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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…