Tag Archive for: Mint

Crostini with Ricotta and Pea Shoots

Crostini with Ricotta and Pea Shoots 8- 1/2" thick slices baguette extra-virgin olive oil ½ cup fresh whole milk ricotta sea salt and freshly ground black pepper ¼ cup finely chopped ramps or green garlic, scallions, bulbs and…

Sicilian Eggplant and Pine Nut Caponata

Sicilian Eggplant and Pine Nut Caponata INGREDIENTS: 1 cup pine nuts 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving 1 small Sicilian eggplant (about 1 pound), cut into 3/4-inch dice Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 4…

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…

Crispy Chicken with Shallots

Crispy Chicken with Shallots   2 garlic cloves, peeled 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, plus more for serving 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more 1/4 teaspoon freshly…

Cucumber Cooler Cocktail

Cucumber Cooler Cocktail 1.5 oz. gin (or 3 Tbsp.) 4-6 cucumber slices 1/4 lime, sliced 4 oz. tonic water 6 mint leaves 1 Tbsp. sugar (optional) Add mint, lime, gin, sugar (if using) to shaker and muddle. Add cucumber slices…

Pickled Nectarine Salad with Arugula and Burrata

Pickled Nectarine Salad with Arugula and Burrata 2 nectarines, thinly sliced 1/4 cup white wine vinegar 1 tsp sugar Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper 4 cups arugula 1 cup fresh mint leaves 2 tablespoons olive oil plus more for…

Greek Tacos with Red Torpedo Onion and Tomato Relish

Greek Tacos with Red Torpedo Onion and Tomato Relish 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 pounds ground lamb Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/2 red torpedo onion, minced 1 teaspoon dried oregano 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon…

Stuffed Mushrooms

Stuffed Mushrooms 1/2 cup Italian-style dried bread crumbs 1/2 cup grated Pecorino Romano 2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced 2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint leaves Salt and freshly…

Greek Style Grilled Mahi Mahi with Mint

Greek Style Grilled Mahi Mahi with Mint 1 1⁄4 lbs. Mahi Mahi fillets, fresh or thawed, about 3/4 to 1 inch thick 1⁄2 cup lemon juice 1⁄2 cup olive oil 3 tablespoons fresh oregano, chopped 3 tablespoons of fresh mint, chopped 1…

Chickpea Salad with Mint and Feta

Chickpea Salad with Mint and Feta • 1 small onion, thinly sliced • 1 small fresh red chili, deseeded and minced • 2 handfuls red or yellow cherry tomatoes, roughly chopped • Juice of 2 lemons • Extra virgin olive oil to taste •…

Tri Colored Roasted Bell Pepper Salad

Tri Colored Roasted Bell Pepper Salad INGREDIENTS 3 Bell Peppers 1/2 Tbs. each of finely chopped fresh parsley and mint. 1 Clove garlic, peeled & minced (more or less to taste) Juice of ¼ lemon 1-2 tablespoons extra virgin…

Tuscan Green Bean and Eggplant Salad

Tuscan Green Bean and Eggplant Salad INGREDIENTS 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 5 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (2 lemons) 1/2 cup olive oil 1/4 teaspoon salt black pepper 1 medium eggplant, stem top removed 2 cups cooked…