Scallion Hummus

2 – 3 medium cloves garlic 1 cup scallions, white & green parts, sliced, divided 1 and 1/2 cups cooked chickpeas (or 1 15-oz can), divided 1/3 cup tahini (sesame paste) Juice from 1 medium lemon 1 –2 tbsp. tamari (soy sauce) 2 – 3 tbsp. olive oil 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper, or… Read More »

Cilantro Chicken

admin June 23, 2011

4 boned, skinned chicken breast halves 1/4 cup lime juice 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro 6 cloves garlic, chopped 1 tablespoon honey 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness (about 1/2 in.) and place in a shallow baking pan In a small bowl, mix… Read More »

Zucchini and Yellow Squash Gratin

admin June 16, 2011

1 T olive oil 1 tablespoons butter 2 medium zucchini sliced crosswise inch thick 2 medium yellow squash sliced crosswise inch thick 2 shallots, minced 2 garlic cloves, minced coarse salt and ground pepper 1/2 cup heavy cream 1/2 cup panko 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese Preheat oven to 450. In a large skillet, melt… Read More »

Stir-Fried Kohlrabi

admin June 16, 2011

1 kohlrabi, peeled 2 medium carrots 2 tablespoons peanut or safflower oil 1 cloves garlic, peeled and thinly sliced 1/2 inch piece gingerroot, peeled and thinly sliced 3 green onions, sliced 1 fresh chili pepper, sliced, optional salt 2 tablespoons oyster sauce (optional) 1 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil & soy sauce, each Slice kohlrabi and… Read More »

Quick Pickles

admin June 9, 2011

Here’s an easy recipe for quick pickles: 1/2 cup white vinegar 2 tsp sugar 1 tsp mustard seed 1 tsp salt 1 clove garlic, minced 2 Tbsp fresh dill leaves, chopped 1 bay leaf 4 Kirby cucumbers, cut into 1-inch slices Heat vinegar, sugar, mustard seed, salt, and garlic in a saucepan until it begins… Read More »

Falafel with a Mint Yogurt Dip

admin June 2, 2011

Falafel are delicious spicy fried balls made from chickpeas, which are served in warm pita bread with a sauce. 8 oz. of dried chickpeas 1 tbsp. of freshly chopped cilantro 1 tbsp. of tahini paste 1 tbsp. of freshly chopped mint leaves 1 tbsp. of lemon juice 1 crushed clove of garlic 1/2 tsp. of… Read More »

Asparagus Salsa Recipe

admin May 26, 2011

1 ¼ pound fresh asparagus 1 cup chopped seeded tomatoes 1/2 cup finely chopped onions 1 clove minced garlic 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 3 tablespoons finely chopped jalapeno pepper 1 can (5.5-oz size) tomato juice 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon cider vinegar Trim, wash and cut fresh asparagus into 2-inch pieces. Steam about 5… Read More »

Quinoa Chowder with Spinach, Feta, and Scallions

admin May 19, 2011

3/4 cup quinoa, any color or variety 8 cups (2 quarts) water, plus more as needed 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium garlic clove, finely chopped 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped 1/2 pound Yukon Gold potatoes (about 1 large), peeled and small dice 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more as… Read More »

Penne with Asparagus, Olives & Parmigiano Breadcrumbs

admin May 4, 2011

Kosher salt 5 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil; more for drizzling 1 cup coarse fresh white breadcrumbs (from about 4 slices of bread, crusts removed) 1/4 cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano 1/2 lb. penne 1 lb. medium asparagus, woody ends snapped off, cut diagonally into 2-inch pieces 1 medium clove garlic, minced 1/2 cup coarsely chopped pitted… Read More »

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