Charoset 2 large red apples, grated ½ cup walnuts ¼ cup sweet wine, to taste 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon nutmeg 1 teaspoon ginger 1 teaspoon sugar Mix all ingredients together in a bowl and serve. All ingredients can be added according to taste, and …

Sauteed greens with pecans

MAKES 4 (1/2-cup) SERVINGS 1 (1-pound) bunch of Swiss chard or mustard, beet or turnip greens1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1/3 cup pecans, toasted and coarsely chopped 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Chop leaves of the greens …

Sauteed baby bok choy with garlic and lemon zest

MAKES 6 SERVINGS Cooking time: 10 minutes 2 tablespoons virgin olive oil2 cloves garlic, chopped 2 teaspoons freshly grated lemon zest 18 baby bok choy, trimmed 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic …

HONEY-GLAZED WINTER SQUASH WITH GOAT CHEESE

MAKES 4 Side-DISH SERVINGS 1 pound winter squash (preferably heirloom)1 tablespoon olive oil Salt to taste 2 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons butter, at room temperature 2 ounces fresh goat cheese, crumbled 1/8 cup micro greens  (available at farmers markets) Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking …

Cool Orange, Jicama and Mango Slaw

Mango adds a cooling sweet tartness to this traditional Mexican combination of citrus and jicama. The grating of the jicama gives the dish the texture of an American slaw and is a welcome change from the cabbage and mayo versions we eat all summer. MAKES …

BAKED BEANS

MAKES 10 to 12 SERVINGS 8 slicees bacon1 cup brown sugar ½ cup apple cider vinegar 1 teaspoon mustard (or more,   if desired) 4 large onions, cut into rings 2 (about 15-ounce) cans green lima beans, drained 1 (about 15-ounce) can yellow lima beans  (or butter …

RECIPE: Black Walnut and Himalayan Red Rice Dolmades with Cucumber-Cumin Raita

Michael Taus’ vegetarian spin on stuffed grape leaves combines local black walnuts, wild mushrooms and red rice. The result is an earthy fusion of flavors. CUCUMBER-CUMIN RAITA MAKES 4 SERVINGS 2 cucumbers, divided 1/2 teaspoon tahini1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 cup vanilla yogurt 1 garlic …

RECIPE: Creamy Macaroni and Cheese

MAKES 8 SERVINGS 1 pound uncooked cavatappi or elbow pasta 3 cups cubed butternut squash 1¼ cups chicken broth, low-sodium and low-fat preferred 1½ cups milk, skim or 2 percent preferred 2 garlic cloves 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons …

RECIPE: Potato-Ricotta Latkes

MAKES 8 PANCAKES 12 ounces peeled Idaho potatoes 3 tablespoons part-skim ricotta cheese 2 tablespoons flour 2 tablespoons sugar 2 teaspoons finely grated orange peel 1 teaspoon baking powder ¼ teaspoon salt 1 egg, slightly beaten 1/3 cup golden raisins¼ cup vegetable oil 4 teaspoons …