Open-Face Grilled Eggplant Sandwich

Open-Face Grilled Eggplant Sandwich Eight 1/2-inch-thick slices of peasant bread Extra-virgin olive oil, for brushing One 1 1/4-pound eggplant, sliced crosswise 1 inch thick Salt and freshly ground black pepper 4 plum tomatoes, sliced…

Nectarine Pizza

Nectarine Pizza olive oil for greasing cheese: fresh ricotta, buffalo mozzarella, goat cheese, mascarpone, whatever you like 1 nectarine, sliced thinly, (not paper thin) shavings of fresh Parmigianno Reggiano fresh basil 1/2 cup…

Pickled Nectarine Salad with Arugula and Burrata

Pickled Nectarine Salad with Arugula and Burrata 2 nectarines, thinly sliced 1/4 cup white wine vinegar 1 tsp sugar Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper 4 cups arugula 1 cup fresh mint leaves 2 tablespoons olive oil plus more for…

Blueberry, Blackberry and Nectarine Buckle

Blueberry, Blackberry and Nectarine Buckle   1/3 cup all-purpose flour 1/3 cup packed brown sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 3 tablespoons cold butter 6 tablespoons butter, softened 3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar, divided 2…

Potato, Squash and Goat Cheese Gratin

Potato, Squash and Goat Cheese Gratin 2 medium squash or zucchini, about 1/2 pound 4 small to medium red potatoes, about 1 pound 3 tablespoons olive oil 4 ounces goat cheese Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/4 cup whole milk 1/3…

Grilled Zucchini and Grape Tomato Salad

Grilled Zucchini and Grape Tomato Salad 1 large zucchini Extra virgin olive oil 1 pint grape tomatoes Handful fresh herbs — chives, sage, basil, summery savory, oregano 1 tablespoon extra-virgin finishing-quality olive oil, or…

Roasted Eggplant, Tomato and Arugula Salad

Roasted Eggplant, Tomato and Arugula Salad 1 large eggplant, cut into 3/4 inch slices 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped 1 1/2 cups grape tomatoes, halved 1 teaspoon sugar 2…

Cucumber Dip

Cucumber Dip 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened 2 cucumbers - peeled, seeded and chopped 1 cup mayonnaise 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce Place cream cheese in…

Roasted Grape Tomatoes

Roasted Grape Tomatoes 2 cups grape tomatoes 3 garlic cloves, minced 1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh basil 1/2 teaspoon salt-free garlic seasoning blend 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1 teaspoon olive oil, divided 1/4 cup…

Fresh Tomato Bruschetta

Fresh Tomato Bruschetta 3 to 4 medium ripe tomatoes, at room temperature (1/2 pound or 225 g) Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 2 tablespoons olive oil 6 basil leaves, thinly sliced Six 1/2-inch thick slices Italian…

Greek Tacos with Red Torpedo Onion and Tomato Relish

Greek Tacos with Red Torpedo Onion and Tomato Relish 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 pounds ground lamb Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/2 red torpedo onion, minced 1 teaspoon dried oregano 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon…

Seared Fish with Corn, Zucchini and Tomato Sauté

Seared Fish with Corn, Zucchini and Tomato Sauté 4 grouper fillets, or other firm fish such as halibut, cod, or salmon 1 tsp. kosher salt ½ tsp. Freshly ground pepper 2 tbsp. olive oil 2 medium zucchini 1 large shallot or ½…