Peas with Spinach and Shallots

2 medium shallots, thinly sliced 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 1 tablespoon olive  oil 1 tablespoon unsalted organic butter 10 oz fresh  peas or frozen 1/4 cup water 5 oz baby spinach 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper   Preparation Cook shallots and garlic...

Roasted Wild Salmon

1 (5-oz) piece wild salmon fillet with skin 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil plus additional for drizzling 1/2 tablespoon chopped fresh chives 1/2 tablespoon fresh tarragon leaves (optional)       Preparation Preheat oven to 425°F. Rub salmon all over with 1 teaspoon...

Wild Salmon Burgers with Spinach and Ginger

1 lb wild salmon fillet, skinned 4 oz baby spinach, coarsely chopped (3 cups) 3 scallions, minced 1 tablespoon finely grated peeled fresh ginger 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 large egg white  1 tablespoon soy sauce olive oil for brushing skillet 2...

Spinach and Radicchio Salad with Mushrooms and Cashews

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 2 teaspoons country-style Dijon mustard 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 6-ounce bag fresh baby spinach 1 head radicchio, torn into bite-size pieces 8 ounces button mushrooms, sliced 2 green onions, minced...

Free Range Organic Chicken with Roasted Lemons

Roasted Lemons 12 thin lemon slices (from 2 lemons) Olive oil Chicken 4 large skinless boneless free range organic chicken breast halves All purpose flour 5 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 cup sliced pitted green Sicilian olives or other brine-cured green olives 2...

Fresh Summer Fruit

1 1/2 cups dry white wine 1 1/2 cups water 9 tablespoons sugar 6 quarter-size pieces fresh ginger 2 medium nectarines, halved, pitted, thinly sliced 2 medium peaches, peeled, halved, pitted, thinly sliced 1 1/2 1/2-pint baskets fresh raspberries 6 fresh or dried figs,...

Organic Pickled Cucumber and Radish

1 medium English cucumber 1/4 cup seasoned rice vinegar 1/4 cup water 3 tablespoons sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup thinly sliced radish   Preparation Halve cucumber lengthwise, then slice crosswise 3/4 inch thick. Bring vinegar, water, sugar, and salt to a boil in a...

Wild Salmon with Soy-Honey and Wasabi Sauces

For salmon 1/2 cupmirin (Japanese sweet rice wine) 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1/4 cup rice vinegar (not seasoned) 1 tablespoon finely grated peeled fresh ginger 4 (6-ounce) pieces wild  salmon fillet For sauces 2 tablespoons soy sauce  1/4 cup honey 1 tablespoon fresh...

Chopped OrganicVegetable Salad

1 1/2 cups watercress, tough stems removed, leaves cut into small pieces 1 cup whole parsley leaves 1 cup diced celery (or heart of fennel) 1/4 cup chopped red onion 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved 1/4 cup sliced radishes 3 oz string beans, trimmed and steamed Half...

Grass Fed Beef Paillards with Watercress and Herb Salad

2 (6-ounce) grass feed beef-tenderloin steaks; 1 1/2 inches thick) 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lime juice 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 2 cups small watercress sprigs 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves 1 1/2 tablespoons coconut oil   Preparation...