Mexican Street Corn (Elote)

Mexican Street Corn (Elote)

For those of you who like to try new ways of serving some of the more familiar vegetables, here is one for you to consider.  In Mexico, street vendors sell corn on the cob from carts in the same way vendors in the U.S. sell hot dogs.  This recipe is adapted from...
Yellow Wax Beans with Toasted Almonds

Yellow Wax Beans with Toasted Almonds

Servings: 6 Prep time: 10-15 minutes Cook time: 5 minutes Ingredients:   1 tablespoon plus 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt   1 pound yellow wax beans, ends trimmed   2 Tablespoons olive oil   2 Tablespoons unsalted butter   3/4 cup (about 3 ounces) whole blanched almonds,...
Kale and Feta Salad

Kale and Feta Salad

Servings: 4-6 Prep time: 15 minutes  Ingredients: 1 bunch kale, large stems discarded, leaves finely chopped 1/2 teaspoon salt  1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar  1 apple, diced 1/3 cup feta cheese  1/4 cup currants or dried cranberries 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts...