Okra and Tomatoes

5 Tbsp vegetable oil 1 celery rib, sliced thin 1/2 onion, sliced thin 1 jalapeño chile, seeded, sliced thin 3 garlic cloves, sliced thin 1 Tbsp tomato paste 2 Tbsp red wine vinegar 1 1/2  vegetable broth 1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary 1/2 to 3/4 pound fresh okra 5...

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 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...

Raw Broccoli Salad Recipe

1 teaspoon salt 5-6 cups fresh broccoli florets (about 1 pound of florets) 1/2 cup toasted slivered almonds 1/2 cup cooked, crumbled bacon 1/4 cup of red onion, chopped 1 cup of frozen peas, thawed (or fresh peas if you can get them) 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar...

Grass Fed Steak Salad

Olive oil 1 lb skirt grass fed steak or flank steak Salt and freshly ground pepper 1/2 head lettuce greens 1 bunch of arugula, young leaves, tough stems removed 1/2 of one red bell pepper, thinly sliced lengthwise and cut into 1-inch long pieces 4 scallions, thinly...