Asian Greens Salad with Almonds, Blue Cheese and Apples

Serves 6 3 apples, sliced 1/4 c. fresh lemon juice, divided 1/2 C sliced almonds about 10 cups of mixed Asian greens, (Pac Choi and Tatsoi), lettuce, and radicchio for color and a taste of bitterness 3 oz. blue cheese (optional) Dressing 1/2 c. olive oil 1-2 cloves garlic, minced 3/4 tsp. sweetener 3/4 tsp. [...]

By |2012-09-20T18:38:28-07:00May 28th, 2012|Recipes|0 Comments

Rainbow Chard and Radicchio Salad

Serves 5 1-2 bunches chard 1 Tbs. butter 1 Tbs. olive oil 1 medium onion, cut into 3/4 inch pieces 2 cloves garlic, minced 1-2 heads radicchio, cored, cut into 1 inch wedges, leaves separated (about 4 cups) 1 Tbs. red wine vinegar (or more) 2 Tbs. currants (optional) 1/4 c. pine nuts, toasted 1. [...]

By |2012-09-20T18:33:03-07:00May 28th, 2012|Recipes|0 Comments

Sauteed Escarole with White Bean Salad

Serves 4 (Serving size: about 1 3/4 cups) 2 heads escarole, quartered lengthwise and rinsed oil 2 ounces pancetta, chopped (optional) 1-2 medium summer squash, quartered and cut into thin strips 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 c. chopped fresh flat-leafed parsley 1 (15 oz.) can cannelini beans, rinsed and drained 2 Tbs. red wine vinegar [...]

By |2012-09-20T18:43:16-07:00May 28th, 2012|Recipes|1 Comment

How to tell Spring Onions, Leeks and Green Garlic apart

This still stumps people, and it is easy to see why. They look so similar! Okay, that’s an understatement; the leeks and green garlic are undistinguishable visually. The onions are the easiest to tell from the others, as the green part of the stalk is tubular and hollow. The green part of the garlic and [...]

By |2014-05-29T21:06:13-07:00May 29th, 2011|Tips & Techniques|Comments Off on How to tell Spring Onions, Leeks and Green Garlic apart
Go to Top