This is the easiest dessert you will make all summer. With its English roots, this quickly cooked treat is similar to Italy’s panna cotta. I like to use a variety of jars and small bowls when serving this. Once posset mixture is cooked, transfer it into a liquid measuring cup with a spout for easy…
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JALAPEÑO PESTO GNOCCHI WITH TOMATO AND NECTARINE SALAD
If you don’t have good quality, aged balsamic vinegar on hand it’s easy to reduce a less expensive vinegar. The balsamic reduction will thicken drastically once cooled, so if you make it in advance you will likely need to reheat it and add a bit of water to loosen. Gnocchi serves 4 Ingredients Kosher salt…
GRILLED BABY BACK RIBS WITH ZUCCHINI AND CORN SAUTÉ AND PANZANELLA
These are my simple weeknight ribs. You season the ribs the night before, or even first thing in the morning, then cook them quickly on the grill. Grill the ears of corn while you sear the ribs, then make the Zucchini and Corn Sauté while the ribs rest. Lastly, prepare the Panzanella. You can substitute…
RASPBERRIES AND CREAM FRENCH TOAST
This make-ahead French toast sits overnight and cooks entirely in the oven, allowing you time to prepare other morning treats or a leisurely cup of coffee! You can also make the Raspberry Compote in advance or cook it while the French toast bakes. Raspberries and Cream French Toast serves 4 Ingredients Unsalted butter, for dish 2 baguettes, each…
RASPBERRY COMPOTE
Once cooled and stored in the refrigerator, this compote will last up to three days. It’s excellent on toast for breakfast. Raspberry Compote makes 1 cup Ingredients 1 pint fresh raspberries, about 12 ounces 1/4 cup granulated sugar Rinse raspberries well and drain. Combine half of the berries with the sugar in a small saucepan…
CORN SOUP WITH JALAPEÑO PESTO
Depending on the time of year and variety of corn, ears can vary greatly in size. To remove kernels, stand each ear of corn in a large, shallow bowl. Using a sharp knife cut kernels from ear. Ingredients 4 1/2 cups fresh corn kernels, from 6 to 8 large ears, divided and cobs reserved 2 cups…
JALAPEÑO PESTO
There’s no need to fire up the grill for just one jalapeño. The next time you grill dinner throw a jalapeño on and let it char while the rest of your food cooks. Covered in plastic wrap, the cooked pepper will store well in the refrigerator for 3 days. I have very sensitive skin and…
THREE WAYS: TOMATOES AND BREAD
Here are three easy, summery sides using two Summer Basic Recipes. The perfect combination of summer tomatoes, fresh basil and garlic make a winning Simple Tomato Salad. Add crisp Simple Croutons and you’ve built a dish for an al-fresco dinner, impromptu summer meal with friends or a savory brunch side. Panzanella Combine Simple Tomato Salad and Simple Croutons in a large bowl. Taste…
SIMPLE TOMATO SALAD
This salad is one of the easiest dishes you can make all summer. No cooking is required. It’s delicious on its own but if you’d like to dress it up for entertaining add a platter of grilled baguette slices and some fresh mozzarella with a drizzle of balsamic vinegar. Simple Tomato Salad makes about 6…
GNOCCHI WITH SAUSAGE, TOMATOES AND GRILLED CORN
This gnocchi is a combination of summer’s best flavors – tomato, corn, basil and marjoram. Once your water is boiling, the dish comes together in under 20 minutes. If you cannot find fresh marjoram, substitute thyme. Gnocchi with Sausage, Tomatoes and Grilled Corn serves 4 Ingredients Kosher salt 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 8 ounces sweet…