Chiogga Beet Carpaccio with Buratta, Arugula, Orange Basil Vinaigrette

February 24, 2016 0 Comments

Chiogga Beet Carpaccio with Buratta, Arugula, Orange Basil Vinaigrette Serves 6 One bunch chiogga beets, tops trimmed, and scrubbed One head butter lettuce, washed and spun dry 1buratta (buratta is a fresh mozzarella with a creamy center—you can substitute fresh mozzarella if you can’t find buratta—it’s available at Specialty Produce) 2 vanilla blood oranges, peel …

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Sunchoke “Hummus”

February 24, 2016 0 Comments

Sunchoke “Hummus” Serves 6 to 8 Try this delicious change of pace spread on pita, or toasted bread, or serve with crisp vegetables. 1 pound sunchokes, peeled 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil Pinch red pepper flakes 3 garlic cloves Grated zest of one lemon One 14.5-ounce can chickpeas, rinsed and drained 2 tablespoons lemon …

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Bacon Wrapped Dates Stuffed with Parmigiano

February 17, 2016 0 Comments

Bacon Wrapped Dates Stuffed with Parmigiano Serves 4 6 strips bacon, cut in half crosswise 12 pitted dates 1/4 pound Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, cut into chunks to fit the dates 1. Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until it has rendered some fat and begins to turn translucent; don’t let it brown …

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