Tag Archive for: week 1

Grilled Asparagus and Ricotta Cheese Pizza

Grilled Asparagus and Ricotta Cheese Pizza 1/4 cup ricotta 1/2 bunch asparagus, grilled 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest Herb Oil 4 oz. prepared pizza dough Coarse salt and ground pepper Heat it up: Set up a grill with heat…

Cameo Apple Topped French Toast

Cameo Apple Topped French Toast 4 eggs 1⁄3 cup milk 2 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1⁄4 teaspoon cinnamon 8 slices thick bread 2 tablespoons butter 1⁄2 cup chopped walnuts or 1⁄2 cup pecans (optional) For…

Portobello Mushroom Burger with Spinach, Red Onion and Tomato

Portobello Mushroom Burger with Spinach, Red Onion and Tomato 2 Portobello mushroom caps 1 tbsp. balsamic vinegar ½ tbsp. each low sodium soy sauce and olive oil 1 tbsp. chopped rosemary ¾ tsp steak seasoning like Montreal…

Sautéed Portabella Mushrooms

Sautéed Portobello Mushrooms 2 large portobello mushrooms, sliced 1 medium sweet red pepper, julienned 1 medium sweet yellow pepper, julienned 1 small onion, halved and sliced 2 teaspoons olive oil 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4…

Arugula, Apple or Asian Pear and Goat Cheese Salad

Arugula, Apple or Asian Pear and Goat Cheese Salad 3 cups arugula 1⁄2 apple or Asian pear, diced 3 ounces fresh goat cheese extra virgin olive oil, to taste, use the good stuff balsamic vinegar, to taste salt & freshly…

Grilled Ramps and Asparagus

Grilled Ramps and Asparagus 1 bunch ramps 1 bunch asparagus 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Trim and discard the root hairs from ramps.…

Spaghetti with Ramps

Spaghetti with Ramps 1-pound dry spaghetti or linguini 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 8 ounces fresh ramps 1-2 tablespoons red chili flakes Kosher salt, to taste 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs Bring 6 quarts of water…

Bruschetta with Tomato and Basil

Bruschetta with Tomato and Basil Recipe 6 or 7 ripe tomatoes (about 1 1/2 lbs.) 2 cloves garlic, minced (about 2 teaspoons) 1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar 6-8 fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced* or…

Asparagus with Breadcrumbs and Parmesan

Asparagus with Breadcrumbs and Parmesan 4 slices rustic white bread (3 ounces), crusts removed, torn into large pieces 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 cup grated Parmesan Coarse salt and ground pepper 2 large bunches…

Spinach and Quinoa Pilaf

Spinach and Quinoa Pilaf 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 1 cup rinsed quinoa 1 1/4 cups water 5 cups spinach (5 ounces) 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest In a large…

Buttery Shrimp and Radish Pasta

Buttery Shrimp and Radish Pasta Coarse salt and ground pepper 3/4-pound linguine or other long pasta 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 1 large bunch radishes, thinly sliced, greens rinsed well…

Radish and Avocado Sandwich

Radish and Avocado Sandwich Thinly sliced radishes Extra-virgin olive oil Fresh lemon juice Coarse salt Freshly ground pepper Sliced avocado Whole-grain bread Finely grated lemon zest Toss radishes with oil, lemon…