Pork Burgers with Grilled Red Peppers and Onions

Pork Burgers with Grilled Red Peppers and Onions INGREDIENTS 1 pound ground pork 3/4 teaspoon fennel seeds 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 red bell peppers, cut into thin strips 1 small onion, thinly sliced Coarse salt and ground pepper 2…

Mushroom and Potato Gratin with Thyme and Parmesan

Mushroom and Potato Gratin with Thyme and Parmesan INGREDIENTS 1 Tbs. unsalted butter, plus more for greasing 1 1/2 cups heavy cream 1 garlic clove, thinly sliced 3 fresh thyme sprigs, plus 1 1/2 tsp. minced Sea salt and freshly…

Garlic Butter Roasted Crimini Mushrooms

Garlic Roasted Crimini Mushrooms INGREDIENTS 1 pound crimini mushrooms, halved lengthwise if large 2 tablespoons capers, rinsed and chopped 3 large garlic cloves, minced 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 3 tablespoons unsalted butter,…

Arugula Salad with Watermelon and Feta

Arugula Salad with Watermelon and Feta INGREDIENTS 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (2 lemons) 1/4 cup minced shallots (1 large) 1 tablespoon honey 1/2 cup good olive oil 1 teaspoon…

Grilled Chicken and Corn with Jalapeno-Lime Dressing

Grilled Chicken and Corn with Jalapeno-Lime Dressing INGREDIENTS JALAPEÑO-LIME DRESSING 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons minced jalapeños (with seeds) 1 1/4 tablespoons…

Country Ham and Peach Panini

Country Ham and Peach Panini INGREDIENTS 8 ciabatta bread slices 4 teaspoons coarse-grained Dijon mustard Freshly ground pepper 4 (1-oz.) fontina cheese slices 4 ounces thinly sliced country ham, prosciutto, or Serrano ham …

Grilled Kale Salad with Beets, Figs and Ricotta

Grilled Kale Salad with Beets, Figs and Ricotta INGREDIENTS 4 small golden beets, peeled and cut into wedges 1/4 cup olive oil 2 Tbs. balsamic vinegar 1 tsp. maple syrup 1 bunch of young kale, stems removed 12 fresh figs, black…

Potato Apple Pancakes

Potato Apple Pancakes INGREDIENTS 1 apple 1 small russet potato 2 tablespoons flour 1 teaspoon kosher salt pinch of nutmeg DIRECTIONS Peel and shred apple and potato and squeeze dry. Mix with flour and salt and a pinch of…

Apple Maple French Toast

Apple Maple French Toast INGREDIENTS 6 eggs 1 cup milk 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Ground cinnamon 6 slices bread 2 tablespoons butter, plus more for serving 3 apples, peeled and sliced 2 tablespoons water 1/2 cup maple…

Mini Pepper “Nachos” with Corn, Black Beans and Avocado

Mini Pepper "Nachos" with Corn, Black Beans and Avocado INGREDIENTS 2/3 cup corn (grilled, charred, fresh, thawed or canned) 2/3 cup black beans 2/3 cup Pico de Gallo or your favorite salsa 1 medium avocado, diced salt and pepper…

Carrot and Cucumber Salad

Carrot and Cucumber Salad INGREDIENTS 2 small or 1 large cucumber, peeled and seeded 2 carrots, grated 1 small or 1/2 large shallot, chopped 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar 2 teaspoons Sriracha 1 teaspoon soy sauce Kosher…

Ina’s Apple and Pear Crisp

Ina's Apple and Pear Crisp INGREDIENTS 2 pounds ripe pears (4 pears) 2 pounds firm apples 1 teaspoon grated orange zest 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed…