Roasted Chicken Legs with Kale and Potatoes

Roasted Chicken Legs with Kale and Potatoes INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 pounds kale, stems and inner ribs removed 1 1/2 pounds medium Yukon Gold or Red potatoes, sliced 1/4 inch thick 1 medium onion, thinly sliced 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive…

Arugula and Plum Tomato Bruschetta

Arugula and Plum Tomato Bruschetta INGREDIENTS   1 tablespoon olive oil for frying 3 large garlic cloves 1 bunch fresh arugula, washed and drained 3 large plum tomatoes, cubed 8 thick slices 2-3 days old Italian bread 1/2…

Watermelon Mojito and Watermelon Lime Margarita

Watermelon Mojito and Watermelon Lime Margarita INGREDIENTS 1/2 small watermelon, seeds removed and cut into chunks 1 bunch mint, tough stems removed, 6 sprigs reserved for serving 1 tablespoon superfine sugar 1 lime, cut into wedges 1…

Pesto and Blue Cheese Red and Gold Potatoes

Pesto and Blue Cheese Red and Gold Potatoes INGREDIENTS • 2 pounds red, blue, & yellow potatoes • 1 jar pesto sauce or homemade pesto (you can use your arugula!) • 1/4 cup coconut milk (or sour cream) • 1/2 cup crumbled blue…

Pork Burgers with Grilled Red Peppers and Onions

Pork Burgers with Grilled Red Peppers and Onions INGREDIENTS 1 pound ground pork 3/4 teaspoon fennel seeds 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 red bell peppers, cut into thin strips 1 small onion, thinly sliced Coarse salt and ground pepper 2…

Mushroom and Potato Gratin with Thyme and Parmesan

Mushroom and Potato Gratin with Thyme and Parmesan INGREDIENTS 1 Tbs. unsalted butter, plus more for greasing 1 1/2 cups heavy cream 1 garlic clove, thinly sliced 3 fresh thyme sprigs, plus 1 1/2 tsp. minced Sea salt and freshly…

Garlic Butter Roasted Crimini Mushrooms

Garlic Roasted Crimini Mushrooms INGREDIENTS 1 pound crimini mushrooms, halved lengthwise if large 2 tablespoons capers, rinsed and chopped 3 large garlic cloves, minced 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 3 tablespoons unsalted butter,…

Arugula Salad with Watermelon and Feta

Arugula Salad with Watermelon and Feta INGREDIENTS 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (2 lemons) 1/4 cup minced shallots (1 large) 1 tablespoon honey 1/2 cup good olive oil 1 teaspoon…

Grilled Chicken and Corn with Jalapeno-Lime Dressing

Grilled Chicken and Corn with Jalapeno-Lime Dressing INGREDIENTS JALAPEÑO-LIME DRESSING 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons minced jalapeños (with seeds) 1 1/4 tablespoons…

Country Ham and Peach Panini

Country Ham and Peach Panini INGREDIENTS 8 ciabatta bread slices 4 teaspoons coarse-grained Dijon mustard Freshly ground pepper 4 (1-oz.) fontina cheese slices 4 ounces thinly sliced country ham, prosciutto, or Serrano ham …

Grilled Kale Salad with Beets, Figs and Ricotta

Grilled Kale Salad with Beets, Figs and Ricotta INGREDIENTS 4 small golden beets, peeled and cut into wedges 1/4 cup olive oil 2 Tbs. balsamic vinegar 1 tsp. maple syrup 1 bunch of young kale, stems removed 12 fresh figs, black…

Chickpea, Barley and Zucchini Ribbon Salad with Mint and Feta

INGREDIENTS   2 medium zucchini or summer squash 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided, plus more for salting water 1/3 cup pearl barley 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2…