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September 11th, 2024

9/11/2024

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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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Maple-Roasted Acorn Squash

9/11/2024

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Ingredients 
  • 2 Acorn Squash, about 1 1/2 lbs each
  • 2 tsp light olive oil
  • 4 Tbsp unsalted butter, divided
  • 2 Tbsp pure maple syrup, plus more for serving
  • 1/2 tsp fine sea salt, plus more to taste
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 400˚F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper if you want easier cleanup.
  2. To make squash easier to cut, place in the microwave on high for a minute or two.  Carefully cut squash in half from the tip through the stem (placing the squash over a towel will help prevent rolling). Start by inserting the knife deep into the side of the squash then cut through to the tip. Once you have cut through the tip, stand the squash up on the stem side and cut all the way through the stem. Scrape out the strings and seeds with a spoon. Place squash on a baking sheet cut-side-up.
  3. Brush the cut-sides of the acorn squash with olive oil. Add 1 Tablespoon of butter into each acorn squash half and drizzle each half with 1/2 Tbsp maple syrup. Sprinkle with salt and cinnamon.
  4. Bake for 45-60 minutes, depending on squash size, or until squash is tender when pierced with a knife. To infuse flavor, ypu can brush the cut side of the acorn squash with the juices accumulated in the squash after 30 minutes.
To serve, transfer squash to a platter, cut squash in half if desired, drizzle with more maple syrup and sprinkle with salt to taste
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Slow Cooker Cherry Tomato Soup

9/4/2024

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Ingredients
24 ounces cherry tomatoes
1 large shallot
4 medium cloves garlic
1 can cannellini beans
3-4 cups vegetable stock
1-2 pieces of Parmesan rind
2 teaspoons dried seasoning blend of choice: suggest everyday blend, italian herbs, herbes de provence
½-1 cup heavy whipping cream or coconut milk
Kosher salt and fresh black pepper to taste
Fresh basil for serving, thinly sliced
Fresh shaved Parmesan for serving
 
Preparation
  1. Put all ingredients except for stock and heavy cream in a slow cooker.  Add just enough stock to cover contents. Season with salt and pepper, cook on low for 6-8 hours.
  2. When cooking time is complete, use an immersion blender to blend until smooth. Alternatively, use a regular blender to blend in batches.
  3. Add cream and if necessary additional stock to reach desired consistency and flavor.
  4. Serve with fresh basil and Parmesan.
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Corn Tomato Salad

8/28/2024

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Ingredients
  • 5 ears  of fresh corn
  • 2 cups sun gold tomatoes (or super ripe cherry tomatoes), halved
  • 1/4 cup very small-diced red onion, or Vidalia or scallions 
  • 1 tbsp. red wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp. olive oil
  • salt & freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced fresh basil leaves
 
Instructions
  1. Cook the corn.  If you haven’t tried using the microwave to do it, you’re missing a sure bet.  We haven’t used any other method since we were introduced to it.  Check it out here.
  2. Once cool enough, cut the corn off the cob.
  3. Add the corn to a large bowl with the tomatoes, red onion, vinegar, and olive oil. Sprinkle with a good amount of salt and pepper, to taste.
  4. Flavors develop over time so refrigerating for at least an hour is recommended.
  5. Just before serving, toss in the fresh basil. Taste again for seasonings (add more salt if necessary!) and serve cold or at room temperature.
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Peach Salsa

8/14/2024

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Ingredients
  • 2 to 3 ripe peaches, pitted and diced
  • ½ red bell pepper, diced
  • ¼ cup diced red onion
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • Juice and zest of 1 lime
  • 1 small garlic clove, grated
  • ½ jalapeño pepper, minced
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt, plus more to taste
Instructions
  • In a medium bowl, mix together the peaches, bell pepper, onion, cilantro, lime juice and zest, garlic, jalapeño, and salt. Season to taste and chill until ready to use.  Letting it chill for a few hours increases the flavors melding together.
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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:
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Combine all the ingredients in a bowl. Toss with the dressing. Serve.
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Husk Cherry Salsa

