squash
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 leeks white and light green parts thinly sliced
  • 8 ounces cremini mushrooms sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 cup chopped curly kale stems removed
  • 1/4 cup toasted chopped walnuts
  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley plus more for serving
Instructions
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a sheet pan with aluminum foil.
  • Slice the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. Rub the squash with 1 tablespoon olive oil and sprinkle the cut sides with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
  • Place the squash cut-side down and roast for 40 minutes until the squash can be pierced with a pairing knife.
  • When the squash is cool enough to handle, use a fork remove the flesh.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Sauté the leeks for a few minutes letting them start to soften. Add the mushrooms and continue sautéing for 5 minutes until the mushrooms start to brown. Stir in the garlic and kale and continue cooking for a few minutes until the mushrooms are caramelized and fragrant and the kale has wilted.
  • Stir spaghetti squash into the skillet with the walnuts, parsley and remaining salt and pepper.
  • Spoon the spaghetti squash into a serving bowl and sprinkle chopped parsley on top.

 
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Easy Sautéed Cabbage

10/2/2024

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Ingredients
  • 1 small head green cabbage about 2 1/2 pounds
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil 
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt 
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ½ tablespoon apple cider vinegar plus additional to taste
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme optional

Instructions 
  • Cut the cabbage in half from its top down through its core. Place the cut-side down on your cutting board, then slice it as thinly as possible around the core so that you have fine ribbons. Discard the core.
  • Heat a large saute pan or similar heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Add olive oil and butter. Once the butter is melted, add the cabbage, salt, and pepper. Saute for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage is tender and begins to brown. Don't feel like you need to constantly stir it. Leaving cabbage undisturbed for a minute or two as you go is what will allow it to develop brown caramelized bits (aka FLAVOR).
  • Remove from the heat and stir in the apple cider vinegar. Taste and add a bit of additional salt and pepper if you like, or a splash more vinegar if you'd like to add more zippy and acidic flavors.
  • Sprinkle with thyme. Serve warm.
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Roasted Delicata Squash

9/18/2024

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Ingredients
2 medium delicata squash (about 1 1/2 pounds total)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon dried rosemary (or fresh equivalent)


Instructions
  1. Heat the oven. Arrange a rack in the middle of the oven and heat the oven to 425°F.
  2. ​Prep and cut delicata squash. Trim ends off 2 medium delicata squash. Cut in half lengthwise and use a spoon to scrape out the seeds and pulp. Cut into 1/2-inch-thick half moons.
  3. Toss the squash with oil. Place the squash, the oil and the seasonings in a plastic bag and shake to coat evenly and thoroughly.
  4. Arrange the squash in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet.
  5. Roast the squash. Roast until lightly browned on the bottom, about 10 minutes. Use a thin spatula to flip the squash. Roast until the squash is tender and caramelized, 10 to 15 minutes more.



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Easy Sauteed Eggplant

8/7/2024

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Ingredients 
1 Globe Eggplant, ~1lb – rinsed and dried
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
4 tablespoons olive oil, plus more as needed

Optional Garnishes
1 tablespoon parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon fresh herbs, such as fresh basil leaves or parsley
1 pinch of red pepper flakes, optional

Instructions 
  1. Slice eggplant crosswise in ½-inch-thick rounds.
  2. Sprinkle eggplant slices with salt and pepper on both sides.
  3. Heat half of the oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add half of the eggplant slices in a single layer and cook for 6-7 minutes on each side or until it is slightly caramelized and turned golden brown.
  4. Before sauteing the remaining eggplant slices, pat them dry on both sides with a paper towel, as they tend to sweat as they sit. Repeat the cooking process using the remaining olive oil for the rest of the eggplant.
  5. Transfer the now-pan-fried eggplant onto a plate and garnish with parmesan cheese, fresh herbs, and chili flakes, if desired.
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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:
​
Combine all the ingredients in a bowl. Toss with the dressing. Serve.
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Lemony Lentil with Greens Soup

5/15/2024

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Ingredients
  • 1 cup dried brown lentils
  • 8 cups water, divided
  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 medium onions, diced
  • 2 medium carrots, diced
  • 1 teaspoon salt, divided
  • ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 6 cups chopped collard and/or kale greens
  • ¾ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 pound small yellow potatoes, quartered
  • Juice of 1 lemon, plus wedges for serving

Directions

1. Pick through lentils, discarding any stones. Rinse.
2. Combine the lentils in a small saucepan with 3 cups water. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to maintain a simmer and cook, covered, until tender, 25 to 30 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions, carrots, 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper; cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and lightly caramelized, 15 to 20 minutes. Add garlic and coriander; cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Stir in greens and cilantro; cook, stirring occasionally, until the greens have wilted, about 1 minute.
4. Add 1 cup of water and cook, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan, for 30 seconds.
5. Add the lentils and their liquid, potatoes, lemon juice and the remaining 4 cups water and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until the potatoes are tender, 12 to 14 minutes.
5. Serve with lemon wedges, if desired.


 

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Bok Choy and Radish Sidedish

4/17/2024

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  1. Serves 8
 
Ingredients
  • 1 head bok choy
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 12 radishes, thinly sliced
  • 1 shallot, sliced
  • 1 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
 
Directions
1.  Cut off and discard root end of bok choy, leaving stalks with leaves.
2. Cut green leaves from stalks and cut the leaves into 1-in. slices; set aside.
3. Cut white stalks into 1-in. pieces.
4. Heat butter and olive oil in a large heavy (cast iron preferred) skillet at medium-high heat
5. Add bok choy stalks and cook until crisp-tender 3-5 minutes.
6. Add the radishes, shallot, lemon pepper, salt and reserved leaves.  Cook and stir until heated through, about 3 minutes. 
7. Serve immediately.

 


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Sauteed Cabbage and Carrots

1/31/2024

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Ingredients
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons, avocado oil, coconut oil, or olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped lengthwise
  • 1/2 head green cabbage, cut into chunks
  • 3-4 large carrots- cut into chunks
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups low sodium vegetable stock
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper, or to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes, optional to taste
Preparation
  1. Preheat a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add in butter and the olive oil and let it heat up for a minute or so.
  3. Add in onion and sauté it until softened - about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Add in cabbage and cook for about 4-5 minutes, stirring from time to time.
  5. Once the cabbage starts to caramelize on the edges, add garlic, chopped carrots, salt pepper, and red chili pepper flakes if usiing.
  6. Pour in half a cup of the vegetable stock. Cover and cook until the sauce reduces slightly.
  7. Add the rest of the vegetable stock and simmer for about 10-15 minutes or until the carrots and cabbage are soft.
  8. Season with more pepper to taste and serve.
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