Crunchy Winter Slaw with Asian Pear and Manchego

INGREDIENTS ⅓ cup raw pumpkin seeds (pepitas)1 teaspoon plus ¼ cup olive oilKosher salt, freshly ground pepper3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice1 tablespoon Dijon mustard2 teaspoons pure maple syrup4 cups very thinly sliced green cabbage and/or fennel1½ cups matchsticks Asian pear (from about ½ large)1½ cups matchsticks peeled celery root (from about ¼ small) or celery1½ […]

Baby Cucumber and Fennel Salad

INGREDIENTS 1/3 cup olive oil2 1/2 teaspoons wholegrain mustard1 teaspoon sugar1 garlic clove, crushedjuice from1 lemon10 oz baby cucumbers, chopped3 bulbs baby fennel10 oz baby spinach leaves1/2 cup hazelnuts, toasted1/2 cup dried cranberries, raisins, or apricots1/2 cup goat cheese DIRECTIONS: Mix together olive oil, mustard, sugar, garlic and lemon juice. Season well with salt and […]

Asparagus Potato Salad With Hot Bacon Dressing

INGREDIENTS 2 pounds baby red, golden and/or purple potatoes4 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped1/2 pound asparagus spears, woody stems removed4 radishes, thinly slicedpinch of salt and pepper3 green onions, thinly sliced2 tablespoons fresh chopped chives DIRECTIONS: Place the potatoes in a pot and fill it with cold water. Bring it to a boil and cook for about […]

Ricotta Pancakes with Blueberry Lemon Compote

INGREDIENTS 4 cups fresh blueberries (about 1½ pounds), divided¼ cup plus 1 tbsp. sugar1 tsp. kosher salt, plus more1½ tsp. finely grated lemon zest1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice4 large eggs, separated½ cup all-purpose flour½ cup whole wheat flour1½ tsp. baking powder¼ tsp. baking soda1⅓ cups whole-milk fresh ricotta¾ cup buttermilk2 tsp. vanilla extractVegetable oil (for […]

Papaya and Avocado Herb Spring Rolls

INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup chunky peanut butter1/3 cup water2 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar2 tablespoons fish sauce2 teaspoons hot chile paste (such as sambal oelek)24 6-inch-diameter rice paper rounds24 large fresh basil leaves48 large fresh mint leaves1 1/2 large firm but ripe papayas, halved lengthwise then crosswise, seeded, peeled, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick strips1 unpeeled English hothouse […]

Overnight Oats with Coconut, Dates, Almonds, and Honey

INGREDIENTS ¼ cup honey2 tablespoons virgin coconut oil, melted1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar4 Medjool dates, pitted, chopped⅓ cup raw almonds, chopped¼ cup chopped coconut meat1 cup whole OatsPinch of kosher salt1 cup plain whole-milk Greek yogurt DIRECTIONS: Stir honey, coconut oil, and apple cider vinegar in a small bowl or small measuring cup until smooth […]

Eggs Benedict with Asparagus and Brie

INGREDIENTS 24 medium- thick asparagus spears2 teaspoons fresh lemon juiceSalt8 large farm-fresh eggsSplash of white wine vinegar4 English muffins split and toasted4 1/2 ounces Brie cheese cut into thin stripsHollandaise SauceFreshly cracked black pepper DIRECTIONS: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Cut off and discard the woody […]

Avocado Toast with Kiwi and Bacon

INGREDIENTS 8 bacon slices1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice1 teaspoon honey1 pound kiwis (about 3 large), peeled, cut into 1/4-inch cubes (about 1 1/2 cups)1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro2 green onions, finely chopped2 teaspoons hot sauce1 ciabatta or pain rustique, halved horizontally2 avocados, halved, pitted, peeled DIRECTIONS: Cook bacon in large skillet over […]