7/17/2024

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Ingredients
2 dozen ground cherries, hulled & rinsed with some halved
1 dozen cherry tomatoes, halved
1 jalapeño, diced
2 Tbs red onion, diced
2 Tbs celery, diced
2 Tbs fresh parsley, chopped — cilantro may be substituted
juice of 1/2 lime, more to taste
salt and pepper to taste
​
Directions
1. Place the ground cherries, cherry tomatoes, jalapeño, onion, and parsley into a bowl.
2, Gently stir to combine.
3. Add the lime juice and season lightly with salt and pepper.
4. Taste to see if additional lime juice, salt, or pepper are needed.
5. Serve
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Blueberry Cucumber Salad

7/10/2024

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Ingredients
  • 8 cups spring greens, baby spinach or your greens of choice
  • salt and pepper
  • 4 baby seedless cucumbers, thinly sliced
  • 4 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup blueberries
  • ¼ cup finely grated parmesan cheese
  • 2/3 cups sliced almonds (optional)
Instructions 
  • In a large bowl, toss the greens with a generous pinch of salt and pepper.
  • Sprinkle on the blueberries, cucumbers, green onions and parmesan cheese.  Toss ingredients together.
  • Add almonds on top.
  • Serve immediately with a balsamic dressing of your choice
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Sauteed Summer Squash

7/2/2024

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Ingredients
  • 1 small yellow onion or 1/2 a large sweet onion
  • 1 pound yellow or green squash or both (2 to 3 medium)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed 
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper 
  • 1/2 tablespoon butter, optional
Preparation
  1. Halve the onion (through the roots), peel, and place the flat side down on a cutting board. Trim off the papery top end and slice into 1/4-inch half moons, discarding the roots.
  2. Trim the ends of the squash and slice into 1/4-inch rounds.
  3. Heat a large skillet (at least 10 inches) over medium heat. Add the oil and, once hot, add the sliced onion. Sauté until it begins to turn transparent, one to two minutes.
  4. Add the squash, salt, and several grinds of black pepper, and toss.
  5. Spread the squash and onions out into an even layer. Cook, then toss, repeating every 30 seconds or so, until the onions are very tender and the squash is cooked to your liking, seven to 10 minutes.
  6. Turn off the heat and add the butter, if using (highly recommended), tossing once it melts. Taste, seasoning as needed, and serve.
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Carrot, Red Cabbage and Kohlrabi Slaw

6/26/2024

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INGREDIENTS
  • 1 large kohlrabi, peeled, stems trimmed off, grated
  • 1/4 head purple cabbage, shredded
  • 2 medium carrots, peeled and grated
  • 1/2 red onion, grated
  • 4 tablespoons chopped cilantro
  • 1/4 cup golden raisins (optional)
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
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PREPARATION
  1. Combine the kohlrabi, cabbage, carrots, onion, cilantro, and raisins (if using) in a large bowl.
  2. In a smaller bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, cider vinegar, sugar, and salt.
  3. Pour the dressing over the slaw, and mix until fully coated. Chill for several hours before serving.
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New Potato, Scallions, Parsley Salad

6/19/2024

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Ingredients
·         2-2.5 lbs. new potatoes , scrubbed
·         1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
·         2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
·         6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
·         1 small bunch scallions, white and some green stalk, very finely chopped
·         1 handful fresh flat-leaf parsley , roughly chopped
Method
1.    Gently boil the potatoes in salted water until tender. Drain and leave to cool slightly.
2.    Whisk the mustard with the vinegar and slowly add the olive oil. Add the chopped scallions and
       parsley and season well with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
3.  Slice the cooked potatoes in half (in quarters if large) and dress with the shallot and parsley                  vinaigrette.
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Strawberries and Mixed Greens Salad

6/11/2024

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Ingredients
6 cups mix of baby greens or fresh baby spinach
2 cups strawberries, hulled and quartered
4 oz crumbled blue cheese or goat cheese
½ cup chopped nuts, toasted or not
Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon pure maple syrup or honey
¼ teaspoon table salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
 
Preparation
1.  Combine the salad ingredients except the dressing in a large bowl.
2. Make the dressing.   In a small bowl whisk oil, vinegar, mustard, maple syrup, salt, and pepper until well combined.
3.  Pour as much dressing as you want over salad mixture and toss to combine. Serve immediately.
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Kohlrabi Fries and Chips

