INGREDIENTS: 1 bunch (approx. 1 lb.) asparagus, as thick as you can get 1/2 – 3/4 lb. cremini button mushrooms (about 1½ cups) 1/2 cup red wine 3-4 tablespoons olive oil or extra virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon fresh chopped thyme and marjoram Salt and fresh pepper to taste METHOD: Preheat oven to 425°F. Line...Read More
I enjoy using vegetables to make sauces. It makes for a lighter dish with unusual flavor combinations, and it allows me to get another vegetable on the plate in some instances. I frequently make a sauce using carrot juice which I reduce to a glaze consistency, but for this version, I wanted something less sweet...Read More
Sformato sounds far more elegant than “broccoli flan” but I think more people get the idea with the latter name. Vegetable custards have a long tradition – just think about quiches or frittatas – they’re just bigger and have crusts. Individual vegetable flans are a bit more elegant and work well in a fancy menu...Read More
INGREDIENTS: 1/2 lb. haricot vert 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar or sherry vinegar 1 teaspoon finely minced shallot 1/2 teaspoon finely minced thyme A pinch of kosher salt Fresh ground black pepper to taste 3-4 ounces crème fraîche METHOD: Top and tail the beans, and cut them into 2-inch lengths. Blanch the beans in a...Read More
Quick and easy, this recipe is quite flexible. Add whatever herbs you want, change the liquid around, or add chili flakes or not. You could even add a little grated Parmesan to the pan at the end if you wish. Make it your own! INGREDIENTS: 3/4 lb. broccolini (if it is very thin and not...Read More
This recipe is a recipe that I developed for Old Creek Ranch. This dish yields meat that is almost falling off the bone. The flavors can easily be varied, as can the vegetables. See the Chef’s Notes at the end for variations. Although the recipe seems long, it isn’t really, and once you’ve done it,...Read More
INGREDIENTS: 1 lb. carrots 1 tablespoon lemon juice 2 tablespoons fruity olive oil Salt and pepper, to taste 1/2 shallot, minced Pinch each of powdered cumin and caraway or 1 pinch of Ras el Hanout (Moroccan spice blend) 2 tablespoons fresh mint, minced METHOD: Peel and grate coarse or use a mandolin. If using a...Read More
This is a basic family-friendly recipe enjoyed by kids and adults alike. You can easily vary the recipe with a few simple additions. INGREDIENTS: 1 bunch of broccoli (or whatever will feed your family) 2 oz. orange juice or lemon juice (optional) 3-4 tablespoons olive oil Salt and pepper to taste A light sprinkling of...Read More
Here’s my version of a classic. The lemon juice brightens the dish considerably. This cream sauce would also go brilliantly with peas. INGREDIENTS: 1 bunch of spinach, large stems removed and then washed thoroughly Butter (or grapeseed oil) as needed 2-3 shallots, peeled and finely diced, or ½ medium onion, peeled and finely diced 1...Read More
This dressing is delicious with Southwestern-themed salads, but it works equally well with Mexican or Middle-Eastern style dishes as well. INGREDIENTS: 1/4 cup rice vinegar 1/4 cup lime juice, or lime and orange juice mixed 1 garlic clove, peeled 1 teaspoon freshly ground cumin seed 1 teaspoon freshly ground coriander seed 1 tablespoon sugar 1-2...Read More
