This is an adaptation of the delicious Ginger-Scallion Bok Choy recipe from Myers+Chang At Home Cookbook. We make a quicker version of this to save time and serve it over steamed rice with some store-bought dumplings on the side. Make the sauce: Mix together ginger, scallions, and salt in a small bowl. Heat oil over […]
Category: Spring Greens Recipes
Beet and Spinach Salad
This is a hearty side salad to pair with a steak and potatoes or a meal on it’s own with a slice of crusty bread. This recipe is adapted from Williams-Sonoma “Paris” Cookbook. For the salad: 1 lb of beets, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch pieces 1/4 walnut halves and pieces 1/2 lb spinach […]
Lentil Salad
I like to serve this as a filling, protein-rich side. The benefits of using lentils is that they cook fast and are easy to get on the table within 30 minutes. This is also a versatile salad that you can make all year with seasonal veggies: Spring: radishes or salad turnips, sliced Summer: tomatoes and […]
Spinach and Mushroom Frittata
I use Giada de Laurentiis’s frittata recipe for the base of this dish. We usually serve this with a side of fresh greens like arugula or salad mix, lightly dressed with olive oil and lemon juice. 1 bag of spinach, roughly chopped 5 oz of crimini or wine cap mushrooms, roughly chopped 1 small onion, […]
Sautéed Cooking Greens
I love kale and swiss chard and we eat it all year round (we freeze A LOT for the winter time). This is a no-recipe recipe for an easy 15 minute side. You can tailor the dish to compliment the rest of your meal by changing the flavor additions (wine will be brighter and chicken […]
Lettuce Wraps
This is a recipe that I developed based on a memory of a yummy meal at PF Chang’s and an abundance of ground pork in our freezer from a meat CSA. However, this can be made with other types of ground meat, such as chicken, turkey (or tofu, if meat’s not your thing). Heat a […]
Spinach and Mushroom Risotto
4 Tbsp butter 1 small yellow onion or shallot finely diced 1 cup arborio rice 3-4 cups chicken stock, heated 1 cup dry white wine 1/2 cup parmesan cheese 2 cups fresh baby spinach or chopped spinach 1 cup wine cap, chanterelle, chestnut, or shiitake mushrooms, roughly chopped salt and pepper to taste Add butter […]
Quick Arugula Salad
5 oz. arugula, washed and dried Block of parmesan cheese 1/4 cup olive oil 11 Tbsp white wine or champagne vinegar 1 Tbsp dijon mustard 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp ground pepper Make the salad dressing by whisking vinegar, mustard, salt, and pepper well to combine. Next, whisk in olive oil and set aside. Add […]