Here’s a zingy topping for grilled fish or chicken, or pan-seared scallops. Or, toss with boiled shrimp. This relish also adds a bright note to broccoli and pasta. You will need a very sharp knife for this recipe! INGREDIENTS: 1 large shallot, finely diced 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or lemon juice 1 pinch of salt,...Read More

Use this sweet-hot salsa on grilled chicken or fish, or serve it with tortilla chips on a hot summer evening. This salsa is full of flavor, and both icy cool and spicy hot, the combination for a summer barbeque. For a refreshing side salad, cut the watermelon into larger chunks and place it on the...Read More

This salsa is a celebration of summer – feel free to use as many colors of tomato as you can find. Just be sure they are firm. This salsa is goes well with chips, meat, and fish. It is great on seared swordfish tacos. INGREDIENTS: 2 large firm red tomatoes (about ½ pound) 2 large...Read More

The perfect summer light main course salad or side dish — Feta, red onion, and mint are a classic Mediterranean flavor combination. INGREDIENTS: 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 clove garlic, finely minced 1/4 teaspoon oregano Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste 1 lb. green beans, trimmed 8 ounces mild...Read More

Fresh and cool tasting, this dressing is good on salads of course, but it goes quite well with grilled fish and shrimp, or with grilled chicken or lamb kebabs. It is also an excellent accompaniment to summer squash, raw or cooked. INGREDIENTS: 1/4 cup mint leaves, packed (use the most tender leaves, usually from the...Read More

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

Use this delightfully tangy vinaigrette to dress up a spring green salad made with baby spinach, arugula, or mesclun with a few whole mint leaves added to the salad mix.  INGREDIENTS: 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 cup freshly squeezed ruby-red grapefruit juice 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint 1...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

Unripe, green tomatoes are very abundant in the spring as farmers and gardeners thin out their tomato plants. The unripe cherry tomatoes get pickled and the full-size tomatoes get fried. Serve with the tasty herb mayonnaise (recipe below). INGREDIENTS: For the mayonnaise: 1 egg yolk Juice of 1 lemon A small clove of garlic pounded...Read More

While honeydew is usually the backbone of fruit salads, it can also shine in savory recipes, like this one with crunchy cucumber, feta cheese, and mint. The lemon and olive oil dressing has lots of black pepper to temper the melon’s sweetness. Pair this salad with grilled meats or toss it into the picnic basket...Read More