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Late Garden Summer Frittata
Serves 8 Ingredients 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium red onion, chopped medium 1 medium zucchini, chopped small 1 cup broccoli florets, small 1 medium carrot, chopped small 10 eggs 2 tablespoons fresh marjoram, chopped 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped ¼ cup fresh chives, chopped ½ cup grated parmesan cheese ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved…
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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…
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Sweet Corn Aioli
Makes 2 cups Ingredients 2 egg yolks 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon citrus champagne vinegar 1 teaspoon lemon zest 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 cup fresh sweet corn kernels 1 teaspoon salt Directions In a blender or food processor, place egg and garlic. Whirl until garlic is smooth.…
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Spicy Corn Fritters with Sweet Red Pepper Sauce
Serves 6-9 Ingredients 3/4 cup all purpose flour ¼ cup course corn meal 1 teaspoon baking powder 2 eggs ¾ cup milk or buttermilk 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon lime zest ½ cup poblano pepper, chopped fine 2 teaspoons Serrano peppers, chopped superfine 4 cups sweet corn kernels (fresh) 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped super…
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Basil Ice Cream
Makes 4 cups Ingredients 2 cups whole milk ½ cup fresh basil leaves, chopped ½ cup sugar 4 egg yolks 1 cup heavy cream Salt Directions In a medium sauce pan combine milk, sugar and basil leaves and bring to a boil, reduce heat and let simmer for about 5 minutes allowing basil to infuse,…
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Baked Egg & Goat Cheese in Brioche Cups with Tomato Herb Salsa
Serves 6 Ingredients 6 mini brioche rolls ½ cup melted butter 6 eggs Salt/pepper 3 ounces goat cheese 3 tablespoons fresh chives Tomato herb salsa (recipe follows) Directions Preheat oven to 375° F. Cut off the tops of the brioche rolls and scoop out a small portion of the inside, enough for a cracked egg…
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Fresh Strawberry Mint Ice Cream with Chocolate Dipped Strawberries
Makes ½ gallon of ice cream Ingredients 2 cups whole milk 2 cups heavy cream 10 egg yolks 1 cup sugar plus ¼ cup sugar 1/4 cup water 8 cups strawberries (chopped, with tops removed) 1 cup chopped mint Strawberries and mint for garnish Chocolate, melted Fresh strawberries, stems in tact Directions Make simple syrup…
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Spinach & Three Cheese Ravioli (kid friendly)
Serves 6 Ingredients 3 cups all-purpose flour plus additional for dusting 4 large eggs, lightly beaten ¼ cup fresh spinach juice 1 teaspoon salt ½ cup parmesan, grated fine ½ cup pecorino Romano, grated fine ¼ cup ricotta cheese Butter Directions Mound flour on a work surface, preferably wooden, and make a well in center.…
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Classic Garlicky Caeser Salad
Serves 8 INGREDIENTS 2 heads of romaine lettuce, roughly chopped 1 large egg 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 clove garlic, chopped 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1½ teaspoons anchovy paste or 4 whole anchovies 1 teaspoon capers 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1⁄3 cup extra virgin olive oil Salt 1⁄3 cup…
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Samosas, Puff Pastry, with green peas
Makes 9 turnovers INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons canola oil 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 1 (9-to-10-ounce) package frozen petite peas ¼ teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons Green Chutney, or store-bought (sold as cilantro or mint chutney) 1 tablespoon Tamarind Chutney, or store bought 1 pound frozen puff pastry, thawed 1 egg whisked with a pinch of salt, for…
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Pumpkin Gnocchi with Brown Butter Sage Sauce and Shaved Chestnuts
Serves 6 INGREDIENTS Gnocchi: 2 cups pumpkin, cut in quarters, seeded and roasted 2¾ cups all purpose flour 1 egg Salt White pepper 1 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated Sauce: ½ cup butter 1 tablespoon pumpkin oil 1 cup fresh sage leaves, stems removed 1½ cup chestnuts, pre-roasted, shelled and sliced thin PREPARATION In large pot,…
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Pear Ginger Pot Pie Pockets
A quick take on the pot pie, somewhere in the middle between a hot pocket and a pop tart but perfect for a quick sweet and spicy snack.
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Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Brown Butter and Sage
Serves 8 INGREDIENTS 2 (1¼ lbs) russet potatoes 1 (¾-lb) sweet potato 1 large egg ½ teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated Salt Freshly ground pepper â…“ cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano plus more for serving 1½ to 2 cups all-purpose flour plus more for dusting ½ stick unsalted butter 1 cup sage leaves (from 1 bunch) PREPARATION Preheat…
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Pumpkin Gnocchi with Apples, Chicken & Sage in a Maple Cream Sauce
Serves 6 INGREDIENTS Gnocchi 2 cups (16 ounces) pumpkin, cut in quarters, seeded and roasted 2¾ cups all purpose flour 1 egg Salt White pepper 1 tablespoon nutmeg, freshly grated Sauce ½ cup butter 1 tablespoon pumpkin oil 1 medium shallot 1 chicken breast, cut into thin strips 1 medium tart apple, cored and cut…
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Baked Egg Mousse
Herbal mousse allows for new creativity in your cooking without adding extra fat. Together, the zesty flavor of the herbs and the creamy texture of the mousse can make your meal decadent without any complicated cooking.