Tag Archive for: green garlic

Simple Sauteed Escarole

Simple Sautéed Escarole INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed 1 large or 2 small heads escarole (about 1 pound total), trimmed, leaves torn and washed well Coarse Salt DIRECTIONS In a large…

White Bean Soup with Bacon and Escarole

White Bean Soup with Bacon and Escarole INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 10 ounces slab bacon, cut into 3/4-inch cubes 2 medium onions (about 6 ounces each), finely chopped 1 large shallot, finely chopped 1 garlic…

Purple Potato, Sweet Onion and Cubanelle Hash with Fried Eggs

Purple Potato, Sweet Onion and Cubanelle Hash with Fried Eggs A great dish for a lazy weekend morning, it’s the perfect combination of ingredients that will cure any ailment INGREDIENTS 1/2 pound potatoes, diced into uniform ½…

Sauteed Kale with Pine Nuts and Raisins

Sautéed Kale with Pine Nuts and Raisins This is a classic Sicilian side dish, prepared with leafy greens, toasted pine nuts and raisins. It may sound like an odd combination, but it works; it’s sweet, savory, salty, spicy and just a little…

Bruschetta

Bruschetta Fresh tomatoes, garlic, oregano, basil…it’s that magical combination that screams Italian appetizer. This recipe can be prepared in minutes if you have a few tomatoes. It’s best, of course, in the summer months when NJ tomatoes…

Spaghetti with Olive Oil and Green Garlic

Spaghetti with Olive Oil and Green Garlic A great way to enjoy all of the spring garlic varieties is to use them in wonderful pasta dishes and green garlic is no exception. Mixed with olive oil, this Alice Waters recipes is a winner! INGREDIENTS • 1…

Escarole, Bacon and White Bean Soup

Escarole, Bacon and White Bean Soup The best escarole thrives in cool weather. Sometimes resembling curly lettuce, the size can vary and be as large as a soccer ball. Escarole can simply be sautéed with olive oil and garlic until tender and…

Asparagus Frittata

Asparagus Fritatta We make frittatas all the time for breakfast, lunch and dinner. They an easy way to make a healthy meal, try new ingredients and use up extra items from your fridge. You can vary the vegetables, herbs, cheeses and even add…