Grilled Tomatoes Recipe

2 firm, ripe tomatoes (not overly ripe or they will fall apart when you grill them), cut in half around the middle Olive oil Kosher salt (or fleur de sel if you can get it) Freshly ground black pepper 4 basil leaves, thinly sliced (roll them up like a cigar and then...

Raw Winter Root Vegetable Slaw

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon sugar 1/4 cup sherry or red wine vinegar 1 cup chopped parsley, loosely packed 2/3 cup olive oil 2 fresh large carrots (choose different colored carrots if you can find them) 2 medium parsnips   1 small celery root 2...

Grilled Onion Salad

3 pounds medium red onions 2 Tbsp olive oil Kosher salt 1 teaspoon mustard 2 teaspoons minced shallot 1 teaspoon salt 1 Tbsp minced rosemary 1 garlic clove, minced           3 Tbsp  cider vinegar 1/2 cup olive oil   Preparation   Peel the onions, then cut in half from...

Classic Glazed Raw Carrots Recipe

1 pound raw carrots, peeled 2-3 Tbsp unsalted butter 1 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup vegetable stock 1 heaping tablespoon sugar 1/4 teaspoon white pepper (optional) Preparation Slice the carrots into 1/8 to 1/4-inch disks or diagonally. Try to cut the pieces so they are about...

Raw Broccoli Rabe with Caramelized Onions

Olive oil 1 yellow onion, sliced into slivers, lengthwise (with the grain) 1 large bunch of  raw broccoli rabe (raab, rapini), rinsed and cut into 2-inch long pieces 2-3 garlic cloves, sliced 1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes Salt Freshly ground black pepper   Preparation...