Haricot Verts, Grape Tomato Salad w/ Creme Fraiche Dressing • 1 pound haricots verts, trimmed • 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh basil • 2 tablespoons minced shallots • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice • 2 tablespoons crème fraîche • 1 tablespoon honey • 1/2 teaspoon salt • 1 pint grape or cherry tomatoes, halved • 1 tablespoon pine nuts, toasted ... More

Strawberries in Pinot Noir 1 pint strawberries 1 cup red wine (Pinot Noir) 1⁄8 to 1⁄4 cup unbleached granulated sugar Freshly ground pepper, to taste (optional)   Makes 2–4 servings Trim and cut the berries in half, or in quarters if they are large. Combine them in a medium bowl with the sugar and then pour the wine over them ... More

Aromatic Lamb Curry • ½ cup plain yogurt • 2 cloves garlic, peeled • 2 slices ginger, each the size of a quarter • 1 shallot, peeled and coarsely chopped • 1-2 fresh red or green jalapeno chilies, seeded • 1 tablespoon curry powder • 1 teaspoon salt • 1 pound boneless lean lamb • 8 okra pods, stemmed • ... More

Ingredients 2 (6-ounce) pieces center-cut salmon fillet with skin, about 1-inch thick Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened and divided 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon whole tarragon leaves Directions Sprinkle the salmon with salt and pepper. Place skin side up and rub 1 ... More

Add a Thai Twist to Dinner With Lemon Grass Pork Chops Ingredients: 4 Pork chops Marinade: 2 garlic cloves, minced ½ tsp. pepper 2 T. sugar 2 T. fish sauce 2 T. shoyu 1 T. sesame oil 1 T. sake or white wine 2 T. lemon grass, chopped 1 T. green onion, chopped 2 T. coconut milk   Thoroughly mix ... More

Unlike fermented kimchi, this variation is best eaten shortly after preparing. Enjoy it with grilled meats or chicken. Ingredients • 1 small head Napa (Chinese) cabbage, cut into 1-inch squares (about 8 cups) 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 cup water 2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, finely grated 3/4 teaspoon ... More