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Tomato Bruschetta-Julia Child's Recipe

8/27/2020

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I couldn't wait to leave the theatre after I watched the movie "Julie and Julia". I couldn't wait to get home and make Julia Child's mouth watering bruschetta. This is by far my favorite way to eat summer tomatoes. I am now adding Ina Garten's Homemade Ricotta. Combining recipes from two of my favorite chef's makes the perfect dish. Give it a try!
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1 loaf artisan bread(baguette, ciabatta, crusty boule) cut into eight 1/2 inch slices 
1 pound assorted heirloom tomatoes (or cherry tomatoes)chopped small
Fruity extra virgin olive oil
1 large clove garlic, peeled and halved
sea salt or kosher salt
8 basil leaves, cut into thin strips

Optional: slices of fresh mozzarella or ricotta cheese spread on the toast
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  1. Toss tomatoes with 1 Tbs extra virgin olive oil and about 1 tsp salt.
  2. Fry bread in 2-3 Tbs extra virgin olive oil in skillet, browning on each side, and adding 1 more Tbs oil if necessary.
  3. Rub the cut half of garlic over 1 side of fried bread.
  4. Spoon the tomatoes (with oil and accumulated juices) over bread. Top with chopped basil.
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Corn Chowder

8/27/2020

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Serves 6
¼ pound smoked thick-cut bacon, diced
2 tablespoons butter
1 large onion, diced
2 stalks celery, diced
1 teaspoon fresh thyme or ½ teaspoon dried
2 medium *potatoes, unpeeled, ½ inch dice
1 tsp kosher salt
4 cups whole kernel corn (about 4 ears of corn)
4 cups whole milk 
1 cup potato water
1 ½ tsp salt
¼ tsp pepper
¼ cup parsley, chopped

  1. Heat a large heavy-bottomed soup pot over medium-low heat. Melt the butter and add the bacon, onion, celery, and thyme.  Sauté until the onions and celery are soft, about 8 minutes.
  2. In a separate saucepan, add the diced potatoes and 1 teaspoon of salt. Add enough water to cover the potatoes. Cook until the potatoes are fragrant and just fork tender.
  3. Add the potatoes, 1 cup of their water, corn, milk, salt and pepper to the cooked onions and celery in the soup pot. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes to heat through and cook the corn. Taste to see if you need more salt and pepper. Add the chopped parsley just before serving.

    *Yukon Gold, Russet, or Red Potatoes, sweet potatoes can be used as well.
Additions: Cherry tomatoes (sliced in half), cooked shredded chicken, raw or cooked seafood-if using raw, add to the soup in the last 5 minutes of cooking to cook through. 
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Air Fryer Pork Chops with Peach Salsa

8/19/2020

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​1 pork chops, bone-in about 1 ½-2” thick (3-5 pounds)
2 tablespoons herb/spice rub*. 
1 cup ripe peaches, unpeeled and diced
¼ cup red pepper, seeded and diced small
¼  cup red onion, diced
1 tablespoon jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped
3 tablespoons cilantro or mint, chopped
1 tsp. grated lime zest
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
 
  1. Remove pork chops from packaging, rinse, and pat dry with paper towels. 
  2. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of your favorite seasoning over both sides of the pork chops and rub in well. Place the chops in the basket of your air fryer.
  3. Set the air fryer to 400 degrees and cook the pork for 12 minutes, turning the chops over at 6 minutes. Remove the pork from the air fryer and allow to rest for about 5 minutes before serving. 
  4. To make the peach salsa, in a bowl, combine the peaches, red pepper, onion, jalapeno, cilantro, lime zest and lime juice and toss gently to mix. Season with salt and pepper. Serve over pork chops.
 
*Rub I used in class=Trader Joe’s BBQ Rub & Seasoning with Coffee & Garlic
 
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Air Fryer Roasted Peaches

8/18/2020

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2 peaches-ripe and fragrant ("free stone" peaches are easiest to work with)
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
1/4 tsp cinnamon
pinch of salt
¼ cup pecan halves, roughly chopped
¼ cup mascarpone cheese (vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, sour cream can be substituted)
1/4 cup black berries or raspberries for garnish-optional

  1. Slice the peaches in half and remove the pit.  Combine the brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt in a small bowl. Divide and sprinkle on top of the peaches.
  2. Place the peaches in the air fryer basket and air fry at 350 for 10 minutes or until the fruit is browned and the sugar is caramelized. 
  3. Divide between two plates. Top with mascarpone and sprinkle with pecans. Serve immediately.
Add any of the following fruit to the air fryer with the peaches. Cut in half and remove pits. : fresh figs, nectarines, plums
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Air Fryer Whole Chicken

