Flash Roasted Tomatoes

Flash Roasted Tomatoes INGREDIENTS 2 cups cherry or grape tomatoes 2 Tbs. thinly sliced shallot Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste 3 Tbs. olive oil 1/4 cup sliced green onions, white and light green portions 1 1/2 Tbs.…

Cucumber and Dill Potato Salad

Cucumber and Dill Potato Salad INGREDIENTS 2 pounds baby red potatoes, sliced 3 1/2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar 1 1/2 tablespoons country-style Dijon mustard 6 tablespoons canola oil 1/2 cup chopped fresh dill 3/4 pound pickling…

Skirt Steak with Corn Cakes

Skirt Steak with Corn Cakes INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 pound skirt steak, cut into 4 pieces 1 teaspoon chili powder kosher salt and black pepper 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup cornmeal 1/2 teaspoon…

Rigatoni with Eggplant and Pine Nuts

Rigatoni with Eggplant and Pine Nuts INGREDIENTS Nonstick vegetable oil spray 1 unpeeled large eggplant (1 1/2 to 1 3/4 pounds), cut into 1/2-inch cubes 2 medium yellow bell peppers, cut into 1/2-inch squares 2 cups grape tomatoes 3…

Roasted Grape Tomatoes and Garlic in Olive Oil

Roasted Grape Tomatoes and Garlic in Olive Oil INGREDIENTS 1 pints grape tomatoes 3 garlic cloves, smashed 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon olive oil Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 sprig…

Fried Green Tomatoes

Fried Green Tomatoes INGREDIENTS 4 large green tomatoes 2 eggs 1/2 cup milk 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup cornmeal 1/2 cup bread crumbs 2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 quart vegetable…

Nectarine Shortcakes

Nectarine Shortcakes INGREDIENTS 1/2 pound nectarines (about 4), cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1/4 cup plus 2 teaspoons granulated sugar 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for work surface 1 tablespoon…

Green Tomato Salsa and Fresh Tomato Salsa

Green Tomato Salsa INGREDIENTS 1 medium sweet onion, sliced 1/2 inch thick 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing Salt and freshly ground pepper 1 pound green, unripe tomatoes 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro 1…

Dandelion Greens with Onion and Minced Garlic

Dandelion Greens with Onion and Minced Garlic INGREDIENTS 1 pound dandelion greens 1/2 cup chopped sweet onion 1 clove garlic, minced 1 whole small dried jalapeno or hot chile pepper, seeds removed, crushed 1/4 cup cooking oil salt…

Cantaloupe, Mozzarella and Prosciutto Salad

Cantaloupe, Mozzarella and Prosciutto Salad INGREDIENTS 1 cantaloupe, halved and seeded 3/4 pound bite-size fresh mozzarella balls 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 teaspoon red-pepper flakes Coarse salt and ground pepper 1/3…

Cilantro Lime Shrimp

Cilantro Lime Shrimp INGREDIENTS 2 Tbsp. high smoke point oil such as grape seed oil, or canola oil Jalapeno or Serrano Chile,  sliced into thin rings 1-2 garlic cloves, sliced thinly 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined Salt 1/4…

Jalapeno Poppers and Chorizo Stuffed Jalapenos

Jalapeno Poppers INGREDIENTS 12 fresh jalapeños (recipe can be halved) 3 oz. each of coarsely grated Cheddar (1 cup) and coarsely grated Monterey Jack (1 cup) 1 teaspoon hot sauce 3 large eggs 1 cup plain fine dry breadcrumbs 2…