Ingredients: 12 oz frozen artichoke hearts, defrosted and chopped 10 oz frozen chopped spinach, defrosted 8 oz cream cheese (or American-style Neufchâtel) 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup sour cream 1/3 cup mixed shredded Italian cheese (I used asagio, Parmesan, Romano) PLUS some for topping if desired. 1/2-1 teaspoon granulated garlic 1 tablespoon dehydrated chopped onion […]
Ingredients: 8 eggs, beaten 1 lb smoked kielbasa (I used wiejska which has garlic and marjoram), diced 1 small onion, diced 8 oz crimini mushrooms, diced 3/4 oz chives, chopped 1/4 cup milk 2 cups cubed rye bread sea salt freshly ground black pepper Directions: Preheat oven to 325. In a 12 inch cast iron […]
Ingredients: 8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature 1/2 cup 1/2 inch pieces of chives 5 oz crumbled Gorgonzola 1 oz shredded Cabot extra sharp cheddar 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 inch chunk of shallot, minced sea salt freshly ground black pepper 1/2 cup minced flat leaf parsley 1/2 cup blanched, slivered almonds Directions: Place […]
Ingredients: 2 lb potatoes, cut into small cubes and cooked 1 stalk celery, diced 1/2 cup diced red onion 2 slices thick cut bacon, cooked and chopped 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard 1 teaspoon minced chives 1/3 cup Greek yogurt 1/3 cup mayonnaise sea salt freshly ground black pepper Directions: Toss the potatoes, celery, onion and […]
Ingredients: 16 oz sour cream 1 teaspoon dried chervil 1 1/2 teaspoons anchovy paste 1/4 cup minced fresh chives 2 tablespoons minced fresh tarragon 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly ground black pepper sea salt Directions: Stir together all ingredients in a medium bowl. Refrigerate at least 1 hour prior to serving. Tip: Cut up chives […]
Ingredients: 3/4-1 (loose) cup watercress, roughly chopped (if needed) 1 head romaine, cut up 2 tomatoes, sliced 8 strips cooked thick cut bacon 1 lb sliced roasted turkey breast 4 hard-boiled eggs, sliced 1 avocado, sliced 2 tablespoons chopped chives (optional) 4 demi baguettes for the Cobb spread: 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 3 tablespoons […]
Ingredients: 1 small to medium head iceberg lettuce, quartered 1 1/2 lb medium shrimp, steamed 1 lb campari tomatoes, halved 4 hard-boiled eggs, sliced 4 slices thick cut bacon, cooked and crumbled 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced for the dressing: 1 cup buttermilk 3 tablespoons mayonnaise 1 tablespoon minced parsley 2 teaspoons minced chives 1 […]
Ingredients: 1 head Boston lettuce, torn 1 bunch watercress, roughly chopped (if needed) 1 head romaine, chopped 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved 5 strips thick cut bacon, cooked and crumbled 1 lb chicken breast, poached* and cubed 4 hard-boiled eggs, sliced 1 avocado, cubed 1/2 cup crumbled Roquefort (or other blue) cheese 2 tablespoons chopped […]
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lb labne (Kefir cheese) 1/2 lb smoked salmon (not lox), flaked 3/4 cup squeezed dry, defrosted frozen chopped spinach 1 shallot, minced 2 tablespoons herbs de Provence 1 1/2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon pepper sherry 1 tablespoon minced chives 1 teaspoon dry mustard zest of one lemon sea salt freshly ground […]
Ingredients: 2 lb red potatoes, quartered 1 shallot, minced 1 stalk celery, diced 4 oz crumbled feta cheese 2 tablespoons capers 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 2 tablespoons tarragon vinegar 1 teaspoon freeze dried chives freshly ground black pepper Directions: Bring a large pot of water to boil. Cook the potatoes until fork tender. In a small […]