8/18/2020

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1 whole chicken (3-5 pounds)
2 tablespoons herb/spice rub*. 
  1. Remove chicken from packaging, rinse, and pat dry with paper towels. Be sure to discard neck and giblets from cavity of chicken.
  2. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of your favorite seasoning over all sides of the chicken and rub into the skin well. Place the whole chicken breast-side down in the basket of your air fryer.
  3. Set the air fryer to 350 degrees and cook the chicken for 30 minutes. Remove the basket and using tongs, turn the chicken over breast side up. Place the basket back into the air fryer and continue cooking for 30 minutes, or until a meat thermometer reaches 165 degrees.
  4. Allow chicken to rest for about 10 minutes before serving. 

    ​*Rub I used in class=Trader Joe’s BBQ Rub & Seasoning with Coffee & Garlic
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Air Fryer Salmon and Green Beans

8/18/2020

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Salmon with Green Beans
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Swordfish with Broccoli and Red Peppers
​2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon ginger, minced
1 lemon, zested and juiced
1 tablespoon honey
1/4 cup soy sauce or Bragg’s Aminos
3 tablespoons Rice Vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
2 salmon fillets, about 6 ounces each
For the Green Beans
2 cups green beans, trimmed
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
Kosher Salt
1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted

  1. For the fish: In a small bowl whisk together garlic, ginger, lemon zest and juice, soy sauce, vinegar, and oil. Remove half of the marinade and reserve. Place salmon in a gallon-size resealable bag. Pour remaining half of marinade over salmon. Seal and massage to coat. Allow to marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  2. Place salmon in air fryer basket. Set fryer to 400°F for 12 minutes.
  3. For the beans: Brush with sesame oil and season lightly with salt. 
  4. After the salmon has cooked for 6 minutes, add the beans around salmon in the air fryer basket. Continue cooking for remaining 6 minutes. Remove from the air fryer and divide between two plates.
  5. To serve, drizzle the salmon with some of the reserved marinade and sprinkle the sesame seeds over everything.
 
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Pan Seared Chicken Breast

8/17/2020

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4-6 servings
 
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or chicken thighs, about 4-5 ounces each 
2 Tbs olive oil, coconut oil, avocado oil, or ghee
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

  1. Preheat the oven to 375˚. Pat each chicken breast dry with a paper towel and season each with salt and pepper. Cover a baking pan with foil. 
  2. Heat a large sauté pan over medium-high heat and add oil.  When the oil is hot but not smoking, place the chicken breasts in with the topside of the breast facing down.  Be sure there is space between each piece (cook in batches if necessary).  
  3. Sear the chicken for 3 minutes or until it is golden brown.  When the breast lifts easily from the pan remove the chicken breasts and place them onto the baking pan with the browned side facing up. 
  4. Bake for 10-15 minutes or until the flesh is firm yet has a little “give” when poked.  Remove the chicken from the oven and allow to sit covered for 5 minutes before slicing.
 
Alternative: Slice the chicken into 1 1/2 inch wide strips, pat dry, season with salt and pepper and sear as above.  The strips can be finished on the stovetop or in the oven. Cook until just firm to the touch, about 3 minutes per side on the stovetop.
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"Chinese" Beef and Broccoli-Six Seasons by Joshua McFadden

8/13/2020

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You must own "Six Seasons" by Joshua McFadden. This book will open your palate to the wonderful combination of "sweet savory" and to imaginative ways to prepare vegetables in any season. 
Serves 2
​3/4 pound steak tips
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 pound broccoli, stems trimmed and peeled, stems sliced crosswise into 1/8-inch coins and tops cut into florets
1/3 cup Caper Raisin Vinaigrette (recipe below)
1 cup dried breadcrumbs
 
  1. Season the steak well with salt and pepper. Let it sit for at least 10 minutes and up to 1 hour.
  2. Heat a heavy medium pan over high heat. Blot off any excess moisture from the surface of the steak, add it to the skillet, reduce the heat to medium, and cook until the first side is nicely browned and the steak looks about one-third done.
  3. Flip the steak and cook until rare or medium-rare-about 5-8 minutes. Transfer to a plate to rest and tent with foil. Don't wipe out the skillet.
  4. Place broccoli florets and coins into the  hot pan, increase the heat to high, add 1/2 cup water, cover, and steam for 3 to 4 minutes. Uncover and cook until the broccoli is tender and the water has evaporated, another 3 to 4 minutes, depending on the size of your florets.
  5. Remove the pan from the heat, add 1/3 cup vinaigrette, and toss to combine. Taste and adjust with more vinaigrette, salt, or pepper.
  6. Slice the steak across the grain. Arrange the broccoli on a plate or platter, top with the steak and any accumulated juices, sprinkle the breadcrumbs over everything, and serve right away.

