A Cup of Sugar … A Pinch of Salt

Ingredients for the crust 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour 1 tablespoon sugar 3/4 teaspoon salt 10 tablespoons (1 1/4 sticks) chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1/3 cup chilled solid vegetable shortening, diced 6 tablespoons (or more) ice water for the filling 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon butter 1 cup chopped asparagus [...]

Ingredients 1 head of cauliflower, cut into 1 inch pieces (regular will do, but you can always use pink, purple, Romanesco, etc) 1/2 red onion, finely chopped 1 garlic clove, finely minced 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 bunch of fresh mint, leaves only 1 tsp hot red pepper flakes salt and pepper to taste [...]

Ingredients 2 cups organic all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon sugar 1 stick (8 tablespoons) very cold butter 3/4 cup cold buttermilk 1/2 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese 1/2 cup fresh ramps, finely chopped (can substitute scallions or spring onions) Directions Preheat the oven to 450 [...]

Ingredients for the Gnocchi 2 pounds whole Russet potatoes, peeled and quartered 2 cups all-purpose flour (plus extra flour for dusting) Kosher salt for the cooking water Directions Steam the potatoes in a large pot with a steamer insert, or steam basket, for 30 to 40 minutes or until they can be pierced with a [...]

Ingredients for the crust 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour 1 tablespoon sugar 3/4 teaspoon salt 10 tablespoons (1 1/4 sticks) chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1/3 cup chilled solid vegetable shortening, diced 6 tablespoons (or more) ice water for the filling 3 golden beets, boiled and thinly sliced 3 red beets, boiled [...]