Recipes – Ger-nis

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  • Citrus Miso Dipping Sauce

    Makes 1 cup Ingredients 2 cloves garlic, chopped superfine 2 teaspoons ginger, chopped superfine 1 tablespoon honey ¼ cup yuzo rice vinegar (plain rice vinegar okay) Juice of one lime ¼ cup orange juice 1 teaspoon orange zest 3 tablespoons sesame oil ¼ tamari ¼ cup miso paste Directions Whisk together all ingredients in a…

  • Herbed Pot Stickers with Citrus Miso Dipping Sauce

    Makes about 20 pot stickers Ingredients 2 cloves garlic, chopped superfine 2 teaspoons ginger, chopped superfine ¼ cup red bell pepper, chopped superfine 1 cup shredded red cabbage ¼ cup mung bean sprouts or sprouted mung beans are okay as well 2 tablespoons thai basil, chopped superfine 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped superfine 3 tablespoons…

  • Citrus Thai Basil Iced Tea

    Makes 4-6 drinks Ingredients 2 Thai tea bags 2 tablespoons orange zest ½ cup orange juice ½ cup thai basil leaves ½ cup turbinado sugar 4 cups water 1 cup coconut milk Ice Directions In a large sauce pan place the tea bags, orange zest, juice, thai basil leaves, sugar and 2 cups of water.…

  • Tarragon Ginger Sweet Cream

    Makes 1 cup Ingredients ¼ cup fresh tarragon leaves 1 teaspoon ginger, grated ½ cup heavy cream 1-2 tablespoons sugar Directions In a blender or with a hand held food processor, blend all ingredients until smooth.

  • Tarragon Biscuits

    Makes 15 biscuits Ingredients 3 cups all purpose flour 3 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 ½ tablespoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 12 tablespoons butter, cold & cut into cubes 1 ½ cups heavy cream 2 tablespoons orange zest 3 tablespoons fresh orange juice 3 tablespoons fresh tarragon leaves, sliced into thin strips Directions Sift together…

  • Tarragon-Ginger-Peach Shortcake

    Serves 6 Ingredients 6 medium fresh peaches, pitted and cut into wedges about ½ inch thick ½ cup turbinado sugar 2 tablespoons ginger ½ cup water 2 tablespoons fresh tarragon, chopped fine Tarragon Biscuits (recipe follows) Tarragon ginger Cream (recipe follows) Directions Place the peaches, turbinado sugar ginger and water in a medium saucepan and…

  • Garden Coleslaw

    Serves 6-9 Ingredients 1 cup mayonnaise ½ cup plain yogurt ¼ cup apple cider vinegar 3 tablespoon Dijon mustard 2 teaspoons celery seeds 2 teaspoons dill weed 1 teaspoon black pepper 2 teaspoon salt 1 cup green cabbage, shredded 1 cup nappa cabbage, shredded 2 cups red cabbage, shredded 2 medium carrots, shredded 1 medium…

  • Lemony Pesto Verde

    Makes 1 cup Ingredients 3 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped fine 1 tablespoons fresh Italian parsley, chopped fine 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped fine 1 tablespoon fresh mint, chopped fine 2 teaspoons lemon zest 1 teaspoon fresh red chili, chopped fine (optional) 1 tablespoon champagne vinegar 1 teaspoons wholegrain mustard ½ cup extra virgin olive oil…

  • Herb Butter

    Makes 1 cup butter Ingredients ½ cup butter, softened 2 cloves garlic, chopped superfine 1 shallot, chopped superfine 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 teaspoon lemon zest 2 tablespoons of each of the following fresh herb leaves, chopped: Tarragon, parsley, basil, chives, lemon thyme 1 teaspoon maldon salt Directions In a small mixing bowl combine all…

  • Linguica Sausage, Chicken, Lobster & Steamer Clams in Herb Butter & Lemony Pesto

    Serves 9 Ingredients Olive oil 2 cloves, garlic, chopped 1 teaspoon red chili pepper, chopped fine 1 medium yellow onion, chopped 1 bunch green onions, sliced 1 pound baby potatoes, whole 1 pound linguica sausage, sliced into 1 inch thick pieces. 3 ears of corn cobs, cut into 1 inch pieces 1 pound chicken breasts,…

  • Lemon Aioli

    Makes 1 cup Ingredients 1 egg 1 tablespoon lemon zest 1 tablespoon lemon juice 2 tablespoons chopped garlic 1 cup of extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar ½ teaspoon salt Directions In a blender or food processor, place egg, zest and juice and chopped garlic. Whirl until garlic is smooth. With the motor…

  • Garden Tomato Clam Fritters with Lemon Aioli

    Makes about 30 fritters Ingredients 1 cup flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pepper 1 teaspoon lemon zest 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped fine 2 cups clams, chopped (canned) 1 egg ¼ cup milk ½ cup tomatoes, chopped fine 2 tablespoons tomato puree ¼ cup red onion, chopped fine Oil for…