Caper-Raisin Vinaigrette
2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
1/3 cup golden raisins
3 garlic cloves, peeled
3 tablespoons capers, rinsed and drained
one 2-ounce can anchovy fillets, drained
3/4 cup lightly packed flat-leaf parsley leaves
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
kosher salt
  1. Put the vinegar and raisins in a little bowl and let the raisins plump for about 30 minutes.
  2. Put the garlic in a food processor and pulse until finely minced, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
  3. Add the capers and anchovies and pulse until you have a coarse paste. Add the parsley and pulse until completely chopped, again scraping down the sides of the bowl as necessary.
  4. Add the raisins and vinegar and pulse until the mixture is blended but still slightly coarse. Scrape the mixture from the processor into a bowl and whisk in the olive oil to make a slightly chunky dressing. Taste and adjust with salt or more oil, if needed. Store in the fridge for up to 3 weeks.
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Panzanella Salad

8/11/2020

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Serves 6
​1 ½  tablespoons olive oil 
**4 cups, about 1/2 small loaf of Artisan bread, cut into 1-inch cubes 
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
2 1/2 pounds heirloom tomatoes-variety of colors, cherry tomatoes, large tomatoes-cut into 1 inch pieces
1 large red pepper, seeded and cut into 1 inch pieces
1/2 cup Liz's Vinaigrette or to taste
1/4  red onion, thinly sliced, or scallions, chives 
10 large basil leaves, cut thinly
1 ½  tablespoons capers, drained 


  1. Heat the oil in a large sauté pan. Add the bread and salt and cook over low to medium heat, tossing frequently until the bread is toasted and brown. Add more oil as needed. 
  2. Place the toasted bread into a  large bowl. Add the tomatoes, red pepper, and 1/2 cup of Liz's Vinaigrette. Toss well to coat and let the salad rest for about 15 minutes. 
  3. Add the sliced onion, basil leaves, and capers and toss again. Taste and season with salt and pepper if needed. Serve immediately.
Notes:**The bread in this recipe is a defining ingredient, but many of us are trying to cut down on carbohydrates.
  • You can reduce your carbs in this dish by reducing the amount of bread.
  • Substitute some of the bread with other vegetables-cucumbers, blanched broccoli or green beans. 
  • Reduce the bread and add a protein-lobster, chicken, sausage, bacon, scallops, etc.
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Cucumber, Yogurt, and Rose Salad

8/5/2020

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Adapted from Six Seasons by Joshua McFadden

Serves 4
​1 lb cucumbers, peeled, seeds scooped out, and sliced ¼ inch thick
1 small handful mint leaves, roughly chopped
3 scallions, sliced on the diagonal into long, thin slices
1 Kosher or sea salt & lots of freshly cracked pepper
¼  cup white wine vinegar
¼  cup walnuts, almonds, or pecans, lightly toasted
½  cup yogurt, plain-whole fat
1 tiny handful rose petals
½  tsp rose water
 
1.Place the cucumber slices into a colander or strainer and toss with 1 teaspoon of salt. Let sit for 30 minutes to allow the salt to draw out the excess moisture. Blot the cucumbers dry with a paper towel. Transfer to a large bowl.
2.Mix the rose water and vinegar together, add to the cucumbers and toss. Add the yogurt and toss again. Add the scallions, nuts, mint, and cracked pepper and toss again. Taste and adjust with more vinegar, salt, or pepper.  Serve soon.
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Watermelon and Herb Salad

8/5/2020

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From Liz's book "Beautifully Delicious, Cooking with Herbs and Edible Flowers"

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​Serves 6
¾ cup balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
1 small seedless watermelon
1 pint cherry tomatoes (assorted colors)
2 tablespoons thinly sliced red onion or scallions
2 tablespoons chopped mint
2 tablespoons thinly sliced basil
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Kosher salt
Pepper, freshly ground
½ cup feta cheese 
½ cup assorted edible flower petals (nasturtium, calendula, garlic, chive, cherry tomato, cucumber)


  1. To create the glaze, bring the balsamic vinegar and sugar to a boil in a small saucepan over high heat.  Reduce the heat to low and simmer until the vinegar is reduced and syrupy, about 20 minutes. Set aside to cool. *You can purchase a balsamic glaze if you prefer.
 
