Month: February 2013

  • Yemini Zhug

    Yemini Zhug

    Makes 2 cups Ingredients ½  teaspoon coriander seeds, toasted 1 teaspoon rainbow pepper corns, toasted 1 cardamom pod, cracked and toasted 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, toasted ½  teaspoon caraway seeds, toasted 2 teaspoons salt 3 cloves garlic2 cups cilantro leaves 4 -6 hot green chilies, chopped (any type is fine- Serrano, jalapeño, cayenne a combination…

  • Roasted Tomato & Red Lentil Soup with FIRE HOT Yemini Zhug

    Roasted Tomato & Red Lentil Soup with FIRE HOT Yemini Zhug

    Serves 6 Ingredients ½  teaspoon coriander seeds 1 teaspoon rainbow pepper corns 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 1-2 cups red cherry tomatoes, halved 4 cloves garlic, chopped course 1 medium shallot, chopped fine 2 teaspoons smoked paprika ( Turkish variety if you can get your hands on it!)2 teaspoons salt 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 cups…

  • Stone Barns Winter Greenhouse Salad with Toasted Black Quinoa & Buttermilk Herb Ranch

    Combine your favorite greens and vegetables and toss with fresh herbal buttermilk ranch.  Toast some black quinoa and sprinkle on top ( Toasted Quinoa- place in a skillet on high heat and let roll around in the pan until toasted about 2 minutes) Buttermilk Herb Ranch Makes approx 1 ½ cups Ingredients ½ cup mayonnaise…

  • Fresh Carrot & Lime Sodas

    Makes 1 pitcher Ingredients 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, peeled and chopped fine ½ cup sugar ¾ cup water 1 cup fresh carrot juice 1 cup fresh lime juice Ice Seltzer water Directions In a medium sauce pan combine the mint, ginger, sugar and water.  Bring to a boil while stirring…

  • Winter Herb Soup Sticks

    Makes 24 bread sticks Ingredients Basic Pizza Dough (Ger-Nis) 2 clove garlic, chopped fine 1 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary leaves, chopped fine 1 tablespoon fresh sage, chopped fine 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped fine ¼ cup parmesan, grated 1 tablespoon black quinoa, toasted Maldon salt (flake sea salt) Directions Pre-heat oven…

  • Soy Nut Pesto

    Makes 1 ½ c pesto. Ingredients 2 cloves garlic 1/2 cup roasted, unsalted soy nuts 2-3 cups chopped fresh basil leaves ¼ cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated 2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 tsp lemon zest 2 tablespoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon salt Directions Mix all ingredients with an immersion blender, blender or food processor until smooth.

  • Winter Herbal Pasta E Fagoili Soup with Fresh Pesto

    Serves 8 -12 Ingredients 3 tablespoons olive oil ½ yellow onion, chopped small 2 cloves garlic, chopped fine 2 carrots, chopped medium 2 celery ribs, sliced thin 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped fine 1 tablespoon fresh parsley leaves 1 tablespoon fresh oregano leaves 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary leaves 1-2 bay leaves 2 teaspoons salt, plus…

  • Rosemary & Roasted Parsnip Maple Sodas with Rosemary Pixie Dust

    2 parsnips, chopped ¼ cup turbinado or raw sugar 3 tablespoons maple syrup 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary leaves 1 cup water Seltzer water *Rosemary Pixie Dust Directions Pre-heat oven to 390°F. In a mixing bowl combine the parsnips, sugar, maple syrup and 1 tablespoon of rosemary leaves, then toss together until coated and mixed. Arrange…

  • Marinated Mini Mozzarella Balls with Fresh Herbs and Spices

    Fresh Mozzarella Makes 1 pound of fresh mozzarella Ingredients & Equipment Large plastic bins Large class or stainless steel bowls Wooden spoons Heavy duty rubber dishwashing cloves (heat proof) 1 pound cheese curds water ¼ cup salt Directions In a large sauce pot over high heat, bring water to a boil.  Place a large tub filled with…

  • Ginger-Beet Orange Sodas

    Makes 1 pitcher Ingredients ¼ cup tarragon leaves, chopped fine 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, peeled and chopped fine ½ cup sugar ¾ cup water 1 medium beet, scrubbed 6 oranges, peeled IceSeltzer water Directions In a medium sauce pan combine the tarragon, ginger, sugar and water.  Bring to a boil while stirring to dissolve all…

  • Grapefruit Fennel Salty Dog

    Grapefruit Fennel Salty Dog

    Ingredients Grapefruit Zest  Pink Rim Salt* Ice3  ounces vodka 4 ounces fresh grapefruit fennel juice ( 1 grapefruit, ¼ cup fennel, handful of fennel fronds) Directions Place the zested salt on a small flat plate, moisten the entire circular rim of a highball glass and then gently dip the rim in the salt until the…

  • Carambola Cel-Star

    Ingredients 2 ½  ounces  fresh star fruit and celery juice ( 1 star fruit, 2 stalks celery, leaves and all) 2 ounces Titos vodka ½ ounce lime juice ½ ounce lovage and lemon thyme syrup* Star Fruit Garnish Brooklyn Hemispherical Lemon Bitters The Bitter Truth Celery Bitters Directions In a large glass filled with ice,…

  • The (Grape) Pickled Pepper

    Ingredients 1 teaspoon black peppercorns, cracked 1 teaspoon black mustard seeds 1 cinnamon stick 2 teaspoons fresh rosemary leaves ¾ cup aged white balsamic vinegar ¼ cup water¾ cup turbinado sugar ½ teaspoon pink salt 1 ½ cups red or black grapes 1 ounce fresh red or black grape juice (juicer) 2 ounces Brueckelen Distilling…