  • Summer Berry Coolers

    Makes 1 drink Ingredients 1 ounce lemon juice 2 ounces berry syrup of choice (simple syrup with berries) Seltzer water Ice Berries for garnish Directions In a 10-12 ounce glass filled with ice pour 1 ounce of lemon juice and 2 ounces of berry syrup fill with seltzer and stir well. Garnish with a berry…

  • Summer Melon Bubble Tea

    Makes 1 drink Ingredients ¼ strong black tea ¼ cup cooked large tapioca pearls ¼ fresh summer melon puree of choice ¼ cup coconut milk Crushed ice Directions Make black tea and allow to cool. Allow to cool in the refrigerator. In the meantime, bring a large pot of water to a boil on the…

  • Ger-Nis Sriracha

    Makes 1 cup Ingredients 4-5 red chilies, seeds intact and chopped 3 thai green chilies, seeds intact and chopped 1 red bell pepper, deseeded and chopped 3 cloves garlic, chopped 3 teaspoons tamari 1⁄3 cup rice vinegar, yuzu-flavored preferred ¼ cup water (more as needed) 1 tablespoon salt 2 teaspoons lime zest Juice of ½…

  • Sweet Chili Sauce

    Makes 1 cup Ingredients ½ rice wine vinegar ¼ cup roasted red pepper puree 2 teaspoons garlic, chopped superfine 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, chopped superfine 1 teaspoon red chili paste 1 tablespoon lime juice 4 tablespoons hot water 2 tablespoons light brown sugar Salt Directions In a mixing bowl whisk together all ingredients until smooth.…

  • Mango Shrimp Summer Rolls with Sweet Chili Sauce

    Makes 12 rolls Ingredients 12 rice paper wrappers 1 head boston lettuce leaves, white parts removed 2 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch matchsticks 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch matchsticks ½ cup scallions, chopped fine ½ cup semi ripe mango, cut into 1-inch matchsticks 24 medium sized shrimp, shelled, poached and tails removed ½…

  • Vietnamese Chicken Sandwiches (Banh Mi)

    Makes 4-6 sandwiches Ingredients ½ cup rice vinegar 1 tablespoon sugar 2 teaspoons salt ¼ cup water 1 teapoon lime zest 4 inches of daikon radish, cut in super thin matchsticks about 2 inches long 2 medium carrots, cut into super thin matchsticks about 2 inches long 2 jalapeño peppers, sliced in rings 2 cloves…

  • Parmesan Tomato Herb Straws

    Makes about 24 straws Ingredients 1 package puff pastry (one large sheet) Flour 1 egg beaten ½ cup sundried tomato, chopped superfine 1 tablespoon basil, chopped superfine ½ cup parmesan cheese, grated Maldon salt Directions On a floured surface roll out the puff pastry and brush with the beaten egg until the dough is moist.…

  • Preserved Lemon-Chili Chimichurri Meatballs

    Makes about 30 meatballs Ingredients 1 to 2 garlic cloves ¼- ½ cup preserved lemons 1 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves 1 cup fresh mint leaves 1 long red chili, deseeded and chopped, superfine â…“ cup champagne vinegar ½ cup extra virgin olive oil Salt, to taste 2 pounds ground turkey 1 egg, beaten Olive…

  • Roasted Heirloom Vegetable Ricotta Carrot Roulade with Black Olive Herbal Drizzle

    Makes 20-30 Roulades Ingredients 3 medium heirloom summer squashes, chopped large 1 cup heirloom cherry tomatoes, halved 2 medium red heirloom carrots, chopped large 3 cloves garlic, peeled 1 medium red onion, peeled and quartered 6 cremini mushrooms, halved Olive oil Salt & pepper 4 large heirloom carrots 1 teaspoon lemon zest 2 tablespoons lemon…

  • Pickled Shrimp & Fennel

    Serves 9 Ingredients 4 lemons (juice of 4, zest of 2) 1 cup white wine vinegar (lemon champagne vinegar also is great) 1/4 cup olive oil 1 teaspoon wholegrain mustard 2 teaspoons fennel seeds 1 teaspoon dried chili flakes 1 teaspoon mustard seeds 2 cloves garlic chopped fine 3 fresh bay leaves 1 large fennel…

  • Summer Corn Crab Puffs

    Makes 2 dozen puffs Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium shallot, chopped fine ½ cup flour 1 ½ cup whole milk 1 cup lump crabmeat 1 cup fresh sweet corn kernels 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped fine 1 teaspoon lemon zest 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped fine 1 tablespoon fresh…

  • Herbal Ouzo Lemonade

    Makes one pitcher of lemonade Ingredients ½ cup fresh tarragon leaves, 1 tablespoon reserved ½ cup fresh mint leaves, 1 tablespoon reserved ½ cup fresh thai basil leaves, 1 tablespoon reserved 1⁄3 cup water 1⁄3 cup sugar 1 cup fresh lemon juice 1 cup simple syrup 1 tablespoon lemon zest 1½ cups ouzo Ice Directions…

  • Herbal Lemonade

    Makes 1 gallon Ingredients 1 cup herbal syrup (herbs of choice) 2 cups lemon juice 10 cups water 2 cups ice Herbs for garnish Directions Mix together the herbal syrup and the lemon juice and fill pitcher with ice and water, garnish with herb leaves!

