Old Fashioned Boston Baked Beans

March 16, 2016 0 Comments

Old Fashioned Boston Baked Beans Serves 6 1/2 pound Red Heirloom Indian Beans 4 strips bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1 medium onion, finely chopped (or 1/2 cup chopped red spring onions) 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth (plus more if needed) 1/2 cup ketchup 1/4 cup molasses 2 tablespoons Maple syrup 1/4 cup firmly …

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Traditional Colcannon

March 16, 2016 0 Comments

Traditional Colcannon 4 slices bacon, finely chopped 1/4 cup finely chopped shallots, red scallions or onion 2 cloves garlic, minced One bunch black kale, tough stems removed, and finely chopped, or cabbage cut into 1/2-inch ribbons 6 medium Sierra Gold potatoes, scrubbed and peeled if desired, cut into 1-inch chunks 1/2 cup heavy cream 1/4 …

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Colcannon Cakes

March 16, 2016 0 Comments

Colcannon Cakes Serves 4 to 6 1 pound Sierra Gold Potatoes, peeled, and cut into 1-inch chunks 1/4 cup unsalted butter 6 strips bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1/4 cup finely chopped red scallions, or leeks 1 bunch kale, tough stems removed, and cut into 1/2-inch ribbons Salt and pepper 2 large eggs 1/4 cup …

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Ultimate Cauliflower Gratin

March 2, 2016 0 Comments

Ultimate Cauliflower Gratin Serves 8 This layered gratin is a great side dish for grilled meats, poultry or seafood. One head cauliflower, cut into small florets Salt and pepper 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 2 teaspoons green garlic, minced 4 thin slices prosciutto, cut into julienne, then finely chopped 3 …

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Red Spinach Saute

March 2, 2016 0 Comments

Red Spinach Saute Serves 4 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 teaspoons green garlic, minced One bunch red spinach, washed and spun dry Salt and pepper 1. In a large saute pan, heat the oil and swirl the garlic in the pan for about 30 seconds, until it is aromatic. 2. Add the spinach, …

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Sierra Golds Hasselback Style

March 2, 2016 0 Comments

Sierra Golds Hasselback Style Serves 6 6 Sierra gold potatoes, scrubbed 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cool 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil Salt and pepper 1 cup finely shredded Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese (optional) see note 1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees, and coat the inside of a baking dish with non-stick …

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Wheat Berry Citrus Salad

February 17, 2016 0 Comments

Wheat Berry Citrus Salad Serves 6 2 cups wheat berries 1/4 cup vanilla blood orange juice 1/4 cup rice vinegar 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon finely chopped green garlic 1/4 cup finely chopped curry leaves 1 cup finely chopped fennel 3 Vanilla blood oranges, peel and pith removed, separated into segments, and …

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French Fingerling Potato Salad

February 17, 2016 0 Comments

French Fingerling Potato Salad Serves 4 1 pound French fingerling potatoes scrubbed 3 white scallions, finely chopped 2 ribs celery, finely chopped 1 cup olive oil 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon finely chopped thyme 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1. Put …

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Green Garlic Bread

February 4, 2016 0 Comments

Green Garlic Bread Serves 8 One large loaf Italian soft crusted bread 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon minced green garlic 1/2 cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, or Pecorino Romano 1. Preheat the broiler, and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. 2. Split the bread in half …

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Roasted Purple Potato Salad with Green Garlic Dressing

February 4, 2016 0 Comments

Roasted Purple Potato Salad with Green Garlic Dressing Serves 4 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 pound purple potatoes, scrubbed, and cut in quarters 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 teaspoons finely minced green garlic 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 2 tablespoons grated Parmigiano Reggiano, …

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