Recipe of the Week

Recipe of the Week

Roasted Okra 1 pound okra 1/4 cup oil Salt and pepper Heat oven to 450F. Line a baking sheet with  parchment. In a bowl, toss okra pods with oil, then season with salt and pepper. Spread into a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Roast until crisp and browned in spots, 15-20 minutes.  Recipe […]

Olive Oil Roasted Eggplant with Tahini

Recipe and photograph by Sara Newberry 2 large eggplants, about 2 pounds each, cut in half lengthwise 1/2 cup tahini 1/4 cup lemon juice 1/4 cup water Olive oil Salt and pepper Heat oven to 400F. Cut a diamond pattern into the flesh of the eggplant, going almost all the way to the skin. Generously […]

Summer Salad with Ricotta

Summer Salad with Ricotta

2 tablespoons lemon juice 1/4 cup olive oil 2 cups heirloom cherry tomatoes, halved if large 2 peaches, peeled and cut into 8 wedges each 1/2 cup corn kernels 1 jalapeno, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons chopped tarragon leaves 1 cup ricotta Salt to taste In a bowl, whisk together the lemon juice and olive oil. […]

Pork Chops Al Pastor-Style

Pork Chops Al Pastor-Style

1 can crushed pineapple 3 packets sazon seasoning with cilantro and achiote 2 tablespoons ground annatto seed Juice of 2 limes 4 thick pork loin chops (about 2 pounds) 1 pineapple, peeled and sliced 2 onions, cut into wedges Lime wedges, for serving Olive oil Salt and pepper In a resealable bag, combine the crushed […]

Blueberry-Basil Granita

3 cups blueberries 3 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves Juice of 1 lime Pinch of salt In a food processor, combine all of the ingredients and process to a smooth puree. Pour into an 8 x 8 baking pan and freeze for 30 minutes. Scrape with a fork to break up the […]

Grilled Bacon-Wrapped Corn

4 ears corn, shucked 12-16 slices bacon, depending on size of corn 1 poblano pepper, seeded and cut into matchsticks Salt and pepper Oil, for grilling Heat a grill to medium-high. Season the ears of corn with salt and pepper. On a work surface, lay three or four slices of bacon parallel to each other […]

Foil Packet Fish with Romesco

Foil Packet Fish with Romesco

Recipe and photo by Sara Newberry Fish: 2 pounds mild white fish fillets, such as turbot, halibut, or cod 2 lemons, sliced 8 sprigs oregano Salt, pepper, and olive oil Romesco Sauce: ¼ cup sliced almonds 6 garlic cloves 1 teaspoon red chile flakes 1 can tomato paste 1 cup roasted red pepper pieces 3 […]

Strawberry Galette

Strawberry Galette

Filling: 6 cups hulled and quartered strawberries 1/4 cup brown sugar 3 tablespoons flour Juice of 1/2 lemon 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 pie crust, either homemade or packaged Flour, for rolling out pie crust 3 tablespoons butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 2 tablespoons sparkling sugar (optional) Heat the oven to 400F. In a bowl, combine […]

Grilled Bread Salad

Grilled Bread Salad

1/2 baguette, sliced in half 2 cups cherry tomatoes 1/2 pound haricots verts, steamed until crisp-tender 1 cup corn kernels Juice of 1 lemon 1 teaspoon whole grain mustard 3/4 cup crumbled blue cheese Grapeseed oil Salt and pepper Heat grill to medium high. Brush cut sides of baguette with oil and season with salt […]