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Romesco Sauce
Ingredients 1 large roasted red bell pepper 1 garlic clove, smashed 1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted 1/4 cup tomato purée 2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley 2 tablespoons Sherry vinegar 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/2 cup extra-virgin...
Beet Salad with Goat Cheese
Ingredients 4 medium beets - scrubbed, trimmed and cut in half 1/3 cup chopped walnuts 3 tablespoons maple syrup 10 ounces mixed baby salad greens 1/2 cup frozen orange juice concentrate 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 ounces goat cheese...
Chicken with Shallots
INGREDIENTS 8 bone-in chicken thighs 2 tablespoons flour 1 tablespoon kosher salt 1 tablespoon ground black pepper 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 12 to 15 whole medium shallots, peeled 2 cups white wine 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 2 sprigs tarragon 2 cups cherry...
Potato-Leek Pizza
Ingredients Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling 6 slices thick-cut bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces 3 leeks, rinsed well to remove grit and thinly sliced 1 loaf store-bought frozen bread dough, thawed and left to rise according to package instructions 5 small red...
Thai Red Curry
Ingredients 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 medium yellow onion, medium dice 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more for seasoning 2 medium green bell peppers, seeds and ribs removed and cut into 1/4-inch strips 4 medium garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 tablespoon peeled...
Pico de Gallo Salsa
Ingredients 3 yellow or red onions 12 Roma tomatoes (slightly under ripe is fine) 2 cups fresh cilantro leaves 2 to 3 jalapenos 1 lime Salt Directions Dice up equal quantities of onion and tomato. Roughly chop the cilantro. Now, slice 1 or 2 jalapenos in half. With a...
Kohlrabi Risotto
Risotto is a welcoming home for just about any vegetable, and this combination is a comforting one. 1 pound kohlrabi, preferably with some greens attached 7 to 8 cups well-seasoned chicken or vegetable stock 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1/2 cup minced onion 1...
Romanesco Salad
Ingredients 2 heads of romanesco (2 1/2 to 3 pounds total) Salt 2 stalks of celery 1/2 large red onion, or one small red onion 1 cup loosely packed fresh parsley leaves 2 Tbsp capers, rinsed and drained 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest Freshly ground black pepper Dressing...
Aloo Gobi
INGREDIENTS 1 cauliflower/gobi, florets removed and washed 3 medium size potatoes/aloo, chopped or sliced 1.5 inch ginger/adrak, chopped or julienned ½ tsp turmeric powder/haldi ¼ or ½ tsp red chili powder/lal mirch powder ¼ tsp garam masala powder a pinch of...
Roasted Cabbage with Bacon
Serves 4 to 6 1 head green or Savoy cabbage, outer leaves removed Olive oil Coarse kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 4 slices thick bacon, 6 to 8 ounces Heat the oven to 450°F. Cut the cabbage into quarters and slice the bottom of each quarter at an angle to...
Indian Curried Cabbage
Ingredients Cabbage - 1/2 head, finely sliced Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp Cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp Split gram dal - 1 tsp (Minapa pappu/urad dal) Dry red chilies - 1, tear and de-seed Curry leaves - 1 sprig Asafoetida - 1/4 tsp Ginger - 1/2 tsp, finely minced Turmeric powder...
Kale Chips
Ingredients: PER BAKING SHEET: approx. 1/2 bunch kale leaves 1/2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil or melted coconut oil 1.5 tablespoons nutritional yeast 1 teaspoon garlic powder 3/4 teaspoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika 1/4...
Vinegared Cucumber Salad
YIELD: Serves 6 INGREDIENTS 1 tablespoon sesame seeds 1 pound Japanese or English cucumbers 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup seasoned rice vinegar 1/4 teaspoon instant dashi granules 1 teaspoon Asian sesame oil, or to taste PREPARATION In a dry small heavy skillet toast...
Tzatziki
YIELD: Makes 8 servings INGREDIENTS 2 English cucumbers, peeled, seeded, and shredded Kosher salt 3 cups plain nonfat yogurt 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar 2 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped 2 tablespoons dried mint 12 to 14 leaves fresh mint, thinly sliced...
Salmon Salad Nicoise
2 4-ounce 1-inch-thick skinless salmon fillets 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon, crumbled 2 small (about 3 ounces each) red potatoes 6 ounces green beans, cut into 3-inch pieces 6 romaine lettuce leaves 2 small tomatoes, cut into quarters 2 hard-boiled eggs, cut into...
Radish Leaf Pesto
Leaves from two bunches of radishes (about 3 cups) 2 big cloves garlic 1/4 cup olive oil 1/3 cup shredded pecorino romano cheese small handful of fresh cilantro leaves (optional) pinch of sea salt Thoroughly wash and dry radish leaves. Remove woody stems and put in...
Miso Harissa Delicata Squash
1/2 pound / 8 oz / 230 g small fingerling potatoes, washed and dried 3/4 pound / 12 oz / 340 g delicata squash 1/4 cup / 60 ml extra virgin olive oil scant 1/4 cup / 50 ml white miso scant 1 tablespoon harissa paste 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 1/2...
Kohlrabi Soup
Kohlrabi has always been a popular Eastern European vegetable since it tolerates frost well and can be stored a long time in a root cellar. The bulbs come in white and purple varieties. The white are more flavorful and tender when small and have a hint of radish and...