  1. Remove the rind from the watermelon and slice into 1 ½- inch thick slices. Cut disks from the watermelon slices using a 2 ½- inch cookie cutter. Save the leftover melon for nibbling.

  2. Slice the tomatoes in half from top to bottom. Cut the feta into tiny cubes and set aside for garnish. Combine the sliced tomatoes, onion, herbs, and olive oil in a bowl and toss gently with salt and pepper to taste.  
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To serve as a plated appetizer:
Place a watermelon disk on each plate. Evenly distribute the tomato and herb mixture onto the top of each watermelon disk and drizzle with balsamic glaze. Finish with a sprinkling of feta and flower petals.
 
To serve as a salad:
Remove the rind from the watermelon. Cut the watermelon into 1 inch cubes. Place 4 cups of watermelon into a large bowl. Combine with the tomatoes, slice onions, and herbs. Toss gently with 2-3 tablespoons of the balsamic glaze and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Finish with flower petals and feta. Serve.    
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Roasted Radishes with Mint

8/4/2020

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Serves 4 as a side dish 
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2 cups radishes cut in half or in quarters depending on their size. 
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ tsp kosher salt
2 grinds of fresh black peppercorns
2 tablespoons mint, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste


  1. In a bowl, toss the radishes with the olive oil and salt and pepper.

  2. Place the seasoned radishes in the air fryer basket and cook at 400F for 7-10 minutes. Check to ensure the radishes are fork tender. 
  3. Place the radishes into a serving bowl and toss with the fresh mint. Serve hot.
If cooking in an oven, heat the oven to 400F and cook for 10-12 minutes or until the radishes are fork tender.
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Shrimp Scampi in Your Air Fryer

8/4/2020

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Serves 2 as an entrée or 4 as an appetizer

4 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon lemon juice
3 cloves garlic, chopped
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1-pound shrimp (25-30 count or larger), peeled and deveined
¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
salt and pepper to taste
grated parmesan cheese for serving
1 lemon cut into wedges for serving
Optional additions: 1 tablespoon capers and/or 1 tablespoon sundried tomatoes, chopped 
       
  1. Place the butter, lemon juice, garlic, and red pepper flakes into a 7-inch round baking pan and place into the basket of your air fryer (include optional capers and sundried tomatoes if using). Cook at 350 degrees for 6 minutes. 

  2. Add the shrimp to the melted butter mixture and toss to coat the shrimp. Place the pan back into the air fryer and cook for 5 minutes. 

  3. Remove the pan from the air fryer and sprinkle with the chopped parsley. Toss and serve in the hot pan with artisan bread for dipping and lemon wedges for squeezing. 
Serving options:
2 cups cooked pasta-toss the cooked pasta with the shrimp and butter mixture.
1 cup cooked rice-serve the shrimp and butter mixture over the rice.
2 cups spiralized zucchini cooked in the air fryer at 350 degrees for 4 minutes. Toss gently with shrimp mixture and serve hot.
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Roasted Southwest Corn-in your Air Fryer!

8/4/2020

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This recipe can be made in your air fryer, oven, on the grill, and with steamed corn. 
Serves 4 
4 tablespoon butter
3 cloves garlic, chopped
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
4 ears of corn-medium sized to fit in air fryer
¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1 cup shredded Queso blanco cheese or parmesan cheese
1 lime, cut into 4 wedges   
  1. Place the butter, garlic, and red pepper flakes into a 7-inch round baking pan and place into the basket of your air fryer. Cook at 350 degrees for 6 minutes. Remove the pan and set aside.

  2. Brush some of the melted butter mixture onto each piece of corn to lightly coat. Place corn into the basket of the air fryer and cook at 350 degrees for 5 minutes. 

  3. Remove the corn from the air fryer and place onto a serving platter. Drizzle the corn with the remaining butter mixture, sprinkle with the cheese and chopped cilantro. Serve hot with lime wedges.
Options:
Herbs: If you are not a fan of cilantro, use chopped parsley and/or basil. 

Cheese: Ricotta salata, mozzarella, parmesan, and sharp cheddar are all delicious alternatives.
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