(Serves 3-4) 2 cups cooked quinoa, room temperature 3 cups shaved Brussels sprouts 2 roasted red peppers, seeded and diced 1/4 cup pitted Kalamata olives, sliced 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled 2 tbsp lemon juice 2 tbsp red wine vinegar 3/4 cup Extra virgin olive oil 2 tbsp capers 1 […]
(Serves 2) 6 or 7 thick stemmed asparagus (skinny ones won’t work), bottoms trimmed 3 medium radishes, shaved on a mandoline 1 cup snap peas, julienned 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese 2 tbsp toasted pine nuts 1 tbsp fresh mint, torn 1/2 tsp lemon zest 5-6 tbsp extra virgin […]
(Serves 2 heartily, or 4 as a side) 2 medium zucchini 2 cups snap peas 2 cups cooked quinoa, cold 1 jalapeno, sliced 2 tbsp rice wine vinegar 2 tsp honey 6 tbsp extra virgin olive oil Kosher salt black pepper, from peppermill Make dressing by whisking honey and vinegar […]
(Serves 2 heartily, or 4 as a side) 1 1/2 cups cooked small shaped pasta (regular or gluten free, I used shells), room temperature 1 cup English peas, blanched (instructions in recipe) 1 cup baby zucchini, shaved thinly on mandoline 2 endives, washed and dried, leaves pulled off the core […]
(Serves 2 heartily, or 4 as a side) 1 large crown broccoli (about the circumference of a small dinner plate), with stem 1 pint cherry tomatoes 1 medium head of garlic 1 tsp dried oregano 1 tsp dried basil handful of fresh basil 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 2 […]
(Serves 2) 3 Kirby cucumbers, thinly sliced (I use a mandoline) 2 cups kale, stalks removed, chopped 3-4 oz feta cheese, crumbled 1 clove garlic, smashed 1/2 cup fresh herbs (I recommend dill, mint, and basil, but use what you like), coarsely chopped 1 cup Greek yogurt (fat content negotiable, […]
(Serves 2) 1 cup radicchio, chopped 1/2 cup zucchini, medium dice 4-5 oz mozzarella, cubed 1 tbsp capers, drained 1 cup roasted cauliflower, room temperature, cut into one inch pieces 3/4 cup cooked chick peas, room temperature 12 slices soppressata 1/2 tsp dried oregano 1/2 tsp dried basil 1/4 tsp […]
(makes appx. 1 1/2 cups) 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1/2 cup pesto (homemade or store bought) pinch of Kosher salt black pepper Add ricotta, salt, and a few cranks of black pepper to the bowl of a food processor and process for […]
Makes 1 1/4 cup 1/2 cup buttermilk 2-3 oz crumbled blue cheese (Maytag is frequently used, but any good quality will do) 1 clove garlic, finely chopped the juice of 1/2 a lemon dash of Worcestershire sauce Kosher salt (to taste) black pepper (to taste) Whisk all ingredients except for […]
(Serves 2) 1 medium avocado, peeled, pit removed 1 small lime, juiced 1/4 cup cool water 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil pinch of sugar Kosher salt (to taste) black pepper (to taste) In blender, food processor, or using immersion blender and small carafe (ideal for this amount of dressing), […]