  • Sweet Onion Vinaigrette

    Makes 1 cup Ingredients 3 tablespoons caramelized onions, chopped fine ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon lemon juice 2 teaspoons whole grain mustard 1 tablespoon champagne vinegar 1 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped fine 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped fine Black pepper Directions Whisk together all ingredients until emulsified. Season with…

  • Garden Salad with Sweet Onion Vinaigrette

    Serves 6 Ingredients 4 cups mesclun mix 1 medium carrot, grated 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved ¼ cup pumpkin seeds Sweet Onion Vinaigrette (recipe follows) Directions In a large bowl toss together all the vegetables and dress to desired moisture content with the onion vinaigrette. Sweet Onion Vinaigrette Makes 1 cup Ingredients 3 tablespoons caramelized…

  • Ciabatta

    Makes 2 loaves Ingredients For sponge ½ teaspoon active dry yeast 2 tablespoons warm water (105°-115°F) 1⁄3 cup room-temperature water 1 cup bread flour For bread ½ teaspoon active dry yeast 2 tablespoons warm milk (105°-115°F) 2⁄3 cups room-temperature water 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 cups bread flour 1½ teaspoons salt Directions Make sponge In…

  • Lemon Preserves

    Makes 2 ½ cups Ingredients 3 lemons, de-seeded, and chopped whole, peels included 1 cup water 1 cup sugar 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped (optional) Directions Place all ingredients (except basil) in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer on low for about 45 minutes or until totally soft and…

  • Arugula, Tomato & Lemon Preserves on Ciabatta

    Ingredients Ciabatta bread Arugula leaves Tomato slices Goat cheese Salt & pepper Lemon preserves (recipe follows) Olive oil Directions Place arugula leaves on both side of the bread and place a tomato on one side and a tablespoon of lemon preserves on the other. Place a dollop of goat cheese on and season with salt…

  • Zucchini, Chili & Mint Panini with Parmesan

    Makes 4-6 Paninis Ingredients 2 zucchinis, cut into ribbons (using a mandolin) ½ cup fresh mint leaves, chopped 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon lemon zest 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1 clove garlic, chopped superfine 1 teaspoon fresh red chili, deseeded and chopped superfine 2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted Salt 12-18 slices parmesan cheese Ciabatta…

  • Dark Whole Wheat

    Makes 2 regular sized loaves Ingredients 2 packages (1 1/2 tablespoons) active dry yeast Pinch of sugar 1/2 cup warm water (105 to 115 degrees) 2 cups water 1/4 cup molasses 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 ounce bittersweet dark chocolate 1/2 cup whole-wheat flour 3 cups medium rye flour 3…

  • Fig Compote

    Ingredients 1 pound fresh black figs, ripe & sweet, de-stemmed & chopped 1 cup simple syrup 1 teaspoon lemon zest 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 cinnamon stick 2 teaspoons fresh rosemary leaves, chopped fine (optional) Directions Place all ingredients in a small sauce pan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered, stirring…

  • Caramelized Onions

    Makes 1 cup Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons onions, red or yellow, sliced in rounds and separated 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves 1 tablespoon fresh parsley leaves, chopped fine 2 tablespoons Madeira, port or sherry (optional) Pinch of salt Directions In a large sauté pan heat the butter and the oil to a medium…

  • Fontina Prosciutto Panini with Caramelized Onions & Fig Compote on Dark Wheat

    Ingredients 2 sliced of Dark Whole Wheat bread 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened 2 slices fontina cheese, sliced semi thick 2 slices prosciutto 2 tablespoons red caramelized onions (recipe follows) 1 tablespoon fig compote (recipe follows) Directions On the insides of the bread slices place on one side fontina cheese and on the other the…

  • Tarragon Peach Herbal Iced Tea

    Makes 1 pitcher Tarragon and mint have a history of being a truly refreshing duo in the dead of summer’s heat. The addition of summer sweet peaches only makes for a sweeter ad perhaps more sultry experience! Ingredients ¼ cup fresh tarragon leaves ½ cup fresh mint leaves ½ cup sliced peaches 1 cup turbinado…

  • Lavender Fairy Dust

    Makes 1 cup Ingredients 1 cup powdered sugar, white 2 tablespoons dried lavender flowers Directions Rub dry lavender flowers between your fingers creating a powder, mix with powdered sugar and voila!

