Sides and Appetizers

Spinach Knowledge

• Spinach belongs to the chenopodiaceae family (also known as goosefoot), a family of nutritional powerhouses including beets, chard and quinoa. It shares a similar taste profile with these two other vegetables; the bitterness of beet greens and the slightly salty flavour of chard.
• Spinach is available all year round but is in season during the spring (March – June)
• High in iron
• Three types of fresh spinach are widely available: Savoy, flat-leaf, and baby. Baby spinach is harvested before its mature, so the flavor and texture is much more delicate
• It should be stored loosely packed in a sealed plastic bag in the fridge where it will keep for about four days.
• Don’t wash spinach before storing since the moisture will cause it to spoil

Zucchini Knowledge

• Use stem as a “holder” when grating
• It can be eaten raw! Just slice thin.
• Removing water from zucchini does two things: prevents water from coming out into dish, AND intensifies the natural flavor of the squash

Avocado Egg Rolls

Endive Boats with Sautéed Apple & Bacon

Smoked Trout Guacamole

Chicken Skewers with Minty Walnut Pesto