6/5/2024

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Kohlrabi Fries
Ingredients
  • 3 kohlrabi cabbages, washed and pat dried
  • 2 Tbsps avocado or olive oil
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp cumin powder
  • 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt, or to taste
Preparation
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  1. Prepare your kohlrabi. Using a vegetable peeler or a sharp knife, remove the outer tough peel.
  2.  Cut the kohlrabi in half lengthwise. 
  3. Place the cut side down, slice kohlrabi vertically into 1/2-inch slices.
  4. Cut slices of kohlrabi into 1/2-inch matchsticks.
  5. In a large mixing bowl, add kohlrabi, olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, cumin, pepper and salt, and toss until kohlrabi is evenly coated.
  6. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place kohlrabi onto baking sheet and spread apart so that kohlrabi is evenly spaced out in a single layer.
  7. Bake kohlrabi, flipping halfway through, until tender and the edges have browned, about 25-30 minutes.
 
Kohlrabi Chips: Roasted Kohlrabi
Ingredients
. Healthy leaves from 3 kohlrabi
.  1 Tbsp avocado oil
. 1 big pinch sea salt

Preparation
​Preheat oven to 250° F
  1. Rinse kohlrabi leaves and dry completely. Remove stems, and then tear leaves into 2- to 3-inch pieces.
  2. Place kohlrabi leaves in a large bowl and drizzle with avocado oil. Gently massage the oil into the leaves. Sprinkle with a big pinch of sea salt and toss to combine.
  3. Distribute the leaves over 1 to 2 sheet pans, avoiding overlap.
  4. Bake for 15 minutes until the kohlrabi leaves become nice and crispy. Larger pieces may be flipped and cooked for a few more minutes if they’re still soggy or chewy when smaller pieces are done.
  5. Allow to cool on pan for at least 2 minutes, and then serve right away.
  6. Store kohlrabi chips in an airtight container at room temperature for about 2 days.
 

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Sugar Snap Pea, Mandarin Orange Salad

5/29/2024

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Ingredients
For the salad
  • 14 ounces (4 cups) sugar snap peas
  • 1/2 large English cucumber, cut into 1/8-inch rounds
  • 1 small red bell pepper, stemmed and cut into 1/8-inch slices
  • 3/4 cups canned mandarin orange segments, drained
  • 1 small red onion, cut into 1/8-inch slices
  • 1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds, for garnish

 
For the dressing
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, peanut oil, or avocado oil

 
Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, combine the vegetables and fruit - the sugar snap peas, cucumber, bell pepper, mandarin oranges, and red onion. Set it aside, or cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate it if not serving immediately.
  2. Make the dressing.  In a medium bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey or maple syrup and black pepper. Slowly drizzle in the oil  whisking constantly until fully combined.
  3. Assemble and serve.  Drizzle about three quarters of the dressing over the salad and toss with a large spoon to combine. Garnish with the sesame seeds. Serve the remaining dressing on the side.
  4. This salad tastes even better after the vegetables get a chance to soak up the dressing a bit, about 30 minutes to 1 hour, in the fridge.

 
 


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Roasted Beets Pesto

5/22/2024

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Ingredients
  • 1 bunch beets (about 1 1/2 lbs.), scrubbed, peeled, and cut into 1” pieces
  • 5 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup (2 oz.) walnuts (toasted or not)
  • 1 Tbsp. plus 1 tsp. red wine vinegar
  • 1 small garlic clove
Directions
1.  Preheat oven to 425°. Place beets on a large piece of foil on a baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of the oil and season with salt and pepper. Fold foil around beets and crimp ends to form a packet. Roast until tender, about 45 minutes.
2. Carefully open foil packet and transfer roasted beets to a food processor. Add the walnut pieces, vinegar, garlic, and the remaining 4 tablespoons of oil. Pulse until beets and walnuts are very finely chopped and form a pesto consistency.
3. Scrape the beet pesto into a  bowl and season with salt and pepper.
4.  Serve with crostini, raw vegetables or whatever else sounds good to dip in.


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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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Roasted Summer Squash

4/30/2024

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Ingredients  
-1 pound summer squash, about 2 medium
-1 tablespoon olive oil
-2 tablespoons parmesan cheese grated
-1 tablespoon panko bread crumbs
-1 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
-½ teaspoon paprika
-½ teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
Instructions 
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. Cut squash into ½" slices. Toss with olive oil.
  3. Combine remaining ingredients in a small bowl and toss with squash.
  4. Place squash on a baking pan and roast 12-14 minutes or until squash is tender.
  5. Broil 1-2 minutes or until crumbs are lightly browned.
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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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Radish Salad

4/3/2024

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INGREDIENTS
  • 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons canola oil or 2 teaspoons corn oil
  • 1 teaspoon caraway seed
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 pinch sugar
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch pepper
  • 15 -20medium radishes (or shaved) or 15 -20 large radishes, trimmed and sliced thin (or shaved)
 
DIRECTIONS
  1. In a small bowl, combine vinegar, oil, caraway, oregano, garlic, sugar, salt and pepper.
  2. In a large bowl, toss radishes with vinegar-oil mixture.
  3. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.
 

