Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie

Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie

3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter 1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar 1/3 cup granulated sugar  1 teaspoon vanilla  1 large egg 1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour  2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon coarse kosher salt 2 cups chocolate chips  Heat oven to 350F.  Heat a 10-inch cast iron skillet over medium heat. […]

Thai Corn Fritters

Thai Corn Fritters

Kernels from 4 ears of corn, about 2 1/2 cups 1/2 cup coconut milk  1 tablespoon Thai red curry paste 2 large eggs 3/4 cup rice flour  1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon kosher salt  3 makrut lime leaves or curry leaves, sliced thin (optional) Vegetable oil, for frying Store-bought Thai chili sauce, for serving  […]

Summer Tomato Sandwich

Summer Tomato Sandwich

1 (12-inch) loaf ciabatta 2 tablespoons plus  5 tablespoons olive oil, divided  3/4 cup crumbled blue cheese 3/4 cup whipped cream cheese 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar  1 1/2 cups baby arugula  3 heirloom tomatoes,  sliced 1/4 inch thick  Salt and pepper  Heat broiler. Line a baking sheet with parchment or foil. Split bread almost all […]

Cold Peanut Noodles

Cold Peanut Noodles

16 ounces spaghetti or soba noodles 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter  3 tablespoons soy sauce  2 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 2 tablespoons hot water  1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 teaspoon minced ginger 1 teaspoon Sriracha, or to taste Sliced cucumbers and green onions, for garnish Cook noodles according to […]

Artichoke and Pea Pasta Salad

Artichoke and Pea Pasta Salad

12 ounces radiatore or rotini pasta 1 cup fresh green peas Juice and zest of 2 lemons 1/2 cup olive oil 1 cup marinated artichoke hearts, drained, and chopped 1 cup shaved Parmesan 1/4 cup chopped mint  1/4 cup chopped parsley Salt and pepper to taste Cook pasta according to package directions. With 1 minute […]

Greek Panzanella

Greek Panzanella

1/2 ciabatta or baguette, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 cup olive oil, divided 1/4 cup red wine vinegar  1 cup halved cherry or grape tomatoes 1/2 red onion, diced 1/2 English cucumber, chopped 1/2 cup halved Kalamata olives 1/2 cup crumbled feta 1/2 cup chopped parsley Salt and pepper to taste Preheat oven to 400°F. […]

Tomato and Halloumi Farro Salad

Tomato and Halloumi Farro Salad

2 tablespoons vegetable oil 8 ounces halloumi, sliced into 1/2-inch slices 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 1/2 cup olive oil 3 large heirloom tomatoes, cored and diced 1/2 red onion, diced 1/4 cup chopped mint leaves 8 ounces farro, cooked  according to package  directions, drained and cooled to room temperature Salt and pepper Heat oil […]

Cantaloupe and Tomato Salad

Cantaloupe and Tomato Salad

Juice of 2 limes 1/3 cup olive oil 1 tablespoon honey 1 serrano pepper, sliced 1/4 cup chopped mint 2 large heirloom tomatoes, thinly sliced and cut into wedges 1/2 cantaloupe, peeled, seeded, and thinly sliced 1 ball burrata, cut into wedges Salt and pepper to taste In a bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive […]

Skillet Eggplant Parmesan

Skillet Eggplant Parmesan

Olive oil, as needed 2 eggplants, sliced 1/2 inch thick 3 cups marinara sauce, divided 4 cups shredded mozzarella, divided 1 cup panko breadcrumbs 1/2 cup grated Parmesan Salt and pepper, taste Heat oven to 400F. In a large skillet, heat just enough oil to cover the bottom of the skillet over medium heat. When […]