Omelet with Spinach & Arugula

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The tart crunch of arugula,  earthy spinach, and the creamy richness of eggs & buttermilk.  Yum. Prep time:  5 minutes C...
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Beet and Arugula Salad

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The sweet richness of the beets pairs beautifully with the sharp bite of arugula in this fast, simple salad. Prep time (Not ...
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Ginger Braised Radish & Turnip Greens

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Tender-crisp spicy greens offer a refreshing counterpoint to any main course. Prep time:  10 minutes Cook time:  5-6 Minutes...
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White Beans with Sautéed Onions and Arugula

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Having just enjoyed this for breakfast, I can safely say this simple, satisfying dish could be tasty any time of day. Prep time: 5 minut...

Bok Choi, Snow Peas & Almonds

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Tender crisp peas and choi, embraced by the warm flavors of sesame and almond. Prep time:  10 minutes Cook time: 5 minutes Serves:  4-...
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Radish Fritters!

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This is one of those "are you kidding me" recipes.  But try this indulgent take on the quintessential spring orb, and you'll...
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Pinzimonio: Play with your food!

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Play with your food! Leave it to the Italians to turn produce into whimsical fun.  Pinzimonio is a raw vegetable antipasto ...

Rhubarb Sauce

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Many gardeners have a patch of rhubarb; quietly growing those elephantine leaves and thick red stalks. You’ll also see those stalks showin...

Arugula Lover's Quiche

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Try this with that bunch of fresh arugula!  This is a crustless quiche, although you could easily add a crust. Prep time:  ...
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Grilled Asparagus: Simple is good

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Photo and Recipe by Tod Dimmick See that wasted space on your grill, next to the burgers? That's where your asparagus goe...

Hakurei Turnip & Scallion Stew

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Fresh green flavors with satisfying heft from the turnips and the pasta.  Perfect for a cool spring night.   Prep time:  5 ...

Braised Kale with Garlic Scapes & Onion

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This gentle treatment yields sweet, tender kale. Prep time:  5 minutes Cook time:  15-20 minutes Serves:  4, depending on ...

Carrot Raisin Bran Muffins

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A couple of these for breakfast and the day looks a whole lot brighter. Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 20 minute...

Chard scramble

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The earthy, green flavor of chard marries perfectly with the creamy umame of scrambled eggs.  Addictive. Prep time:  5 minu...

Nasturtium Pesto

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Photo and Recipe by Tod Dimmick Yes, you read right.  Those flowers in the pot on your back patio can serve double duty as food....

Matching Wine and Vegetables

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                                        Photo by Tod Dimmick Delicate flavors and acids in fresh farm produce make wine matching a cha...

Pasta with Sausage, Zucchini and Fava Beans

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This hearty pasta dish offers up an irresistible melange of flavors and textures.   Cook the pasta at the same time as the res...

Roasted Kale

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  As a rule, roasting and greens don't usually appear in the same recipe. Most greens, under the barrage of intense dry hea...

Stew of sausage, basil, potatoes, carrots, & caramelized onions

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Fresh basil frames this picture with minty, pungent flavor.  This recipe is oriented towards the simplicity of a one pot meal....

Summer Slaw

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This cool, crunchy, savory salad makes good use of sturdy summer veggies. Prep time:  20 minutes Serves:  4-6 INGREDI...

Onion Spread

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Remember Onion Dip from an envelope?  Time to replace that memory with something that really tastes like onion! Prep time:  5 minutes C...

Scrambled Egg & Braised Kale Sliders

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Cook's Law #1:  Always make a little extra (such as braised kale) Cook's Law #2:  Use those leftovers to enable magic...

Hash Browns

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These are so simple to make.  The (good) conundrum is that they vanish quickly.  Shred the potatoes with the peels for flavor ...

Real Greek Salad

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  In Greek mythology, Prometheus deceives Zeus by giving him the choice between two offerings. One offering was skin and bones, cove...

Herb-Infused Olive Oil

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The flavors found in herbs and garlic are soluble in oil.  Heat speeds up the process, although this can also be done cold. Prep time:  ...

Penne with Tomatoes, Arugula, & Sour Cream

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Another entry in the "Mac and Cheese for Adults" category.  Fast, indulgent, and tasty.   Prep time:  5 minutes ...

Fromage Forte (“Strong Cheese”)

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What a terrific, flavorful way to use leftover cheese.   Cheerfully inform your guests that they are eating leftovers.  They will pretend to...

Shortcake

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I adapted this recipe from the recipe for Cream Biscuits in the immortal Marion Cunningham's Fannie Farmer Cookbook .  The...

Potatoes with Fresh Garlic and Sage

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Succulent. Scrub the potatoes but no need to peel them, those skins have loads of flavor, texture and nutrition. Prep ...

Sausage and Veggie Skillet Meal

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This simple dish proves the assertion that comfort food can be fast, delicious, and loaded with veggies.   Prep time:  10 minutes C...

Kale and rice

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This hearty vegetarian entree will warm you on a cool night. Prep time:  10 minutes Cook time:  15 minutes Serves:  4 IN...

Whole Wheat Irish Soda Bread

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Photo and Recipe: Tod Dimmick This bread is so good I really wonder why I only make it on St. Patrick's Day.  The cabbage l...

Leek and Potato Chowder

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Hearty, chunky leek chowder pairs well with inclement weather.  This recipe takes inspiration from the immortal Marion Cunning...

Whole Grain Blueberry-Flax Cornbread

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Delicious with dinner, or breakfast.  This version doesn't use much sugar (you could add more). Prep ti...

Grilled Beans!

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If real estate on your grill is available, try this tasty method.  Prep time:  10 minutes Cook time: 4-6 minutes Serves:  ...

Over the top veggie omelet

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These veggies all skew towards the juicy, savory side, and the result is a hearty, satisfying omelet. Prep time:  5 minutes...

Oeuf Cocotte and the terroir of a dish

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It's not all that often that I come across a cookbook that speaks directly to me, so when my friend Marcia gave us this slim volume, I...

Provencale scramble

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Creamy eggs, sweet tomato, minty basil, pungent scallions.  This dish is a celebration of flavor. Every ingredient can be fou...