Ingredients: Tartare 4 ounces salmon belly 3/4 tsp olive oil 3/4 tsp lemon oil 1 1/2 tsp minced chives 1 1/2 tsp minced shallots Salt and pepper to taste Red Onion Creme Fraiche 1 tbsp minced red onions 1/2 cup creme fraiche Salt and pepper to taste Directions: Mince salmon belly with sharp knife In…
Pesto
Ingredients: 5 cups young sweet basil packed 1 3/4 oz parmesan cheese (seasoned parmigiano reggiano or grana padano) 1 oz pecorino 1/2 cup olive oil 3/4 tsp sea salt 1/4 cup pine nuts 2 cloves garlic Directions: Shred cheese into bowl and set aside In mortar bowl, combine the pine nuts, garlic and ¾ teaspoon salt. Mash with pestle until ingredients create…
Hummus
Ingredients 1 1/2 cups dried chickpeas 1/2 cup water 2 tbsp tahini 1 large clove garlic 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp citric acid Salt Directions Soak chickpeas in a pot of water with baking soda overnight Drain water from chickpeas and fill pot with new batch of water Bring water to a boil and…
Marinated Lamb Kebobs
Ingredients: 1 1/2 tbsp rosemary chopped fresh 1 1/2 tbsp mint chopped fresh 1 1/2 tbsp parsley chopped fresh 2 tsp oregano chopped fresh 3 large cloves garlic minced 1/2 tsp kosher salt 1/2 tsp cracked black pepper 1 tbsp zahtar 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1/4 cup + 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 1/2 pounds lamb cut into 2″ pieces
Gnocchi with Spinach and Pine Nuts
Ingredients 1 (16-ounce) package gnocchi 2 tablespoons butter 1/4 cup tablespoons pine nuts 2 garlic cloves, minced 6 oz. fresh spinach, torn 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 tsp sage 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/2 cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese 1/4 cup pasta water Directions Heat butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat….
Black Bean and Quinoa Burger
Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) canned black beans, drained 1/2 red bell pepper 1/2 cup quinoa 1 cloves garlic, peeled 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon coriander 1 teaspoon tumaric Salt and pepper to taste 1/2 cup plain bread crumbs Directions: In a saucepan, cook black beans along with cayenne pepper, coriander, tumaric and salt until…
Roasted Leg of Lamb
Ingredients: Leg of lamb Rosemary ground (1/2 tsp per pound) Rosemary fresh (1/2 tsp per pound) Oregano (1/2 tsp per pound) Garlic (1 clove for every 1/2 pounds) 3 cloves crushed garlic Salt (1/2 tsp per pound) Bay leaves White wine Lemon juice Directions Poke holes approx 1/2 inch deep into the leg of lamb…
Cavatappi Alfredo
Ingredients: 1 pound cavatappi (or any hollow pasta is preferred to hold the sauce) 1/2 stick butter 1/4 cup flour 1.5 cups light cream, plus more to top 1.5 cups grated Parmesan 1 clove garlic Salt, pepper and nutmeg to taste Directions: In saucepan, melt butter and slowly stir in garlic until it starts to…
Spicy Shrimp Tacos with Cilantro Slaw and Sriracha Sauce
Ingredients: 20 medium shrimp peeled and deveined 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon onion or garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt Dash of cayenne pepper (use more or less based on desired spice level) Cilantro Lime Slaw 2 cups cabbage shredded 1/4 cup red onion thinly sliced 1/4 cup cilantro minced 1/2 jalapeno, seeded optional 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon honey 2 tablespoons lime juice salt and pepper to taste Creamy…
Garden Veggie Pizza
Ingredients: 1 ball pizza dough (store bough or homemade) FOR THE SAUCE: 2 tbsp. butter 2 cloves minced garlic 2 tbsp. all-purpose flour 1/2 c. whole milk 1 tsp. Italian seasoning 1/8 tsp. kosher sea salt 1/8 tsp. ground black pepper 1/3 c. parmesan cheese FOR THE TOPPINGS: 1/2 lb shredded mozzarella cheese 3/4 cup mushrooms 3/4 cup broccoli…
Mushroom and Spinach Quiche
Ingredients: 9″ pie crust 6 oz. mushrooms 1 shallot 4 oz. spinach 1/4 lb swiss cheese 1/4 lb havarti cheese 2/3 cup heavy cream 5 eggs Salt and pepper 1/2 tsp nutmeg 1/2 tsp garlic powder Directions: Bake pie crust in pan for 10 minutes at 350 degrees While pie crust bakes, saute shallot, mushrooms…
Walnut Stuffing
This is one of my favorite stuffing recipes. I use it for lobster, shrimp, fish or just about any seafood dish made with stuffing. Ingredients: 3 cups ritz crackers 2 cups royal milk crackers 1/2 cup crushed walnuts 6 tbsp, melted butter 1/2 cup light cream warmed 4 – 5 ounces crab meat Place all…
