Sausage and Grape Skewers

Written on Oct 21, 2011 by Lia Huber
sausage-grape-skewers

This recipe, my slightly off-kilter ode to harvest, was adapted from Micol Negrin’s gem of a book, The Italian Grill.

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Homemade Gravlax with Wild Alaskan Salmon

Written on Jun 28, 2011 by Alison Ashton
Gravlax

‘Tis the season for fresh, sustainable wild Alaskan salmon, and there’s none better than the rich, buttery fish from the Copper River. Gravlax is a Swedish specialty that cures the salmon with a mixture of salt, sugar and spices. It’s a simple, no-cook technique requiring nothing more than a little prep work and time. There…

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Gigantes Beans

Written on Mar 23, 2011 by Lia Huber
Gigantes Beans

I fell in love with these giant beans–often served as part of a mezhedes spread–in Athens. They’re meaty, soaked through with flavor and thoroughly satisfying. To this day, my favorite way to enjoy them is still with toothpicks and a glass of ouzo.

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Make-at-Home Socca

Written on Mar 18, 2011 by Alison Ashton
Make-at-Home Socca

Using a cast-iron skillet, you can start the socca on the stovetop and finish it under the broiler to make this South of France staple at home.

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Sustainable Tuna Caponata

Written on Mar 14, 2011 by Alison Ashton
Sustainable Tuna Caponata

An Italian-style tuna salad, sans mayo, is delicious way to use premium, sustainably caught canned tuna.

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Crispy Kale Chips

Written on Jan 5, 2011 by Alison Ashton
Crispy Kale Chips

This four-ingredient recipe will turn kale haters into kale lovers!

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Coppa-Wrapped Dates with Blue Cheese

Written on Nov 22, 2010 by Lia Huber
Coppa-Wrapped Dates with Blue Cheese

This recipe is adapted from Jill Hough’s 100 Perfect Pairings: Small Plates to Enjoy with Wines You Love. Super simple, and surprisingly tasty, little finger food!

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Edamame Spread

Written on Aug 27, 2010 by Lia Huber
Edamame Spread

A super-quick and tasty hors d’oeuvre from simple pantry and freezer ingredients.

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Spicy-Sweet Pickled Cucumbers

Written on Jul 14, 2010 by Alison Ashton
Spicy-Sweet Pickled Cucumbers

Serve these spicy-sweet (and quick to make) pickles as a refreshing summer side dish, or use them as a condiment in sandwiches and tacos.

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Lemon Verbena Honey Granita

Written on Jun 26, 2010 by Lia Huber
Lemon Verbena Honey Granita

Lemon verbena has a heady, perfumey fragrance that gives a surprising, sensuous flavor to this refreshing granita.

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