Grass-Fed Beef Bulgogi

Bulgogi means “fire meat” in Korean and is the name of a beef dish in which paper-thin sliced meat is soaked in a flavorful combo of soy sauce, black pepper, ginger, rice wine, and pureed fruit. Wrap it up in lettuce cups with short-grain brown rice.
Continue reading » »Glass Noodle Salad with Spicy Sweet Shrimp

Holy smokes is this yummy! Is about all I have to say. And ridiculously easy to pull together, too, especially if you have extra Spicy-Sweet shrimp on hand–or substitute other leftovers, like Mohogony Grilled Chicken. Packed with flavor yet light and refreshing, it’s a go-to, one-dish meal for the dog days of summer.
Continue reading » »Lemon Verbena Honey Granita

Lemon verbena has a heady, perfumey fragrance that gives a surprising, sensuous flavor to this refreshing granita.
Continue reading » »Fiery-Sweet Peach Salsa

The heat of the jalapeno and bite of the red onion play nicely off the subtle sweetness of the peach in this summery salsa.
Continue reading » »Asian Pesto

I first developed this recipe out of desperation with an abundance of end-of-the-season Asian basil (it freezes wonderfully). Now it’s one of our summer staples … especially now that Noemi loves being in on the action.
Continue reading » »Bay Scallop Ceviche Salad

This confetti-colored salad has Asian-leanings (think ceviche meets green papaya salad) in a versatile summertime dish
Continue reading » »Alberto’s Grilled Marinated Asparagus

Use this asparagus–simple and addictive–as part of an antipasto dish, tossed with pasta, or simply snacking on out of hand.
Continue reading » »Mississippi “Caviar” with Cider Vinaigrette

This zesty, summery dish comes together in a flash when you use steamed, ready-to-eat black-eyed peas and precooked brown rice. A perfect summer salad or side.
Continue reading » »Braised and Seared Fennel Wedges

These are the ultimate cross-over food. Served warm, they’d be be lovely on a cold night with Simplest Roast Chicken or Spiced Pork Roast. Served cool, they’re terrific finger food for a picnic. This recipe is based on one from the Gotham Cookbook, by Alfred Portale. I’ve always loved how the braising in this dish makes the fennel silky and tender, while the finishing sear gives it savory caramelization; a luscious juxtaposition.
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