Summer Tomato Stack

Summer Tomato Stack – – radishes (halved and sliced), pickled jalapeños, red onion (diced), cheese (Oaxacan, pulled into thin strips and cut to 2"), cilantro (stems removed and chopped), apple cider vinegar, olive oil, salt and pepper (to taste), tomato (vine-ripened, sliced thick), Place all ingredients, except tomatoes, into a large mixing bowl. Toss the…

Steak Diane

Steak Diane – Adapted from Julia Child’s Steak Diane – beef (top sirloin, prime ), olive oil, soy sauce, salt and pepper (to taste), butter, Pan Sauce: butter, shallot (finely chopped), Cognac, beef broth, Dijon mustard, lemon juice (just a squeeze), Trim the top sirloin of any fat, then slice into 1/2” thick pieces. Place…

Oven-Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Oven-Roasted Brussels Sprouts – – Brussels sprouts (buy them on the stalk if possible), olive oil, salt and pepper, Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. ; Wash the Brussels sprouts and peel away the outside leaves of each. ; Cover a large sheet pan with a layer of olive oil and spread the cleaned and…

Roasted Beets with Vinaigrette and Toasted Sunflower Seeds

Roasted Beets with Vinaigrette and Toasted Sunflower Seeds – – red beets, olive oil, salt and pepper, vinaigrette (make your own or use high quality bottled), sunflower seeds (toasted in a skillet), black pepper (freshly ground), Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. ; Wash the beets and trim the green tops and roots. Place in…

Sweet-Hot-Kissed Roasted Carrots

Sweet-Hot-Kissed Roasted Carrots – – olive oil, carrots (young , scrubbed (not peeled)), agave syrup (maple syrup may be substituted), Sriracha (optional), salt and pepper, Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. ; On a large sheet pan, pour the olive oil to coat the surface. Toss the carrots onto the pan and roll in the…

Pan-Roasted Veggie Dip

Pan-Roasted Veggie Dip – Pan-roast finely diced veggies for a quick homemade dip. Bright colors of the vegetables pop for a Memorial Day BBQ or picnic-perfect presentation. – olive oil, onion (diced very small), carrot (diced very small), red bell pepper (diced very small), salt and pepper, sour cream (light ), cream cheese (whipped variety),…

Meatloaf Wellington

Meatloaf Wellington – – Sour Cream Dough: flour (pre-sifted), salt, butter (cut into small bits and kept chilled), egg, sour cream, Meatloaf: breadcrumbs, milk, butter, onion (finely chopped), beef (lean ground), parsley (finely chopped), cheese (Swiss, grated), salt and pepper (or to taste), Sour Cream Dough : Place the flour and salt into a large…