Baked Leeks with Bread Crumbs

Baked Leeks with Bread Crumbs INGREDIENTS 6 Tbs. (3/4 stick) unsalted butter 2 Tbs. minced shallots 6 to 8 leeks, about 2-3 lb. total, white and light green portions, chopped 1 tsp. salt and 3/4 tsp. freshly ground white pepper 2…

Parsley Portobellos

Parsley Portobellos INGREDIENTS 2 portobello mushrooms 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 3 clove garlic, minced 1 cup fresh parsley leaves Salt and freshly ground black pepper DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 375. Lightly oil…

Honey-Lime Sweet Potato, Black Bean and Corn Tacos

Honey-Lime Sweet Potato, Black Bean and Corn Tacos INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 lbs. sweet potatoes, peeled if desired and diced into 1/2-inch cubes 4 Tbsp. olive oil, divided 1 tsp cumin 1 tsp paprika 1/4 tsp ground coriander 1/8 - 1/4…

Grilled Shrimp and Green Bean Salad

Grilled Shrimp and Green Bean Salad INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed 2 pounds peeled, medium-size raw shrimp Basil Vinaigrette, divided (1/2 cup balsamic vinegar, 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil, 4 large shallots, minced,…

Lemon Cucumber, Galia Melon and Squash Salad

Lemon Cucumber, Galia Melon and Squash Salad INGREDIENTS 1 cup plain whole-milk yogurt Finely grated zest of 1 lime and 1 tablespoon of fresh lime juice 1 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt, divided 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin 1/8 teaspoon…

Crispy Baked Kale with Gruyere Cheese

Crispy Baked Kale with Gruyere Cheese INGREDIENTS One 4-ounce piece of sourdough bread, crusts removed, bread torn into 1/2-inch pieces (2 cups) 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 medium shallot, minced 1 small onion,…

White Peach, Heirloom Tomato and Ricotta Salata Salad

White Peach, Heirloom Tomato and Ricotta Salata Salad INGREDIENTS White peaches Heirloom tomatoes Red onion Basil Ricotta salata Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper Extra-virgin olive oil Basil sprigs DIRECTIONS Arrange…

Summer Corn and Scallop Pasta

Summer Corn and Scallop Pasta INGREDIENTS 8 ounces whole-wheat linguine or fettuccine 4 medium ears corn, husked 2 strips bacon, chopped 1 pounds dry sea scallops, patted dry 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground…

Heirloom Tomato Fritatta and Heirloom Tomato Pozza

Heirloom Tomato Fritatta INGREDIENTS 5 eggs ½ cup heavy cream Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste ½ cup onion, chopped 1 tablespoon butter 1-1/2 cup fresh broccoli florets, cut small ¾ cups hard cheese like Asiago,…

Roasted Chicken Legs with Kale and Potatoes

Roasted Chicken Legs with Kale and Potatoes INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 pounds kale, stems and inner ribs removed 1 1/2 pounds medium Yukon Gold or Red potatoes, sliced 1/4 inch thick 1 medium onion, thinly sliced 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive…

Arugula and Plum Tomato Bruschetta

Arugula and Plum Tomato Bruschetta INGREDIENTS   1 tablespoon olive oil for frying 3 large garlic cloves 1 bunch fresh arugula, washed and drained 3 large plum tomatoes, cubed 8 thick slices 2-3 days old Italian bread 1/2…

Watermelon Mojito and Watermelon Lime Margarita

Watermelon Mojito and Watermelon Lime Margarita INGREDIENTS 1/2 small watermelon, seeds removed and cut into chunks 1 bunch mint, tough stems removed, 6 sprigs reserved for serving 1 tablespoon superfine sugar 1 lime, cut into wedges 1…