Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Orange Rosemary Glaze

February 24, 2016 0 Comments

Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Orange Rosemary Glaze Serves 4 For the Glaze 1 cup orange or tangerine juice 1 teaspoon grated orange or tangerine zest 1 tablespoon finely chopped rosemary 2 tablespoons brown sugar In a small saucepan, combine the ingredients, and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 5 minutes, until the glaze begins to …

Tango Tangerine Granita

February 24, 2016 0 Comments

Tango Tangerine Granita 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 Tbs. finely chopped tangerine zest Salt 1/2 cup water 1 1/2 cups fresh tangerine juice, with pulp 1. In a small saucepan, stir together the sugar, zest, a pinch of salt, and water. 2. Bring to a boil over medium heat and cook, stirring, until the sugar …

Raw Chiogga Beet Salad

February 24, 2016 0 Comments

Raw Chiogga Beet Salad Serves 2 to 4 1 bunch chiogga beets, scrubbed, peeled, and cut into julienne 2 tablespoons finely chopped spring onion 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 2 tablespoons lime juice 2 teaspoons honey 1/4 teaspoon salt Pinch cayenne pepper 3 tablespoons finely chopped Italian parsley 2 tablespoons finely chopped …

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 …

Bistro Carrot Salad

February 24, 2016 0 Comments

Bistro Carrot Salad Serves 4 One bunch carrots, peeled, and shredded coarsely (large holes on a box grater) 1/4 cup finely chopped spring onions 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons orange juice 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 2 teaspoons sugar 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard Salt and pepper 1. In a mixing bowl, toss …

Vanilla Blood Orange Upside Down Cake

February 24, 2016 0 Comments

Vanilla Blood Orange Upside Down Cake Serves 10 1/2 cup unsalted butter 3/4 cups firmly packed light brown sugar 2 to 4 vanilla blood oranges, peel and pith removed, and sliced 1/4-inch thick 1. Coat the interior of a 10-inch cake pan with non-stick cooking spray and set aside. 2. Melt the butter in a …

Watercress and Farro Salad

February 24, 2016 0 Comments

Watercress and Farro Salad Serves 6 1 1/2 cups pearlized farro 1/4 cup finely chopped spring onion 1 cup thinly sliced carrots 1 bunch watercress, washed, spun dry and chopped 1 cup crumbled ricotta salata or feta 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons lemon juice Grated zest of 1 lemon 1 garlic clove, …

Watercress Salad with Vanilla Blood Orange Vinaigrette

February 24, 2016 0 Comments

Watercress Salad with Vanilla Blood Orange Vinaigrette Serves 4 to 6 Peppery watercress is a great pairing with vanilla blood oranges. One bunch watercress, washed, spun dry and tough stems removed 3 vanilla blood oranges, peel and pith removed, sliced 1/4-inch thick 1/4 cup rice vinegar 1/4 cup vanilla blood orange juice 2 tablespoons finely …

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 …

Farmers' Market Box 2-18-16

February 17, 2016 0 Comments

This weeks local produce and featured farms: Strawberries – Be Wise Ranch Deglet Dates – Wynola Flats Produce Fennel – Black Sheep Produce Sonoran Garlic – Milliken Family Farm Oro Blanco Greapefruit – Ken’s Top Notch Produce Mizuna Greens – Coleman Family Farm Romaine Lettuce – Be Wise Ranch Scallion Onions – Black Sheep Produce …