Tag: watercress

Watercress-Fennel Soup with Chicken-Parmesan Meatballs

Ingredients: meatballs: 1 lb ground chicken 1/3 cup (loose) chopped Italian parsley 1/4 cup grated Parmesan 1/4 cup breadcrumbs 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic salt freshly ground black pepper soup: 4 cloves garlic, sliced 2 parsnips, sliced 1 small bulb fennel (bulb and stalks sliced) 2 stalks celery, sliced 1 onion, […]

Fig and Delicata Squash Salad

for the squash: 1 delicata squash, sliced into 1/4 inch half-moons, seeds reserved 1 tablespoon fennel pollen salt freshly ground black pepper canola oil for the seeds: 1/2 cup raw delicata seeds, rinsed clean 2 tablespoons canola oil 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon fine salt 1/2 […]

Umami Lovers Salad

Ingredients: 4 oz smoked salmon, cut into bite-sized pieces 8 oz watercress 2 roasted beets, sliced 2 6 1/2 minute eggs, halved 3/4 lb thin asparagus, cut into bite-sized pieces 1 pint mixed cherry tomatoes, halved 2 “baby” cucumbers, sliced into coins dressing: 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar 2 tablespoons […]

Gnocchi with Ham, Watercress and Peas

Ingredients: 1 medium onion, cut into half-moon slices 2 1/2 cups cubed ham 5 oz watercress 10 oz fresh, shelled peas 30 oz plain, potato gnocchi salt freshly ground black pepper grated parmesan Directions: In a large pan, saute the onion until softened. Add the ham and cook until warmed […]

Bitter Herb Deviled Eggs

Ingredients: 6 hard-boiled eggs 1/4 cup minced watercress 3 1/2 tablespoons mayonnaise 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard 1 tablespoon grated horseradish 1/4-1/2 teaspoon hot paprika sea salt freshly ground black pepper Directions: Use a mini prep, food processor or blender to thoroughly mix together the yolks, mayonnaise, onion, spices, and peppers […]

Egg Salad with Ham and Watercress

Ingredients: 6 hard-boiled eggs 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1-2 tablespoons Dijon 2/3 (loose) cup watercress 4 oz cubed ham 3 scallions/green onions, chopped 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika salt freshly ground black pepper Directions: Slice eggs in half and remove the yolks. Place the yolks in a small bowl. Set aside. Chop […]