Marsala Chicken with Sage and Crimini Mushrooms

Marsala Chicken with Sage and Crimini Mushrooms INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour Coarse salt and ground pepper 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, (6 to 8 ounces each) 1 tablespoon olive oil 10 ounces crimini…

Butter Roasted Crimini Mushrooms

Butter Roasted Crimini Mushrooms INGREDIENTS 1 pound mushrooms such as cremini or white, halved lengthwise if large 2 tablespoons capers, rinsed and chopped 3 large garlic cloves, minced 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 3 tablespoons…

Roasted Beets

Roasted Beets INGREDIENTS 2 pounds beets, (5-6 medium) 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar, or white-wine vinegar 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1/2 teaspoon honey 1/2 teaspoon salt Freshly ground pepper,…

Beet, Apple and Cheddar Tarts

Beet, Apple and Cheddar Tarts INGREDIENTS 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed and cut into six 4 1/2-inch rounds 3/4 cup shredded white cheddar (3 ounces) 1 small apple, cored and very thinly sliced 1 small beet, scrubbed, peeled,…

Sweet Potato and Caramelized Onion Hash with Baked Eggs

Sweet Potato and Caramelized Onion Hash with Baked Eggs INGREDIENTS 2 tbsp unsalted butter 2 to 3 large yellow onions (about 2 lb), halved, thinly sliced, then halved agai Kosher salt and  freshly ground black pepper  3 large…

Pea Shoot Pesto (with Pasta and Shrimp)

Pea Shoot Pesto (with Pasta and Shrimp) INGREDIENTS 1/4 lb fresh, young pea shoots 1 bunch green onion, chopped 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese 1/3 cup olive oil 1/4 cup toasted pinenuts salt pepper DIRECTIONS Place the pea…

Pea Shoot and Quinoa Salad Pita Pockets

Pea Shoot and Quinoa Salad Pita Pockets INGREDIENTS 2 pita pockets, cut in half 4 handfuls pea shoots, trimmed 1 cup cooked quinoa 1 – 15 ounce can black beans, rinsed 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced 2 cloves garlic,…