Poached Halibut with Parmesan Gnocchi

Preparation: Place gnocchi in boiling water. Done when they float. Place fish into skillet with simmering sauce of choice. Cover with lid for 10-15 minutes. Strain. Place back into pot. Add olive oil, salt, parsley, fresh Parmesan. Place fish on top of gnocchi. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and capers on top.

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Arugula Pesto

Ingredients: 2 cups packed arugula, blanched in salted water 1 cup packed parsley leaves, blanched in salted water 1 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/2 cup finely grated pecorino or low-salted sheep’s milk cheese 1/3 cup toasted pine nuts lemon juice to taste 1 whole spring garlic, blanched in salted water Kosher salt and freshly […]

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Smashed Fava Beans with Mint

Ingredients: 2 cups of shelled fava beans 1 tbsp mint 2-4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 2 tsp mint, minced salt and pepper to taste Preparation: Shell the fava beans, and blanch them in salted water until they become tender (1-2 minutes). Remove them from the water and pop out the green bean from the […]

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Hummus

Ingredients: 1 (15 oz) can chickpeas or 1 1/2 cups (250 grams) cooked chickpeas 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 1/4 cup well stirred tahini 1 small garlic clove, minced 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving 1/2 tsp ground cumin salt to taste 2 to 3 tbsp water dash ground paprika for serving […]

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Potato Salad

Ingredients 5 potatoes 3 eggs 1 cup chopped celery 1/2 cup chopped onion 1/2 cup sweet pickle relish 1/4 tsp garlic salt 1/4 tsp prepared mustard ground black pepper to taste 1/4 cup mayonnaise Preparation: Bring a large pot salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until tender but still firm, about 15 […]

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