Whenever we think of Asian ingredients like bok choy, we tend to think of Asian recipes. But I was actually interested in something quite different. I had two goals in mind – to create a completely original main course with bok choy, and to see what would happen if I […]
This flavorful coulis can be used as a dip for fritters, finger foods and grilled sandwiches, as a sauce for appetizers or main courses, or as a condiment. In the summer and fall, you can make it with vine-ripened tomatoes. In the winter and spring, use organic canned tomatoes. Either […]
French green lentils are the little jewels of legumes. They’re nutritious, delicate, slightly nutty and incredibly delicious. Best of all, they cook quickly, require no soaking time and hold on to their shape once cooked. Every kitchen should have a jar of these tiny jewels on hand.
Who doesn’t crave a bowl of black bean soup on a cold night? Warm, comforting, nutritious, flavorful – it’s impossible not to have seconds. This black bean soup is all of that and more: the pan-roasted poblano peppers and the chipotle bring a warm spiciness, while the crispy shoestring tortillas […]
Mâche is unforgettable. I call it the princess of all leafy greens. The tiny lettuce, when picked young, looks like a rosette, no bigger than a small daisy. Also known as corn salad, field salad or lamb’s lettuce, mâche thrives in cool weather and, contrary to its delicate features, is […]
This quick and easy recipe for roasted plums is a family favorite. Serve it with cardamom gelato and crushed pistachios for a showpiece dessert!
Homemade Crème Fraîche is not only very easy to make, it tastes better than any bought Crème Fraîche.
A flavorful and easy vegetable brochette recipe with a smoky pimentón marinade. Pimentón is the spice most associated with Spanish national dishes like chorizo and paella but it’s a perfect complement to grilled foods.
Juicy, plump, sweet and irresistibly smoky
An everyday salad recipe with two great salad dressings. Serve with seasonal farmers’ market greens: arugula, mustard greens, pea shoots, baby romaine, oak leaf, baby kale, endive, mizuna, tatsoy, Boston lettuce or watercress. The delicious variations are endless.
Easy and utterly delicious
This quick and easy recipe with flash-sautéed cherry tomatoes and garlic scapes makes the most delicious and versatile side dish.