  • Lavender Peach Doughnuts Bites Tossed with Lavender Fairy Dust

    Makes 30 bites Ingredients 2 cups all purpose white flour ¼ cup almond flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 tablespoons fresh lavender, chopped fine 2 teaspoons sea salt ½ cup whole milk, room temperature ¼ cup plain white Greek yogurt ¼ cup fresh peach puree 1 cup sugar 2 eggs 1…

  • Heirloom Squash & Chili Mint Salad

    Serves 6 Ingredients 5 zucchinis, cut into ribbons (using a mandolin) ½ cup fresh mint leaves, chopped 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 teaspoons lemon zest 1 tablespoon lemon juice 2 cloves garlic, chopped superfine 1 -2 teaspoons fresh red chili, deseeded and chopped superfine 3 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted Salt Directions In a mixing bowl…

  • Garden Caviar

    Makes 1 cup Ingredients 1 small carrot, peeled and chopped superfine ½ medium green zucchini, chopped superfine 1 tablespoon yellow onion, chopped superfine 2 tablespoons red peppers, chopped superfine 1 teaspoon fresh red chili, chopped superfine (optional) 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped superfine 1 tablespoon fresh mint chopped superfine 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped superfine…

  • Chilled Tomato Soup

    Ingredients 8-10 medium heirloom tomatoes, chopped 4 cloves garlic, chopped fine ½ cup fresh basil leaves, chopped Juice of 1 lemon 1 tablespoon lemon zest 2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 teaspoons sea salt 4 tablespoons heavy cream 6 large basil leaves Garden caviar (recipe follows) Directions Puree all ingredients in…

  • Creamy Herbal Ranch Dressing

    Makes approximately 1 cup Ingredients ½ cup mayonnaise ½ cup buttermilk 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 teaspoons mustard (Dijon or regular) 1 teaspoon garlic salt 2 tablespoons grated red onion 1 tablespoon shallot, chopped fine ½ red onion, shredded 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped 1…

  • Ger-Nis Cobb Salad With Creamy Herbal Ranch Dressing

    Serves 6 Ingredients 6 slices turkey bacon, cooked crispy and crumbled 1 cups turkey breast, cooked and cubed small 4 hard boiled eggs, chopped small 1 cup blue cheese crumbles 1 avocados, ripe but firm, cubed small 1 red peppers, chopped small 1 medium red onion, chopped small 1 cups cherry tomatoes, quartered 2 cups…

  • Lavender Orange Herbal Iced Tea With Orange Twists

    Makes 1 large pitcher Ingredients ¼ cup fresh lavender flowers 1 tablespoon orange zest ½ cup orange juice 3 tablespoons lemon juice 1 cup turbinado sugar or raw unprocessed sugar 1 cup water 2 earl grey tea bags Ice Water Orange Twists for garnish Directions In a medium saucepan combine the flowers, sugar, orange zest,…

  • Trofie Al Pesto

    Serves 6 Trofie is a simple rolled flour and water pasta widely seen in the Lingurian cuisine. It’s like Linguaria’s version of Gnocchi. It’s a hand rolled pasta typically served with pesto and because of the extreme labor intensity is generally served in small portions. Trofie is not widely available outside of Italy and is…

  • Hand Pounded Pesto

    Pesto, simply translated means pounded. It is one of the Lingurian regions most prized ingredients and traditionally hand pounded. Today many use food processors or blenders but you can still find devoted traditionalists who hand pound it proving that the taste is still superior with this method due to the increase of released essential oils…

  • Lavender Fig Compote

    Makes 1 cup Ingredients 1 pound fresh black figs, ripe & sweet, de-stemmed & chopped 1 cup lavender syrup 1 teaspoon lemon zest 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 cinnamon stick 2 teaspoons fresh rosemary leaves, chopped fine Directions Place all ingredients in a small sauce pan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer…

  • Honey Lavender Fritters With Fig Compote

    Makes about 20 -25 fritters Ingredients 1 pound fresh ricotta, drained 3 eggs, beaten 1 vanilla bean scraped, bean scrapings reserved ¼ cup sugar 3 teaspoons baking powder 1 cup flour 2 tablespoons lavender flowers (fresh or dried) Oil for frying Lavender Powder *1 tablespoon dried lavender flowers crushed and mixed with ½ cup powdered…

  • Fresh Herb Pappardelle with Summer Beans, Tomatoes & Fresh Herbs

    Serves 6 Ingredients ¼ cup each basil, parsley, mint, tarragon, marjoram, chopped Plus an additional 1 tablespoon of each for the sprinkle Olive oil Pinch of dried crushed red pepper 2 large garlic cloves, chopped 2 cups fresh summer shelling beans, shelled and cooked until tender 1 small fennel bulb sliced thin 2 tablespoons fresh…

  • Salsa Verde

    Makes 1 cup Ingredients 3 tablespoons fresh Italian parsley, chopped fine 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped fine 1 tablespoon fresh mint, chopped fine 2 teaspoons lemon zest 1 teaspoon fresh red chili, chopped fine 1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar 2 teaspoons wholegrain mustard ½ cup extra virgin olive oil Directions In a small bowl whisk…

