Ingredients: 8 slices crusty white bread 8 thick slices Gruyère cheese 16 slices think sliced smoked ham for the ramp pesto: 2 bunches ramps 3 tablespoons olive oil 3-4 tablespoons toasted pinenuts sea salt freshly ground black pepper Directions: Place the pesto ingredients in a food processor or blender. Pulse until well ground. Place the […]
Ingredients: 3 cups old fashioned rolled oats 5 oz dried mango, chopped 2/3 cup “fancy grade” coconut flakes* 2/3 cup black walnuts 1/3 cup agave nectar 1/4 cup butter, melted and cooled slightly 1/4 cup chopped candied ginger 1/2 teaspoon allspice 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg thinly sliced peel of about 1/2 an orange** salt Directions: Preheat […]
Ingredients: 2 cups flour 1/2 cup light brown sugar 1 cup mashed overripe banana 1/3 cup milk 1/3 cup canola oil 1/4 cup chopped salted roasted peanuts 1 egg, at room temperature 2 teaspoons baking powder 3/4 teaspoon Saigon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon salt Directions: Preheat oven to 350. Grease and flour or spray (with baking […]
Ingredients: 2 eggs, at room temperature 2 1/4 cups flour 1 1/2 cup mashed overripe banana 1/3 cup light brown sugar 1/3 cup maple sugar 1/3 cup coarsely chopped black walnuts 2/3 cup sour cream 1/4 cup canola oil 2 tablespoons grade b amber maple syrup 2 teaspoons baking powder Directions: Preheat oven to 350. […]
Ingredients: 1 cup flour 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature 1 cup light brown sugar 2/3 cup coarsely chopped black walnuts 2 egg, at room temperature 4 tablespoons blackstrap rum 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon allspice 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon mace […]
Ingredients: 6 oz semisweet chips 3/4 cup dark brown sugar 3/4 cup flour 1/2 cup old fashioned rolled oats 1/3 cup chopped hazelnuts 4 tablespoons butter, at room temperature 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 egg, at room temperature 1 vanilla bean Directions: Preheat oven to 350. Line 2 […]
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cup flour 1 cup buttermilk 1 cup old fashioned oats 3/4 cup mixed dried fruit 1/3 cup quartered, skin-on almonds 1/3 cup canola oil 1/3 cup light brown sugar 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon cloves 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 egg […]
4 broccoli crowns 3 slices (cooked) bacon, crumbled 1 bunch green onion, diced 1 shallot, minced 1/2 cup sweetened dried cranberries 1/3 cup toasted pinenuts dressing: 1/4 cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1 1/2 tablespoons minced basil 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1/4 teaspoon celery seed 1/4 teaspoon agave nectar salt pepper Directions: Quickly […]
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lb red skin potatoes, diced 1 bunch radishes, greens attached 1 shallot 1 clove garlic 1/4 cup toasted pinenuts 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan 2 tablespoons olive oil salt pepper Directions: Halve and slice the radishes. Place the greens, nuts, shallot, garlic, oil, cheese, salt and pepper in a blender or food processor. […]
Ingredients: 1 bunch spring lettuce 1 bunch baby spinach 2 strips crisp bacon 3/4 lb fresh asparagus 1 pint strawberries, sliced 1/3 cup bee pollen dusted hazelnuts 2 oz chèvre for the vinaigrette 2 oz avocado oil 2 oz pomegranate infused balsamic vinegar* 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 strawberry, mashed** Directions: Place the vinaigrette ingredients […]