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Hasselbracken Rutabagas

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Hasselbracken Rutabagas

  • Servings: 2-4
  • Difficulty: medium
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Hasselbracken Rutabagas

Ingredients:

  • 2 Rutabagas
  • 2 cloves garlic, sliced
  • 2 scallions, minced
  • 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/8 tsp sea salt

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 425F.
  2. Cut root part of rutabaga off so it stands up on its own.
  3. Cut slits in the top and stuff with alternating scallions and garlic. (it should resemble this)
  4. Place each on a baking sheet and pour 1 tsp olive oil over each. Sprinkle salt evenly over both.
  5. Wrap and bake for 30 minutes or until inside is soft. Depending on the size, this make actually take 45-60 minutes. You’ll know its done when its soft like a potato.
  6. Once soft, remove foil and bake an additional 10 to 15 minutes or until outside is golden.
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Ancho-Roasted Squash Tacos

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Ingredients:

  • Red kuri squash, peeled and cubed
  • 1 large tomato (or equivalent), cubed
  • 1 sweet onion
  • Olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons oregano
  • 2 ancho peppers, cubed
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt ground cinnamon, a good pinch
  • Mizuna, rinsed
  • Cotija cheese (optional)
  • 8 -12 corn tortillas, warmed

Directions:

  1. To prepare the squash: Cut in half and scoop out seeds. Next, cut into melon-style wedges. Once a more manageable size, use a potato peeler or paring knife, peel away the skin. Once cleaned, chop into cubes and toss with olive oil, salt and pepper. Bake at 400-degrees for 10-15 minutes until al dente.
  2. To prepare the rest of the taco filling: Cube or dice the pepper and onion. Sauté in pan with herbs and oil. Once done, mix with finished squash.
  3. To prepare tacos: Warm up taco shells. Fill with squash and pepper mix. Top with cheese, tomatoes and mizuna!
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Summer Heirloom Gazpacho

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Summer Heirloom Gazpacho

  • Servings: 2-4
  • Difficulty: easy
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Summer-Heirloom-Gazpacho
Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 lbs vine-ripened tomatoes
  • 1 cup cucumber, peeled, seeded and chopped
  • 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
  • 1/2 cup chopped red onion
  • 1-2 small jalapeños, seeded and minced
  • 1 medium garlic clove, minced
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon green coriander
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, chopped

Directions:

  1. Start by blanching the tomatoes. To do this, fill a 6-quart pot halfway full of water, set over high heat and bring to a boil. Make an X with a paring knife on the bottom of the tomatoes. Drop the tomatoes into the boiling water for 15 seconds, remove and transfer to an ice bath and allow to cool until able to handle, approximately 1 minute.
  2. Next, peel, core and chop the tomatoes.
  3. Add the diced cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, jalapeño, garlic, olive oil, lime juice, balsamic vinegar, coriander, salt and pepper and stir to combine.
  4. Transfer 2 cups of the mixture to a blender and puree for 15 to 20 seconds on high speed. Return the pureed mixture to the bowl and stir to combine.
  5. You can eat immediately or cover and chill for 2 hours (and up to overnight) to let the flavors soak in.
  6. Top with basil
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Fava Bean Crostinis

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Fava Bean Crostinis

  • Servings: 4
  • Difficulty: easy
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Fava Bean Crostinis
Ingredients:

  • 1 lb fava beans in their pods
  • Lemon juice
  • Loaf of ciabatta bread
  • 1 cup grated pecorino cheese
  • 2-3 TBSP olive oil
  • 1 garlic clove
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh herbs such as mint, tarragon or basil

Directions:

  1. Start off by shelling the pods and collecting the beans in a bowl. Save some whole beans to mix in or garnish at the end.
  2. Blend the rest of the beans, oil, lemon juice and garlic together in food processor until smooth.
  3. Blend in pecorino cheese, herbs, salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Mix in the beans you set aside whole beans.
  5. Meanwhile, grill ciabatta bread slices.
  6. Once toasted, top toasted bread with fava bean spread and serve as an appetizer or side dish!
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French Endive Salad

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French Endive Salad

  • Servings: 2
  • Difficulty: easy
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Endive Salad
Ingredients:

  • 1 head endive frisée, rough chopped
  • 1 grapefruit (or other citrus fruit), peeled skinned and cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 1 cucumber, cut into cubes
  • 2 TBSP fresh chopped parsley
  • 2 TBSP olive oil
  • 2-3 TSBP cider vinegar (or more depending on your salad dressing preferences
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 1 garlic clove
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • ¼ cup crushed and toasted pistachios

Directions:

  1. Chop all the vegetables and place in large salad bowl
  2. To make the dressing, blend together (with an emersion blender if possible): oil, vinegar, garlic, honey and mustard. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Toss salad and dressing together. Top with toasted pistachios