by Justine Denison | Aug 28, 2013 | Delicious Recipes, Salads
Shiso Shiso is called Perilla and has also been called beefsteak. The plant can be found in three colors (purple, green and a bicolor), all of which are as ornamental as they are tasty. Shiso self-seeds readily in the garden, but because of its...
by Justine Denison | Aug 28, 2013 | Delicious Recipes, Salads
1-3 pounds very ripe assorted heirloom, cherry, and regular tomatoes Fine sea salt to taste 1/2 cup shallot dressing 1/2 cup loosely packed shredded fresh shiso leaves (about 1 bunch) Cut heirloom tomatoes into small...
by Justine Denison | Aug 28, 2013 | Delicious Recipes
1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed (or your basic pate brisee for an 11" tart) 2 tbsp butter 1-3 large leeks (white and pale green parts only), sliced 1 tsp dried thyme 1 ½ – 2 cups of spinach leaves, coarsely chopped 1 1/4 cup of whole milk 3...
by Justine Denison | Aug 28, 2013 | Delicious Recipes
1 large bunch sweet potato greens (about half a pound) 1/2 small white onion, diced 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Salt and pepper 1 1/2 tablespoons maple syrup Remove sweet potato leaves from stems and set aside. Remove smaller stems from the larger, tougher...
by Justine Denison | Aug 28, 2013 | Delicious Recipes
One bunch of sweet potato leaves 1-2 hot dried red chilies 1-2 cloves of garlic Salt, soy sauce, pepper to taste 1. Fill a pot with water and put it on the stove over high heat. The pot should be large enough to hold the leaves, and there should be...
by Justine Denison | Aug 28, 2013 | Delicious Recipes, Salads
3 ears fresh corn, cut from the cob 1/4 cup butter, melted 2 plum or regular tomatoes, chopped 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped 1 small/medium onion or 1 bunch scallions, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped Salt and...