Coleslaw
6 cups shredded cabbage 1 cup shredded carrot 1 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup white wine vinegar 1 teaspoon celery seed 1/4 cup sugar Salt and pepper In a large bowl, combine cabbage and carrots. In a smaller bowl, make dressing … Continued
Kale Salad
1⁄2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1⁄4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice 3 garlic cloves, mashed 1⁄2 teaspoon salt Pinch of red pepper flakes 2 bunches kale (about 14 ounces), ribs removed and leaves sliced into 1⁄4-inch shreds 1⁄2 cup finely … Continued
Broccolini and Shitake Stir Fry
8 ounces broccolini 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 1/2 teaspoons packed dark brown sugar 1 teaspoon Sriracha hot sauce 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 4 ounces shiitake mushrooms, stems trimmed, sliced 1/4 inch thick 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more as … Continued
Portuguese Chourico and Kale Soup
2 tablespoons (2 turns around the pan) extra-virgin olive oil 3 medium white waxy potatoes, like yukon golds, peeled and diced 2 medium onions, chopped 4 to 6 cloves garlic, chopped 2 bay leaves, fresh or dried 1 pound kale, … Continued
Chinese Fried Rice
This is a tried and true recipe I’ve used tons of times with leftover rice. It’s best to cook the rice the day before. I also go heavy on the green onions and cilantro. 1/4 vegetable oil 3 cups cooked … Continued
Roasted Radishes with Curry Sauce
1 lb radishes trimmed and halved 2 tsp grape seed oil ¼ tsp salt ¼ tsp black pepper ½ cup plain yogurt or sour cream 1 tsp curry powder 1 tbsp lemon juice Preheat oven to 400F, line baking sheet … Continued
Daikon Carrot Salad
1 1/2 pounds daikon, peeled Kosher salt 1 pound carrots 1 tablespoon grated peeled ginger 3 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil 1 3/4 teaspoons white sesame seeds … Continued
Poached Eggs over Asparagus
When poaching eggs, use the freshest organic eggs you can find because fresh whites hold their shape best. Adding vinegar to the poaching water prevents the whites from spreading, and adding salt keeps the eggs buoyant. 4 Tbs. olive oil, … Continued
Baingan Bharta
My granddaughter’s favorite when we order Indian Food is this wonderful eggplant dish. 2 pounds eggplant 2 tablespoons lime juice 2 to 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 medium onion, peeled and chopped 3 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped 1 … Continued
Herbed Beets with Fennel
I made this for a dinner party recently and it was a huge hit. One of my guests, a woman in her 80s, said these were the best beets she’s ever had! I steam the beets, rather than boil them. … Continued