Herbed Pork Loin Center Rib Roast, Charred Rapini, Green Lentils with Ramp Pesto and Pangrattato

A beautiful celebration of spring on a single plate. A tender, bone-in pork loin center rib roast is slathered in a pungent garlic, Dijon and herb crust, then roasted alongside bitter, beautifully charred rapini. The dish is anchored by a bed of earthy green lentils tossed with a vibrant, punchy wild ramp pesto made with nutty pepitas and sharp Pecorino Romano, all finished with a heavy shower of texture-shattering, golden sourdough pangrattato.

Ribeye, Sous Vide Sunchoke, Roasted Heirloom Carrots, Charred Spring Onion and Ramp Pesto

A restaurant-inspired recreation. This dish pairs a perfectly seared, ultra-rare ribeye with the deep, smoky char of tender duck-fat sunchokes, heirloom carrots and spring onions. Finished with a vibrant, garlicky ramp pesto and a rich pan jus built straight from the steak fond, it is a masterclass in elevating seasonal spring ingredients for a family meal.

Sous Vide Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin, Grits, Broccolini, Habanero Cream with Charred Scallion and Almond Pesto

This recipe features an easier, lighter version of Soby’s Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin, using sous vide cooking for precise doneness. It incorporates charred scallion and almond pesto, substituting grits for mashed potatoes, and replacing butter and cream with olive oil and almond creamer.

Roasted Pork Shoulder, Soy Glazed Sweet Potatoes, Green Lentils with an Arugula, Pecan Pesto

A mouthwatering recipe for Roast Pork Shoulder with Soy Glazed Sweet Potatoes, Green Lentils, and Arugula Pesto. The pork is seasoned with a smoky, sweet, and slightly spicy rub and slow-cooked to perfection. The sweet potatoes are glazed with a soy mixture and charred to deliciousness, while the green lentils and arugula pesto add earthy and herbaceous flavors respectively.

Pesto, Chicken, Artichoke and Roasted Red Pepper Pizza

I’ve been making this pizza for years. I wish I could find the recipe I used the first time but just know I didn’t come up with this one. Someone else out there on the interwebs should get the credit. The pesto as the sauce with the other ingredients makes for a nice mix up…

Hot Turkey Sausage and Zucchini Squash “Pasta” with Walnut Pesto

A healthy version of pasta bolognese. The spiralized squash are great as the pasta and the pesto is amazing.