  • Stewed Squid with Salsa Verde

    Serves 6 Ingredients 2-3 tablespoons olive oil 2 teaspoons fresh red chili, chopped 1 teaspoon lemon zest 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1 medium onion, chopped 2 pounds fresh squid, cleaned and sliced thick 6-8 plum tomatoes, chopped 1 cup chickpeas, cooked 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves 1 tablespoon fresh parsley leaves 2 teaspoons salt ½…

  • Prosecco with Lovage Syrup

    Ingredients ½ cup lovage leaves and more for garnish 1 cup sugar 1 cup water Sparkling wine Lemon peel Directions Place water, sugar and lovage leaves in a medium saucepan over high heat. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for a few more minutes. Take off heat and allow to cool. Strain through…

  • Italian Fig Soda

    Ingredients 5 ripe black figs, ripe, sweet and quartered ½ cup turbinado sugar 1 cup water Soda water Ice Directions Place water, sugar and figs in a medium saucepan over high heat. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for a few more minutes. Take off heat and allow to cool. Blend the mixture…

  • Pan Fried Zucchini Cakes with Feta and Dill topped with Cherry Tomato Salad and Greek Yogurt Dip

    Makes about 25 small cakes Wine Pairing: Sauvignon Blanc Ingredients 4 zucchini (about 1 ½ pounds) 5 or 6 scallions, white and light green parts only, chopped fine 9 ounces feta cheese, crumbled 3 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped fine 1 cup all purpose flour Salt and freshly ground black pepper 3 eggs, beaten 2 or…

  • Pistachio Tarragon Pesto Chicken Skewers

    Serves 8 Wine Pairing: Syrah Ingredients ½ cup fresh Italian parsley, chopped 2 tablespoons fresh tarragon, chopped 2 tablespoons unsalted natural pistachios 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 medium garlic clove, peeled ¼ cup olive oil 16 1-inch pieces red onion (1/3 inch thick) 16 1-inch squares red bell pepper 8 lemon slices, halved 1…

  • Honey Roasted Onion Tart with Thyme and Topped with Fresh Fig (or Plum)

    Serves about 48 Wine Pairing: Tournant Rosé Ingredients 1 sheet frozen puff pastry (half of 17.3-ounce package), thawed 3 bacon slices, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces ¼ cup honey ¼ cup dry white wine 2 large sweet yellow onions (about 1 1/2 pounds), cut into 1/4-inch-thick rounds ¾ cup crème fraîche ½ teaspoon fine sea…

  • Baked Camembert with Thyme and Garlic Toasts and Maple Glazed Grapes

    Serves 9-12 Wine Pairing: Rose D’Anjou Ingredients 1 whole small Camembert cheese 2 cloves garlic, sliced thin 2 sprigs fresh thyme Olive oil Salt and black pepper, freshly ground For garlic toasts 1 baguette 1 garlic clove Extra virgin olive oil For grapes 1 large bunch of red seedless grapes, washed and stemmed 6 sprigs…

  • White Balsamic Vinaigrette

    Makes 2 cups dressing Ingredients ¼ cup white balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons lemon juice ½ cup blended oil (canola based) ½ shallot, minced Salt and pepper to taste (about ½ teaspoon of each) Directions In a medium bowl whisk together ingredients until well incorporated and emulsified, season with salt and pepper to taste. *Recipe property…

  • Heirloom Tomato & Watermelon Salad with White Balsamic Vinaigrette

    Serves 4 Ingredients 8-12 heirloom tomatoes, various varieties 8-12 pieces seedless watermelon sliced ½ inch thick and in wedges 2 cups feta cheese, sliced in sticks or wedges 12 fresh basil leaves, chifonade White balsamic vinaigrette (recipe follows) Baby arugula (garnish) Directions On individual serving plates create a stacked salad using the heirloom tomatoes, watermelon…

  • White Gazpacho

    Serves 6-9 Ingredients 4 euro or hot house cucumbers, peeled and chopped 2 pounds white (green) grapes, halved 1 cup white balsamic vinegar 1 cup extra virgin olive oil 2 cups raw almonds 1 cup Greek yogurt Salt & pepper to taste Directions In a food processor, combine the cucumbers, grapes, ½ cup white balsamic…

  • Watermelon Rind Pickles

    Makes a large batch of pickles Ingredients Seedless red watermelon rind with a touch of red flesh left on (entire watermelon) 1 cup salt 1 teaspoon alum powder (pickling preservative for crispness/totally optional) 1 quart cold water 3 cups white distilled vinegar 2 cinnamon sticks 15 cloves 3 cups sugar Directions In a large mixing…

  • St. Louis Style Ribs

    Serves 6 This recipe is a slow poached rib recipe with the seasonings that are normally incorporated into a dry rub in the poaching liquid, creating simple and succulent ribs! Ingredients 4 Spanish onions, chopped 12-15 cloves of garlic, chopped 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper 2 teaspoons paprika 3 teaspoons mustard Seeds 1-2 sprigs of fresh…

  • Bourbon BBQ Sauce

    Makes 5 Cups Ingredients 1 ½ cups molasses 2 cups white wine vinegar 1 ½ cups ketchup ½ tablespoon garlic paste (smashed garlic) ½ tablespoon ginger paste (smashed ginger) 2 tablespoons franks hot sauce ½ cup bourbon Directions Place all ingredients, except the bourbon, in a large sauce pan and bring to a boil. Reduce…

  • Blueberry Ginger Maple Syrup

    Ingredients 1 cup maple syrup ¼ cup blueberry puree 1 teaspoon grated ginger Directions In small saucepan over medium-low heat, add maple syrup and ginger and warm through.

