Wild Mushroom & Fromage Blanc Scramble
Earthy mushrooms, soft eggs, and a swirl of tangy fromage blanc come together in this simple, elegant take on a classic scramble.
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons butter
1–2 cups locally foraged mushrooms, cleaned and sliced
1–2 cloves green garlic, thinly sliced
4–6 farm-fresh eggs
2–3 tablespoons Bellsong Creamery fromage blanc
Fresh herbs (oregano or chives), chopped
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Method:
1. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms and cook, undisturbed at first, until golden and tender. Stir in green garlic and a pinch of salt, cooking until fragrant.
2. In a bowl, gently whisk eggs with a pinch of salt. Pour into the pan and cook slowly, folding gently to form soft curds. Just before the eggs are set, swirl in the fromage blanc for a creamy, tangy finish.
3. Finish with fresh herbs and black pepper. Serve warm, on toast or alongside bagels.
Radicchio & Poached Egg Salad with Crispy Bacon
This dish is an excellent combination of bitter radicchio, salty pancetta, creamy egg yolks, and tangy vinaigrette—perfect for brunch with a slice of crusty bread on the side.
Ingredients:
1 head radicchio, torn into bite-sized pieces
4 large eggs
6 slices thick-cut bacon or bacon rashers, chopped, or pancetta cubes
¼ cup crumbled blue cheese (optional)
¼ cup walnuts, toasted
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Sea salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
Method:
1. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Set aside.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Toss the torn radicchio leaves in a large bowl with the vinaigrette, coating evenly. Add the toasted walnuts and crumbled blue cheese (if using).
3. Bring a pot of water to a gentle simmer. Add a splash of vinegar to help the egg whites set. Crack each egg into a small bowl, then gently slide it into the simmering water. Cook for about 3 minutes for runny yolks, or 4 minutes for firmer yolks. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
4. Divide the dressed radicchio among plates. Top each serving with bacon and a poached egg. Add a pinch of salt and freshly cracked pepper to each salad and serve immediately.
Radicchio Salad with Fresh Chevre & Marcona Almonds
This salad is crisp and colorful, complete with blushy radicchio and juicy citrus.
Ingredients:
1 head Chioggia radicchio, torn into bite-size pieces
4 cups mixed salad greens
1 orange, removed of peel and any pith, and sliced into thin rounds
1 blood orange, removed of peel and any pith, and sliced into thin rounds
½ cup top-quality olive oil
4 tablespoons red wine vinegar
4 ounces chevre cheese, crumbled
½ cup Marcona almonds, coarsely chopped
Sea salt and fresh ground pepper
Method:
1. In a large bowl, whisk the olive oil with the red wine vinegar and season with salt and pepper.
2. Add the radicchio and greens to a large salad bowl, and drizzle with about half the vinaigrette and toss until coated. Add the orange slices, goat cheese and hazelnuts, drizzle with additional vinaigrette, and season the salad with salt and pepper. Toss gently together once more and serve.
Crispy Potlatch Pilaf Grain Cakes with Chèvre & Thyme
Hearty, crisp-edged, and beautifully savory, these grain cakes turn Bluebird Grain Farms’ Potlatch Pilaf into a satisfying brunch centerpiece.Â
Ingredients:
1 cup Bluebird Grain Farms Organic Potlatch Pilaf (uncooked)
2 cups water or stock
2 farm-fresh eggs, lightly beaten
½ cup Bellsong Creamery chèvre, crumbled
¼ cup finely chopped red or yellow onion
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
½ teaspoon sea salt
Freshly cracked black pepper
Olive oil or butter, for cooking
Optional for serving: Jammy or poached eggs; radicchio with tossed dressing; wildflower honey
Method:
1. In a saucepan, bring pilaf and water or stock to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until tender and liquid is absorbed (about 30–40 minutes). Let cool slightly.
2. In a large bowl, combine the warm (not hot) cooked grains with eggs, chèvre, onion, thyme, salt, and pepper. Stir until evenly incorporated. The mixture should hold together when pressed — if too loose, let cool a bit more. Using your hands, shape into small patties, about 2–3 inches wide and ½-inch thick.
3. Heat a generous drizzle of olive oil or butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook cakes 3–4 minutes per side, until golden brown and crisp on the outside. Top with a soft egg and a sprinkle of fresh thyme, or pair with dressed radicchio for contrast. For a sweet-savory twist, drizzle lightly with wildflower honey.
Winter Citrus & Chicory Slaw
A bright, crunchy tangle of chicories and Cara Cara oranges that brings fresh, zippy balance to any taco or game‑day plate.
