Lentil and roasted beet salad
Salad: 1 pound beets (about 3 medium) 1 Tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 cup de Puy lentils (small, slate-green lentils from France; but it works using regular lentils) 2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary, divided 1 whole bay leaf (dried or fresh) 2 large cloves of garlic, peeled & smashed 1/2 medium onion, studded with a […]
Roasted beet salad
6-8 small beets, scrubbed, tops trimmed to 1 inch 4 tbsp white wine vinegar 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil salt and pepper to taste 4 cups baby salad greens 1/4 cup pecans 1/2 small sweet onion, thinly sliced 1 tbsp Dijon mustard 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese Heat outdoor or indoor grill. Place beets on […]
Dragon tongue bean salad with spicy honey-mustard
For the dressing: 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 2 teaspoons honey 1 1/2 teaspoons chili paste 1/4 teaspoon salt a few turns of freshly ground black pepper 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil For the salad: 1 pound Dragon Tongue beans, washed and dried, root ends trimmed 2 cups loosely packed mixed […]
Asparagus and mixed greens salad
5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1-pound asparagus, cut on the diagonal into I-inch pieces Salt and ground black pepper 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar I small shallot, minced (about 2 tablespoons) 2 teaspoons chopped fresh tarragon leaves 6 ounces mixed greens (about 12 cups) 3 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and chopped medium Heat 1 tablespoon of […]
Fresh greens pasta pie
3 ounces vermicelli 1 tablespoon butter or margarine, softened 1/6 cup grated Parmesan cheese 2 1/2 eggs; 1 teaspoon cooking oil 1/2 small onion, chopped 1 cup chopped fresh spinach or other greens 1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese 1/6 cup milk 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper pinch ground nutmeg Heat […]
Celeriac and green apple salad
1 small sweet onion, peeled and finely diced 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1/4 cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoons whole grain mustard 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon oregano 2 pounds fresh celeriac 2 large Granny Smith apples, unpeeled and cored Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar 1 cup baby greens Make the […]
Spicy potato, sausage, and greens soups
1 pound Italian sausage 1/2 cup chopped onion, or more to taste 4 cups chicken broth 4 cups thinly sliced potatoes (slice them with skins on) 4 cups water 2 packed cups torn or chopped fresh greens 1/3 cup whipping cream salt and pepper Heat soup pot over medium flame. Add sausage and onions and […]