Tomato, Corn and Blue Cheese Salad

Tomato, Corn and Blue Cheese Salad

2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1 teaspoon whole grain mustard 1 shallot, minced 1 jalapeño, diced 1/4 cup olive oil 1 cup corn kernels, thawed if frozen  1 cup halved cherry tomatoes 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese 2 tablespoons chopped basil  3 cups baby arugula  In a large bowl, whisk together vinegar, mustard, shallot, jalapeño […]

Soy Butter-Glazed King Oyster Mushrooms

Soy Butter-Glazed King Oyster Mushrooms

2 tablespoons vegetable oil 12 ounces king oyster mushrooms, sliced into 1/4-inch pieces 1/4 cup butter, melted 1/4 cup soy sauce 1 tablespoon honey 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 2 scallions, thinly sliced In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil until hot. Add mushroom pieces and cook until golden, about 5 minutes per side. Meanwhile, stir […]

Rigatoni Alla Zozzona

Rigatoni Alla Zozzona

1 pound rigatoni 2 tablespoons vegetable oil  4 ounces pancetta or guanciale, diced 4 large egg yolks 2 cups finely grated Pecorino Romano 3 links italian sausage, casings removed 1 onion, diced 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes 1 (28-ounce) can peeled whole tomatoes Salt In a Dutch oven, heat oil until hot. Add pancetta and cook until golden, […]

Crispy Rice Salad

Crispy Rice Salad

Salad:    2 cups cooked and cooled brown rice 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2 Persian cucumbers, quartered and sliced 3 green onions, thinly sliced 1 1/2 cups shelled edamame 1/3 cup unsweetened shredded coconut 1/3 cup peanuts, chopped 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro 2 tablespoons chopped mint Dressing:  1/4 cup soy sauce Juice of […]

Blueberry Pound Cake with Lemon Glaze

Blueberry Pound Cake with Lemon Glaze

3 cups flour, divided 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 2 cups fresh blueberries 2 cups granulated sugar  1 cup unsalted butter 4 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 1/2 cups confectioner’s sugar Juice of 2 lemons Heat oven to 325F. Spray a 10-cup Bundt pan with cooking spray. In a medium bowl, […]

Stuffed Zucchini Boats

Stuffed Zucchini Boats

4 small zucchini 1 pound ground pork 1 small onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon minced thyme  1 egg 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for topping  1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes Salt and pepper to taste Tomato sauce, for serving Heat oven to 400°. Line a baking […]

Summer Veggie Bolognese

Summer Veggie Bolognese

2 tablespoons vegetable oil 4 ounces pancetta or bacon, diced 1 pound ground beef 1 pound ground pork 2 carrots, diced 2 stalks celery, diced 1 onion, diced 1/2 eggplant, diced 1 zucchini, diced 1/2 cup tomato paste 1 (14-ounce) can crushed tomatoes 2 cups chicken stock 2 cups milk 1-pound cooked pasta, for serving  […]

Dijonnaise Grilled Chicken Thighs

Dijonnaise Grilled  Chicken Thighs

1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/2 cup Dijon mustard 4 chicken thighs Salt and pepper to taste Oil, for grilling In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise and mustard. Season chicken with salt and pepper and add to mayo mixture. Toss to coat. Set aside and let stand for 30 minutes. Heat a grill or grill pan […]

Grilled Tomato and Fennel Salad

Grilled Tomato and Fennel Salad

2 fennel bulbs, sliced 2 leeks, cut in half lengthwise 4 cups San Marzano or large cherry tomatoes, quartered 1/4 cup rice vinegar 2 tablespoons whole-grain mustard 1/2 cup oil, plus more for grill pan (if needed) 2 ounces crumbled feta 1/4 cup chopped mint Salt and pepper Heat a grill or grill pan on medium […]

Linguine with Smoked Trout and Fennel

Linguine with Smoked Trout and Fennel

4 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 leek, thinly sliced  1 bulb fennel, thinly sliced  1 cup small grape tomatoes 1/2 cup dry white wine Juice of 1/2 lemon 1 tin smoked trout fillets, broken into pieces 2 tablespoons chopped mint 1/2 pound linguine, cooked al dente Salt and pepper to taste In a large skillet over […]