Cantaloupe and Black Pepper Granita This is adapted from BA August 2014. 2 lb. cantaloupe (rind and seeds removed, coarsely chopped)1/2 cup sugar1/4 cup Moscato or other sweet dessert wine (Muscat de Beaumes de Venise)1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper (plus coarsely ground for serving.) Puree cantaloupe, sugar, Moscato, and 1/4 tsp. pepper in a [...]
Cast-iron Skillet Naan 1 teaspoon active dry yeast2 teaspoons sugar2 cups all-purpose flour (plus more for rolling)1 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt1/8 teaspoon baking powder3 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt2 tablespoons olive oilMelted butter for slathering on the finished naansKosher salt for sprinkling on the finished naans In a large glass, dissolve the yeast and 1 [...]
Harissa Yogurt Sauce 1 cup Greek yogurt1 tablespoon olive oil1 tablespoon parsley (finely chopped)1/2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice3 teaspoons harissa sauce2 garlic clove (finely chopped)Kosher salt to taste Whisk all of the ingredients in medium bowl.Season to taste with the kosher salt.Refrigerate until ready to use.
Harissa Paste 4 ounces dried chiles of your choice (such as chile ancho and chile guajillo)1 teaspoon caraway seeds1 teaspoon coriander seeds1 teaspoon cumin seeds4 to 6 garlic cloves (peeled)1 teaspoon kosher salt (or to taste)2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (plus more for storing) Soften the chiles. Place the chiles in a heatproof bowl [...]
Strawberry Sorbet 2 cups water1 cup sugar1 quart fresh strawberries (hulled)1/3 cup fresh orange juice1/3 cup fresh lemon juice Stir water and sugar in heavy medium saucepan over high heat until sugar dissolves to create a sugar syrup.Boil 5 minutes.Puree strawberries in food processor until smooth.Add strawberry puree, orange, and lemon juices to sugar syrup; [...]
Spicy Green Beans 1 tsp vegetable oil½ lb green beans (ends trimmed, chopped into bite-size pieces)2 cloves garlic (finely chopped)1 tsp soy sauce2 tsp chili flakesLemon zest (if desired) Bring a large pot of water to a boil.Add the green beans and cook for 2 minutes. Drain the green beans and set aside.Add the vegetable [...]
Salt and Pepper Steak This recipe is from BA June 2014 and it is more about technique than really being a recipe. This is a very simple dish and when the steak is cut well, it is amazing. 1 lb. skirt steakSaltPepper Cut skirt steak into 1/4 lb. pieces.Season with salt and pepper.Grill over medium [...]
Grilled herb potatoes wrapped in foil 16 medium Yukon Gold potatoes (about 2 inches in diameter, halved)3 tablespoons coarse kosher salt2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil4 unpeeled large garlic cloves (smashed)1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme1/2 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary leaves Place potatoes in medium saucepan. Add enough cold water to cover by 1 inch.Sprinkle with [...]