INGREDIENTS: 1 lb. dried fava beans, soaked overnight 1/2 cup olive oil 2 medium onions, diced 1 1/2 lbs. diced tomatoes (or substitute large 28-ounce canned tomatoes, drained) 1 cup chopped fresh parsley 1 teaspoon ground cumin 2 bay leaves 2 cups vegetable stock or water Salt and freshly ground black pepper Flavorful, extra virgin...Read More
Skordalia is a potent, but delicious Greek dip or sauce with a rich velvety texture, healthy and full of antioxidants from the garlic and olive oil (and walnuts, if you use them). Skordalia can be made with potatoes, bread, or with a combination of walnuts (or sometimes almonds) and bread. Potatoes will give you a...Read More
This is a twist on Insalata Caprese, the ubiquitous tomato, mozzarella, and basil “salad” that often features as a starter when tomatoes are in season. This version, however, is more of dessert-meets-the-cheese-course. The basil syrup called for in the recipe was developed originally for making grown-up sodas. INGREDIENTS: 1 pint strawberries, tops removed and cut...Read More
This may seem like a highly improbable combination, but it works. The key to this salad is to keep it simple so that the contrasting flavors of the sweet berries, the earthy spinach, and the dressing interact clearly. Two dressings work here; one is a Balsamic vinaigrette with honey mustard, and the other is the...Read More
This dressing was concocted for Grilled Strawberries and Little Gem Salad, but would work well with grilled shrimp, lamb meatballs, or falafel. It would go nicely with Herbed Chicken Paillards in a sandwich as well. INGREDIENTS: 1/4 cup mint leaves, packed (Try for the most tender leaves, usually from the ends) 1/4 cup white balsamic...Read More
This simple syrup was developed for adult flavored sodas, but has other functions as well. It can be used to flavor a dessert “salad” of strawberries and mozzarella a la a Caprese salad, or use it in cocktails or salad dressings. With herbs in the mint family (if it has a square-ish stem it is...Read More
The sweet-tangy sauce is a nice complement to the slightly bittersweet taste of Chinese broccoli (gai lan). You can substitute regular broccoli if gai lan is not available. INGREDIENTS: 1 bunch Chinese broccoli (gai lan), washed and leaves separated from stems 1 to 2 cloves of garlic, peeled and de-germed, minced 1 inch of ginger...Read More
Seafood lovers rejoice! May 1 is the official opening day for local Wild King Salmon from our beautiful Monterey Bay! H & H Fresh Fish Company also has bigeye tuna, opah, king salmon, rockfish, swordfish, yellowtail, petrale sole, scallops, rock crab claws, mussels, and prawns. This year, H & H Fresh Fish Company will be...Read More
INGREDIENTS: 2 lbs. amaranth leaves, washed well 1-quart water 1 3/4 cup coconut milk 1 large onion, chopped 2 large tomatoes, seeded and chopped 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 teaspoon salt 1 lemon, juiced METHOD: In a large pot, bring water and salt to a boil. Add washed amaranth leaves, cover, and simmer for 12-15...Read More