  • Ginger Spice Butter

    Makes ½ cup Ingredients ½ stick butter, softened 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, peeled and grated 1 teaspoon fresh nutmeg, grated 1 teaspoon fresh cinnamon, grated Directions In a small bowl combine all ingredients and mix well. Spread on warm muffins.

  • Spicy Summer Fruit Muffins

    Makes 12 muffins Ingredients 1 cup all purpose flour 1 cup whole wheat pastry flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 teaspoons fresh nutmeg, grated 2 teaspoons fresh cinnamon, grated ½ teaspoon (a pinch) ground cloves ½ teaspoon salt ¼ cup light brown sugar â…“ cup honey 1 cup soy yogurt ¼…

  • Ginger Carrot Wholegrain Pancakes

    Makes 6-8 cakes Ingredients 1½ cups whole wheat flour 1½ cups 1% milk ½ cup wheat bran ½ cup carrot puree (cooked & blended carrots) ½ cup buckwheat flour 3 large eggs ¼ cup all purpose flour 2 tablespoons lowfat plain yogurt ½ teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon grated ginger Directions In a large bowl,…

  • Black Cherry Ice Cream

    Makes 4 cups Ingredients 2 cups heavy cream, whipped to thick consistency 1 cup sugar 1 tablespoon lemon juice 2 cups ripe black cherries halved Directions Make sure the heavy cream is whipped to a thick consistency and mix in sugar and lemon juice and fold in cherries. Freeze by using an ice cream maker…

  • Almond, Black Cherry Chocolate Dipped Ice Cream Sandwich

    Almond, Black Cherry Chocolate Dipped Ice Cream Sandwich

    Makes 6 sandwiches Ingredients 12 Almond cookies 1 cup Black Cherry Ice Cream 9 ounces bitter sweet dark Chocolate Directions Place a scoop of ice cream on a almond cookie and place another cookie on top, squeeze down to make a sandwich. Place in freezer on a lined baking sheet for at least 30 minutes.…

  • Garden Flounder Ceviche

    Serves 6 Ingredients 2 pounds Flounder fillets, sliced in thin strips or cut into small cubes 1 medium zucchini, chopped super fine 1 medium carrot, chopped super fine ½ medium red onion, chopped fine 1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered 1 teaspoon red chili, chopped fine 1 small shallot, chopped fine 2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon…

  • Lemon-Mint Striped Bass Ceviche

    Serves 6 Ingredients 2 pounds striped bass fillets, cut into thin slivers or strips 2 teaspoons salt Juice of 2 lemons 1 tablespoon lemon zest 1 tablespoon orange zest ¼ cup fresh orange juice ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil, citrus flavor preferred 1 medium red onion, halved and sliced thin 1 cup black cured…

  • Thai Coconut Scallop Ceviche

    Serves 6 Ingredients 2 pounds of Nantucket Bay Scallops 2 teaspoons salt Juice and zest of 3 limes ½ cup coconut milk 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce 1 tablespoon lemon grass bulb, chopped into a paste 1 tablespoon garlic, chopped into a paste 1 tablespoon ginger, chopped into a paste 1 tablespoon raw sugar 1 or…

  • Spanish Seville Squid Cocktail

    Serves 6 Ingredients 2 pounds cleaned squid, sliced in rings 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1 tablespoon lemon zest Olive oil ½ medium Spanish onion, sliced thin ½ cup red bell peppers, slices thin ½ cup orange bell peppers sliced thin 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (gold ones especially nice) 1 cup Spanish black olives, pitted…

  • Citrus Chili Atlantic Mackerel Ceviche

    Serves 6 Ingredients 2 pounds Atlantic Mackerel fillets, chopped in large flat pieces 2 teaspoons salt Juice of 2 lemons Juice of 1 lime 2 tablespoons champagne vinegar 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon lemon zest 1 teaspoon lime zest 2 teaspoons fresh red chili, de-seeded and chopped super fine 1 teaspoon fresh green chili,…

  • Garden Baked Beans

    Garden Baked Beans

    Serves 12 Ingredients 2 pounds dry beans or 3 pounds fresh (cranberry, navy, yellow, eye, heirlooms in general are best) 2 sprigs fresh thyme Olive oil 3 cloves fresh garlic 1 medium yellow onion, chopped 1 red onion, chopped 1 green onion, chopped 2 teaspoons salt ½ cup molasses 1 cup dark amber beer ¼…

