Rainbow Swiss Chard with Toasted Garlic Recipe by Pieter Dijkstra, Chef de Cuisine at A Spice of LifePhoto By Joe Lavine Ingredients 3 pounds Swiss chard Salt for boiling water 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 large garlic cloves, finely shaved Salt and pepper to season Instructions Using a small knife, remove stems from chard...

Pea Soup Recipe by Pieter Dijkstra, Chef de Cuisine at A Spice of LifePhoto By Joe Lavine Ingredients 2 medium shallots, finely chopped Pinch salt 1 teaspoon vegetable oil ¼ pound potato, peeled and diced 1 pound fresh or frozen peas 3 cups water or light vegetable broth Salt and pepper for seasoning 1 tablespoon...

Orange Glazed Apple Cake Recipe by Pieter Dijkstra, Chef de Cuisine at A Spice of LifePhoto by Povy Kendal Atchison For Apple Cake: Ingredients 3 sticks unsalted butter, softened 1 1/2 cups sugar 1/2 cups light brown sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla Zest and juice of one orange 3 eggs 1 1/2 Honey Crisp apples, peeled...

Mushroom Bread Pudding Recipe by Pieter Dijkstra, Chef de Cuisine at A Spice of Life Ingredients 1/4 pound focaccia, cut into very small cubes 1 egg yolk 1 cup heavy cream 8 tablespoons butter 1/4 tablespoon chopped garlic 1/4 tablespoon chopped shallot 1/2 pound cremini and/or button mushrooms, sliced thinly 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary 1/2 tablespoon...

Chicken Roasted With Thyme Recipe by Pieter Dijkstra, Chef de Cuisine at A Spice of LifePhoto By Joe Lavine For Chicken: Ingredients 1 whole roasting chicken 2 tablespoons salted butter, melted 1 teaspoon kosher or sea salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 bunch fresh thyme 2 celery stalks, havled lengthwise and crosswise 2...

Caramelized Kabocha Squash Recipe by Pieter Dijkstra, Chef de Cuisine at A Spice of LifePhoto By Povy Kendal Atchison Ingredients 1 pound Kabocha squash, peeled 1 tablespoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon white pepper 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 stick unsalted butter, divided 1/2 cup brown sugar Instructions Cut squash into 1/2-inch-thick rounds, discard seeds, and...

Buttermilk Panna Cotta with Cherry Compote Recipe by Pieter Dijkstra, Chef de Cuisine at A Spice of Life Photo By Joe Lavine For Buttermilk Panna Cotta: Ingredients 6 ramekins (6 ounces each) Vegetable oil spray 1 1⁄2 teaspoons gelatin 2 tablespoons water 1 cup cream 1⁄2 cup sugar 1...

Au Gratin Potatoes Recipe by Pieter Dijkstra, Chef de Cuisine at A Spice of Life Photo By Joe Lavine Ingredients 2-1/8 pounds sliced russet or heirloom potatoes 11 ounces heavy cream 1/2 cup shredded or grated cheddar cheese, plus 1/4 cup for sprinkling 1 tablespoon dried parsley 1/8...