Recipes

Creamy Kale Salad with Avocado-Lemon Dressing

For the Dressing: 1 clove raw garlic 2 avocados, peeled and pitted 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 to 2 tablespoons water Salt and pepper to taste For the Salad: 1 bunch kale, stems removed, chopped into bite-sized pieces 1 cup grated carrots 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds 1 apple, cored and diced Start by making the dressing. Place a clove of garlic in the food...

Simple Root & Greens Soup

2 Tbsp. butter or olive oil 1 small yellow onion, medium-diced 1 lb. peeled Hakurei turnip, medium-diced 4 cups water or low-sodium chicken broth 1 bumch red Russian kale, washed and chopped Salt and pepper to taste 1/2 cup heavy cream (optional) Heat butter or oil in saucepan over medium heat. Add onions; cook slowly, sitrring occasionally, until they are...

Spearmint Pear Chocolate Cake

14 tablespoons salted butter, softened (1 3/4 sticks) 2 1/4 cups sugar 6 large eggs 2 teaspoons baking powder 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 1/2 cups flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 10 ounces bittersweet dark chocolate (~70% cacao), cut with a knife in to small chunks 2 2/3 cups fresh pears, peeled, cored and cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 2 medium pears) 2 1/2 tablespoons...

Grilled Garlic Scapes

Toss whole garlic scapes with enough olive oil to coat, plus salt and pepper to taste. Grill over direct heat for about two minutes. Flip them once, halfway through, and finish with an extra sprinkle of flaky salt When done, the scapes will be charred in spots with the texture of asparagus and a sweet, mellow, garlicky flavor.

Simple Lemon Pasta with Pea Greens

1 bu. pea greens Zest of 1 large lemon 1/4 cup lemon juice 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 cup grated parmesan cheese, plus extra for garnish Fresh ground black pepper, to taste 1/2 lb. spaghetti 1/2 cup pasta water (reserved from when you cook the spaghetti) Kosher salt, to taste Chop pea greens into thirds and set aside. In a large bowl, whisk together lemon...

Bok Choi with Garlic and Ginger

2 Tbsp. olive oil 1 bu. baby bok choi, sliced in half 1 tsp. minced ginger 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 Tbsp. water Salt and pepper Heat the oil in a wok or sauté pan on medium. Add the ginger and garlic and stir for 30 seconds. Add the bok choi and use tongs to turn and stir fry the bok choi in the garlic and ginger for 2 minutes. Pour water into the pan, cover and...