  • Ger-Nis Jerk Cole Slaw

    Ger-Nis Jerk Cole Slaw

    Serves 12 Ingredients For the dressing 1 clove garlic, chopped fine ½ teaspoon fresh ginger, peeled and chopped 1 teaspoon habanero pepper, deseeded and chopped ½ teaspoon lime zest ½ teaspoon orange zest 1 pinch allspice, ground 1 pinch nutmeg, freshly grated 1 pinch cinnamon, freshly grated ½ teaspoon black pepper, ground 1 pinch salt…

  • Ger-Nis Garden Potato Salad

    Ger-Nis Garden Potato Salad

    Serves 12 Ingredients 6 cups cooked potatoes, cubed (all colors blue, red, and white) 2 cups radishes, chopped 2 cups celery, chopped 1 cup red onions, chopped 1 cup carrots, chopped 1 cup orange bell pepper, chopped 1 cup red bell pepper, chopped 1 cup fresh dill, chopped 1 cup fresh parsley, chopped 1 cup…

  • Jasmine Peach Iced Tea

    Makes 1 gallon Ingredients 1 cup ripe peaches, chopped 1 cup turbinado sugar or raw unprocessed sugar 1 cup water 2 jasmine tea bags Ice Water Peaches for garnish Directions In a medium saucepan combine the peaches, sugar, and water and bring to boil. Reduce heat, place the tea bags in the syrup and let…

  • Creamy Lime-Sickle Trifle

    Makes 4 servings Ingredients 1 pint 0% Greek Yogurt 4 key limes zest 1 teaspoon agave nectar 1 vanilla bean pod ½ cup flaked almonds, toasted 1 tablespoon golden flax seeds, ground ½ cup of your favorite seasonal fruit (cherries, berries or mango work great) ¼ cup dried coconut ½ cup of granola 10 ginger…

  • Frozen Chocolate Banana Bites

    Makes 8 servings Ingredients 4 bananas 8 wooden skewers Parchment paper 80% dark organic chocolate bar Organic White chocolate bar ¼ teaspoon cinnamon 1 pinch cayane pepper ½ teaspoon coarse sea salt ¼ cup walnuts, chopped Zest of 1 lime Zest of 1 orange ¼ teaspoon fresh nutmeg ¼ teaspoon fresh grated ginger Directions Cut…

  • Silver-Dollar Walnut Cakes with Berry Compote and Lemon Ricotta

    Serves 4 Ingredients For the Pancake Mix 1½ cups buckwheat flour 1½ tablespoons agave nectar ½ teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon baking soda ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg ¼ teaspoon cinnamon 2 large eggs, at room temperature 1¼ cups almond milk, at room temperature 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract ½ cup chopped…

  • Crispy Flax Granola

    Makes 8 servings Ingredients 2 cups traditional rolled oats 2 tablespoons ground golden flax seeds 2 tablespoons black sesame seeds ¼ cup pumpkin seeds ¼ cup sunflower seeds ½ cup raisins ¼ cup walnuts ½ cup dried cranberries or cherries ½ cup peanut or almond butter 3 tablespoons honey ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon nutmeg…

  • Hand Rolled Vegan Truffles

    Makes 12 truffles Ingredients ½ pound pitted & chopped dates 1 teaspoon sea salt 2 tablespoon water 1 tablespoon of your favorite Liquor ½ cup cocoa powder ¼ cup cacao nibs ¼ cup finely shredded coconut Directions In a food processor add dates, water, liquor, and salt. Mix on high till it forms a ruff…

  • Local New York Blackberry Jam

    Makes 2 cups Ingredients 2 cups fresh blackberries 1 cup sugar 3 fresh bay leaves 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon lemon zest ½ cup red wine or water Directions Bring all ingredients to a boil in a small sauce pan, continue to boil a few minutes, around 3-4 and then reduce heat to a…

  • Local New Jersey Strawberry Jam

    Makes 2 cups Ingredients 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped 1 cup sugar 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon lemon zest ½ cup rose wine or water Directions Bring all ingredients to a boil in a small sauce pan, continue to boil a few minutes, around 3-4 and then reduce heat to a simmer…

  • Strawberry Thyme Ginger & Lemon Tea

    Makes 1 french press (about 6 cups) Ingredients ¼ cup dried strawberries (substitute 2 fresh strawberries, sliced) ¼ cup fresh thyme leaves 1 slice dried ginger or 1 slice fresh ginger ½ lemon sliced 2 tablespoons honey Hot, just boiling water Directions In the Fresh press or another tea pot, place dried or fresh strawberries,…

  • Heirloom Squash & Chili Mint Salad

    Serves 2 Ingredients 2 zucchinis, cut into ribbons (using a mandolin) ½ cup fresh mint leaves, chopped 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon lemon zest 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1 clove garlic, chopped superfine 1 teaspoon fresh red chili, deseeded and chopped superfine 2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted Salt Directions In a mixing bowl mix…

