Grilled Sesame Asparagus

Here’s another recipe to break up your asparagus monotony (that is, unless you are coincidentally eating sesame asparagus nightly). When cooked at its freshest, grilled asparagus spears are practically candy.  Tender, sweet, nutty, with a slight tang from the rice vinegar, this recipe is a natural in asian-inspired meals.  Try it alongside grilled chicken or… Continue reading Grilled Sesame Asparagus

Winter Chicken “Noodle” Soup, with Dill Parmesan Crisps

After the 3+ feet of snow we had this past week, I find it impossible to believe that I am watching even more flurries outside today.  The blizzard this week caused the farmers, whose work ethic is only outdone by their good sense, to not come to NYC for the greenmarket this Friday.  Union Square,… Continue reading Winter Chicken “Noodle” Soup, with Dill Parmesan Crisps

Blood Orange Braised Chicken, with Sesame Kale & King Oyster Mushrooms

So the very first meal of the blog, and of this year’s project: to cook from the farmers market, or my garden, and post recipes every week. As mentioned previously, this week’s trip to the Union Square farmers market included finding some gorgeous king oyster mushrooms and kale.  The first time I saw king oyster… Continue reading Blood Orange Braised Chicken, with Sesame Kale & King Oyster Mushrooms