Spring Panzanella Salad

Bread Salad. Just think about that for a second. Put the word “bread” in front of the word “salad” and you get people’s attention real quick. Serves 4-6 Just add some good grassy olive oil and chunks of summer tomato and they become very good listeners. If you’ve never tried Panzanella, you’re in for a treat. This classic Tuscan…

Wasabi Mashed Potatoes

Serves 6 The distinctive heat of wasabi plays off the mildness of mashed potatoes – by adding a few teaspoons adds a bit kick, elevating plain mashed potatoes to something truly extraordinary. It really works well with any Asian marinated flank steak, salmon, shrimp and shrimp. I leave the skins on when using baby yukon…

Pommes Anna al Tartufo a.k.a. Truffle Pommes Anna

Serves 4-6 This is our interpretation of the French classic Pommes Anna. We kicked it up a notch with the addition of truffle Pecorino for an elegant cheesy twist. Named after a mid-19th-century Parisian beauty, this crispy, buttery potato cake with a creamy center is special occasion fare. It’s a marvel still, every time we…

Shingled Sweet Potatoes with Harrisa & Pistachio Dukkah

Harissa lends both a spiciness and an earthiness to this savory sweet potato dish. It gets a final flourish of Dukkah, a Middle Eastern seasoning made of toasted nuts, seeds and spices and is as much a snack as it is a seasoning.

Charred Carrots with Honey-Goat Cheese, Pistachios & Mint

Charring carrots bring out there natural sweetness, its crunchy on the outside & tender on the inside. This the perfect side dish because it’s easy on your wallet and a crowd pleaser.