I’m always in search of ways to prepare “greens” beyond my usual routine of sautéing them in a pan with olive oil, fresh garlic, salt and pepper (and often, a generous dash of of hot sauce). Gnudi are an Italian (Tuscan) classic. As the name implies, gnudi are literally nude (nudi/naked), the ravioli filling without it’s … Continue Reading
Kale has become über trendy, so I hope you’re not “kaled out” just yet. There’s always a place at my table for kale. Kale’s hearty leaves are the ideal addition to salads, soups, and stews. Raw, braised, sauteed, or baked…an all-around versatile green. Sometimes (often) I yearn for nothing more than a nice, big … Continue Reading
This vibrant green kale, garlic scape, and pistachio pesto is all about simplicity. Wanted to take advantage of the beautiful garlic scapes you find this time of year. I used garlic scapes in this tasty soup the other day, but also had a garlic scape pesto in mind. Just needed to figure out what else … Continue Reading
“It’s not easy being green” says Kermit the Frog. Am fascinated by the medicinal properties of plants. Stinging nettle is one of those plants with a long healing history. A little history on nettles… Dating back to as early as the 3rd century B.C., Greeks prescribed nettle juice to treat snake and scorpion bites. The … Continue Reading
When I lived in Chicago, I had access to a great rooftop deck where we grilled on a regular basis; well, at least the few months out of the year that were actually warm enough to grill. Now that I’ve relocated to DC, the weather is consistently better, but unfortunately I no longer have access … Continue Reading