Ingredients:
1 small head Rosalba or Chioggia radicchio, thinly sliced
1–2 heads red or green endive, thinly sliced
2 Cara Cara oranges, segmented (save any juice)
¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon honey or sugar
¼ teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
Optional: a pinch of chili flake
Method:
1. Slice radicchio and endive into thin ribbons and place in a large bowl. Segment the oranges over the bowl to catch the juice. Add segments to the greens.
2. Whisk together lime juice, olive oil, honey, salt, and any reserved orange juice.
3. Pour dressing over the slaw and toss gently. Add cilantro and chili flakes if using. Taste and adjust salt or lime.
Cabbage, Carrot & Apple Slaw with Creamy Poppy Seed Dressing
This refreshing, brightly-colored slaw from Diane Morgan’s Roots is a snap to do-ahead.
Ingredients:
2 cups finely shredded green cabbage
2 cups coarsely grated carrots (or carrots cut into matchsticks)
1 crisp red apple, cored and cut into matchsticks
2 teaspoons finely-snipped fresh chives
Dressing:
¼ cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1¼ teaspoons fine sea salt
1 teaspoon poppy seeds
2 tablespoons honey
Method:
1. To make the dressing, in a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, oil, lemon juice, salt, honey and poppy seeds. Set aside. (Can be prepared up to 1 day ahead.)
2. In a large bowl, toss together the cabbage, carrots and apple. Spoon the dressing over the top and toss to distribute evenly. Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with the chives.
Winter Citrus & Fava Shoot Salad
This crisp, citrus-kissed salad is both bold in flavor and beautiful in presentation.
Ingredients:
1 blood orange
1 Navel orange
½ pound fava shoots
½ red onion, thinly sliced
2 fennel bulbs, quartered, cored and thinly sliced, plus a handful of the fronds
Vinaigrette:
1 shallot, peeled and minced
â…“ cup freshly squeezed juice from an orange
â…“ cup red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon honey
¾ cup olive oil
Sea salt salt and fresh ground pepper
Method:
- Spread the salad greens out on a large, round serving platter to make a bed.
- Using a sharp paring knife, cut the tops and bottoms off the orange. Stand oranges up and slice to remove the peel and membrane. Then, slice oranges crosswise into thin wheels.
- Arrange the orange on top of the salad greens, overlapping the slices slightly. Then layer on the fennel slices. Scatter the onion slices on top of the salad.
- Drizzle vinaigrette over the salad and then season with ground pepper if desired.
Morel & Farm Egg Tartine with Chive Blossoms
Elevate your morning toast with buttery foraged morels, farm-fresh eggs, and a scattering of chive blossoms—simple, seasonal perfection.
Ingredients:
1 cup fresh Morel mushrooms, cleaned and halved
2 thick slices pumpernickel bread
2 farm-fresh eggs
1 small clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon butter
Olive oil, for drizzling
Sea salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste
Chive blossoms, for garnish
Optional: lemon zest, for brightness
Method:
1. Heat the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the morels and garlic, and sauté for 5–7 minutes, until mushrooms are tender and golden. Season with salt and pepper.
2. While the mushrooms cook, toast the pumpernickel slices until warm and crisp. Drizzle lightly with olive oil.
3. In a separate nonstick pan, cook the eggs sunny-side up (or to your preferred doneness). Season with a pinch of salt.
4. Top each slice of toast with a generous layer of sautéed morels. Gently place a fried egg on top. Garnish with a scattering of chive blossoms and a touch of lemon zest if desired. Serve immediately, with a side of lightly dressed escarole or microgreens.
Crème Fraîche Salad Dressing
Creamy, yet light, this dressing is fantastic tossed with greens and thinly-sliced radish.
Ingredients:
¼ cup crème fraîche
¾ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons honey
1-2 scallions, white parts only finely-minced, or 1 shallot, peeled and finely-minced
4 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
Sea salt and pepper
Method:
1. In a small bowl, whisk together the crème fraîche, olive oil, and honey.
2. Add the scallion or shallot, vinegar, salt, and pepper and whisk again. Taste and add salt and pepper to taste, or a touch more vinegar if you prefer your dressing on the acidic side.
Grilled Cherry Salsa
This flavorful salsa is excellent on top of pork tenderloin, or served with crackers and whipped ricotta!
Ingredients:
1½ cups cherries, pitted
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ cup diced shallot
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Method:
1. Heat the grill to high.
2. In a medium bowl, toss the cherries with oil until well coated. Carefully place the cherries onto the grill grates (or use a grilling basket) and grill until lightly charred in spots and tender, about 2 to 3 minutes. Use tongs to return the cherries to the bowl. Set aside to cool slightly.
3. Once the cherries have cooled, add the onion, garlic, vinegar and cilantro. Mix well, then season with salt and pepper.