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Asparagus with Shallot Marmalade
Spring is asparagus season. You’ve probably seen an abundance of it lately in your grocery store. Asparagus is a nutrient-dense food, high in folic acid and a good source of potassium, fiber, vitamin B6, vitamins A and C, and thiamin. There are many ways to prepare asparagus. You can steam it, grill it, roast it, or [...]
Slow-Cooked Salmon, Chickpeas, and Greens
The vinaigrette in this recipe makes a delicious sauce for the fish. The original recipe calls for mustard greens, which I love, but my kids find them a little too bitter. So I use swiss chard instead. Feel free to substitute any of your favorite leafy greens such as kale or collard greens. I like [...]
Spicy Honey-Glazed Parsnips
Parsnips are delicious when roasted. They are full of vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants. Ingredients: 2 pounds parsnips, peeled, cut into 3″ lengths, halved, or quartered if large 1/4 cup olive oil sea salt, freshly ground pepper 2 chiles de árbol, crushed, or 3/4 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 tablespoon [...]
Kale Salad with Pine Nuts, Currants, and Parmesan
Tuscan or Lacinato kale is my kale of choice for raw salads. Marinating the kale for a few minutes before serving helps to soften the leaves. The nice thing about kale salads is they don’t get soggy when dressed. The currants in this salad need to be soaked all day in the vinegar. So before [...]