Farrotto and Eggplant Stacks with Summer Pesto and Salsa Fresca
These stacks bring the best of summer together in an impressive dish. Deconstructed, any of the elements makes a fine meal on its own.
Continue reading » »Sweet Pepper Confit
Summer vegetable confits, like this one from sweet peppers and garlic, are exceptionally versatile in the kitchen; the ultimate summer convenience food.
Continue reading » »Habanero-Mango Salsa
The sugar and acid mellow out the intensity of the pepper for a salsa that’s tart and sweet with a hum of heat.
Continue reading » »Garlicky Butterflied Grilled Shrimp
Leaving the shells on during grilling adds to the flavor of the dish. Be sure to source domestic shrimp so you know you’re making a smart, sustainable choice.
Continue reading » »Honey-Ginger Roasted Carrots
A while ago I was profiling a group of moms who met through a CSA and was intrigued by their stories of how the CSA experience had shaped the way their kids eat. One veggie the kids unanimously preferred (demanded) fresh from the far rather than from a grocery store bag was carrots. This recipe gilds the lily even further, by adding honey and ginger to the mix.
Continue reading » »Go-to Vinaigrette
Feel free to experiment with the ingredients using these general ratios. Try swapping the garlic and white wine vinegar for shallots and champagne vinegar, for instance, or even ginger and rice wine vinegar.
Continue reading » »Spaghetti Carbonara
This recipe was inevitable. Last week, while I was reviewing the whole grain spaghettis for this post, I had a dozen fresh eggs from a friend’s hens sitting next to a few slices of really tasty bacon (crafted with care in Iowa) in the fridge . . . the ingredients for a major carbonara craving.
Continue reading » »Green Beans with Frizzled Shallots
This method may seem backwards, but adding the olive oil and shallot at the end makes the flavors even more intense.
Continue reading » »Chocolate Crostini with Orange Zest and Sea Salt
I’m of the notion that a simple square of good dark chocolate is a treat in and of itself. But if you feel like dressing it up a bit, this is an easy, elegant way to do it.
Continue reading » »Rosemary-Parmesan Breadsticks
Instead of reaching for the Ritz, try baking a batch of these breadsticks to nibble on throughout the week.
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