Makes 4 cups
Garden Gremolata
MAKES ABOUT 1 CUP Market Basket Options Fresh herbs: parsley, thyme, tarragon, sage, mint Nuts: almonds, walnuts, pistachios, hazelnuts Flavorings: anchovies, chili flakes or minced fresh chiles, smoked paprika, horseradish, or other fresh radish
Garlic Confit Chablis Vinaigrette
Makes 2 cups Ingredients Garlic Confit 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 4 oz shallots, peeled, halved (about 4 shallots) 8 garlic cloves Vinaigrette 1 cup Chablis or other dry white wine 1/4 cup lemon juice 1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 3/4 teaspoons honey 2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus as […]
Ginger-Sesame Dressing
Makes 1 cup This staple vinaigrette comes in handy whether you’re dressing lettuce greens, noodles, or even just steamed green beans. The fermented black beans, found at the Asian market or online, add saltiness and a savory depth of flavor, but you can leave them out if you don’t have […]
Ginger, Orange, and Sesame Dressing
Makes 1 cup The ginger in this recipe gives the dressing a bit of a kick, which is offset by the sweetness of the orange juice and the bitterness of the orange zest. Ingredients 1 tablespoon pure sesame oil 2 tablespoons minced shallots 1 garlic clove, minced 1 tablespoon minced […]
Greek-Style Feta Sauce
Makes 1 1/2 cups Ingredients 1 cup feta cheese 1/4 cup minced dill 1/4 cup lemon juice, fresh 1 teaspoon kosher salt 3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Directions Combine the feta, dill, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and olive oil in a bowl. Store in the […]
Grilled Vegetables with Mediterranean Sauces
4 Servings Grilled Vegetables Chef’s Note: You can use any of the sauces below to dress your grilled vegetables. Charmoula Chef’s Tip: Preserved lemon is an iconic ingredient of the region and has a very different flavor profile than lemon peel or lemon juice due to the salting and curing […]
Harissa
Makes about 1 1/2 cups Ingredients 1 1/4 lb fresh red chiles, preferably Fresnos 1 small red dried hot chile 1 oz sun-dried tomatoes (about 1/3 cup) 1 garlic clove, crushed to a paste with a pinch of salt 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander 1/4 teaspoon ground […]
Herb-Marinated Yogurt Cheese (Labneh)
This delicious cheese can be used as a spread for crackers or bruschetta. Experiment with different herbs, spices, and aromatics for your marinade, once you get the hang of it. Use the leftover marinade for a dressing or to toss with vegetables before roasting. Ingredients 2 pounds plain yogurt (whole, […]
Hoisin-Peanut Sauce
Makes 1 1/2 cups Ingredients 1 cup hoisin sauce 1/2 cup water 1/4 cup minced yellow onions 1/4 cup white rice vinegar 1 tablespoon Sriracha or similar ground chili paste 1/4 cup roasted peanuts, finely chopped Directions In a saucepan, combine the hoisin sauce, water, onions, and vinegar and simmer […]
Hollandaise Sauce
Makes 1 1/2 cups sauce Ingredients 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar or cider vinegar 1/2 teaspoon cracked black peppercorns 3 tablespoons water, plus more as needed 3 egg yolks, lightly beaten 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted and kept warm 1/2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, plus more as needed […]
Homemade Beefsteak Ketchup
Makes 4 servings This jewel of a recipe from the CIA’s own Waldy Malouf is slightly sweet, spicy, intensely flavorful sauce that will elevate any already amazing dish to even greater heights. We most look forward to sharing this recipe at our Hyde Park campus’ annual Beefsteak Dinner, a boisterous […]