Seasonal Recipes
butter dipped radishes
from http://honestlyyum.com "J’adore radishes with butter and salt. It’s simple in concept yet deliciously complex, comforting and oh so French in flavor. The classic way is to grab a fresh radish by it’s stem, dunk it in softened butter and then roll it in a bit...
Asparagus and Mushrooms with Penne Pasta
This recipe is from CSA members Kaycey & Bill Sommer, don't let the lack of measurements deter you, just use a little intuition. "This is our favorite asparagus recipe. I originally got it from "A Taste of Home" magazins but added the mushrooms. It can easily be...
Creamy Asparagus Soup with a Poached Egg on Toast
from jamieoliver.com Absolutely lovely hot or cold Serves 8 Cooks in 50 minutes Ingredients 800 g asparagus olive oil 2 medium yellow onions, peeled and chopped 2 sticks celery, trimmed and chopped 2 leeks, trimmed and chopped 2 litres organic chicken or vegetable...
Sweet Potato Crisp
Adapted from allrecipes.com "Everyone at my house likes this at Thanksgiving. You can add any spices you want to the sweet potato like cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger etc. The topping is nice and crunchy." Ingredients 3 cups mashed cooked sweet potatoes 1 cup white sugar 2...
Sweet Potato Custard
This custard recipe can be baked in a 10-inch deep pie plate or in individual ramekins, serve with whipped cream (or whipped coconut cream) and a dusting of cinnamon. 2 pounds orange sweet potatoes 1 cup coconut milk or heavy cream 6 large egg yolks 1/4 cup honey 1...
Vegan Sweet Potato Chili
Ingredients: 2 sweet potatoes, peeled and diced in 2" chunks 1 yellow onion, diced 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped 1 (14 ounce) can tomatoes 1 (15 ounce) can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 tablespoon chili powder (or some fresh,...
African Peanut Stew with Sweet Potatoes
This is an amazing stew. Its thick, rich and hearty and the peanut butter provides a fantastic silky texture. It freezes quite well, but you will need to thin it with a bit more broth when reheating. Ingredients: 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken cut in 1"...
Sautéed Shishito Peppers
This recipe comes from Deborah Madison via epicurious.com Sautéed shishitos are absolutely the best thing to nibble on with drinks, and they're insanely easy to prepare. Padrón peppers can be treated exactly the same way, but they can be hot, so choose accordingly....
Strawberry Shortcake With Basil
adapted from marthastewart.com Strawberry shortcake never tasted so good -- or so nuanced. Heavy cream is steeped with basil then whipped, infusing it with its essence. Cover the cream with plastic wrap while it steeps to ensure that the basil flavor doesn't...
Garlic Rubbed Roasted Cabbage Steaks
Adapted from Epicurious.com I also like to cook the cabbage steaks on the grill instead of the oven, makes for some tasty singed edges - Shanti INGREDIENTS 1 (approx 2lb) head of organic green cabbage, cut into 1/2in thick slices 1.5 tablespoons olive oil 2 to 3 large...
Caramelized Fennel on Herbed Polenta
from 101cookbooks.com This recipe serves two. You might as well double or triple the recipe for more servings, or easy leftovers. Community Grains sells a beautiful polenta integrale - it takes more cooking time (up to three hours) but the resulting polenta is rich,...
Baked frisee and egg cups
Sorry, this isn't an actual recipe - as in no quantities or anything, just a great idea of what to do with your frisée endive. Sauté the frisée in olive oil with garlic, onion, and a touch of maple syrup. Line a cupcake tin with strips of bacon, layer your...
Genius Kale Salad
from 101cookbooks.com There is a special kale salad in the new Food52 Genius Recipes cookbook. It's from Northern Spy Food Co. Shredded kale is tossed with olive oil and freshly squeezed lemon juice, and accented with rough-cut almonds, roasted squash (or, this time...
Grilled sweet potatoes with cilantro and lime
Ingredients 3 sweet potatoes, unpeeled Kosher salt 2 teaspoons finely grated lime zest Pinch of cayenne pepper 1/4 cup canola oil Freshly ground pepper 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro Directions Parcook the potatoes: Place in a pot of water and boil until...
Oven Roasted Okra
from Pat Oswood 2 pounds okra – trim off stem ends 3 tbsp. olive oil 1/2 tsp. salt Lemon Toss okra in olive oil. Place in one layer on sheet pan. Roast at 450 degrees ’til bright green with browned spots (8-10 minutes). Serve with salt and lemon.
Crispy Tofu Daikon Stir-fry
from markbittman.com If you cook a lot of tofu, you’ll know that it really does need to be patted dry, as the recipe instructs. The more water you can squeeze out of it, the crispier it will become when fried. That crispy tofu is a great contrast to the bok choy...
Daikon-Carrot Salad
from food network.com Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds daikon, peeled Kosher salt 1 pound carrots 1 tablespoon grated peeled ginger 3 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil 1 3/4 teaspoons white...
Carrot-Daikon Pickle
Adapted from saveur.com This crunchy pickle can stand alone as a snack or an appetizer, or you can add it to Asian dipping sauces, Bánh Mì (the spicy Vietnamese baguette pork sandwich), or salads like the Lotus Stem Salad. MAKES ABOUT 3 CUPS INGREDIENTS: ½ lb....
Spicy Green Garlic Chicken Soup
Adapted from the New York Times Recipe section May 9, 2014 This rustic soup features green garlic, a delicious seasonal specialty that comes to the market in early spring. The tender shoots are small, but left in the ground, they will grow to be full-sized heads of...
Making Sour Pickles
Excerpted from Wild Fermentation… by Sandor Katz http://www.wildfermentation.com/making-sour-pickles-2/ Growing up in New York City, experiencing my Jewish heritage largely through food, I developed a taste for sour pickles. Most of what is sold in stores as pickles,...
Cucumber Basil Gimlet Cocktail
adapted from http://www.aidamollenkamp.com/2012/03/happy-hour-cucumber-basil-gimlet-cocktail-recipe/ Cucumber-Basil Gimlet Cocktail Recipe Makes: 2/3 cup simple syrup//1/2 cup cucumber juice//One cocktail Total Time: 4 1/2 hours to make the simple syrup Hands On Time:...
Spring Vegetable Bisque
Recipe courtesy of Diane Jacobs http://glutenfreefoodieheaven.blogspot.com Leeks and spinach give this silky soup its vibrant green color... and also an abundance of antioxidants. Potatoes lend an appealing velvety texture. Perk up your health with this bright Spring...
Sauteed Collard Greens
Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 3 slices bacon 1 large onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pepper 3 cups chicken broth 1 pinch red pepper flakes 1 pound fresh collard greens, cut into 2-inch pieces Directions Heat oil in a large...
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...