Garlic Scape Pesto
1 bunch garlic scapes, top flowery part removed, cut into ¼-inch slices 1/3 cup pecans ¾ cup olive oil ¼-1/2 cup grated parmesan ½ teaspoon salt black pepper to taste Place scapes and walnuts in the bowl of a food Read on!
Daily Archives: September 18, 2009
Wilted Kale Salad
3/4 to 1 pound lacinato kale (also called Tuscan kale) or tender regular kale, stems and center ribs discarded 2 tablespoons finely chopped shallot 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 4 1/2 Read on!
Kale & Cannelini Bean Ragout
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 4 1 1/2-inch-thick slices ciabatta bread, crusts removed, each slice quartered chopped fresh herbs 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper 1 bunch kale, thinly sliced 2 c chicken Read on!
Open-Face Butter & Radish Sandwiches
Radishes, trimmed Unsalted grass fed butter, room temperature 1/4″-1/2″ thick diagonal slices baguette Maldon sea salt or coarse kosher salt Place radishes in medium bowl of ice water and chill at least 30 minutes and up to 2 hours. Drain Read on!
Orzo, Radish & Herb Salad
1/2 cup orzo (rice shaped pasta) 1 1/2 tablespoons mayonnaise 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 4 radishes, quartered and slice thin 1 tablespoon minced fresh herbs Into a small saucepan of boiling salted water stir orzo and cook until Read on!
Mushroom & Leek Soup with Herb Cream
1/2 cup heavy cream 3 teaspoons fresh herbs, chopped 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter 2 pounds crimini mushrooms, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices (10 1/2 cups) 3 large leeks, white and pale green parts only, cut into 1/4-inch dice (2 Read on!
Kale Chips
1 bunch kale 1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil 1 tsp. good-quality sea salt, such as Maldon or Cyprus Flake Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Wash and trim the kale: Peel off the tough stems by folding the Read on!
Kale Pesto
1 bunch fresh kale 3 cloves garlic or 3 garlic scapes 1/3 cup pecans, toasted 1/2 cup grated parmesan 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 2/3 cup ricotta (optional) Place kale, garlic and pecans in a food processor fitted Read on!
Vietnamese Sticky Chicken with Daikon & Carrot Pickle
2 garlic cloves, minced 3 tablespoons sugar 1 1/2 tablespoons Asian fish sauce 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 1 1/2 teaspoons Sriracha or other Asian hot chile sauce 2 chicken breasts, skin and bone removed, Read on!