Month: October 2013

  • Peas, Potatoes and Yuerba Buena Harissa

    Peas, Potatoes and Yuerba Buena Harissa

    Serves 4 An accidental combination of the best kind, this dish is inspired by Salatata Batata al Tunis (Tunisian Potato Salad), and uses some of the fresh and vibrant local ingredients that I found here in Ecuador;  baby potatoes, peas , spicy red chilies and yerba Buena.  The spice mixture is a little plainer in…

  • Rosemary & Concord Ginger Shortbread with Fairy Dust

    Rosemary  & Concord  Ginger Shortbread with Fairy Dust

    Makes 6 dozen cookies Ingredients 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda ¼ teaspoon coarse salt 1  teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped fine 10 tablespoons (1 ¼ sticks) unsalted butter, softened 1 cup sugar 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons heavy cream 2 tablespoons Concord Grape Ginger Jam ( Recipe Follows) 1 large…