The Market

The Market

“CHILLED CUCUMBER MINT SOUP”

cucumber soup

Prep Time: 20 Minutes Serves 6 to 10  (as an appetizer or meal) INGREDIENTS:         2lbs regular cucumber, peeled, seeded and cut in 3 pieces     1/4 medium red onion – skinned     1 garlic clove – skinned     8 large mint leaves     2…

“FARMERS’ MARKET RISOTTO”

risotto-veg

INGREDIENTS: 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil1 small onion2 cups braised vegetables or vegetable puree or sauce1 cup of Arborio rice6 cups light chicken, beef or vegetable stock (at a gentle simmer)1/4 cup grated cheese (parmegiano or…

“PASTA WITH ROASTED SQUASH, SAUSAGE AND PECANS”

butternut squash pasta

INGREDIENTS: 2 1/2 pounds butternut squash—peeled, seeded and cut into 1-inch dice3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oilSalt and freshly ground pepperFreshly grated nutmeg1 tablespoon chopped sage, plus 20 whole leaves1/2 cup pecans, coarsely chopped3 tablespoons unsalted butter1 pound sweet Italian sausage,…

“TROPICAL CUCUMBER SALAD”

mango-cucumbers-alad

INGREDIENTS:  1 teaspoon freshly grated lime zest, plus more for garnish     2 tablespoons lime juice     1 tablespoon canola oil     2 teaspoons light brown sugar    1 teaspoon rice vinegar     1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper     1 medium cucumber, seeded and cut into…