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Spaghetti with Littleneck Clams, Sweet Marjoram, Parsley and Crushed Red Pepper Serves 4-6 This simple spaghetti with littleneck clams is beautifully flavored by sweet marjoram and the contrast of crushed red pepper.  Ingredients 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 green garlic bulb, minced 2 pounds littleneck clams, scrubbed and washed 2 tablespoons sweet marjoram, finely […]

Turkey Bacon, Herbed Goat Cheese, Friseé, Asparagus, and Thyme Toasted Open Face Sandwich with Balsamic Vinegar Serves 1-2 Flavored with a delicious herbed goat cheese, this toasted open face sandwich is a great way to enjoy asparagus in the spring. Ingredients 2 thick slices from a loaf of rustic country bread, toasted 2-4 slices turkey

Gaviota Strawberry and Black Pepper Sauce Makes Approximately 1 Cup 1 cup Gaviota strawberries, hulled and halved 1/2 cup sugar 2/3 cup water 2 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper Instructions In a medium pot, bring the water to a simmer over medium heat.  Add the sugar and the strawberries and cook for about 25 minutes,

Blood Orange and White Grapefruit Ice with Spearmint Serves 2-4 Ingredients 1 cup sugar 1 1/4 cups water 1/2 cup blood orange juice 1/2 cup white grapefruit juice Zest from 1 blood orange Leaves from two sprigs of spearmint, coarsely chopped Instructions Combine the water and sugar in a small pot and bring to a

Risotto with Winter Savory, Thyme, Parsley and Lemon Serves 4-6 Ingredients 3 1/2 cups chicken stock 3 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 cup Arborio rice 1 tablespoon fresh winter savory, coarsely chopped 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, coarsely chopped 1 tablespoon fresh flat-leaf parsley, coarsely chopped Salt and freshly ground black

Baby Spinach Salad with Red Cabbage, Walnuts and Parmesan-Reggiano Serves 4-6 Red cabbage gives a nice touch to this refreshing salad.  Ingredients Juice from 1 lemon 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon honey Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 head red cabbage, finely shredded 1/4 cup walnut

Roasted Cod Fillets with Nettles, Parsley and Lemon Serves 4-6 Roasted cod combined with fresh nettles, parsley and lemon give off a rustic texture and a delicious flavor. Ingredients 4 cod fillets, about 3-4 ounces each 1/2 cup fresh nettle leaves 1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves, coarsely chopped 4 cloves garlic, chopped Juice and zest

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.

Serves 4-6This recipe for meatballs is a favorite of mine at any time during the year.  Turkey, fresh herbs, and garlic when combined with the tomato sauce make them particularly tasty.  When serving, I like to arrange the meatballs on the sauce, spoon additional sauce over the top, and sprinkle them with fresh minced garlic

Serves 4-6This is a dish that I enjoy making in the spring when I find green garlic at my local farmers’ market and I am in the mood for pasta.  Snow pea leaves and green garlic pesto come together nicely with the linguine in this recipe.