Kale and Brussels Sprout Salad with Toasted Almonds and Lemon-Tahini Vinaigrette
I found this recipe in the Sunday newspaper – I love it – easy and delicious, and gets better if you let it sit for a while. INGREDIENTS Vinaigrette 3 cloves garlic ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons lemon juice...
View ArticleRecipe of the Month: Big Sur Lemon Bars
As spring erupts stupendously around me on the farm, at the beach, and in my garden, Big Sur has been on my mind. I wonder what the wildflowers look like lining the hazardous cliffs, how cold the lazy...
View ArticleLemon Pudding Cake with Berries
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter 3 large eggs, separated ¾ sugar 1 cup buttermilk 1/3 cup lemon juice plus 1 tablespoon lemon zest ¼ cup flour of choice Berry sauce (recipe below) DIRECTIONS: Place a...
View ArticleLemon-Basil Dressing on Arugula and Goat Cheese Salad
Ingredients: Lemon-Basil Dressing ¼ cup fresh lemon juice ½ tablespoon Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons milk or milk substitute ½ tablespoon fresh lemon zest ½ teaspoon dried basil ½ teaspoon ground black...
View ArticleGrilled Summer Squash Salad
Ingredients: 1 medium lemon 2 tablespoons olive oil ½ teaspoon sea salt 2 pounds summer squash, cut into lengthwise slices, about ½-inch thick ½ cup sliced almonds, toasted 1/3 cup shaved Parmesan...
View ArticleBraised Escarole with Garlic and Lemon
Escarole has a slightly bitter taste and is a member of the endive family. It can be eaten raw, but benefits from cooking as this will take away some of the bitterness. It is especially good in a white...
View ArticleFennel and Savoy Cabbage with Lemon Butter
Ingredients: ½ small Savoy cabbage or other green cabbage 1 large fennel bulb, quartered 1 large leek, white part only 4 tablespoons unsalted butter sea salt and freshly ground pepper juice and zest of...
View ArticleFall Vegetable Braise
Ingredients: 2 slender leeks, including part of the green 6 carrots 1 bunch parsnips, with their greens 1 bunch radishes sea salt and freshly ground pepper 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 tablespoons...
View ArticleParsnip Salad with Walnuts and Dates
Ingredients: 3 large parsnips, top and bottom trimmed sea salt and freshly ground pepper 2 teaspoons Meyer lemon zest 2 teaspoons Meyer lemon juice, or more to taste 2 teaspoons honey ½ cup plain...
View ArticlePasta with Kale and Lemon Confit
Ingredients: ½ pound pasta, such as linguini 1 bunch kale 4 tablespoons olive oil plus more to finish ¼-1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes 4 teaspoons finely chopped fresh Meyer lemon–garlic confit 2...
View ArticleMeyer Lemon-Garlic Confit
Ingredients: 3 medium Meyer lemons ¼ cup whole peeled garlic cloves 1/3 cup olive oil Directions: Preheat oven to 250 degrees. Carefully wash and dry the lemons and cut into ¼-inch slices; discard the...
View ArticleMeyer Lemon Almond Cake
Ingredients: 8 ounces unsalted butter 1-2 teaspoons gluten free-flour blend or all-purpose flour 1 cup sugar or sweetener of choice 2 cups almond flour 3 large eggs ½ teaspoon vanilla extract ¼ cup...
View ArticleMeyer Lemon Curd
Ingredients: 5-6 Meyer lemons 1 cup fresh lemon juice 4 ounces unsalted butter (1 stick) 2 cups dry sweetener of choice 8 large eggs ¼ teaspoon sea salt Directions: Use a zester to remove about 6...
View ArticleKale and Apple Salad with Grilled Chicken
Ingredients: 1½ lbs boned, skinned organic chicken breast, halved lengthwise (optional) 1 tablespoon plus ¼ cup olive oil 1 teaspoon each sea salt and freshly ground pepper, divided 1 large bunch kale,...
View ArticleLemon Poppy Seed Cake
Ingredients: Cake: 1 cup whole wheat pastry flour 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/3 cup maple sugar 2 eggs, beaten 2 teaspoons balking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda ¼ teaspoon sea salt ½ cup soy, almond,...
View ArticleChard and Lentil Soup
Ingredients: ½ cup olive oil 1 teaspoon sweet paprika 1 teaspoon ground cumin 2 bunches small scallions, cut into ¼-inch pieces (about ¾ cup), ½ cup greens and ¼-½ cup white part, separated 3 cups...
View ArticleRed Lentil and Chard Soup
Ingredients: 2½ cups red lentils 2½ quarts cold water 2 medium red onions 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 bunch chard 3 cups cilantro leaves 2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 tablespoon...
View ArticleRadish Salad
Ingredients: 1 bunch radishes ½ red onion, thinly sliced 2 tablespoon finely chopped cilantro 1 oz. preserved lemon, finely chopped (if you can’t find preserved lemon, use 2 or more teaspoons finely...
View ArticleRadish and Dry-Jack Cheese Salad
Ingredients: 2 bunches radishes 2 tbs thinly sliced chives or green part of green onions olive oil 2-4 ounces dry-jack cheese or Parmesan-Reggiano Large handful of arugula 1 lemon sea salt and freshly...
View ArticleLemon Kale with Capers
Ingredients: 1 bunch kale, stems removed, leaves chopped ½ lemon, sliced into 5 thin slices, then quartered 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon small capers, rinsed and drained Directions: 1. Place a...
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