Warm Brussels Sprouts Slaw with Bacon and Juniper Berries

Written on Feb 11, 2011 by Alison Ashton
Warm Brussels Sprouts Slaw with Bacon and Juniper Berries

A handful of flavor-packed ingredients yields a simple yet stellar winter side dish that’s perfect with roast beef, pork or fish.

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Spaghetti Squash with Spicy Sage Pesto and White Beans

Written on Jan 19, 2011 by Alison Ashton
Spaghetti Squash with Spicy Sage Pesto and White Beans

Spaghetti squash, sage pesto and white beans combine for a hearty meatless entree or side dish.

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Spicy Sage and Parsley Pesto

Written on Jan 17, 2011 by Alison Ashton
Spicy Sage and Parsley Pesto

Improvise a seasonal pesto as an easy and delicious way to use up those extra herbs you have on hand.

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15-Minute Farrotto with Sage and Butternut Squash

Written on Jan 10, 2011 by Alison Ashton
15-Minute Farrotto with Sage and Butternut Squash

Put the farro on to soak before you leave for work in the morning and you can enjoy luscious, creamy farro risotto even on the busiest nights.

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Crispy Kale Chips

Written on Jan 5, 2011 by Alison Ashton
Crispy Kale Chips

This four-ingredient recipe will turn kale haters into kale lovers!

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Pear and Goat Cheese Sandwich with Toasted Walnuts

Written on Jan 3, 2011 by Alison Ashton
Pear and Goat Cheese Sandwich with Toasted Walnuts

This fresh, light sandwich made with artisanal bread, lightly dressed greens, goat cheese and fresh pear will make you look forward to lunch.

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Star Anise and Brown Sugar Pear Butter

Written on Jan 3, 2011 by Alison Ashton
Star Anise and Brown Sugar Pear Butter

Fruit “butter” is a delicious way to use up an abundance of fresh pears.

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Quick Collards

Written on Dec 31, 2010 by Alison Ashton
Quick Collards

Our technique calls for slicing these hearty greens very thinly so they cook quickly for an any-night side dish.

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Frisee Salad with Lentils and Duck Confit

Written on Dec 29, 2010 by Lia Huber
Frisee Salad with Lentils and Duck Confit

It’s amazing what you can pull together when you’ve spent time creating tasty basics. Long-roasted duck legs with fall-of-the-bone meat can live in the freezer until you’re ready for them, and lentils come together in a flash and can keep nearly all week. The result? One nourishing meal.

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Brussels Sprouts Carbonara with Whole Wheat Fusilli

Written on Dec 15, 2010 by Alison Ashton
Brussels Sprouts Carbonara with Whole Wheat Fusilli

Whole wheat pasta, Brussels sprouts and a creamy pan sauce add up to a satisfying supper that’s on the table in about 20 minutes.

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