Green Gazpacho with Sourdough Croutons

Green Gazpacho with Sourdough Croutons

Croutons: 3 slices sourdough bread, cut into cubes 1/3 cup olive oil Salt to taste  Soup: 4 stalks celery, with leaves, chopped 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped 1 English cucumber, peeled and chopped 3 slices white bread, crusts removed, torn into pieces 1 jalapeño, seeded and chopped 1/2 cup roasted almonds 6 ounces […]

No-Churn Vanilla Toffee Almond Ice Cream

No-Churn Vanilla Toffee Almond Ice Cream

1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste or extract  1/4 teaspoon coarse kosher or sea salt  2 cups heavy cream, chilled 1 cup toffee bits 1/2 cup slivered almonds  In a mixing bowl, stir together condensed milk, vanilla and salt. Set aside. With an electric mixer, whip cream to […]

Mexican Shrimp Cocktail

Mexican Shrimp Cocktail

2 limes 1 medium white onion, half cut into wedges and half diced 1 pound (21-25) shrimp, peeled and deveined 1 jalapeno, seeded and diced 1 large avocado, diced 2 roma tomatoes, seeded and diced 1/2 seedless cucumber, diced 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce 1/2 cup ketchup Kosher salt Saltines, for […]

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. […]