Entries by Meredith Lehman

Cauliflower, Apple, Romaine and Celery Salad

SALAD: 1/4 head of a 1 lb. raw cauliflower, sliced thin 1/4 head romaine, shaved 2 stalks celery, sliced thin 1/2 apple, cut into matchsticks 1/4 c. pecans, coarsely chopped 2 T red onion, minced DRESSING: 2 tsp. Dijon mustard 1 tsp. honey 1/4 c. walnut oil salt & pepper DIRECTIONS: Make the dressing first by […]

Nectarine and Apple Crisp

  2 whole Medium Apples 2 whole Medium Nectarines ⅓ cups White Sugar 1 Tablespoon Cornstarch 1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice ½ cups Rolled Oats ½ cups Whole Wheat Flour ¼ cups Turbinado Sugar ¼ teaspoons Salt 1-½ teaspoon Cinnamon 2 Tablespoons Melted Butter 3 Tablespoons Canola Oil Preheat oven to 350ºF. Core and slice apples […]

Peach and Melon Salad with Local Greens and Cheese

6 thin slices prosciutto (2 to 3 ounces) ½ cup champagne vinegar 1 tablespoon turbinado sugar 2 teaspoons fennel seeds, crushed 2 firm, ripe peaches or plums and/or mangoes, pitted 6 cups baby arugula, salad greens, spinach, butter lettuce 1 small watermelon, peeled and thinly sliced ½ of a honeydew and/or cantaloupe melon, seeded, cut into wedges and shaved with a vegetable […]

Summer Salsa

4 small jalapeño peppers*, (leave the seeds in for an extra kick) 1/2 onion, chopped 3 garlic cloves 1/4-1/2 cup fresh cilantro 6 tomatoes of varying sizes, chopped 1 1/2 to 2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 teaspoon sea salt + more to taste 2 tablespoons lemon or lime juice, (about 1/2 lemon, juiced)   Add […]

Summer Squash and Jibneh Sandwich

1 small zucchini, sliced 1 small yellow squash, sliced olive oil 1 baguette, cut in half or 4 slices sourdough bread 3oz Jibneh or similar melting cheese 1 small bunch fresh basil, thinly sliced balsamic vinegar salt pepper   INSTRUCTIONS Preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat. A gas grill or indoor electric grill will […]

Spaghetti Squash Carbonara

1-2 large spaghetti squash Salt, to taste Freshly ground black pepper, to taste 1/2 pound bacon, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 1/3 cup heavy cream 1 egg yolk 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated, plus more for serving Parsley, chopped fresh, for garnish Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 400 F. Split each spaghetti squash […]

Cantaloupe Salad with Pepitas

6 cups cubed cantaloupe (about 2 pounds) 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, halved ½ cup thinly sliced red onion ½ teaspoon salt, divided 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1 tablespoon finely chopped seeded jalapeño pepper 2 teaspoons honey 1 teaspoon minced garlic ½ teaspoon chili powder ¼ teaspoon ground cumin 3 tablespoons chopped fresh […]

Cotija Cheese and Corn Dip

Cotija Cheese and Corn Dip 2 Tbsp. olive oil, divided 3 cups fresh corn, cut off the cob (~3 ears) 1 shallot, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 cup light sour cream or plain Greek yogurt 4 ounces (1/2 package) 1/3-fat cream cheese 1 cup grated cotija cheese + more for topping 1/4 tsp each […]

Blueberry Buckle (Alton Brown Style)

FOR THE TOPPING 1/2 cup sugar 1/3 cup cake flour 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed and chilled FOR THE CAKE 2 cups cake flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature 3/4 cup sugar 1 large egg 1/2 […]

Baked Summer Squash

2 pounds summer squash (zucchini, pattypan squash, yellow crookneck squash) 1/4 cup olive oil 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/3 cup bread crumbs 1/2 teaspoon flaked salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper Preheat the oven to 350°F. Remove the stem ends and slice the squash cross-wise in 1/4-inch-thick rounds. Toss with the olive oil. In […]

Quick Pickles

4-5 pickling cucumbers ½ cup water, at room temperature or cooler ½ cup rice vinegar or white or cider vinegar 1 ½ tablespoons maple syrup or sugar 1 ½ teaspoons fine sea salt ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat) 20 twists of freshly ground black pepper 2 leafy sprigs of fresh dill, roughly […]

Black Pepper Chitarra with Zucchini and Garlic Scapes

2 medium zucchini, julienned 1 pound chitarra or spaghetti style pasta 3 tablespoons olive oil 10 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped 1 1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes, plus more for garnish 1 bunch garlic scapes, thinly sliced 1/4 cup Pecorino Romano cheese, plus more for serving Juice and zest of 1 lemon Kosher […]