Smashed White Sweet Potatoes

Smashed White Sweet Potatoes INGREDIENTS   2 large white sweet potatoes (~1.75 lbs), peeled and sliced into 1″ pieces 2 tbsp butter 1/2 tsp each salt and white pepper, more to taste 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg 1/4 cup each…

Breakfast Apple Granola Crisp

Breakfast Apple Granola Crisp INGREDIENTS   2-3 pounds apples- peeled, cored and cut into medium chunks 2 tablespoons lemon juice 3 tablespoons sugar 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1 teaspoon cinnamon Salt 1 stick (8 tablespoons…

Savory Leek and Gruyere Souffle

Savory Leek and Gruyere Souffle INGREDIENTS 2 Tbs. unsalted butter, softened, plus 5 Tbs. cold unsalted butter 2 cups grated Gruyère cheese 2 Tbs. olive oil 4 leeks, about 1 1/2 lb. total, trimmed and chopped 1 tsp. chopped fresh…

Baked Leeks with Bread Crumbs

Baked Leeks with Bread Crumbs INGREDIENTS 6 Tbs. (3/4 stick) unsalted butter 2 Tbs. minced shallots 6 to 8 leeks, about 2-3 lb. total, white and light green portions, chopped 1 tsp. salt and 3/4 tsp. freshly ground white pepper 2…

Parsley Portobellos

Parsley Portobellos INGREDIENTS 2 portobello mushrooms 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 3 clove garlic, minced 1 cup fresh parsley leaves Salt and freshly ground black pepper DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 375. Lightly oil…

Honey-Lime Sweet Potato, Black Bean and Corn Tacos

Honey-Lime Sweet Potato, Black Bean and Corn Tacos INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 lbs. sweet potatoes, peeled if desired and diced into 1/2-inch cubes 4 Tbsp. olive oil, divided 1 tsp cumin 1 tsp paprika 1/4 tsp ground coriander 1/8 - 1/4…

Grilled Shrimp and Green Bean Salad

Grilled Shrimp and Green Bean Salad INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed 2 pounds peeled, medium-size raw shrimp Basil Vinaigrette, divided (1/2 cup balsamic vinegar, 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil, 4 large shallots, minced,…

Lemon Cucumber, Galia Melon and Squash Salad

Lemon Cucumber, Galia Melon and Squash Salad INGREDIENTS 1 cup plain whole-milk yogurt Finely grated zest of 1 lime and 1 tablespoon of fresh lime juice 1 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt, divided 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin 1/8 teaspoon…

Crispy Baked Kale with Gruyere Cheese

Crispy Baked Kale with Gruyere Cheese INGREDIENTS One 4-ounce piece of sourdough bread, crusts removed, bread torn into 1/2-inch pieces (2 cups) 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 medium shallot, minced 1 small onion,…

White Peach, Heirloom Tomato and Ricotta Salata Salad

White Peach, Heirloom Tomato and Ricotta Salata Salad INGREDIENTS White peaches Heirloom tomatoes Red onion Basil Ricotta salata Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper Extra-virgin olive oil Basil sprigs DIRECTIONS Arrange…

Summer Corn and Scallop Pasta

Summer Corn and Scallop Pasta INGREDIENTS 8 ounces whole-wheat linguine or fettuccine 4 medium ears corn, husked 2 strips bacon, chopped 1 pounds dry sea scallops, patted dry 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground…

Heirloom Tomato Fritatta and Heirloom Tomato Pozza

Heirloom Tomato Fritatta INGREDIENTS 5 eggs ½ cup heavy cream Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste ½ cup onion, chopped 1 tablespoon butter 1-1/2 cup fresh broccoli florets, cut small ¾ cups hard cheese like Asiago,…