by Justine Denison | Aug 28, 2013 | Delicious Recipes, Soups
Cucumber Soup with Wasabi Avocado Cream Recipe courtesy Gourmet Magazine Prep Time: 25 minutes Yield: 6 servings 3 English cucumbers (3 1/2 pound total), peeled and sliced 1/2 cup cold water 2 to 3 tablespoons seasoned rice wine vinegar 2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus...
by Justine Denison | Aug 28, 2013 | Delicious Recipes, Soups
3-4 medium potatoes, scrubbed and diced 3 medium leeks, white and green part only, rinsed thoroughly to remove all dirt and then diced 3-4 cups chicken or vegetable broth butter for seasoning white pepper nutmeg milk or cream Sauté leeks in butter until...
by Justine Denison | Aug 28, 2013 | Delicious Recipes, Salads
(makes 6 servings) For the vinaigrette: 1/4 cup lemon juice 1/3 cup canola or other light vegetable oil 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil For the salad: 1 medium (about 3 cups) cantaloupe, peeled, seeded and cut into 1-inch slices 3 cups seedless watermelon, peeled and...
by Justine Denison | Aug 28, 2013 | Delicious Recipes
2-3 pounds potatoes 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1-2 leeks, white part only, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices 1 1/2 cups heavy cream 1 cup whole milk 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 1/2 cups Gruyere...
by Justine Denison | Aug 28, 2013 | Delicious Recipes, Salads
1 large beet 2 navel oranges 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon white-wine vinegar 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 1 lb arugula, washed well and dried 5 ounces fresh goat cheese, crumbled Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Wrap beet tightly...
by Justine Denison | Aug 28, 2013 | Delicious Recipes
1/4 lb penne pasta 1/2 lb broccoli florets 1 tsp olive oil 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves Salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese Place a...