Episode 205

Makes 4 Servings Hands-On Time: 35 Minutes Total Preparation Time: 35 Minutes Suggested Accompaniments Roasted kale and parsnip strips Ingredients 1 small eggplant (about 10 oz) 1 large zucchini (about 12 oz) 1 ½ pounds plum tomatoes (about 6 medium) 3 T extra virgin olive oil Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 8 garlic cloves 1 qt whole milk ½ c heavy cream 1 ½ T fresh lemon juice 8 slices whole grain bread Directions… 1. Preheat the oven more »

Makes 4 drinks Ingredients ¼ cup sliced unpeeled rinsed fresh gingerroot 2/3 cup water 1/3 cup granulated sugar 4 cups soda stream seltzer, well chilled Directions… 1. Combine the ginger, water and sugar in a small saucepan. 2. Bring to a boil and simmer gently for 10 minutes. 3. Let cool then strain and discard the ginger. 4. In a rock glass combine 3 tablespoons ginger syrup and 1 cup seltzer. 5. Top with ice cubes. more »

Makes 4 Servings Hands-On Time: 20 Minutes Total Preparation Time: 20 Minutes Suggested Accompaniment Cole slaw Ingredients 1 recipe Beer Bread (recipe below) or use 4 large rolls or hamburger buns 1 recipe Basic Barbeque Sauce (recipe below) or 2 cups store-bought sauce 1 recipe Dill Pickle Cucumber Slices (recipe below) 4 c packed shredded skinless cooked chicken from a large storebought rotisserie chicken Directions… 1. Prepare the Beer Bread, Basic Barbeque Sauce and Dill Pickle Cucumber Slices, if using, more »

Makes 4 Servings Hands-On Time: 30 Minutes Total Preparation Time: 30 Minutes Suggested Accompaniments Vegetable chips Ingredients… 8 slices bacon (about 7 oz) 2 plum tomatoes Kosher salt ¾ c mayonnaise ¼ c fresh basil leaves ½ teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest Freshly ground black pepper 4 slices firm white bread ¼ c Wondra or unbleached all-purpose flour 1 large egg Four 4 oz catfish fillets ¼ c extra virgin olive oil 8 slices rustic bread 4 large romaine lettuce more »