A Cup of Sugar … A Pinch of Salt

Ingredients 2 red beets, boiled, peeled and diced 2 golden beets, boiled, peeled and diced 2 tablespoons finely diced shallot, divided 1/2 teaspoon oregano, chopped finely 1/2 teaspoon thyme, chopped finely 1 teaspoon dijon mustard 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil salt and pepper, to taste 1 european cucumber You [...]

Salads aren’t an exact science, so this consists of the following, but mix the ratios to your liking: Ingredients a handful of tomatoes, per person, cut into bit sized pieces 1 small onion, cut in half and shaved into thin slices a few anchovies filets (optional) a few basil leaves, ripped 2 tablespoons red wine [...]

Ingredients 1/2 pound green cabbage (about 1/2 medium head), shredded fine 1/2 pound red cabbage (about 1/2 medium head), shredded fine 2 large carrots, peeled and grated juice from 1 lemon 2 teaspoons kosher salt, or 1 teaspoon table salt 1/2 small red onion, minced 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1 tablespoon rice vinegar Ground black pepper [...]

Ingredients 1 “European” or “English” Cucumber, peeled and cut in half horizontally 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh dill 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 tablespoons heavy cream salt and pepper to taste Directions Using a mandoline slicer on the thinnest setting (mine has blades for both “wide” and “thin” ribbon… I [...]

Ingredients 1 pound Farfalle Pasta 1 pound Yellow Summer Squash, cut into 1-inch chunks 1 pound Zucchini, halved lengthwise and cut into 1-inch chunks 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved 1/2 cup olive oil, divided 1/2 tablespoon of salt 2 tablespoons champagne vinegar 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground pepper 2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano 1 teaspoon chopped [...]