Spring vegetable soup
2 T unsalted butter 6 scallions (green onions) or green garlic 4 C chicken broth 1# small red potatoes 1# asparagus cut into ¼ in slices on a bias 1 bunch of spinach or Swiss chard stem removed and torn 2 C fresh or frozen peas, salt and pepper 2 T fresh dill or cilantro. […]
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 […]
Asparagus appetizer
Cut asparagus into 2-3-inch pieces. Blanch asparagus in boiling water for 30 seconds to 1 minute- the asparagus should turn a brighter green and slightly tender. Remove immediately from heat, cool rapidly in cold water. Serve cold with dip or alone.
Asparagus vinaigrette
2 lbs asparagus 2 to 3 tbsp dill pickle pieces 1 cup olive oil ½ cup vinegar salt and pepper to taste pinch dry mustard or paprika 2 to 3 tbsp chives Steam asparagus until the color changes and just tender. Chop pickle pieces finely. Combine with remaining ingredients. Chill. Serve sauce over chilled asparagus. […]
Asparagus spinach salad
1-1/2 pounds asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces 2 T plus 1/2 cup olive oil 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 pounds penne or other medium tube pasta 1/4 cup chopped green onions (leeks or scapes) 6 T white wine vinegar 2 T soy sauce 6 oz spinach 1 cup coarsely chopped cashews 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese […]
Passover Spinach Souffle
Prep time: 20 minutes, Baking time: 45 minutes 1/2 C chopped onion, 1 clove garlic, minced, 1T butter, melted, 8 oz cream cheese, softened, 8 oz farmer cheese, 1/8 t each of salt and pepper, 3 eggs, 2 pkgs. (10oz) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained, ¼ t paprika, 1/8 t ground nutmeg Cook […]
Spinach Pear Salad
SPINACH-PEAR SALAD 1 (10-oz.) package washed and ready-to-eat fresh spinach; 2 large pears, sliced; 1/2 c diced red bell pepper; 1/2 c chopped walnuts; 3 strips bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled; 1/4 c balsamic vinegar-based salad dressing; 1 tsp orange zest Combine spinach, pears, bell pepper, walnuts and bacon in a salad bowl. Whisk orange […]
Swiss chard with raisins
1 pound fresh Swiss chard, rinsed, stems removed, and leaves chopped (10 cups) 1/4 cup water 1/4 cup apple juice 2-4 T golden raisins In large, deep skillet, combine the chard and water (if the greens don’t all fit, let some cook down then add the rest). Cover and cook, stirring and turning occasionally with […]
Chard soup with cream cheese “croutons”
3 packed cups finely chopped chard leaves 4 ounces cream cheese, cubed and at room temperature 4 cups chicken broth salt (if necessary) and pepper Combine chard and chicken broth in a pot. Bring to simmer and cook until chard is wilted and tender, about 6 minutes. You may leave it as is or puree […]