Appetizers
Gambas Al Ajillo (Garlic Shrimp)
Servings: 4 Note: we made a half batch on the show 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 4 to 6 large cloves garlic, thinly sliced Pinch red pepper flakes 1 pound medium raw shrimp, peeled and deveined 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup cava or other sparkling white wine Chopped flat…
Green Bean Salad with Beets and Feta (Fasolakia Salata me Patzaria kai Feta)
Serves 3 to 4 1 ½ cups (12 ounces) green beans 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar, for dressing 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Salt and pepper, to taste Dried Greek oregano, to taste 8 to 10 ounces cooked peeled red beets, cooled and cut in wedges 1/3 cup walnuts (optional)…
Spot Prawn Risotto
For the stock: 1 pound prawn heads and shells (about 8 cups), rinsed 4 quarts of cold water ½ medium onion, sliced 1 rib celery, cut crosswise into ¼ inch pieces 1 carrot, roughly chopped Kosher salt For the risotto 7-8 cups prawn stock 1 ½ -2 pounds asparagus (approximately…
Greek Salad
Servings: 4 to 6 Prep time: 15 minutes 3 large plum tomatoes, coarsely chopped ½ cucumber, peeled and coarsely chopped ½ red onion, chopped 1 green bell pepper, seeded and coarsely chopped 15 black olives 2/3 cup Greek feta Salt, pepper, dried oregano 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil *Mini barley rusks…
Salt Cured Bluefish
2 small bluefish, filleted coarse sea salt 1 tablespoon four peppercorn mix 2 tablespoons mustard seeds 3 garlic cloves zest and juice of 2 lemons 6 to 7 thyme sprigs olive oil for topping off the jar Sprinkle salt on both sides of the fish, cover and chill for 30…
Butter Lettuce Salad with Creamy Garlic Dressing
Start to finish: 20 minutes Servings: 6 For the dressing: 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper ½ teaspoon minced garlic 1/4 cup heavy cream 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil For the salad: 4 heads butter lettuce or…
Bahamian Soup
Serves 8 to 10 2 ounces diced slab bacon, rind removed if any is on it ¼ cup olive oil 4 cloves garlic, very thinly sliced 1 Scotch bonnet, seeds and stems removed, minced 1 medium sweet onion, peeled and diced medium 4 celery stalks, cleaned and diced medium 1…
Cut Up Salad
Serves 8 1 ½ cups avocado, peeled and cut into medium chunks, chilled 1 ½ cups papaya peeled and cut into medium chunks, chilled 1 ½ cups ripe mango, peeled, pitted and cut into medium chunks, chilled Feel free to add our substitute the fruits as nature avails them! Bibb…
Alsatian Cheese and Onion Pie
Start to finish: 1 hour 15 minutes Servings: Makes three 10- x 12-inch pizzas 6 ounces bacon, sliced thin crosswise 4 cups thinly sliced onion salt and black pepper 8 ounces crème fraiche 1 large egg yolk pinch nutmeg 3 ounces coarsely grated gruyere cheese Pizza dough (recipe below) or…
Asparagus and Parsley Salad with Shaved Parmesan and Toasted Walnuts
Photo by Jessica Leibowitz 1/2 cup walnuts 6 medium stalks asparagus 1 ounce Parmigiano-Reggiano 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 cups packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spread out the walnuts on…
Lemon Cheese
Makes 6 – 8 small servings of lemon caciotta Hand on preparation time: 20 minutes Total preparation time: 40 minutes 1 half gallon of fresh cow’s milk 2 teaspoons of rennet 1 lemon, zested In a medium saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat to 98 degrees (body temperature). Add…
Lemon Pasta
Makes 4 – 6 Servings Hands on time: 40 minutes Total preparation time: 1 hour and 15 minutes For the pasta: 4 cups 00 flour (Italian milled flour) 2 tablespoons semolina flour 1 large egg 1 tablespoon butter, at room temperature 1 cup milk, at room temperature 3 tablespoons dried…
Sesame Peanut Sauce
Hands-on time: 10 minutes Total preparation time: 10 minutes Makes about 1 3/4 cups 3 medium scallions 3/4 cup smooth unsalted peanut butter 1/2 cup hoisin sauce 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon soy sauce (low sodium, if you prefer) 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil Tabasco or your favorite…
Lemon Caciotta Cheese
LEMON CACIOTTA CHEESE Makes 6 – 8 small servings of lemon caciotta Hand on preparation time: 20 minutes Total preparation time: 40 minutes 1 half gallon of fresh cow’s milk 2 teaspoons of rennet 1 lemon, zested In a medium saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat to 98 degrees…
Rice Puppies
Who’d like a rice puppy? Here’s how to prepare this crispy treat (from rice farmer Eric Vaught, who I cooked with in episode 705 of Sara’s Weeknight Meals). 1 cup long grain white rice 2 cups water 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon cayenne 1/2 cup diced green bell pepper 1…
Last Sunday, Easter, I splurged on oysters for the family and am so proud of myself for finding just the right platter to put them on.
Last Sunday, Easter, I splurged on oysters for the family and am so proud of myself for finding just the right platter to put them on: I dusted off some artichoke plates I use maybe once or twice a year (artichokes are expensive! but then again so are oysters…) Anyway,…
Three Melon Soup (Two Ways)
This soup, a real showstopper, is as much fun to look at as it is refreshing to eat. The key, though, is to start with the ripest and most fragrant fruits available. In the case of the cantaloupes and honeydews, the first move is to smell the stem end to…
Smoked Trout on Grilled Bread
This is a substantial hors d’oeuvre which can play the role of entrée if you combine it with a few other hors d’oeuvre or side dishes. And the best part is that it only takes 15 minutes to make. Make 4 servings, a scant 2 cups Hands-on time: 15 minutes…
Sushi: California and Cucumber Rolls
Serves 4 Hands-On Time: 45 minutes Total Preparation Time: 1 1/2 hours For The Sushi Rice: 2 ½ cups Calrose medium grain rice 2 ½ cups water 1/3 cup rice vinegar 1 ½ tablespoons Kosher salt 1 ½ tablespoons sugar For The Sushi Roll Fillings: 1 seedless English Cucumber 1…
Sushi “Burgers”
Serves 4 Rough note for inspiration: Matthew took the liberty of coming up with a Sushi Burger, using the the same rice as we did – with the vinegar seasoning and used the same toppings Billy and I used in the sushi rolls. That said, his creative use of creating…
Southwestern Gazpacho
Start to finish: 1 hour plus chilling time Hands-on time: 1 hour Servings: 4 (about 6 1/2 cups) 4 cups coarsely chopped, peeled, English (seedless) cucumbers plus 1 cup diced peeled cucumber 2 cups coarsely chopped plum tomatoes plus 1 cup finely diced tomatoes 3 teaspoons kosher salt, divided 1…
Wonton Ravioli Stuffed with Three Cheeses
Makes 4 servings 3 cups Quick Tomato Sauce (recipe below) or your favorite store bought brand ½ cup defrosted frozen peas ½ cup coarsely grated mozzarella ½ cup ricotta (whole milk or low fat) ½ cup freshly microplane grated Parmigiano-Reggiano plus extra for sprinkling ¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg Kosher…