Fight Salad Fatigue With Two Spring Greens Recipes

Photo Credit: Mette Nielsen Two recipes (that work even better together) to help refresh your spring menus. Fresh quick sautés are a bold, bright spring dish and one of the best ways to fight off salad fatigue. The bright, fresh, refreshingly bitter taste of spring greens helps balance the heat and richness of this lush potato … Continued

Spring Brunch: Eggs Bene-Duck

Photo Credit: Mette Nielsen Big, beautiful, local duck eggs are ramped-up versions of chicken eggs with brighter yolks and whiter whites. Higher in protein and nutrients than chicken eggs and just as easy to cook–but the generally 50% bigger yolk means recipes need a little adjusting. The flavor is richer, the texture is creamier and they’re worth … Continued

Poblano Tacos with Cauliflower Queso & Tomato Sauce

These vegetarian tacos are a healthier nod to the classic dish, chile relleno. The cauliflower queso can also be served with tortilla chips. Ingredients Tomato Sauce 1 – 28 oz. can whole peeled tomatoes, drained 2 garlic cloves, minced ½ cup chopped onion 1 dash of hot sauce, optional Kosher Salt Freshly ground pepper, to … Continued

Mexican Mango Salad with Chipotle Vinaigrette

Look for Ataulo or Champagne mangoes to use in this crisp salad, topped with a delicious, smoky chipotle vinaigrette and bursting with flavor.   Ingredients 1 small shallot, minced 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 1 Tbsp. honey 1 Tbsp. minced canned chipotle chile squeeze of fresh lime juice I/ 4 cup olive oil 1/4 tsp. … Continued

Hibiscus Horchata

Sweeten and flavor this homemade horchata to your liking with a deep red hibiscus-infused honey syrup. Use the leftover syrup in cocktails or drizzle over morning pancakes. Makes 4 servings   Ingredients 1 cup white rice 1 cup slivered almonds 4 cups water 1 tsp. cinnamon zest of 1 lime pinch of salt 1 Tbsp. … Continued

Best Formula for a Spring-y Stir-Fry

Some Spring vegetables are fleeting; others stick around for a few months. A basic formula gives options for using the freshest RIGHT NOW, but can easily adapt to changing availability of produce. The equation is: aromatics + crunchy + mushrooms + tender + flavors + (protein if you like) Spring Stir-Fry We recommend any combination … Continued

Toasted Hippie Salad

Vegans and Paleo eaters alike can rejoice and kick off their Birkenstocks and Danskos over this psychedelic salad. Its bright colors, maximum crunchability, and toasty flavor come with an overflowing dose of essential nutrition.   Salad Ingredients Green kale, torn Purple cabbage, shredded Mushrooms, sliced Radishes, sliced Yellow bell pepper, cut into strips Shredded carrots … Continued

Sicilian Citrus, Fennel & Black Olive Salad

Photo Credit: Salad Girl We are big fans of Salad Girl’s delicious garden-inspired dressings made with organic ingredients that do not contain cane sugar, high fructose corn syrup or any water. Many dressings have large amounts of water (especially lite dressings) which means you are paying for something you have at home. Salad Girl dressings are hearty as is, … Continued

Local Summer Salad with Asparagus & Pink Peppercorn Vinaigrette

Look for the freshest local greens in store and use a combination of what’s in season. You can also omit the greens and make a delicious asparagus salad or side dish. Serves 4 Ingredients 1 head butter lettuce, mache, baby arugula and other tender local greens 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed 4 eggs Parmesan, shaved Pink … Continued