A Cup of Sugar … A Pinch of Salt

Ingredients 1 largish shallot, thinly sliced 8 quail eggs (or 4 chicken eggs) 1 cup shelled green peas (fresh or frozen) 1 1/2 pounds fingerling potatoes 4 radishes, thinly sliced 1/2 cup asparagus spears 1 tablespoon chopped chives 2 tablespoons flat-leafed parsley 2 tablespoons torn basil salt and pepper to taste for the Vinaigrette 1 [...]

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 3 cups, peeled and grated yukon gold potatoes 2 tablespoons cooking oil 1/2 teaspoon salt and dash pepper for the filling 1 small onion, finely diced 3 cloves garlic, finely minced 6 cups fresh baby spinach, stems removed 8 lardons bacon, cut to 1-inch pieces and rendered (save the bacon fat) [...]

Ingredients for the Weiner Schnitzel 4 boneless pork chops (1 pound total), 1/2 inch thick 1/4 cup flour 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 egg, beaten 2 tablespoons milk 3/4 cup panko bread crumbs 1 teaspoon paprika 6 tablespoons vegetable oil for the Bratkartoffeln 1 1/2 pounds new baby potatoes, boiled [...]

Ingredients 4 russet potatoes (2 to 2 1/2 pounds), peeled and cut into chunks 2 tablespoons salt salt and pepper to taste 4-5 rashers bacon, cut into 1 inch pieces 5-6 tablespoons unsalted butter (with more butter for serving) 3 lightly packed cups of chopped kale 3 green onions (including the green onion bits), minced [...]