INGREDIENTS: 8-10 small zucchinis sliced into 1/4- inch coins -OR- 6 medium zucchinis halved lengthwise and sliced into 1/4-inch half-moons Water Salt and pepper 1 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil METHOD: In a non-stick or well-seasoned pan, place the zukes with enough water to just cover. Add a pinch of salt and 1/2 tablespoon...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 1 bunch Tokyo turnips 1 tablespoon butter or neutral oil 1/2 tablespoon sugar Salt and pepper Some water METHOD: Peel the turnips and cut them into pieces 3/4″ at the wide end. In a sauté pan just big enough to hold them without crowding, bring enough water to cover the turnips to a boil....Read More

Typically, this sauce is made in the pan you cooked the beef or lamb in. After the meat is either in the oven finishing or while it is resting on the cutting board, relaxing so you can cut it properly, pour off any grease remaining in the pan and wipe out with a paper towel...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 1 1/4 pints fresh berries-your choice 3/4 cup sugar, or to taste Juice of one lemon METHOD: Remove leaves and stems, and rinse quickly in a colander and drain well. Too much residual water will make the sauce runny and dilute. Add the berries and sugar to a food processor and puree. Taste and...Read More

Turn fresh rosemary, cucumbers and lemons into a refreshing cooler to stay hydrated on a hot day. INGREDIENTS: 3 large cucumbers 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary, plus 4 sprigs for garnish 1 cup water ½ cup lemon juice 3 tablespoons agave syrup* Ice METHOD: Cut 12 thin slices of cucumber for garnish and set aside....Read More