Grilled Brined Carrots and Beets with Yogurt Dill Sauce

PrintGrilled Brined Carrots and Beets with Yogurt Dill SauceAuthor Kristen OlsonYield 4 servings IngredientsFor the Brined Vegetables4 cups water3 Tablespoons coarse kosher salt2 bay leaves¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes½ pound carrots, scrubbed, trimmed, and halved lengthwise½ pound beets, scrubbed, trimmed, and cut into 6 wedgesFor the Yogurt Dill Sauce1 cup plain full fat yogurt¼ cup … Continued

Watermelon Tomato Agua Fresca

PrintWatermelon Tomato Agua FrescaAuthor Kristen OlsonYield 6 servings Ingredients8 cups cubed watermelon1 pound ripe medium tomatoes, halved and cored¼ cup chopped fresh mint¼ cup fresh lime juicePinch of salt2 cups cold waterTomato slice, watermelon wedge and mint sprig, if desiredInstructionsIn a blender, puree watermelon, tomatoes, mint,  lime juice and a pinch of salt until very … Continued

Balsamic Tomato Compote with Vanilla Ice Cream

PrintBalsamic Tomato Compote with Vanilla Ice CreamAuthor Kristen OlsonYield 12 servings Ingredients2 pints cherry tomatoes, halved¾ cup sugar½ cup waterPinch of salt2 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar1 pint vanilla ice creamSprig fresh basil for garnishInstructionsCombine tomatoes, sugar, water and salt in a heavy medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring often.Reduce heat and simmer, … Continued

French Lentil Salad

Cooking lentils in wine with garlic and onions make a very flavorful base for a salad. You can make them ahead (see recipe below) to assemble the salad in a snap. Use leftover rotisserie chicken, smoked lake trout, or omit the meat altogether to make it vegetarian. PrintFrench Lentil SaladAuthor Brooke Martin IngredientsFrench green lentils … Continued

Pickled Rhubarb Salad

  PrintPickled Rhubarb SaladAuthor Jill HolterYield 4 Local rhubarb is bursting out of farms and gardens! Quick-pickling rhubarb stalks adds extra flair and pairs well with local fennel bulbs, celery stalks and leaves, and zingy-but-sweetened red wine vinegar. Ingredients2 large rhubarb stalks, sliced diagonal and ¼-inch thick1 cup red wine vinegar¼ cup sugar2 teaspoons salt1 fennel … Continued

Spiraled Greek Cucumber Salad

  PrintSpiraled Greek Cucumber SaladAuthor Jill Holter Freshly spiraled cucumber noodles are what your summer salad needs. Topped with extra veggies, cheese and olives, then covered in a classic Greek dressing made with healthy fats. Super quick prep makes for an easy meal bursting with flavors. IngredientsFor the Salad:1 large cucumber, spiralized on ribbon setting1 cup … Continued

Local Summer Salad with Asparagus & Pink Peppercorn Vinaigrette

  PrintLocal Summer Salad with Asparagus & Pink Peppercorn VinaigretteAuthor Brooke MartinYield 4 servings Look for the freshest local greens in store and use a combination of what’s in season. You can also omit the greens and make a delicious asparagus salad or side dish. Ingredients1 head butter lettuce, baby arugula or other tender greens1 … Continued

Afghani Lamb Kebabs with Maazah Chutney

PrintAfghani Lamb Kebabs with Maazah Chutney Ingredients¾ cup plain whole milk yogurt2 Tablespoons lemon juice3 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon cumin1 teaspoon turmeric1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon black pepper2 pounds leg of lamb or lamb shoulder, cut into 1-inch cubes1 cup Maazah ChutneyInstructionsIn a medium bowl, combine the yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, turmeric, salt, and pepper. … Continued

Lomi Lomi Salmon

PrintLomi Lomi Salmon With its clean ingredients and bright, bold flavors, this Hawaiian culinary staple will have you dreaming of warm waters and sandy beaches. Ingredients1 cup coarse kosher salt½ cup sugar1 large handful fresh cilantro1 pound fresh salmon filet, skin removed2 Roma tomatoes, seeded and diced4 scallions, thinly sliced¼ cup diced red onion¼ cup … Continued