  • Heirloom Tomato Salad with Ricotta, Olives, and Herbs

    Serves 5-7 people Ingredients 1 cup ricotta cheese ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil 4 large heirloom tomatoes, sliced 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved 1 large red onion, sliced 1 cup fresh basil leaves ¼ cup fresh mint leaves ¼ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley ½ cup pitted green olive (ideally calabrese or something equally briny)…

  • Lo-Cal Milkshake

    Serves 6 Ingredients ½ cup fresh strawberries, de-stemmed and chopped (optional flavor choice) 2 tablespoons chocolate powder (optional flavor choice) 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 cups low fat milk 1 cup ice ¼ cup honey 1 pinch of salt Directions Combine all the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth and creamy.

  • Natural Cola

    Makes many colas Ingredients 3-4 cloves 1 cup molasses 2 cinnamon sticks ½ cup sugar ½ cup water Seltzer water Directions In a sauce pan combine cloves and molasses and simmer for about eight minutes, take off heat and cool, discard cloves. At the same time combine the cinnamon sticks, water and sugar and bring…

  • Sweet Potato Oven Fries

    Serves 6 Ingredients 3 medium sweet potatoes ¼ cup fresh chives, chopped ½ tablespoon cumin ½ tablespoon Maldon salt Directions Preheat oven to 400°F Partially bake the sweet potatoes for about 30 minutes. Allow to cool and peel. Cut potatoes into thin wedges or to desired size. In a large mixing bowl, gently toss the…

  • Herbed Tomato Salsa

    Makes 1 cup of salsa Ingredients Olive oil ½ medium yellow onion, chopped fine 2 medium tomatoes, chopped 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped fine 1 tablespoon fresh tarragon, chopped fine 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped fine 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon black pepper, cracked Directions In a medium sauté pan, heat…

  • Tapenade Aioli

    Makes 1 cup Ingredients ¼ cup kalamata olives, pitted and chopped 2 cloves garlic, chopped 2 tablespoon capers, drained 1 teaspoon lemon zest 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon black pepper ¾ cup mayonnaise Directions In a mixing bowl mix together all ingredients until smooth. Serve atop a herby beef burger!

  • Lean Grassfed Beef Burger

    Serves 4 Ingredients 1 pound lean ground beef (grass fed) 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, chopped 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped fine 1 tablespoon fresh marjoram, chopped fine 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped fine 1 tablespoon ground mustard powder 2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce Salt/pepper Directions Combine all ingredients together in a large mixing bowl and…

  • Zesty, Free Range Chicken Burger

    Serves 4 Ingredients 1 pound chicken breasts (free Range) cut into cubes 1 teaspoon salt Zest of 1 lime Juice of 2 limes ¼ cup red onion, chopped fine ¼ cup red peppers, chopped fine ¼ cup cilantro, chopped fine 1 jalapeño, deseeded and chopped fine 1 tablespoon cumin powder Directions Grind all ingredients in…

  • Waffle Cones

    Makes about 12 cones Ingredients 1 cup heavy cream 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1½ cup powdered sugar 1½ cup flour 1 tablespoon corn starch ½ teaspoon freshly grated cinnamon ½ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg Directions In a medium bowl whisk together the cream and vanilla until the heavy cream begins to get thick, it will…

  • Raspberry Buttermilk Gelato

    Makes 3 cups Ingredients 1 vanilla bean, halved and scraped 1 tablespoon cornstarch ¾ turbinado or raw unprocessed sugar 2 cups buttermilk 1 cup heavy cream 1 cup raspberries, pureed Directions In a medium sauce pan combine the sugar and corn starch on medium heat and whisk in the buttermilk and the cream, whisking continuously…

  • Watermelon Lime & Mint Granita

    Makes 3 cups Ingredients ½ cup sugar ½ cup water ½ cup fresh mint leaves Juice and zest of 2 limes 2 cups watermelon Directions In a blender place all the ingredients and blend until smooth. Pour into a low metal dish with sides and freeze. After the first hour, using a fork, scrape puree…

  • Blueberry & Lemon Thyme Sorbet

    Makes about 5 cups Ingredients 2 cups water 2 cups sugar ½ cups fresh lemon thyme leaves 2 cups fresh blueberries Zest and juice of 1 lemon ½ cup heavy cream Directions Make simple syrup in a medium saucepan by combining the sugar and water and lemon thyme. Bring to a boil until sugar dissolves,…

  • Tarragon Peach Ice Cream

    Makes about 3 cups Ingredients 2 cups heavy cream 1 cup sugar 4 egg yolks, beaten 3 large ripe peaches pitted and peeled and pureed or mashed (¼ cup reserved for nectar) 1 cup tarragon peach nectar (recipe follows) 2 tablespoons fresh tarragon, chopped Directions In a heavy saucepan on medium heat, heat the cream…

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