Yield: 10 portions Ingredients 4 pita bread 2 romaine hearts, chopped 2 English cucumbers, chopped 10 Roma tomatoes, chopped 10 scallions, sliced 10 radishes, thinly sliced 4 cups parsley, chopped 2 cups mint, chopped Olive oil, to taste Lime-Vinaigrette Ingredients Juice of 3 limes 2/3 cup olive oil Salt and […]
Fennel Salad With Blood Orange Vinaigrette
This simple preparation is full of big flavors. Crisp fennel, onion, and celery make for a refreshing salad paired with the sweet and slightly tart juice of the blood orange. Makes 4 to 6 servings Ingredients 1 bulb fennel, thinly sliced 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced 3 stalks celery, thinly […]
Fire-Roasted Carrot Hummus
Makes six 2-ounce portions
Freezing Fruits and Vegetables
Freezing is one of the easiest and most flexible preserving methods – when you’re ready to eat something, you simply thaw it and finish it – and then you can replace the space it took up in your freezer with a new item. It is also one of the most […]
Gazpacho
Makes 8 servings This is a very simple, straightforward, no-frills gazpacho recipe. It is tangy and fresh, with a full-bodied texture thanks to a generous pour of olive oil. Experiment with proportions to find your perfect balance. Ingredients 4 lb tomatoes, cored and chopped 2 cups chopped green pepper 2 […]
Green Lentils with Chard and Lemon
Makes 6 to 8 servings Ingredients 1 lb dried green lentils (lentilles du Puy) 3 tablespoons finely chopped garlic 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 3/4 cup chopped cilantro Kosher salt, to taste 10 large Swiss chard leaves, stemmed and cut into chiffonade (see Chef’s Note) 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon […]
Grilled Artichokes with Romesco Sauce
Makes 5 portions If you’ve never grilled an artichoke, prepare to be hooked. Their unmistakable flavor and creamy flesh is made all the more crave-worthy when slightly charred. It is the ideal accompaniment to savory romesco sauce, but you’ll enjoy it drizzled with tahini, garlic aioli, or even just a […]
Grilled Fennel Salad with Oranges, Olives, and Cilantro
Makes 8 servings When you can find small fennel bulbs, use them instead. They are more tender and will cook more quickly. You’ll need 8 small bulbs to replace the 3 average-sized fennel we used below. Ingredients 3 fennel bulbs 1/4 cup thin-sliced red onion 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar […]
Grilled Red Snapper with Marinated Jícama and Manchamantel Mole
Makes 6 servings The combination of smoky grilled fish, tart jícama, and a spicy-sweet fruit sauce is unusual and dramatic. Ingredients 1 cup fresh lime juice 1/4 cup chopped cilantro 4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided 3 cups jícama, peeled and julienned 6 red snapper fillets, skin on, 6 oz each […]
Grilled Zucchini Kebabs
Makes 8 servings
Guacamole
Makes 8 servings Ingredients 1/4 cup red onion, chopped 5 Hass avocados 1/4 cup lime juice 1 Roma tomato, diced 4 scallions, thinly sliced 1/4 cup chopped cilantro 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce, plus more to taste Kosher salt, as needed Freshly ground black pepper, as needed Directions Soak the red […]
Guide to Radishes (and What To Do With Them)
When I first moved to the United States from Germany, where I grew up and began my career, I was surprised at how little radishes are used in American cuisine. They are, to me, delicious! Not to mention inexpensive, long-lasting, and full of nutrients. Radishes are root vegetables of which […]