Gazpacho. To many of us, gazpacho means tomatoes, which is true. But, why should we wait until deep in the middle of summer to enjoy a gazpacho, especially when we have strawberries popping up at the farmers market? The classic-but-uncommon pairing of strawberries and balsamic is one of my favorite things to eat in late…
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This salad harkens back to meals around the dinner table with my mother. Growing up, we used to eat cucumber salad tossed with sour cream, vinegar and sliced onion. It was simple and delicious, especially when the cucumbers were in season, which only happens once a year. I’ve added garlic pickle and dill pickle to…
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I look forward to cooking with herbs all year long because many dishes are packed with pinches or even handfuls of fresh herbs that perk things up a bit. With a little bit of proper planning in the spring time, you can have a bountiful variety of herbs right at your fingertips. Not to forget,…
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I love the idea of eating a meal that’s both warm and cold on a hot summer day. Warm grilled squid with crisp, cold shaved fennel and blistered shishito peppers that have been swimming in sherry vinaigrette for a couple days is always a good idea. Chorizo vinaigrette ties everything together. Marjoram, one of the most…
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With a name like Field & Larder, this black-dirt farm in Chester, New York is on a mission to provide you with tasty produce you can enjoy all year long. Meet the farmer behind Field & Larder Charles from Field & Larder is what I would call a “chef’s gardener”. He provides all foodies with…
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Staghorn sumac is a popular seasoning in much of the Mediterranean. Sumac adds a lemony citrus perk to any dish. It plays beautifully with the salmon in this recipe as well. Coupled with Japanese Sancho pepper, which is peppery with a nice citrus note, this recipe reinvents the classic “lemon pepper” seasoning of my childhood…
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Asparagus mimosa is an oldie, but a goodie. Somehow, this classic dish of poached asparagus and hard boiled eggs just vanished. The traditional way of serving asparagus mimosa is simple, quick and most importantly, delicious. So, like a phoenix rising, I decided to revamp this dish without straying too far from the original. The first…
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Sometimes we take herbs for granted, but we can’t deny that they are flavor boosters. Adding a pinch of sage to roasted butternut squash, mint to your favorite cocktail or classic French blends like “fine herbs” or “herbs de Provence” will make dishes sing. What exactly is an herb? Herbs are plant leaves used in…
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