Garlicky Collard Greens – Couve a Mineira

This recipe for collard greens comes from the Minas Gerais region of Brazil.  Thinly sliced collard greens are briefly cooked in garlic and olive oil for a healthy, tasty side dish. These greens are a traditional accompaniment to the classic Brazilian dish feijoada,...

Crispy Rapini

Adapted from www.epicurious.com I love rapini and this is by far my favorite way of eating it. I often make extra and throw it into pasta dishes and salads. Ingredients: 1 lb rapini 1/2 teaspoon tumeric 1 teaspoon salt 2 cloves of garlic 4-6 T of olive oil...

Braised Rapini

IngredientsSalt 2 bunches rapini (broccoli raab), stems trimmed and washed 4 tablespoons olive oil 4 ounces pancetta or mortadella, finely chopped 6 garlic cloves, peeled and thinly sliced 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1/2 cup chicken stock Directions Bring a...

Chive Blossom Omelet

from Lauraine DuPont 4 eggs 4 Tbsp milk 1/2 tsp salt pepper to taste 1 Tbsp parsley, cut very fine 1 tsp chives, cut very fine 2 Tbsp butter 12 chive blossoms Beat eggs, add milk (can substitute water), seasoning, parsley and chives. Melt the butter till it’s...

Cilantro Salad

adapted from Heidi Swansen www.101cookbooks.com Prep time: 10 min – Cook time: 20 min Please don’t try this salad unless you have great cilantro – look for the brightest, best cilantro you can get your hands on. The stems should be crisp but not at...

Rutabaga Puree

This recipe is a great accompaniment for serving under pork chops or other meat. 3 pounds rutabagas, peeled, cut into 1-inch cubes 3 tablespoons butter Cook rutabagas in large pot of boiling salted water until very tender, about 45 minutes. Drain well. Transfer to...

Padron Peppers

Spanish padron peppers, also known as Pimientos de Padron, are absolutely delicious as a tapas food (appetizer) and they are very simple to prepare. Pan fry them in hot oil until the skin blisters. Then sprinkle some sea salt and lemon (optional) over the top, and...