Grilled Tomatoes with Basil Vinaigrette

Grilled Tomatoes with Basil Vinaigrette 4-6 tomatoes 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil Cut tomatoes in…

Baked Chicken Milanese with Arugula and Tomatoes

Baked Chicken Milanese with Arugula and Tomatoes For the Salad: 1 tbsps. olive oil 2 tbsp. balsamic vinegar 3-5 medium ripe tomatoes, diced 1/4 small red onion, sliced thin 1 tbsps. chopped fresh basil kosher salt and pepper…

Sautéed Bok Choy

Sautéed Bok Choy 2 tablespoons neutral cooking oil, like canola 2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced 1 ½-inch piece ginger root, peeled and minced ¼ teaspoon red-pepper flakes, or to taste 2-4 bunches of bok choy, approximately…

Grilled Pizza with Fennel and Parmesan

Grilled Pizza with Fennel and Parmesan 1 medium fennel bulb, trimmed, cut in half or quartered, cored and sliced thin across the grain Extra virgin olive oil (about 2 tablespoons) Salt and freshly ground pepper 3 10-inch pizza crusts…

Grilled Basil Pesto Shrimp Skewers

Grilled Basil Pesto Shrimp Skewers 1 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped 1 clove garlic 1/4 cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano 3 tbsp. olive oil 1 1/2 lbs. jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined (weight after peeled) kosher salt and fresh pepper…

Parmesan Roasted Fennel

Parmesan Roasted Fennel 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 fennel bulbs, cut horizontally into 1/3-inch thick slices, fronds reserved Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/4 cup freshly shredded Parmesan Preheat the oven to 375 degrees…

Orzo and Snap Pea Salad

Orzo and Snap Pea Salad Coarse salt and Ground Pepper 1/2 pound orzo 1 pound sugar snap peas, trimmed and halved crosswise 2 small yellow squash, halved lengthwise and cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces 3 tablespoons fresh lemon…

Seared Salmon with Sugar Snap-Fennel Slaw

Seared Salmon with Sugar Snap-Fennel Slaw 1/4 cup lemon juice 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 2 tablespoons minced shallot 1/2 teaspoon light brown sugar 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper,…

Couscous with Roasted Fennel and Toasted Almonds

Couscous with Roasted Fennel and Toasted Almonds Juice from one orange, about 1/2 cup 1/3 cup black raisins 1 fennel bulb, trimmed and cored and cut into about 16 slim wedges 3 tablespoons good quality olive oil, divided ¼ cup almonds 1…

Shanghai Noodles with Chicken and Bok Choy

Shanghai Noodles with Chicken and Bok Choy 1 lb. fresh Chinese egg noodles 1 Tbs. Asian dark sesame oil 2 Tbs. peanut or canola oil 1 garlic clove, minced 1 Tbs. finely grated fresh ginger 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes 3 cups wide…

Fresh Tomato and Arugula Pasta

Fresh Tomato and Arugula Pasta 2 2/3 cups dried ziti (8 ounces) 1 medium onion, thinly sliced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon olive oil 4 - 6 medium tomatoes, seeded and coarsely chopped (3 cups) 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon…

Sautéed Sugar Snap Peas

Sautéed Sugar Snap Peas 1 pound fresh sugar snap peas 1 tablespoon good olive oil 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Sea salt or fleur de sel, for serving Remove and discard the stem end and…