Mashed Rutabaga

1 rutabaga, peeled, diced small butter salt Boil the rutabaga in salted water until tender, for about 10 to 15 minutes. Drain well.  Mash. Stir in 1  tbsp or so of butter.  Salt to taste.

Braised Mushrooms

  1/2 lb mushrooms, sliced 3 tbsp sake 2 tbsp soy sauce 1/2 tbsp butter Heat the butter in a non-stick frying pan, then add the mushrooms. Cook until water starts to come out. Pour in the sake and the soy sauce mixture – it'll start to bubble furiously, but don't turn down the heat; keep stirring… Continue reading Braised Mushrooms

Yam with Bacon

1 large yam, unpeeled salt 2 oz. bacon, diced 1 shallot, minced 1 tbsp red wine vinegar olive oil 1/2 tsp dry rosemary cracked pepper Boil the yam in salted water for 20 to 30 minutes, until cooked but firm.  Drain. Heat a skillet and saute the bacon until crisp.  Remove to drain on paper… Continue reading Yam with Bacon

Collard Greens

2 oz. bacon, diced 1/4 onion, minced 1 clove garlic, minced 2 tsp brown sugar 1 lb collard greens, washed, ribs and stems removed, sliced 1/2 tsp cracked pepper pinch red chili flakes 3/4 tsp red wine vinegar 1/4 cup lager beer 1 tsp molasses pinch of salt Cook the bacon until crisp in a… Continue reading Collard Greens

Hot Wheels

2/3 lb potatoes, peeled, sliced 1/4 inch thick rounds 1 tbsp butter, melted chili flakes dried basil coarse salt Preheat the oven to 450 F. Line the bottom of a greased large baking pan with the potatoes.  Drizzle with the butter and sprinkle with the chili flakes, basil, and salt. Cover with foil and bake 15… Continue reading Hot Wheels

Baked Potato Strips

2 baking potatoes, cut in thin strips, lengthwise 1 egg, beaten 2 tbsp parmesan, grated 1 tsp garlic powder Preheat the oven to 375.  Combine the egg, parmesan, and garlic powder. Add the potatoes and toss to coat.  Place in a single layer on a greased baking sheet. Bake for 40 minutes.  Serve.

Lemon Radicchio

2 tbsp olive oil 1 shallot, minced zest of 1 lemon 2 heads radicchio, cored salt and pepper 2 tbsp red wine vinegar Heat the oil in a large non stick skillet on high until almost smoking. Add the shallot and the lemon zest and saute 5 minutes.  Add the radicchio and toss 1 minute,… Continue reading Lemon Radicchio

Salsa Cruda with Chips

2 tomatoes, peeled, seeded, diced 1/4 cup cilantro, minced 1/2 onion, minced 1 cucumber, peeled, chopped 4 scallions, minced 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 6 cloves garlic, crushed 1 jalapeno, minced salt and cracked pepper 3 potatoes, peeled, sliced 1/16" thin olive oil coarse salt Combine the tomatoes, cilantro, onion, cucumber, scallions, vinegar, garlic, and… Continue reading Salsa Cruda with Chips