Fresh Black Eyed Peas
4 cups fresh or frozen black eyed peas 4 -5 slices bacon 1 large onion, chopped 1 stalk celery, diced 4 garlic cloves, minced 6 cups chicken broth 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper In a 5 … Continued
Sautéed Bok Choy
2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 medium garlic cloves, minced 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger (from 1/2-inch piece) 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1 1/2 pounds bok choy (about 2 medium bunches), cleaned, ends trimmed, and cut on the bias into 1-inch pieces … Continued
Butter Braised Kohlrabi
2 lbs. kohlrabi, trimmed but unpeeled and cut into 1″ cubes 1 cup chicken stock 4 tbsp. unsalted butter, cubed 1½ tsp. fresh thyme leaves Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste Put kohlrabi, chicken stock, 2 tbsp. … Continued
Green Beans with Lemon and Garlic
2 pounds green beans, ends trimmed 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons butter 2 large garlic cloves, minced 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes or fresh jalapenos 1 tablespoon lemon zest Salt and freshly ground black pepper Blanch green beans … Continued
Mid-Summer Vegetable Noodle Salad
Recipe Note: Feel free to exchange some of the squash or cucumber for bell pepper strips. 3 medium summer squash of any variety 1 large cucumber, peeled if desired 3 cups green beans, trimmed and snapped into bite-sized pieces 4 … Continued
Chard and Coconut Soup
1/2 lb. chard 1/4 lb. mustard, kale or more chard 2 medium-sized onions, finely chopped 1 garlic clove, finely chopped 2 TB. olive oil 6 cups vegetable stock 1 (12-ounce) can coconut milk salt and pepper Prepare the chard and … Continued
Purslane and Parsley Salad
3 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon finely chopped shallot 1/2 pound cherry tomatoes (preferably assorted heirloom varieties), halved or quartered if large 6 cups packed tender purslane sprigs and leaves (from a 1-pound bunch) 4 … Continued
Lemon Basil Cookies
2 cups blanched almond flour ¼ teaspoon celtic sea salt ¼ teaspoon baking soda ¼ cup coconut butter ¼ cup honey 1 tablespoon chopped basil 1 teaspoon lemon zest Combine almond flour, salt, and baking soda in a food processor Pulse in coconut butter, honey, … Continued
Beet and Kale Salad with Goat Cheese
2 bunches baby red beets, scrubbed (8 total; greens reserved for another use) 2 bunches baby Chioggia beets, scrubbed (8 total; greens reserved for another use) Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon red-wine … Continued
Garbanzo Beans and Kale
2 center-cut bacon slices 1 cup chopped carrot 1/2 cup chopped onion 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 teaspoon paprika 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper 2 1/2 cups chicken broth 1 cup water 2 (15-ounce) cans organic chickpeas (garbanzo beans), rinsed and drained … Continued