Serve this tangy and bright chutney with pork tenderloin or spread on top of cheese and serve with crackers. INGREDIENTS: 3 cups carrots, cut julienne 1 cup golden raisins 2 cups brown sugar, packed 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup vinegar 1 lemon, thinly sliced 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves 1/2 teaspoon ground...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1/4 extra virgin olive oil 1 cup mayonnaise 3/4 cup buttermilk 2 tablespoons freshly grated Romano or Parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons crushed dried basil* 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce, or to taste METHOD: Whisk together oils and mayonnaise. Add buttermilk, cheese, basil, salt,...Read More

This gingery jam is fabulous as a finishing glaze for pork ribs or chicken, added to yogurt, or spread on biscuits. INGREDIENTS: Zest of 1 lemon (organic is best) 1 tablespoon lemon juice 2 cups fresh rhubarb, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1 large Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored, and finely chopped 1/2 cup water 1...Read More

This showstopper main course looks like it takes a lot more effort to prepare than it does! The slightly sweet, tangy sauce is sublime with salmon. INGREDIENTS: 3/4 cup water 1/4 cup sugar 1 teaspoon grated peeled ginger 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice 1/2 vanilla bean, split lengthwise and seeds scraped 1 lb. rhubarb, stalks only,...Read More

INGREDIENTS: For tomato sauce: 1 garlic clove, minced 1/4 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 1/2 pound plum tomatoes, finely chopped 1/2 cup water 1/2 teaspoon sugar For squash blossoms: 1 cup whole-milk ricotta 1 large egg yolk 1/4 cup finely chopped mint 2/3 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, divided 12 to 16...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 1 head romanesco 2 tablespoon olive oil, or more to taste 1/4 teaspoon salt to taste 1/4 teaspoon fresh black pepper 1/4 garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon cumin powder METHOD: Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Spritz with vegetable oil non-stick spray. In a plastic zip-top bag, place all ingredients...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 1/2 cup unsweetened quality cocoa powder* 3 cups half-and-half 1 cup heavy cream 8 large egg yolks 1 1/4 cups sugar 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract METHOD: In a medium saucepan, whisk together cocoa powder and 1 cup of the half-and-half until combined. Turn the heat to medium. Whisk in the remaining half-and-half and...Read More

This piquant preserve is delicious spread on top of goat cheese on crostini and makes a great hors d’oeuvre. It is equally delicious on cheese or savory scones. INGREDIENTS: 5 cups crushed strawberries (about 5 lbs) 1 tablespoon lemon juice 3 tablespoons good quality, aged Balsamic vinegar 6 tablespoons pectin (powdered pectin, like Ball) 7...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 3/4 cup water 1/4 cup sugar 1 teaspoon grated peeled ginger 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice 1/2 vanilla bean, split lengthwise and seeds scraped 1 lb. rhubarb, stalks only, cut into 1-inch pieces Salt and freshly ground pepper 1 tablespoon vegetable oil Four 6-ounce salmon fillets with skin 4 ounces pea shoots or watercress METHOD:...Read More

Don’t let the idea of an avocado in a chocolate smoothie put you off! It’s creamy, super-chocolate-y, and delicious any time of day. INGREDIENTS: 1 1/2 cups vanilla almond or cashew milk 1/2 ripe avocado, pit removed and pulp scooped out 1 ripe banana 2 tablespoons raw cocoa powder 1-2 tablespoons honey or other sweetener...Read More