Best Potato Salad Ingredients 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into ½-inch pieces ¾ cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoons dill pickle brine 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon yellow mustard 2 garlic cloves, grated 1 teaspoon sea salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 celery stalks, diced ½ cup diced dill pickles ½ cup chopped fresh chives 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill 2 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and chopped, optional Instructions Place the potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water by 1 inch. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes, or until fork-tender. Drain and set aside to cool to room temperature. Meanwhile, make the dressing. In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, pickle brine, apple cider vinegar, mustard, garlic, salt, and se ...

Bright Spring Salad Ingredients 1 bunch asparagus, tender parts, chopped into 1-inch pieces ½ cup frozen peas, thawed A few handfuls of salad greens 2 radishes, thinly sliced ½ cup crumbled feta cheese ½ avocado, pitted and diced ¼ cup chopped, toasted pistachios ½ cup roasted chickpeas Fresh herbs, for garnish (basil, mint and/or chives) Sea salt and freshly ground pepper Dressing ¼ cup fresh basil or a mix of basil and mint 1 small garlic clove 1 tablespoon lemon juice, plus ½ teaspoon zest 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, more as desired ¼ teaspoon sea salt Instructions Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and set a bowl of ice water nearby. Blanch the asparagus for about 1 minute, until tender but still bright green. Transfer to the ice water ...

Pickled Eggs Ingredients 2 cups water, divided 1 medium red or yellow beet, peeled and diced 1 cup apple cider vinegar ⅓ cup sugar 2 teaspoons sea salt 6 hard boiled eggs, peeled pinch of turmeric, optional, for yellow eggs sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, for sprinkling   Instructions Combine 1 cup of water and the beet in a small pot and bring to a simmer. Cook for 20 minutes, or until the beet pieces are fork-tender. Add the vinegar, remaining 1 cup water, sugar, and salt and simmer for 1 minute, or until the sugar is dissolved. Let the brine cool to room temperature. Transfer the brine to a large jar, 2 medium jars, or a medium glass bowl. If you’re making yellow eggs, stir in a pinch of turmeric, if desired, for a brighter yellow color. Add the eggs, make sure they ...

Vegan Banana Pancakes Ingredients 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed 3 tablespoons water ½ cup mashed banana, about 1 large 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, more for brushing 1 teaspoon vanilla ¾ cup + 2 tablespoons almond milk, more if needed 1½ cup whole wheat pastry flour ½ cup oat flour 2 teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon cinnamon ½ teaspoon nutmeg heaping ¼ teaspoon sea salt Maple syrup, banana slices, pecans, for serving   Instructions In a large bowl, combine the flaxseed, water, and banana. Mash and stir until well combined. Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes to thicken. Add the olive oil, vanilla, and almond milk and whisk. Add the flour and sprinkle the baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt evenly over the top. Stir until all the ingred ...

Spinach Artichoke Dip Ingredients 3 cups small cauliflower florets, ¾-inch pieces 2 garlic cloves 5 ounces fresh spinach 1 (14-ounce) can whole artichoke hearts, drained, patted dry, and chopped ⅓ cup chopped scallions ½ cup whole milk Greek yogurt 1½ tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, more for brushing Heaping ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard Scant 1 teaspoon sea salt ¾ cup white cheddar cheese Pinches of red pepper flakes Toasted baguette, for serving Chopped parsley for garnish, optional   Instructions Preheat the oven to 450°F and brush an 8-inch cast iron skillet lightly with olive oil. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the cauliflower and garlic and boil until the cauliflower is fork tender, about 8 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to scoop the cauliflower and the garlic int ...