South of the Border Melizansalata

Written on Aug 3, 2009 by Lia Huber
South of the Border Melizansalata

I created this eggplant dip for a class I’m teaching at Rancho La Puerta Spa in Mexico to take advantage of all the gorgeous vegetables in their organic gardens. It’s a spin on one of my favorites from Greece—melinzansalata.

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Farrotto and Eggplant Stacks with Summer Pesto and Salsa Fresca

Written on Jul 28, 2009 by Lia Huber
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.

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Sweet Pepper Confit

Written on Jul 23, 2009 by Lia Huber
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.

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Honey-Ginger Roasted Carrots

Written on Jul 17, 2009 by Lia Huber
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.

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Green Beans with Frizzled Shallots

Written on Jul 8, 2009 by Lia Huber
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.

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