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Serves 4-6

Braised Beef Short Ribs with Mint, Parsley and Lemon Serves 4-6 Ingredients 6 beef short ribs 1 shallot, chopped 3 garlic cloves, chopped 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped 1/2 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped Juice and zest from 1 lemon, plus additional lemon zest for serving Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper 4

Roast Cornish Hens with Goat Cheese, Parsley, Sweet Marjoram, Garlic and Artichoke Hearts Serves 2-4 Ingredients 2 Cornish hens 1/2 cup plain goat cheese 1 cup flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped 1/4 cup sweet marjoram leaves, finely chopped 1 green garlic bulb or 2 garlic cloves, chopped Juice of 1 lemon 8 artichoke hearts Sea salt

Herbed Pea Soup with Onion and Egg Serves 4-6 The addition of eggs and fresh herbs adds a delicious flavor to this simple spring pea soup. Ingredients 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped 4 garlic cloves, chopped 2 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped 1 tablespoon fresh marjoram leaves, chopped 1 tablespoon fresh

Grilled Chicken with Crushed Red Pepper, Cilantro, Lime, Strawberry Salsa and Fresh Radishes Serves 4-6 This Mexican-inspired recipe for spicy grilled chicken, topped with strawberry salsa and served with fresh radishes is, simply put, delicious. Ingredients 6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs, preferably organic 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper 1 garlic clove, chopped 1/4 cup fresh

Wild Arugula, Gaviota Strawberry, Green Garlic, Goat Cheese and Toasted Pine Nut Salad Serves 4-6 This is a great salad to enjoy in the spring and when green garlic and strawberries are in season.  Serve it with a grilled meat dish. Ingredients Juice from 1 lemon 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon honey Sea

Grilled Chicken, Jalapeno Hummus, Feta and Cilantro Toasted Open Faced Sandwich Serves 4-6 This is a great dish to enjoy on a relaxing spring day. Ingredients 6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs, preferably organic 2 garlic cloves Juice of 1 lemon 3/4 cup, plus 3 tablespoons cilantro, roughly chopped 1/4 extra-virgin olive oil Sea salt and

Rhubarb and Lemon Bars with Thyme Makes 12 Large or 24 Medium Bars These rustic little rhubarb and lemon bars, enhanced with fresh thyme, are delicious in flavor and a great addition to a spring menu.   Ingredients Rhubarb Puree 6 rhubarb stalks, ends trimmed and sliced into 1-2 inch pieces 1/2 cup water 1

Goat Cheese with Olive Oil, Honey, Mint and Thyme Serves 2-4 This recipe for goat cheese drizzled with olive oil, honey and herbs is as tasty as it simple to prepare.  Serve it with your favorite crusty bread or vegetables such as carrots.  Ingredients 4 ounces plain goat cheese 1/2 tablespoon wild honey 1/8 cup

Rhubarb Ice with Thyme Serves 2-4 Tart and sprinkled with a touch of savory, this is a refreshing way to enjoy rhubarb in the spring. Ingredients 6 rhubarb stalks, ends trimmed and sliced into 1/2-inch pieces 1 1/2 cups water 1 cup, plus 1 tablespoon sugar Leaves from two sprigs of thyme, coarsely chopped Instructions