Recipes
Sautéed Kale
4 cups chopped kale (½ lb.)¼ cup chopped onion or green onions2 tbsp. chopped garlic or scapesOlive oilWater
Sauté onions in oil, then add raw chopped kale and a few tablespoons of water. Cover and cook till kale is tender, abou
Pea and Macaroni Salad
1 cup fresh sugar snap or snow peas8 ounces dried elbow macaroni1 cup fresh shelled peas½ cup mayonnaise or salad dressing½ cup dairy sour cream1/3 cup milk¼ cup horseradish mustard2 cloves garlic (or several
Veggie Frittata
Olive oil for pan8 eggs½ cup milkChopped asparagus, spinach, or chard (or a combination)Salt and pepper to tasteFeta or other cheese (optional)
Beat eggs and milk together, then pour into oiled, oven-proof skillet over medium heat. Promptly a
Easy Asparagus Egg Skillet
½ pound fresh, tender asparagus spears3 eggs, beaten2 tablespoons butterSalt and pepper to tasteShredded cheese
Cut asparagus spears into 1- to 2-inch pieces, discarding tough ends. Heat butter in skillet until melted. Add asparagus pieces an
Rhubarb Streusel Bread
1 cup sugar½ cup butter, softened1/3 cup orange juice2 eggs2 cups flour1 tsp. baking powder¼ tsp. baking soda¼ tsp. salt1½ cups fresh rhubarb, diced (about 4 stalks)
Streusel:2 tbsp. butter2 tbsp. brown sugar, firml
Fresh Corn Sauté
3 tablespoons butter1 cup green pepper, chopped½ cup onion, chopped4 cups corn, cut off the cob¼ cup water1 tablespoon honey1 teaspoon saltPepper to taste2 tablespoons red sweet pepper, diced (optional)½ cup cheddar cheese, shred
Apple Walnut Pancakes
1 cup flour1 teaspoon baking powder½ teaspoon baking soda½ teaspoon salt1 teaspoon sugar¼ cup wheat germ1 large egg, beaten1 cup buttermilk½ cup chopped walnuts1 apple, grated
Mix dry ingredients, egg and buttermilk. Stir
Farmers' Market Sandwich
2 slices favorite country bread or foccaciaExtra virgin olive oil1 clove garlic (optional)1 ripe local tomato2-3 slices mozzarella cheese1-2 leaves basil
Brush olive oil on one side of each slice of bread. Broil for 1-2 minutes until just toasted. B
Simply Strawberries
Fresh strawberries, washed and dried1 cup sour cream 1 cup firmly-packed brown sugar
Arrange strawberries in a large bowl or on a large platter. Put sour cream and brown sugar into two separate small bowls. To serve, let each guest dip a strawberry
Strawberry Yogurt Popsicles
2 cups pureed fresh strawberries2 cups lowfat vanilla yogurt12 small paper cups12 wooden sticks
Combine strawberries and yogurt. Mix well. Fill cups with mixture. Cover cups with plastic wrap or tin foil, then insert a stick through each cover. Free
Easy Chocolate-dipped Strawberries
16 ounces milk chocolate chips (or semi-sweet)2 tablespoons shortening1 pound fresh strawberries with leaves
Insert toothpicks into the tops of the strawberries. In a double boiler or microwave, melt the chocolate and shortening, stirring occa
Celery Seed Salad Dressing
¼ cup sugar½ teaspoon each dry mustard and salt1½ teaspoons onion, chopped3 tablespoons vinegar1/3 cup + 1 tablespoon oil1 teaspoon celery seed
Blend all ingredients except the celery seed in a blender until slightly thick
Green Onion Scrambled Eggs
4 green onions, chopped2 tablespoons butter8 eggs1 package (3 ounces) cream cheese, cubed½ teaspoon seasoned salt
In a large skillet, sauté onions in butter for 2 minutes. In a large bowl, beat the eggs; add cream cheese and seasoned s
Grilled Asparagus Bundles
1 pound fresh asparagus spears, tough ends trimmed off3 green onions1 tablespoon olive oil½ teaspoon salt¼ teaspoon ground pepper
Cook or steam asparagus until almost tender. Remove the root ends from the onions and slice len
Cinnamon-topped Rhubarb Muffins
½ cup brown sugar, firmly packed¼ cup butter1 cup (8 oz.) sour cream (or plain yogurt)2 eggs1½ cups all-purpose flour¾ teaspoon baking soda½ teaspoon cinnamon1½ cups chopped rhubarb
For topping:1 tablespoon
Rhubarb Custard Pie
Fill 9-inch unbaked crust with chopped rhubarb (2-3 cups).
Beat together:2 eggs10 tablespoons water1 cup sugar1 tablespoon flour
Pour over rhubarb in crust. Bake at 450 degrees for 10 minutes, then at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
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Spring Quiche with Asparagus
Beat together and set aside:3 eggs1 cup evaporated milk¼ teaspoon salt¼ teaspoon pepper1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped (or 1 tsp. dried), OR ¼ cup fresh dill, chopped
Place in 9-inch, unbaked crust:1-1½ cups asparagu
Butternut Harvest Stew
1 medium butternut squash (peeled and chopped)2 medium apples (peeled if desired and chopped)1½ pounds boneless pork (cut in ¾-inch cubes)1 tablespoons butter1 medium onion (chopped)2 cloves garlic (minced)3 cups chicken broth¾ t
Pumpkin Dip
12 ounces cream cheese, softened1 cup brown sugar1 cup pumpkin, cooked and puréed4 teaspoons maple syrup1 teaspoon ground cinnamonBeat together cream cheese and brown sugar until well blended. Add pumpkin, syrup and cinnamon and beat until smo
Autumn Apple Salad
4 apples, chopped¼ cup celery, diced¼ cup raisins¼ cup pecans or walnuts¼ to 1/3 cup mayonnaise2-3 tablespoons milk2 tablespoons sugarCombine apples, celery, raisins and nuts in bowl. Mix mayonnaise and suga
Roasted Winter Vegetables
6-8 cups winter vegetables: potatoes, sweet potatoes, carrots, turnips, parsnips, rutabagas, beets, winter squash, onions (peeled cut in 1-inch pieces)2 tablespoons oil1 tablespoon
Butternut Bisque
2 tablespoons butter ½ cup diced onion ¾ cup diced carrots 4 cups peeled and cubed butternut squash 3 cups chicken or vegetable stock Salt and ground black pepper to taste Ground nutmeg to taste ½ cup heavy cream (optional) Melt
Creamy Pesto Pasta
3 tablespoons butter¼ cup flour3 cups milk1 cup basil pesto*1 teaspoon salt¼ teaspoon nutmeg1 pound pastaMelt butter in large saucepan. Add flour; cook until bubbly. Add milk, bring to a boil, and cook gently for 5 minutes. Stir in pest
Corn Fritters
1/3 cup flour½ teaspoon baking powder½ teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper2 eggs (beaten)2 cups cooked corn, cut off the ear Mix first five ingredients to form a smooth batter. Add corn and mix gently. Melt butter in a skillet and hea
Sesame Chicken Stir-Fry
¾ cup broth3 tbsp. light soy sauce2 tbsp. brown sugar1 tbsp. sesame oil1 tbsp. sesame seeds1 tbsp. cornstarch2 tsp. ginger root, peeled & minced1½ tsp. garlic, minced1 pound boneless chicken, cut in thin strips1 cup sugar snap peasW