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…