Braised Broccolini with Olives

Ingredients: 1 bunch broccolini, bottom stems trimmed Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper ¼ cup olive oil 2-3 spring onions, small dice 2 tablespoons finely chopped olives of choice grated zest of 1 lemon 1 tablespoon chopped marjoram or oregano 3 cloves green garlic, coarsely chopped Directions: 1. Bring 2 quarts of water to [...]

By |2014-04-15T14:35:39-07:00April 15th, 2014|Recipes|Comments Off on Braised Broccolini with Olives

Chard or Kale with Potatoes

Ingredients: 1 bunch of chard or kale sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper 3 medium yellow-fleshed potatoes, scrubbed and coarsely diced 3-4 strips of bacon, cut into small pieces.  Optional: use 1 teaspoon (or more to taste) smoky paprika in place of the bacon! 2 tablespoons peanut or olive oil 1-2 spring onions, finely [...]

By |2014-04-15T14:35:53-07:00April 15th, 2014|Recipes|Comments Off on Chard or Kale with Potatoes

Green Garlic and Leek Risotto

Ingredients: Green Garlic and Leeks: 4 medium leeks, white parts only 3 large heads green garlic 2 tablespoons unsalted butter ½ cup white wine sea salt and freshly ground black pepper The Rice: 6 cups vegetable stock 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1½ cups Arborio rice ½ cup white wine 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese [...]

By |2014-05-16T13:33:08-07:00March 4th, 2014|Recipes|Comments Off on Green Garlic and Leek Risotto

Roasted Radishes with Green Garlic and Thyme

Ingredients: 2 bunches radishes, halved, quartered if small 1 tablespoon olive oil ½ teaspoon sea salt ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 large green garlic, halved and thinly sliced, outer green removed 1 tablespoon butter 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme or ¼ teaspoon dried Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees. 2. Combine [...]

By |2014-03-04T11:35:24-08:00March 4th, 2014|Recipes|Comments Off on Roasted Radishes with Green Garlic and Thyme

Stir-fry Pac Choi with Sesame Sauce

Ingredients: Sesame oil: 1 piece of ginger, 1-inch long, shredded 1 green garlic bulb, sliced 2 pac choi, trimmed and cut into halves or long wedges Sesame sauce: ¼ cup sesame seeds, toasted ½ teaspoon sweetener of choice ½ head of green garlic clove, smashed 3 tablespoons soy sauce, or to taste sesame oil chili [...]

By |2013-05-14T12:16:09-07:00May 14th, 2013|Recipes|0 Comments

Sauteed Beet Greens with Green Garlic

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil 3 cups shredded or chopped beet greens 1 clove green garlic, minced 2 scallions, minced 1 tablespoon crumbled feta cheese Directions: 1. In a large skillet or wok, heat oil over medium heat. Add the beet greens and garlic and sauté, stirring constantly until greens are just wilted, about 4 [...]

By |2013-05-14T12:16:19-07:00May 14th, 2013|Recipes|0 Comments

Kale Caesar Salad with Roasted Garlic Dressing

Ingredients: For the Dressing: 2 head green garlic olive oil juice of 1 lemon (about ¼ cup) 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard ½ teaspoon sea salt For the Salad: 1 bunch kale ¼ cup coarse fresh breadcrumbs 1 tablespoon olive oil 3 tablespoons finely grated Parmesan cheese Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. 2. Remove [...]

By |2013-05-07T13:58:17-07:00May 6th, 2013|Recipes|0 Comments

Spicy Sauteed Chard

For a little less heat omit the chilies or mustard seeds. Ingredients: 2 tablespoons ghee or oil of choice 1 bunch scallions, coarsely chopped ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 2 small bulbs of green garlic, finely chopped 2 teaspoons yellow mustard seeds 2 bunches chard, stems cut off and chopped finely, leaves cut into [...]

By |2013-05-07T13:58:28-07:00May 6th, 2013|Recipes|0 Comments

Red Lentil Soup with Chard

Powerful lean-protein beans and legumes contain anti-inflammatory antioxidants called flavanoids. Kombu, a sea vegetable, contributes valuable minerals like magnesium. Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 leeks, washed well and sliced 2 bulbs green garlic, minced 1 stalk celery, chopped 4 cups broth of choice 2 cups water 2 bay leaves 2 cups red lentils, washed [...]

By |2013-04-30T14:55:13-07:00April 30th, 2013|Recipes|0 Comments

Fava Beans with Pecorino

Ingredients: 4 pounds fava beans 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 bulb green garlic, minced 1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley ½ teaspoon lemon zest sea salt and pepper to taste Wedge of pecorino cheese, about 3 ounces 6 lemon wedges Directions: 1. Shell the fava beans. Bring a large pot of [...]

By |2013-12-03T12:53:10-08:00April 30th, 2013|Recipes|0 Comments
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