Carrot Muffins

Carrot Muffins 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup sugar 2 teaspoons pumpkin-pie spice 2 teaspoons baking powder 3/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 cups plain yogurt 4 tablespoons melted unsalted butter 1 large…

Roasted Carrots

Roasted Carrots 12 carrots 3 tablespoons good olive oil 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons minced fresh dill or parsley Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. If the carrots are thick,…

Sautéed Potatoes with Chorizo and Eggs

Sautéed Potatoes with Chorizo and Eggs 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 10 ounces Mexican pork chorizo, casings removed 1 small onion, diced 1 pound potatoes, cut into small (1/4-inch) dice, and boiled Kosher salt and fresh ground black…

Roasted Parsley Potatoes

Roasted Parsley Potatoes 2 pounds potatoes, peeled and quartered Salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons chopped parsley leaves Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Put the potatoes on a…

Cilantro Chimichurri

Cilantro Chimichurri a large bunch of cilantro, about 1 cup packed 2 cloves of garlic 1/2 cup olive oil 2 teaspoons red or white wine vinegar 1 teaspoon dried oregano, or 1 tablespoon fresh 1/2 teaspoon cumin 1/2 teaspoon red…

Skirt Steak with Corn

Skirt Steak with Corn 1 1/4 pounds skirt steak, room temperature, cut crosswise into 3-inch pieces Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 4 ears corn, husks and silk removed, cut into quarters 1/3 cup packed finely chopped fresh flat-leaf…

Baked Jalapeno Poppers

Baked Jalapeno Poppers 10-12 jalapeño peppers, sliced in half lengthwise 4.5 oz. light cream cheese 5 medium scallions, green part only, sliced 2 oz. shredded low fat sharp cheddar 1/2 cup egg beaters or egg whites, beaten 1/2…

Fried Green Tomato BLT Sandwich

Fried Green Tomato BLT Sandwich 5 slices of bacon 1/4 cup whole milk 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1 large egg 1/4 cup cornmeal 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper 2 medium, firm green tomatoes, cut into 1/4-inch slices 3 pieces of butter…

Basic Fried Green Tomatoes

Basic Fried Green Tomatoes Basic Fried Green Tomatoes 4 large, firm green tomatoes, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch slices Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 1 cup finely ground cornmeal 1 teaspoon paprika or pimentón…

Salsas

Mexican Green Tomato Salsa 1.5-2 pounds green tomatoes, cored and diced 1 white or yellow onion, diced 3 jalapeno or Serrano peppers, diced (adjust quantity to taste) 2 cloves garlic, minced Juice of 1 lime 1 tsp salt ½ tsp…

Blackberry Basil Mojito

Blackberry Basil Mojito (courtesy of the Minimalist Baker) 1 Tbsp. cane sugar 1/2 lime, quartered 3 ripe blackberries, plus more for garnish 6-7 basil leaves, plus more for garnish 1.7 ounces white rum 1 cup crushed ice 1/4…

Cucumber Cooler Cocktail

Cucumber Cooler Cocktail 1.5 oz. gin (or 3 Tbsp.) 4-6 cucumber slices 1/4 lime, sliced 4 oz. tonic water 6 mint leaves 1 Tbsp. sugar (optional) Add mint, lime, gin, sugar (if using) to shaker and muddle. Add cucumber slices…