adapted from 101 Cookbooks a generous splash of olive oil or 3 Tbs. butter 3 large shallots, chopped a couple pinches of fine-grain sea salt pinch of crushed red pepper flakes 3-inch sprig of rosemary 1 1/2 pounds yellow or Read on!
1 large garlic clove 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1 tablespoon sugar 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 (2-inch-long) fresh serrano or jalapeño chile, minced, including seeds 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon Asian fish sauce 1/2 seedless cucumber (often Read on!
1 bunch beets, tops trimmed to 1 inch Vegetable oil 1 1/2 cups semi-pearled farro or wheat berries 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 4 tablespoons red wine vinegar, divided 1 garlic clove, pressed 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion Read on!
1 large Yukon Gold potato or other all-purpose potato 6 white anchovies, patted dry with paper towels 2 tablespoons olive oil Salt and freshly ground black pepper Preheat the oven to 350°F (see Note). Line a baking sheet with a Read on!
1/3 cup peach preserves 2 Tbs. white balsamic vinegar 2 tsp. brown sugar 1 Tbs. whole grain mustard 4 teaspoons red wine vinegar 1 chipotle chile, rinsed (remove seeds for less heat) 1/3 c. extra-virgin olive oil plus additional for Read on!
3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided 2 cups fresh corn kernels 1 cup chopped white onion 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped 4 medium tomatoes, roughly chopped 3 medium zucchini, diced 1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained 1 teaspoon fresh Read on!
1 3-pound seedless watermelon, diced (about 5 cups), divided 1 small cucumber, peeled, seeded, diced (about 1 cup) 1 medium-size red bell pepper, seeded, diced (about 1 cup) 1 medium-size yellow bell pepper, seeded, diced (about 1 cup) 1 Read on!
8 1/3-inch-thick slices brioche or challah Approximately 8 oz. mozzarella cheese, sliced 2 large heirloom tomatoes (preferably Brandywine), cut into 1/4-inch slices 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter Arrange 4 bread slices on work surface. Top bread with half of cheese Read on!
Watermelon ice 2 1/2 cups 1/2-inch cubes seeded watermelon (from 2-pound piece) 1/4 cup sugar 8 5-ounce disposable paper cups 8 ice pop sticks or wooden coffee stirrers Lemon ice 1/2 cup water 1/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup fresh lemon Read on!