Farro, Apple and Pecan Salad

Farro, Apple and Pecan Salad 1 1/2 cup farro 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1/2 medium red onion, chopped 1 large apple, cored and chopped 1 tablespoon chopped thyme 3 tablespoons apple…

Grilled Peaches with Bourbon Vanilla Whipped Cream

Grilled Peaches with Bourbon Vanilla Whipped Cream 1 cup heavy cream 2 tablespoons sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon bourbon 6 peaches, halved (with pitts removed) olive oil Whip the cream in an electric mixer,…

Carrot Quinoa Grain Medley

Carrot Quinoa Grain Medley 1 tbsp olive oil 2 cups dry quinoa, rinsed and drained 1½ cups carrots, diced (about 3 medium) 1 large onion, diced 1 large red bell pepper, diced 1 Tbsp garlic, minced 1/2 cup chopped fresh…

Spicy Stir-Fried Beef with Leeks and Onions

Spicy Stir-Fried Beef with Leeks and Onions 1/2 pound flank steak, sliced into 1/8th inch slices across the grain 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 3/4 teaspoon sugar, divided 2 teaspoons soy sauce, divided …

The Perfect Beer Batter (for Onion Rings)

The Perfect Beer Batter (for Onion Rings) 2 eggs, separated 3/4 cup beer 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 cup flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)   Beat the egg yolks…

Best Ever Potato Salad

Best Ever Potato Salad 1½ pounds red potatoes, cut into small cubes (about 4 cups) 1 (12-ounce) package bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces ¾ cup (170 grams) mayonnaise 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 2 teaspoons granulated sugar 1…

Maple Cinnamon Roasted Butternut Squash

Maple Cinnamon Roasted Butternut Squash 8 cups cubed butternut squash (peeled and seeded), about 3 lbs of peeled cubes 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 2 tbsp maple syrup 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp cinnamon 2 pinches cayenne Preheat…

Kale and Potato Soup with Poached Eggs

Kale and Potato Soup with Poached Eggs 1 medium (8 ounce) yellow or russet potato, scrubbed clean and chopped 1 garlic clove, minced 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 2 cups vegetable stock, chicken stock, or water 1/2 bunch kale (6…

Salmon, Kale Caesar Wraps

Salmon and Kale Caesar Wraps 5 cups shredded kale (from about 1 small bunch) 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese 1/2 cup creamy Caesar salad dressing 2 (6-ounce) cans wild salmon, drained 4 large flour tortillas Place the kale,…

Grilled Sicilian Eggplant Parmesan

Grilled Sicilian Eggplant Parmesan 2 Eggplants cut into ½ inch slices Handful coarse, kosher salt 1 jar tomato sauce 1 8 oz. block Mozzarella ½ cup Ricotta cheese ½ cup Parmesan cheese Handful fresh basil 2 tablespoons…

Fish Tacos with Pickled Red Onions

Fish Tacos with Pickled Red Onions 3/4 pound pollack or hake or other good white fish Kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon ground ancho chile or chipotle 1 tablespoon olive oil Pickled onions 1 avocado, cut…

Pickled Red Onions

Pickled Red Onions 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced Bring vinegar, salt, and 1 cup water to a boil in a small saucepan. Remove from heat. Stir in onion. Let cool. Drain…