Makes 4 servings This simple summer recipe is inspired by the menu at Savor on our San Antonio, Texas campus. Garnish the soup with diced, julienned, or shaved zucchini, if you like. We especially like it with a crusty piece of bread for dipping! This recipe makes about four 1 […]
Simple Ways to Make the Most of Your Summer Produce
Every year, we try to avoid it, but it is inevitable: summer will end eventually—though luckily, only temporarily. Summer produce doesn’t leave quietly, and in its waning weeks, our gardens and farm stands explode with cucumbers, tomatoes, summer squash, eggplants! The mountains of produce are daunting, but irresistible, since in […]
Smoked Pork Belly
Makes 5 to 6 servings Pork belly is literally the belly portion of the pig. It’s where bacon comes from, and like bacon, it is a delicious piece of meat. While it cooks, the fat renders from the belly and naturally bastes the strips of tender meat. Pair it with […]
Soft Fresh Mozzarella with Grilled Peach and Prosciutto
Makes 6 servings Ingredients 1 lb fresh mozzarella in water 4 white peaches (or a good locally grown variety), firm and ripe (see note) 4 tsp extra virgin olive-oil 12 slices imported prosciutto (or substitute coppa or culatello, found in specialty Italian markets) 4 basil leaves thinly sliced 12 baby […]
Soft-Shell Crabs with Grilled Scallions and Lemon Polenta
Makes 6 servings Soft-shell crabs are in season in the spring, so keep your eye out because the soft-shell season doesn’t last that long. Be sure to have the apron, lungs, and eyes removed by your fishmonger and use the crabs as soon as possible. Ingredients Preserved Lemon Zest 3 […]
Solterito Nikkei (Peruvian Edamame Salad with Seaweed)
Makes 4 servings In Peru, choclo can be found as an accompaniment to nearly any dish, and in this chilled salad, it marries with soybeans and seaweed inspired by this Peruvian-Japanese fusion dish. Look for frozen choclo at specialty markets or online. Don’t mistake it for the crunchy, corn-nut-style commonly […]
Sour Cherry Pie
Makes one 9-inch pie Pie Filling All Butter Pie Crust Makes two 11-inch rounds Hand Method Food Processor Method Stand Mixer Method
Spiced Pork Pitas
Makes 6 servings Boston butt steaks are slices off of a larger Boston butt roast. They are usually about 1-inch thick, and unlike the larger roast, you can grill them hot and fast for a juicy, tender meat. If you can’t find the Boston butt steak, ask your butcher if […]
Spicy Lamb Kebabs With Pickled Grapes
Makes 8 servings Lamb Kebabs Ingredients 10 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more as needed 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon minced flat-leaf parsley 2 tablespoons minced oregano 1 tablespoon ground coriander 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger 2 teaspoons Spanish-style paprika 2 teaspoons […]
Spicy Thai Cucumber Salad
Ingredients 2 lb English cucumbers, peeled 1/2 cup lime juice 1/4 cup sugar Kosher salt, to taste 1 Thai bird chile, thinly sliced (optional) 1 large red onion, finely minced 1/2 cup whole mint leaves 1/2 cup coarsely chopped cilantro 1/4 cup chopped roasted peanuts Directions Cut the cucumbers in […]
Spicy Watermelon Refresher
Makes about 8 servings The key to this perfect summer refresher is great watermelon, so if your melon is a dud, you may want to try something else. Of course, you can also make the same mixture with cantaloupe or pineapple (or basically any other fruit!), so pick what’s tastiest […]
Spit-Roasted Garlic and Lime Chicken
Make 4 servings This recipe is very easy to prepare and bursting with flavor. If you do not have a rotisserie, you can roast the chicken in the oven in a roasting pan fitted with a roasting rack. Ingredients 1 teaspoon lime zest 3/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (about […]