Shallot Vinaigrette 3 Tbsp chopped shallots1/2 cup red wine vinegar1 tsp Dijon mustard2 tsp honey1 cup olive oil In blender, combine shallots, mustard, honey and vinegar. Blend on low, begin to slowly stream in olive oil until all incorporated.Refrigerate and enjoy!

Sesame String Beans 1 lb String Beans1 Tbsp Corn Oil2 tsp Sesame Oil1 tsp Soy sauce2 tsp Sesame Seeds Bring a small pot of water to boil. Add string beans and cook for 3-4 minutes or until tenderStrain and run cold water on beansHeat a wok or large saute pan on medium highAdd oil and [...]

Mashed Potato Pancakes 2 cups cold mashed potatoes1 egg3 Tbsp all purpose flour2 Tbsp chopped chives1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese1/4 cup all purpose flour (dredging)2-3 Tbsp vegetable oilSour Cream In large bowl mix mashed potatoes, egg, 3 Tbsp flour, chives and cheddar cheese.Heat large skillet on medium low with the vegetable oil.Scoop about 1/4 cup [...]

Potato Hummus 4-5 medium sized Yukon Gold Fresh from the Start potatoes (2 1/2 cups cooked)1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper1 tsp garlic (minced)2 tsp lemon juice1 Tbsp olive oil 1 Tbsp and 1 tsp tahini1/8 tsp smoked paprika Peel and cube potatoes. Place into pot with water, lightly salt and bring to boil. Boil [...]

Beet Cups 1 beet1 Tbsp cucumber (chopped)1 Tbsp Carrots (chopped)1 radish (chopped)4 walnuts (chopped)1 Tbsp Goat Cheese (crumbled)1 tsp Dill (chopped)1 Tbsp olive oil2 tsp Red Wine Vinegar1 tsp balsamic glaze Place beet in small pot, cover with water and bring to boil. Depending on the size, if large beet, boil for 40 minutes or [...]

Asparagus Frittata 1 cup asparagus (chopped (6-8 stalks))2 Tbsp oil1 Tbsp shallots (chopped)1 tsp garlic (minced)2 Tbsp milk2 Tbsp ricotta cheese1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese1 tsp salt1 tsp pepper Preheat oven to 350*Bring a small pot of water to a boil. Add chopped asparagus and cook for two minutes. Once tender strain. Add oil to [...]

Whole Broccoli Roast 1 medium size broccoli head1/4 cup breadcrumbs2 Tbsp Parmesan cheese1 tsp Salt1 tsp Pepper1 Tbsp olive oilCheese Sauce1 Tbsp olive oil1 Tbsp butter1 Tbsp chopped shallots1-2 garlic cloves (minced )2 Tbsp flour1 cup milk1 1/2 cups shredded cheese1 tsp salt1 tsp Cheddar, Pepper Jack, White Sharp Cheese Preheat oven to 400*Carefully trim [...]

Watermelon Smoothie 3 cups watermelon (cubed (freeze first))1/2 cup raspberries (frozen)1/4 cup blueberries (frozen)1/2 cup cantaloupe (cubed (frozen))1 1/2 cups unsweetened almond milk Add all ingredients into blenderBlend for 1-2 minutesTop with some mint from your garden

Watermelon Avocado Toast 1/3 cup watermelon (cubed)1/2 avocado2 pieces toast1/4 cup feta cheese2 tsp lemon juice1/4 tsp salt2 tsp balsamic glaze Carefully cut avocado in half and save the half with the pit for another day (put some lemon juice on it to keep from browning). Scoop out the avocado into a bowl and mash [...]

Cucumber Radish Salad 1 cucumber (2 cups ribbons)1 carrot2 tsp shallot rings2 radish (thinly sliced)1 Tbsp olive oil2 tsp lemon juice1/4 tsp salt1/4 tsp pepper1 tsp basil (chopped) Peel the first strip of the cucumber and discard. Begin peeling the entire cucumber into long ribbons.Peel the carrot and begin making ribbons using the peeler.Carefully thinly [...]