These stuffed eggs are loaded with the fresh herbs of spring — use what you find in the Freshness Farm delivery or backyard garden. A few sprigs of chives or green onion are particularly nice.
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Root Vegetable and Potato Hash Browns

This dish riffs on a classic of the American breakfast repertoire: hash browns (AKA home fries). We’ve thrown in cubed rutabaga, but sweet potato or turnip would be great too. Or nothing but potato, if you prefer. Serve with an omelet or frittata for a soul-soothing start to the day (or ending) Continue reading
Sautéed Carrots with Fresh Herbs

This is the simplest of sautés. Try varying the herbs. Add minced garlic or ginger root. Perhaps a shallot. Substitute lime or orange for the lemon. Use your imagination. Or leave just as it is. It’s tough to argue with something that’s pretty perfect. Continue reading
Sabzi Polo (Herb Rice)

This recipe is adapted from M.R. Ghanoonparvar’s Persian Cuisine. I’ve reduced the salt and fat content, without sacrificing taste. This fragrant dish is a classic and with good reason — it’s light, full of flavor and loaded with fresh green herbs. I added some arugula to the mix — feel free to replace or substitute as you like. Continue reading
Kurdish Chickpea, Cilantro and Cumin Salad

(serves 4)
Adapted from Silk Road Cooking by Najmieh Batmanglij. I use less oil in this version than is called for in the original (featured in this week’s electronic newsletter), plus I’ve reduced the cooking time for the tomatoes, giving the dish a super-fresh profile. You’ll find this protein-rich salad particularly inviting in summer months when tomatoes are at their peak. Continue reading