INGREDIENTS: 2 cups whole milk 2 cups heavy cream 1 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon peppermint extract 3-4 drops green food coloring (optional) 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, chopped METHOD: In a large bowl, whisk together milk, cream, sugar, salt, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract until the sugar has...Read More

Serve this summery roasted chicken with creamy polenta. INGREDIENTS: 1 (5 lb) whole air-chilled chicken 3 lemons, halved 3 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for drizzling on vegetables 10 garlic cloves, lightly mashed 10 sprigs fresh thyme 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary leaves Salt and fresh coarse ground pepper 1 yellow onion, peeled, cut into wedges...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts Salt and pepper, to taste 1/4 cup cherry brandy or dry sherry 1/4 cup chicken stock 1 cup fresh cherries, pitted 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar 1 teaspoon honey 2 tablespoons butter METHOD: Season chicken with salt and pepper, and grill until done. While the chicken is grilling prepare sauce....Read More

INGREDIENTS: 2 cups fresh cherries, pitted 3 nectarines or peaches, sliced and divided 1-1/2 whole chicken breasts, skinned, boned, cooked, and diced 1-1/2 cups sliced celery 2 tablespoons sliced green onion 1 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup sour cream 2 tablespoons honey 1 teaspoon lemon or lime juice 1/2 teaspoon curry powder 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger...Read More

Make this salad ahead of time to allow flavors to marry before serving. INGREDIENTS: 1 sweet navel orange 1 medium fennel bulb 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar 1 teaspoon honey 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/8 teaspoon ground white pepper 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 1/2 teaspoons orange zest 1/4 cup pistachios, toasted A...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 2 small fennel bulbs, cut into 1/2-inch wedges 1 large red onion, cut into 1/2-inch wedges 6 cloves garlic, smashed 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes 1/2 bunch fresh thyme sprigs 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 4 6-ounce salmon fillets, skinned 1 lemon, juiced...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 2 tablespoons oyster sauce 2 tablespoons chicken broth 1 tablespoon dry sherry 1/2 teaspoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil 2-3 bunches broccolini 1 tablespoon salt 1 tablespoon peanut oil METHOD: In a small saucepan, combine oyster sauce, chicken broth, sherry, sugar, and sesame oil. Bring to a boil and stir or whisk until...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 1 bunch broccolini, trimmed and blanched 1/3 cup fresh peaches or mangoes, pureed 3 tablespoon mango chutney, finely chopped 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1 teaspoon serrano chiles, finely minced 2 tablespoons red chiles, finely minced 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin 1/8 teaspoon salt METHOD: Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Briefly...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Kosher salt 1 1/2 lb. broccolini, stem ends removed 1 lemon, juiced METHOD: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, mustard, garlic, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt,...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 1 bunch broccolini, stem ends removed Kosher salt 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/2 lemon, zested 1 teaspoon garlic, finely minced 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Extra Virgin olive oil, if desired METHOD: In a large pot, bring 8 cups of water with 2 tablespoons of salt to a full...Read More