Ingredients -1/2 cup walnut halves -1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper -3 tablespoons olive oil, divided -3/4 teaspoon plus 1/8 tsp. kosher salt, divided -2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar -1 teaspoon honey -1 (15-oz.) can unsalted chickpeas, drained and rinsed -5 ounces fresh arugula -1/2 cup dried figs, quartered -1 medium carrot, shaved -3 ounces goat cheese, crumbled […]
Arugula Mint Pesto
Ingredients -5 cups loosely packed arugula -1/2 cup fresh mint -1/4 cup toasted almonds -1/2 ounce grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese (about 2 Tbsp.); vegan replacement option is nutritional yeast. -2 garlic cloves -1 teaspoon lemon zest -2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice -3/4 teaspoon kosher salt -1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil -2 tablespoons warm water Directions 1.Pulse […]
Baked Pasta with Sausage and Broccoli Rabe
Ingredients -12 ounces Fontina and/or aged cheddar cheese-6 garlic cloves-2 large sprigs of sage-1 bunch of broccoli rabe-¼ cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil-1 pound sweet or hot Italian sausage (can replace with a plant-based sausage option)-½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes-2 cups half-and-half-1 pound ridged medium pasta shells, or large tube pasta, such […]
White Beans with Broccoli Rabe and Lemon
Ingredients -3 tablespoons olive oil-1 small lemon, very thinly sliced, seeds removed-2 anchovy fillets packed in oil (plant-based anchovy options include: soya sauce, kalamata olives, seaweed, and miso)-4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced-½ bunch broccoli rabe, chopped-Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper-2 15-oz. cans cannellini (white kidney) beans, rinsed (you can also make the beans […]
What is Yu Choy?
Yu Choy is another variety of Chinese broccoli that has thinner stems than the typical Chinese broccoli. Yo Choy brings a strong flavor and bitterness to dishes. Yu Choy also has small, bright yellow flowers that appear as green buds initially in loosely compacted clusters of 10-20 buds. The leaves, stems, and flowers of Yu […]
Simple, Tasty Sautéed Spinach
Ingredients -1 tablespoon olive oil-1 medium white onion chopped-4 teaspoons minced garlic -1 tablespoon unsalted butter (or vegan butter)-1 teaspoon soy sauce (or liquid aminos)-8 oz fresh spinach-1/2 teaspoon salt-1/4 teaspoon black pepper Directions 1.In a large skillet, heat up olive oil. Add onion and saute for 4 minutes. Add garlic and butter and saute […]
Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta with Kale
Ingredients -2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, more for drizzling-3 shallots, thinly sliced-1 large fennel bulb, thinly sliced-3 garlic cloves, sliced-¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes-¼ cup chopped sage-12-ounces toscani pasta or any short pasta-¼ cup dry white wine-8 cups torn kale leaves-8 oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, chopped-¼ cup chopped walnuts, toasted-2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice-Sea salt and […]
Kale Smoothie
Kale is a fantastic ingredient for any smoothie. Adding a green always enhances the nutrition of a smoothie. Ingredients -1 banana (freeze it in advance if you can remember)-1 cup almond milk-2 teaspoons Aiya Cooking Grade Matcha-2 leaves of kale-1-2 ripe peaches (or pears)-½ teaspoon grated ginger-Handful of ice Directions 1.In a high-speed blender, combine […]
Kale Pesto
Kale Pesto is delicious on pasta, pizza, sandwiches, bowls, and much more. Kale Pesto is a great alternative to basil pesto, especially as a winter alternative. Ingredients -½ cup pepitas-1 small garlic clove-¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese, or 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast-Heaping ¼ teaspoon sea salt-Freshly ground black pepper-2 packed cups chopped curly kale-2 tablespoons […]
Baby Bok Choy
What is Baby Bok Choy? Baby Bok Choy is a miniature Chinese cabbage. It has tender stalks versus the tough fibers of full-size bok choy. Baby Bok Choy has bright green leaves with a sweet, clean flavor balanced by a peppery, mustardy bitterness. Baby bok choy is part of a massive family of Chinese cabbage […]