Classic Apple Pie (inspired by Magnolia Bakery)

Classic Apple Pie (inspired by Magnolia Bakery) For the crust 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon sugar 2 sticks unsalted butter, chilled or frozen 1/4 cup vegetable shorting, chilled or frozen 1/3 cup plus…

Peach Plum Cobbler with Buttermilk Biscuits

Peach Plum Cobbler with Buttermilk Biscuits Unsalted butter, for the baking dish 2 pounds peaches or nectarines, peeled, pitted and thinly sliced 1 pound plums, peeled, pitted and thinly sliced 2/3 cup packed light brown sugar 1…

Spicy Plum Salsa

Spicy Plum Salsa 4 to 6 firm but ripe red plums (1 pound 4 ounces), cut into 1/4-inch wedges 1 small cucumber, peeled, seeded, and coarsely chopped 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon fresh lime…

Roasted Carrots

Roasted Carrots 6 carrots 2 tablespoons good olive oil 3/4 teaspoons kosher salt and 1/4 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoons minced fresh dill or parsley If the carrots are thick, cut them in half lengthwise; if…

Mesclun Salad Recipes

Mesclun Salad Recipes   Classic Mesclun Dressing Combine in a glass jar with a lid 1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons best quality balsamic vinegar and 5 tablespoons best quality fruity olive oil. Add 1/2 teaspoon prepared Dijon mustard, a…

Roasted Beets with Sautéed Beet Greens

Roasted Beets with Sautéed Beet Greens One bunch beets with greens ¼ cup olive oi 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 Tbsp. chopped onions 1 Tbsp. red wine vinegar Sea salt and pepper to taste Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.…

Zucchini and Carrot Stuffed Fritters

Zucchini and Carrot Stuffed Fritters 1 large zucchini 6-8 medium carrots, peeled 1 bunch green onions 3 cloves garlic 1/2 bunch fresh parsley 1 recipe pancake batter, such as Buttermilk Pancakes (below) Grate the zucchini and…

Garlic Roasted Zucchini

Garlic Roasted Zucchini 1 lb. zucchini, each cut in half across the middle, then each half quartered lengthwise 1 teaspoon fresh minced garlic cloves 1 Tbsp. olive oil Kosher salt and Freshly ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon Herbes…

Roasted Beets with Lemon Vinaigrette

Roasted Beets with Lemon Vinaigrette 3 large or 6 small beets, trimmed of greens and roots 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 1 garlic clove, peeled and minced 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard ¼ teaspoon…

Chickpea, Barley and Zucchini Ribbon Salad with Mint and Feta

Chickpea, Barley and Zucchini Ribbon Salad with Mint and Feta 2 medium zucchini 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided, plus more for salting water 1/3 cup pearl barley 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar 1/4 cup extra-virgin…

Sautéed Arugula with Pancetta and Garlic

Sautéed Arugula with Pancetta and Garlic 1 garlic clove, crushed 2 ounces pancetta, diced 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, if needed 4 cups loosely packed large-leafed arugula (about 2 bunches), rinsed, drained but not dried Kosher…

Grilled Chicken, Peach and Arugula Salad

Grilled Chicken, Peach and Arugula Salad 5 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon chopped shallot 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1/2 teaspoon salt, or more to taste 4 peaches, halved and pitted 4…