Chicken and Scallion Skewers with Yakitori Sauce (Negima Yakitori)

Chicken and Scallion Skewers with Yakitori Sauce (Negima Yakitori) 4 whole, bone-in chicken legs 2 cups mirin 2 cups soy sauce 1 cup dry sake 2 tbsp. packed dark brown sugar 2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper 16 large…

Corn and Zucchini Salad with Scallions or Chives

Corn and  Zucchini Salad with Scallions or Chives 2 small zucchinis, diced Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper Olive oil 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 4 ears sweet corn, kernels shaved off 1 cup minced chives or scallions …

Braised Eggplant and Tomatoes

Braised Eggplant and Tomatoes 1 large eggplant, halved lengthwise 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 1 small onion, sliced 1/4 cup olive oil 14-oz can whole tomatoes (about 3-4 tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch pieces) 1/4 cup chopped…

Caramelized Corn with Tomatoes and Bacon

Caramelized Corn with Tomatoes and Bacon 3 strips of bacon 3 ears of fresh corn 1/4 cup of finely chopped red onion pinch of sugar 2 perfectly ripe tomatoes several fresh basil leaves, shredded or about 1 tablespoon fresh…

Salmon with Escarole and Lemon

Salmon with Escarole and Lemon 2 lemons 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 medium red onion, halved and thinly sliced 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 2 heads escarole (2 pounds total), cored, trimmed, and coarsely chopped 4 boneless,…

Hazelnut Crusted Tilapia with Zucchini Ribbons

Hazelnut Crusted Tilapia with Zucchini Ribbons 1/2 c. hazelnuts 1/2 c. panko breadcrumbs 1 garlic clove, chopped 1 egg 1 c. all-purpose flour 4 (6- to 8-ounce) tilapia fillets kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper …

Zucchini “Pasta” Caprese

Zucchini “Pasta” Caprese 3 tbsp. olive oil 2 lb. zucchini 12 oz. ripe tomatoes 8 oz. fresh mozzarella ½ c. loosely packed fresh basil leaves 2 tbsp. capers 2 clove garlic ¼ c. roasted salted almonds In 12-inch…

Italian Sweet and Savory Squash Bowls

Italian Sweet and Savory Squash Bowls 2 small to medium acorn squash (the halves should be the size of a small bowl)   Filling: 16 ounces Italian turkey sausage (or any Italian sausage meat or meat substitute) 1-2 tablespoons…

Roasted Acorn Squash

Roasted Acorn Squash 1 medium acorn squash, halved and seeded 1 tablespoon butter 2 tablespoons brown sugar Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Turn acorn squash upside down onto a cookie sheet. Bake in a 350 degrees…

Vegan Roasted Red Bell Pepper Pasta

Vegan Roasted Red Bell Pepper Pasta 2 red bell peppers (~119 g each) 2-3 Tbsp (30-45 ml) olive oil 2 shallots, finely chopped (~1/4 cup or 40 g) 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped (2 Tbsp or 12 g) Sea salt and ground black pepper …

Roasted Red Peppers

Roasted Red Peppers 6 to 7 red bell peppers 1 to 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil Place your rack toward the top of the oven, and then pre-heat the broiler. Place the red peppers on a parchment-lined baking sheet and roast…

Quinoa Burrito Bowl with Red Peppers

Quinoa Burrito Bowl with Red Peppers 1 cup (uncooked) quinoa 1 15 oz. can black beans 1 ear of corn, kernels removed 1 large bell pepper 1/2 red onion 2-3 cloves of garlic 1/4 teaspoon cayenne 1/2 teaspoon cumin 2…