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Hot and Spicy Pickled Eggs
Adapted from The Joy of Pickling
4 hard cooked eggs, peeled (pour boiling water over raw eggs and allow to sit, covered, for 14 minutes, then peel)
2/3 T. pickling salt (any non-iodized salt will do, i.e. sea salt)
2 fresh green chile peppers (serrano, jalepeno)
1/2 c. cider vinegar
3 T. water
1 t. minced […]

Glass Encrusted Pork Chops
1 pyrex baking dish
2 succulent, free range pork chops (you’ll probably have to scour multiple local farmer’s markets to find these)
1 small head of garlic, cloves separated but skin left on
Olive Oil
Salt & Pepper
1/2 c. dry white wine
Preheat oven to 425. Place pyrex baking dish in the oven so it will […]

Slivered Dandelion Greens with Chorizo
1 bunch of dandelion greens, any unappetizing-looking stalks removed (or substitute collard greens)
~ 1T. olive oil
1/2 of a medium onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 - 1/2 t. red pepper flakes, to taste
4 oz of dry chorizo, cut into small pieces
Stack the dandelion greens and cut into 1/4 to 1/2 inch […]

Chard Stem Gratin
Serves 2
- Center ribs cut from 1 bunch swiss chard, cut into 1/2 - 1 inch chunks
- 3 strips all-natural / organic / homemade bacon cut into 1/2 inch strips *
- 3 large garlic cloves, minced
- 1 small handful parsley, chopped
- 1 tomato, seeded and chopped (note: during the winter and spring months […]

Wilted Dandelion Greens with Garlic and Pecans
1 bunch dandelion greens, center ribs removed if large
1/4 c. pecans
2.5 T olive oil
4-5 garlic cloves, minced
1 small shallot, minced (optional)
2 T apple cider vinegar
Salt & Pepper
Coarsely chop dandelion greens and place in a serving bowl.
Toast pecans in a dry skillet over medium-high heat until fragrant, about 5-6 minutes. […]

Three Infusions: Persimmon Vodka, Lemon Vodka, and Pear and Ginger Vodka
Note: The amounts given are just approximations. The amount of fruit and vodka you will need will depend entirely on the size of the jars you use. You don’t need any special bottles, jars, or containers either–I used an old juice bottle (persimmon), an […]