Serves four 5 to 6 whole radishes, scrubbed and trimmed, thinly sliced 4 to 6 spring onions, trimmed and thinly sliced or 1 bunch scallions, sliced About 1/4 cup fresh dill leaves About 1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves About 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, torn if large […]
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Most likely you’re a veteran soup maker, but in the case you’d like to elevate your repertoire from good to extraordinary tasting using the same ingredients, here are a few tips. First, sauté the protein (beef, sausage, pork, chicken, turkey, etc.) in it’s own fat or a […]
Read more →Extra virgin olive oil 1 to 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary leaves 2 teaspoons coarse sea salt 1 teaspoon fennel seed 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper or more to taste 2 egg whites 1/3 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese 1 1/2 cups blanched almonds 1 1/2 […]
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Serves six to eight 1/4 to 1/2 English cucumber (hot house) Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/4 to 1/3 pound feta cheese cut into 16 small cubes 8 to 10 pitted Kalamata olives, halved 8 to 10 ripe grape or cherry tomatoes, halved 2 to […]
Read more →Serves six About 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 teaspoons unsalted butter 2 large leeks, white parts only, chopped 1 large clove garlic, minced 1 whole head cauliflower, separated into florets 1 carrot, peeled and chopped 1 stalk celery, peeled to remove strings, sliced Sea salt and freshly […]
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Cauliflower has impressive levels of antioxidants, fiber and vitamin C. It has a great crunchy texture in salads, roasted as a side, or velvety smooth in pureed soups and sauces imparting a creamy texture without cream. Look for a bright and firm head (white, purple, green or […]
Read more →Yield about three cups 3 medium eggplants, about 2 1/2 to 3 pounds total Sea salt for sprinkling 4 to 5 cloves garlic, minced 1 shallot, minced 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin or more to taste 2 teaspoons Za’atar 1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley 2 large firm ripe […]
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Serves four to six 8 to 12 Japanese eggplants, or assorted small eggplants, unpeeled, ends removed and discarded About 1/4 cup safflower oil About 3 inches fresh ginger, peeled and minced 1 large clove garlic, minced About 1 tablespoon finely minced Jalapeno pepper or more to taste […]
Read more →Eggplant is a member of the nightshade family, relative to potatoes and tomatoes. Technically it is a fruit, specifically a berry, but most always thought of as a vegetable. You’ll find eggplants ranging from two inches to twelve inches long and colors from deep dark purple to […]
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Serves four to six 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1 to 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 large yellow onion, chopped 1 medium sized dark green thin fleshed pepper, halved, cored, seeded, and chopped 1/2 pound shelled fresh lima beans, cooked according to previous recipe 4 to […]
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