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Spinach and Potato Frittata

3/20/2024

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Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 6 small red potatoes, sliced
  • 1 cup torn fresh spinach
  • 2 tablespoons sliced green onions
  • 1 teaspoon crushed garlic
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 6 large eggs
  • ⅓ cup milk
  • ½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
Preparation
  1. Heat olive oil in a medium skillet (large enough to accommodate all the ingredients) over medium heat. Cook potatoes in hot oil, stirring occasionally, until tender but firm, about 10 minutes.
  2. Mix in spinach, green onions, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper. Cook and stir until spinach is wilted, 1 to 2 minutes.
  3. Beat together eggs and milk in a medium bowl. Pour over vegetables in the skillet. Sprinkle with Cheddar cheese. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until eggs are firm, 5 to 7 minutes.
  4. Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes.  Slice and enjoy!
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Colcannon

3/6/2024

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Ingredients
  • 3 large (about 2 pounds) potatoes, peeled and quartered
  • 2 teaspoons fine salt, more to taste
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature, divided
  • 3 cups coarsely chopped kale, or other greens (leaves only, tough ribs discarded)
  • 4 medium green onions, thinly sliced, white and green parts divided
  • 1 dried or fresh bay leaf
  • 1 1/4 cups milk

Preparation
  1. Put the potatoes into a large (4-quart) saucepan or pot. Add the salt and enough cold water to cover the potatoes by about 2 inches.
  2. Bring to a boil over high heat. Cook until the largest potatoes are tender (they will yield easily when pierced with a fork and break apart), about 12 minutes. Drain in a colander set in the sink while you prepare the greens. Set the saucepan aside, you will use it again.
  3. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the kale, white parts of the green onions, and the bay leaf and cook, stirring occasionally, until the kale is tender, about 5 minutes.
  4. Add the milk and mustard powder. Once the milk simmers, reduce heat to low to keep warm.
  5. Return the drained potatoes to the reserved saucepan. Add the remaining 4 tablespoons butter, and the green parts of the green onions. Mash with a potato masher until nearly smooth.
  6. Add the kale-milk mixture to the saucepan, discarding the bay leaf. Stir to combine. The mixture will look a bit too liquid at first, but will thicken as the potato starch absorbs the moisture. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve.

 

 



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Hamburger Soup

2/21/2024

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Ingredients
  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion, chopped (about 2 1/2 cups)
  • 2 ribs celery, chopped (about 1 cup)
  • 2 large carrots, chopped (about 1 cup)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced (about 1 tbsp.)
  • 1 lb. ground chuck
  • 2 tsp. dried Italian seasoning
  • 2 tsp. smoked paprika
  • 1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
  • 3/4 tsp. ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup tomato paste (Optional.  Add if you want stronger tomato flavor.)
  • 4 cups vegetable or beef broth
  • 1 (28 oz.) can diced tomatoes, undrained (or equivalent "put up")
  • 1 (15 oz.) can tomato sauce  (or equivalent "put up")
  • 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 lbs. potatoes, peeled and diced into 1/2 in. pieces
  • Frozen vegetables your choice, about 12 oz. – mixed vegetables, corn, spinach, green beans
​Directions
  1. Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven on medium-high
  2. Add onions, celery and carrots.  Cook 5 minutes until beginning to soften
  3. Add garlic.  Cook  3 minutes until softened.
  4. Add ground beef, Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, salt and pepper.  Cook, breaking up meat, until brown and crumbly, 6-8 minutes.
  5. Add tomato paste, if using.  Cook 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  6. Stir in broth, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and Worcestershire sauce.
  7. Stir in potatoes and frozen vegetables.​​
  8. Bring to a boil over high, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer 25-30 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
  9. Taste, add more salt and pepper, if desired, and serve.

 

 
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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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