By Michael Joyce ~Author Notes~ Sprouting broccoli is the vegetable you never knew you needed in your life. A cross between Broccoli and the Chinese Broccoli, Gai Lan; it's the perfect marriage of both. You get tiny florets, tender stems and ...
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Roasted Beets & Spring Greens >
By Michael Joyce ~Author Notes~ Spring is the time for beautiful braising greens and tender, sweet lettuces. The tops of the beets fall in the first category and would be wonderful wilted down in a simple pasta but the roasted roots ...
Daikon & Green Garlic Kimchi >
By Michael Joyce ~Author Notes~ Making kimchi is a wonderful technique to learn as it holds a very important spot in the seasonal, preservation kitchen. Making kimchi is similar to making sauerkraut and once the basics are learned, the technique is ...
Beet Greens with Pasta >
By Michael Joyce ~Author Notes BEETS………..roots & tops! Every spring, I get excited when the first roots appear at the market...hakurei turnips, radishes, and all the colors of beets. Beets are abundantly healthy and tasty, but they also carry the distinction ...
Swiss Chard and Ramp Frittata >
By Michael Joyce ~Author Notes The humble frittata. It is one of the unsung heroes of the seasonal cooking arsenal. It is at the same time both elegant and simple in its execution but also has the noble ability to adapt ...
Bok Choy, Farro & Miso Bowl >
By Michael Joyce ~Author Notes~ This recipe is based on a traditional rice bowl but elevated with the addition of great local products...Emmer Farro from Castle Valley Mill, Ramp Vinegar, White Miso and Soy from Keepwell Vinegar and pristine seasonal vegetables. ...
Savory Oats with Swiss Chard, Shiitake Mushrooms and a Fried Egg >
By Michael Joyce ~Author Notes~ Savory oatmeal is a satisfying meal for anytime of the day and is the perfect vehicle for seasonal cooking. This recipe will provide you with a framework with which you can adapt to any season or ...
Red Russian Kale Caesar Salad >
Spicy Kale, Bacon and Asiago Spaghetti Squash “Pasta” >
When you want pasta, bacon AND to eat more vegetables, this recipe does the trick! I love creating new versions of spaghetti squash "pastas"! If you've been following my blog, you may have seen the recipes I've had for Vegan ...
Savory Lentil, Carrot and Kale Pie >
Pie for dinner is always a good idea (trust me!). Sometimes, you just need pie for dinner! And I feel like savory pies don't get as much attention as the typical dessert pies. But, I assure you they are just ...
Kale, Salami and Mozzarella Egg Muffins >
An easy make-ahead breakfast or snack ready to go in your refrigerator! I am always looking for easy and healthy on-the-go breakfast ideas. Typically I find myself in a scramble in the morning trying to get every odd and end ...
Carrot, Hakurei Turnip and Ginger Bisque >
A hearty winter soup with a spicy bite to it! I love a warm, filling soup as the months get chillier. Especially ones that are creamy and bisque like in consistency. I had a lot of delicious Taproot Farm organic ...