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Basil and Corn Salad
Basil and Corn Salad
INGREDIENTS
4-5 ears of corn, shucked
1/2 cup small-diced red onion (1 small onion)
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
3 tablespoons good olive oil
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2…
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,…
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,…
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…
Sicilian Style Spaghetti (or Spaghetti Squash) with Eggplant
Sicilian Style Spaghetti (or Spaghetti Squash) and Eggplant
INGREDIENTS
For the eggplant:
1-2 medium eggplants
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves
1/2 lemon, juiced
6 fresh basil leaves
Kosher…
Grilled Salmon with Charred Corn Relish
Grilled Salmon with Charred Corn Relish
INGREDIENTS
4 ears shucked corn
Olive oil cooking spray
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
2 tablespoons…
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.…
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…
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…
Big Flavor Eggs with Mixed Summer Squash
Big Flavor Eggs with Mixed Summer Squash
INGREDIENTS
2 cups crookneck, yellow squash, zucchini or any summer squash, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2/3 cup chopped tomatoes
1/2 teaspoon each kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4…