Delicious Recipes
Fresh Berry Grati
Though a mixture of berries offers a wonderful combination of color, flavor, and texture, it’s also fine to use just one or two types of berries. One-half pint of fresh berries equals about one cup of fruit. Later in the season, ripe, peeled peach or nectarine...
Beet Salad with Oranges and Romaine
Serves 6 – 8 4 large beets, peeled 3 seedless oranges 5 TB fresh lime juice 2 ½ TB fresh orange juice ½ tsp salt ¼ cup olive oil 10 romaine lettuce leaves, cut crosswise into ½” slices ½ cup sliced almonds ...
Gingered Beet Risotto
2 pounds beets scrubbed and trimmed 3 cups water 1 sweet onion, chopped (about 1/2 cup) 1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh gingerroot 3 large garlic cloves, minced 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 cup Arborio or long-grain rice 1/2 cup dry white wine 1/2 cup freshly...
Orange, Roasted Beet, and Arugula Salad
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...
Sweet Maple and Balsamic Vinegar Dressing
1 cup extra virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons maple syrup 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons finely sliced fresh basil 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 teaspoon dry mustard 1 clove garlic, minced (about 1/2...
Red Beet Relish
2 cooked red beets, peeled and chopped ¼ Golden Delicious apple, peeled and roughly chopped 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon sugar 1 teaspoon mayonnaise Pinch ground allspice Salt and freshly ground black pepper In a food processor, combine...
Speared Prosciutto Wrapped Melo
Recipe courtesy Sara Moulton Recipe Summary Difficulty: Easy Prep Time: 30 minutes Yield: about 30 pieces 1 ripe cantaloupe or honeydew melon About 3/4 pound very thinly sliced Prosciutto de Parma Equipment: toothpicks Cut the ends off the melon and stand it on end....
Chocolate Beet Brownies
Vegetable Oil 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa 1 cup boiling water 1 cup unbleached, all-purpose flour ½ cup whole wheat pastry flour 1 teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon baking soda ¾ cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar ½ cup unsweetened applesauce 3...
Zucchini-Melon Salad
2 medium zucchini 1 teaspoon salt 2 (3-inch-wide) wedges melon, seeded and rind removed 1 whole smoked chicken breast (1 lb), skinned and thinly sliced crosswise with a knife 1 (1/2-lb) piece Parmigiano-Reggiano 1/4 cup packed fresh mint leaves, cut crosswise into...
Chocolate Beet Cake
1 1/4 C beet puree (see below) 3 eggs 1/2 C vegetable oil 1/2 tsp. salt 3/4 C cocoa powder 1 1/2 C sugar 1 tsp. vanilla 1 1/2 C flour 1 1/2 tsp. baking soda The beet puree can be made ahead of time. Basically, cook them any way you like... boil, bake, whatever, then...
Basmati Rice with Sweet Onions & Herbs
1 1/2 cups basmati rice 2 tablespoons butter 2 cups chopped sweet onions 2 1/2 cups water 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh Italian parsley 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh tarragon Rinse rice under cold...
Cantaloupe, Arugula, and Prosciutto Salad
Cantaloupe, Arugula, and Prosciutto Salad (Martha Stewart) 1/4 cup champagne vinegar or white-wine vinegar 1 tablespoon minced shallot 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic 1/2 teaspoon dijon mustard 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper,...