1 large cucumber (1 lb) 1 bunch radishes 1/4 cup cider vinegar 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar or raw agave nectar 1 tablespoon vegetable oil Peel cucumber, then halve lengthwise and slice crosswise 1/4 inch thick. Cut each radish lengthwise into Read on!
Roasted Sweet Potato Salad with Black Beans and Chile-Lime Vinaigrette
2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks 1 large onion, preferably red, chopped 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 to 2 tablespoons minced fresh hot chile (jalapeño, serrano) 1 clove Read on!
Pasta alla Norma
Salt 1 large eggplant (1 1/2 pounds or so), peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch thin slices Extra virgin olive oil for brushing on eggplant 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 3 large cloves of garlic, minced 1 28-ounce can diced Read on!
Summer Squash Tea Bread
3 eggs 1 3/4 cups sugar 7/8 cup light vegetable oil 2 1/2 cups unpeeled grated summer squash 2 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 3 cups unbleached all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 3 teaspoons cinnamon 1 Read on!
Sweet Corn Fritters with Shrimp and Chipotle
Why in the world I was searching for a recipe for fresh Texas corn, I’ll never know. What could be better than the saltysweet kernels of corn on the cob, after all? Well, as it turns out, corn fritters could Read on!
Sausage & Risotto Soup Baked in a Pumpkin
There’s something about a pumpkin that makes me go all silly. At first sighting each year, I squeal with delight as loudly as the children do. I’m not sure if it’s because pumpkins are harbingers of fall, cozy nights, and Read on!
Looking the Pig in the Eye
Last week, I received a disturbing email from someone who was quite worked up about the pig roast we have planned for next month. The response overall has been great, and I personally can’t wait to spend a beautiful autumn Read on!
Mozzarella Marinated with Garlic, Chile Oil & Peppers
One of my favorite cooking philosophies comes from Judy Rogers, chef and owner of San Francisco’s Zuni Cafe. Anytime you come up with a recipe, or an idea or technique in the kitchen, she says, stop and think, “Wait. How Read on!
Grilled Summer Squash with Roasted Garlic-Oregano Vinaigrette
1 pound summer squash Freshly ground black pepper Kosher salt Olive oil Fresh oregano sprigs, for garnish For the vinaigrette: 2 cloves of elephant garlic 1/4 cup white wine vinegar 1 teaspoon honey 2 tablespoons fresh oregano leaves 1/2 Read on!