Pineapple Salsa (Grilled or Fresh)

1/2 ripe pineapple, trimmed and sliced 1 large red bell pepper, seeded and quartered 1/2 small red onion, peeled and cut in half (so you have 2 quarters of whole onion) 1 whole jalapeno 1/2 cup loosely packed cilantro, finely chopped 1 tablespoon lime juice 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin salt and […]

Mexican Street Fries

2 medium russet potatoes (about 1 pound) 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon chipotle chili pepper Salsa Ketchup 3 tablespoons ketchup 3 tablespoons salsa Hot sauce to taste Preheat oven to 400F degrees and line a baking sheet […]

Sausage and Apple Stuffed Acorn Squash

2 acorn squashes 5 Tbsp olive oil, divided Salt and pepper maybe double this part: 1/2 large onion, diced 1 celery stalk, diced 1 lb ground sausage 1 large apple, diced 1 C rice cooked 1/2 Tbsp pumpkin spice Preheat oven to 350.  Slice squash in half. Remove Seeds.  Spread 4 Tbsp olive oil on […]

Market Street Clam Chowder

Serves 12 1 C potatoes, diced 1/2 inch 1 C celery, diced 1/2 inch 1 C onion, diced 1/2 inch 1 C leeks, diced 1/2 inch 1 C green pepper, diced 1/2 inch 3/4 C chopped clams (canned or fresh) 3/4 Tbsp coarse ground black pepper 1 1/2 Tbsp salt 3/4 Tbsp whole thyme 6 […]

Ciabatta

About 6 hours Ingredients Yield: 4 small rectangular loaves, 4 inches x 8 inches 1½ teaspoons active dry yeast 1¾ ounces hot-to-the-touch water (about 100 to 110 degrees) 2 teaspoons iodized salt 16 ounces unbleached bread flour 13 ounces room-temperature water Vegetable oil (for coating the bowls) Cornmeal (for sprinkling on the baking stone) Sprinkle […]

Not-Quite-Whole-Grain Baguettes

  4 hours Yield: 3 loaves 100 grams rye or whole-wheat flour (about ¾ cup) 400 grams all-purpose flour (a scant 3 cups), plus more for handling 10 grams kosher salt (about 2½ teaspoons) 6 grams instant yeast (about 2 teaspoons) Combine the dry ingredients in the bowl of a food processor. With the machine […]

Applesauce Muffins

40 minutes Yield: 12 muffins ¾ cup plus 1 tablespoon/165 grams granulated sugar 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 2 large eggs 1 cup/250 grams unsweetened applesauce ½ cup/105 grams canola or other neutral oil ½ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg ½ teaspoon kosher salt (Diamond Crystal) 1 cup/128 grams all-purpose flour 1 cup/130 grams whole-wheat flour 2 […]

Beet and Endive Salad with Walnuts

10 minutes Yield: Serves 4 For the Dressing 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar Sea salt, kosher salt, or fleur de sel ½ to 1teaspoon Dijon mustard (to taste) 1 very small garlic clove, finely minced or put through a press 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon walnut oil Freshly ground […]

Salmon Burgers

20 minutes Yield: 4 servings 1½ pounds skinless, boneless salmon 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 2 shallots, peeled and cut into chunks ½ cup coarse bread crumbs 1 tablespoon capers, drained Salt and black pepper 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil Lemon wedges Tabasco sauce Cut the salmon into large chunks, and put about a quarter […]

Brown Butter Lentil and Sweet Potato Salad

35 minutes Yield: 4 to 6 servings For the Salad 1 pound sweet potatoes, butternut squash or carrots, peeled and cut into ¾-inch pieces (about 4 cups) 2 tablespoons olive oil Kosher salt and black pepper 1 cup French green lentils or black lentils, rinsed ½ cup chopped fresh parsley leaves and tender stems ½ […]