Asparagus Salad with Mimosa and White Wine Vinaigrette

Serves 4
INGREDIENTS
1 pound thin asparagus, 1 inch trimmed from the bottoms
Sea salt or kosher salt
4½ teaspoons white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon minced scallion (white part only)
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1⁄8 teaspoon honey
4½ teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
Freshly ground black pepper
Mimosa (optional)
1 hard-cooked egg
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives
DIRECTIONS
Fill a bowl with water and ice. If you have time, [...]

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Butter-Braised Radishes With Their Greens

Serves 4
INGREDIENTS
1-2 bunches red radishes with their greens (about 2 pounds)
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 to 2 teaspoons brown sugar
Sea salt or kosher salt
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
Freshly ground black pepper
Freshly grated nutmeg
DIRECTIONS
Cut the radishes away from their leaves, leaving about ½ inch of green attached. Scrub the radishes and slice them in halves or quarters [...]

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Potage of Spring Greens, with Green Garlic and Mint

Serves 4-6
INGREDIENTS
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 cups onions, finely chopped
6 cloves garlic, peeled and left whole
Salt
1 small potato, peeled and diced
1 bunch dandelion greens
1 large bunch arugula
4 cups vegetable stock or water
1 (10 ounce) bag baby spinach
½ cup fresh mint leaves
½ cup créme fraiche
DIRECTIONS
Combine the oil, onions, and garlic in a heavy saucepan over [...]

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Sauteed Baby Artichokes with Garlic and Mint

Serves 4
INGREDIENTS
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
16 baby artichokes, trimmed, stems left on if possible, halved and rubbed with lemon
6 cloves garlic, peeled
2 sprigs fresh thyme
¾ cup dry white wine
2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped
Sea salt or kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
DIRECTIONS
Warm the oil in a heavy 8 to 10-inch skillet over medium heat [...]

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Wild Leek and Dandelion Frittata with Goat Cheese

Serves 4
INGREDIENTS
½ pound dandelion greens, ends trimmed
8 large eggs
8 ounces fresh goat cheese, crumbled
¼ teaspoon coarse sea salt or kosher salt
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 bunch wild leeks, ramps or large leek (white and tender greens only) thinly sliced and washed
1⁄8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
DIRECTIONS
Fill a large pasta pot three-quarters full with water and [...]

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