Serves 4-6 Wickedly delicious... Dressing: 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons honey 4 teaspoons soy sauce 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger 1 small clove garlic, minced large pinch white pepper (black is fine) 1/ 2 cup olive oil Salad Ingredients: 2 small heads lettuce, torn into bite-sized pieces 1/2 cupo coarsely chopped cilantro [...]
Serves 4 4 scallions, cut into 1-inch lengths 1/4 teaspoon sea salt juice of 1 lemon, freshly squeezed 1 large cucumber, or several small, peeled and thinly sliced 1 bunch radishes, thinly sliced 1/2 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt Garnish: chopped chives 1. Put scallions in a large glass or wooden bowl, then [...]
Serves 4-6 A traditional side dish for roast pork, beef, or chicken. 2 bunches washed kale, stemmed, leaves cut into 1/2-inch-wide strips 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 medium onion, coarsely chopped 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 1/2 cups chicken stock or stock of choice 4 medium potatoes, quartered 1 stalk celery, chopped Sour cream or [...]
Serves 6 8 plus cups of fresh assorted greens (arugula, lettuce, kale, basil or cilantro, spinach, and cabbage), mixed together in any combination you desire 6 radishes, thinly sliced Dressing: 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar 1 tablespoon vermouth 1 scant tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon curry powder [...]
Servings: 24 pieces 2 pounds fresh spinach 1 bunch curly endive, dandelion greens, or green of your choice 1 bunch parsley 1 bunch green onions 6 mint leaves 1 tablespoon sea salt freshly ground pepper 1/4 cup olive oil 6 eggs, slightly beaten 1/4 cup fine dry bread crumbs 3/4 pound feta, crumbled 1/2 pound [...]
Serves 6 Braising is a great technique for infusing greens and vegetables with flavor. Braising cabbage brings out its natural sweetness. Apple cider vinegar adds brightness to the dish and aids in digestion. 3 lbs. cabbage 2 tablespoons butter 1 onion, sliced 2 medium carrots, cut into 1/4-inch rounds sea salt and freshly ground pepper [...]
Serves 6 1 pound cabbage, cored and finely shredded 1 large carrot, grated 1/2 small red onion, very thinly sliced 1/2 cup parsley, roughly chopped 1/4 cup loosely packed oregano leaves, roughly chopped 1 tablespoon oil of choice 1 medium shallot, thinly sliced 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 2 teaspoons honey 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar [...]
Serves 4-6 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar 1/4 cup teaspoons finely chopped shallots 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 cup pecans 1 1/2 pounds green beans 3 ounces blue cheese 1. in a large bowl whisk together mustard, vinegar, shallot, and 1 tablespoon oil to make the dressing. 2. In a small [...]
Serves 4-6 2 pounds spinach, rinsed well 2 teaspoons golden raisins freshly ground nutmeg to taste (remember nutmeg is strong, so start out with a small amount - you can always add more) sea salt and pepper to taste 4-5 tablespoons heavy cream (optional) 1. Cook spinach in a large pan with just the water [...]
Serves 8 This stewed green bean dish is slow cooked to allow all the flavors to gently marry. If you prefer your green beans crisp-tender, reduce the simmering time by half. Serve as a main dish by adding toasted, chopped almonds and a bulghur pilaf. 1/8 cup olive oil 1 large onion, thinly sliced 4 [...]
