Escarole, Scallions and Salmon in Miso Dashi Broth

The Mediterranean meets the Far East in this recipe for escarole and scallions.  We poached a filet of salmon in water, white miso paste, dried kombu seaweed, and scallions creating a salmon dashi broth.  Once the salmon is fully poached we remove the salmon, strain the poaching liquid, add chopped fresh escarole and sliced scallions, and cook them briefly. We got this salmon from Maralee McGowen, owner … Continue reading Escarole, Scallions and Salmon in Miso Dashi Broth

Escarole, Sweet Italian Sausage, and Cannellini Bean Soup

This is a wonderful, hearty soup that really highlights our organic escarole greens.  While you may also use spinach in this recipe we really appreciate the slight bitterness of escarole, and if added just a couple of minutes before serving the white ribs of the escarole leaves will retain their crispness, adding a bit of crunch to contrast the creaminess of the beans. By the way, … Continue reading Escarole, Sweet Italian Sausage, and Cannellini Bean Soup

Quick-Sautéed Escarole with Pine Nuts

Escarole is such a versatile green!  The crisp, white stems and the brightly colored, flavorful green leaves can be eaten raw, used in soups or stews, or just wilted in a little bit of extra virgin olive oil and served as a side dish.  A type of endive, escarole is an excellent source of dietary fiber, iron, potassium, calcium, and Vitamins A and K. This … Continue reading Quick-Sautéed Escarole with Pine Nuts