Mustard Greens

1/2 cup thinly sliced onions 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 pound mustard greens, washed and torn into large pieces 2 to 3 Tbsp  vegetable broth (vegetarian option) 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/4 teaspoon dark sesame oil   Preparation In a...

Grilled Tomatoes Recipe

2 firm, ripe tomatoes (not overly ripe or they will fall apart when you grill them), cut in half around the middle Olive oil Kosher salt (or fleur de sel if you can get it) Freshly ground black pepper 4 basil leaves, thinly sliced (roll them up like a cigar and then...

Raw Winter Root Vegetable Slaw

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon sugar 1/4 cup sherry or red wine vinegar 1 cup chopped parsley, loosely packed 2/3 cup olive oil 2 fresh large carrots (choose different colored carrots if you can find them) 2 medium parsnips   1 small celery root 2...

Grilled Onion Salad

3 pounds medium red onions 2 Tbsp olive oil Kosher salt 1 teaspoon mustard 2 teaspoons minced shallot 1 teaspoon salt 1 Tbsp minced rosemary 1 garlic clove, minced           3 Tbsp  cider vinegar 1/2 cup olive oil   Preparation   Peel the onions, then cut in...

Classic Glazed Raw Carrots Recipe

1 pound raw carrots, peeled 2-3 Tbsp unsalted butter 1 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup vegetable stock 1 heaping tablespoon sugar 1/4 teaspoon white pepper (optional) Preparation Slice the carrots into 1/8 to 1/4-inch disks or diagonally. Try to cut the pieces so they are about...

Raw Broccoli Rabe with Caramelized Onions

Olive oil 1 yellow onion, sliced into slivers, lengthwise (with the grain) 1 large bunch of  raw broccoli rabe (raab, rapini), rinsed and cut into 2-inch long pieces 2-3 garlic cloves, sliced 1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes Salt Freshly ground black pepper  ...

Raw Broccoli Salad Recipe

1 teaspoon salt 5-6 cups fresh broccoli florets (about 1 pound of florets) 1/2 cup toasted slivered almonds 1/2 cup cooked, crumbled bacon 1/4 cup of red onion, chopped 1 cup of frozen peas, thawed (or fresh peas if you can get them) 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar...

Blanched Cabbage with Butter and Caraway Recipe

One 2-pound head of raw green cabbage 4 Tbsp butter 1 teaspoon caraway seeds 1/2 teaspoon celery seeds Salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper   Preparation Heat a large (8-quart) pot of well salted water to a boil.   While the water is heating, prepare the cabbage. Peel...

Raw Asparagus Artichoke Salad Recipe

1 large shallot, sliced thin (can sub a few thin slices of red onion or some sliced spring onion) 2-3 Tbsp lemon juice 2 pounds thick raw asparagus, rinsed, tough ends broken off and discarded (or saved for stock) 2 Tbsp olive oil, divided Salt 1 teaspoon garlic...

Grass Fed Steak Salad

Olive oil 1 lb skirt grass fed steak or flank steak Salt and freshly ground pepper 1/2 head lettuce greens 1 bunch of arugula, young leaves, tough stems removed 1/2 of one red bell pepper, thinly sliced lengthwise and cut into 1-inch long pieces 4 scallions, thinly...