INGREDIENTS: 1 head romanesco 2 tablespoon olive oil, or more to taste 1/4 teaspoon salt to taste 1/4 teaspoon fresh black pepper 1/4 garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon cumin powder METHOD: Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Spritz with vegetable oil non-stick spray. In a plastic zip-top bag, place all ingredients...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 2 tablespoons oyster sauce 2 tablespoons chicken broth 1 tablespoon dry sherry 1/2 teaspoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil 2-3 bunches broccolini 1 tablespoon salt 1 tablespoon peanut oil METHOD: In a small saucepan, combine oyster sauce, chicken broth, sherry, sugar, and sesame oil. Bring to a boil and stir or whisk until...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Kosher salt 1 1/2 lb. broccolini, stem ends removed 1 lemon, juiced METHOD: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, mustard, garlic, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt,...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 1 bunch broccolini, stem ends removed Kosher salt 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/2 lemon, zested 1 teaspoon garlic, finely minced 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Extra Virgin olive oil, if desired METHOD: In a large pot, bring 8 cups of water with 2 tablespoons of salt to a full...Read More

Although this may appear like a lot of ingredients, this recipe utilizes two components that are then combined for the end product. The second set of ingredients is used to flavor the choy and uses the stems that would usually be discarded. When I first did this recipe, I was tossing the stems into a...Read More

Use this stuffing with duck, pork chops, or a pork roast, or chicken breasts that have been glazed with a little maple syrup, balsamic vinegar, and rosemary. INGREDIENTS: 1/2 white onion, peeled and cut into 1/4 inch dice 1/2 pound cremini mushrooms, cleaned and cut into 1/4 inch dice 1 rib celery, wash and cut...Read More

The sweet-tangy sauce is a nice complement to the slightly bittersweet taste of Chinese broccoli (gai lan). You can substitute regular broccoli if gai lan is not available. INGREDIENTS: 1 bunch Chinese broccoli (gai lan), washed and leaves separated from stems 1 to 2 cloves of garlic, peeled and de-germed, minced 1 inch of ginger...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 2 lbs. amaranth leaves, washed well 1-quart water 1 3/4 cup coconut milk 1 large onion, chopped 2 large tomatoes, seeded and chopped 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 teaspoon salt 1 lemon, juiced METHOD: In a large pot, bring water and salt to a boil. Add washed amaranth leaves, cover, and simmer for 12-15...Read More

This traditional Greek recipe features fresh spring vegetables and flavor! INGREDIENTS: 2 pounds fresh green peas, washed 2 pounds fresh red potatoes, with the skins on, washed and diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 red onion, small, chopped 1 small can tomato paste 2 sprigs fresh dill Salt, pepper Extra virgin olive oil, as needed...Read More

When I make creamed spinach, I am transported back to a few special dinners at the quaint House of Prime Rib, an old San Francisco restaurant that has served the same menu since 1949. Dinner started with a simple lettuce salad with julienned beets made at the table served along with a warm crusty loaf...Read More