Ingredients 3 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped1 medium green pepper, chopped1 celery rib, thinly sliced1/2 cup chopped red onion2 tablespoons cider vinegar1 tablespoon sugar1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, green pepper, celery and onion. In a small bowl, combine the vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper. Stir into tomato mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, stirring several times. Serve with a slotted spoon....

Ingredients 1 cup lime juice2 tablespoons olive oil2 teaspoons ground cumin1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon dried oregano1/2 teaspoon pepper5 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)BLACK BEAN SALSA:1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained1 mango, peeled and cubed1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro3 tablespoons lime juice1 tablespoon olive oil2 teaspoons brown sugar1 teaspoon minced jalapeno pepper Preparation In a small bowl, whisk the first six ingredients. Pour 2/3 cup marinade into a large resealable plastic bag....

Ingredients 10 large beefsteak tomatoes 2 tbsp. kosher salt 2 piece chipotle pepper in adobo 2 beefsteak tomatoes 1 yellow bell pepper 1 cucumber 2 jalapeño peppers 1 medium jicama 2 stalk celery salt Pepper 12 oz. fresh rock shrimp 1 avocado 1 tbsp. cilantro Juice of 1/2 lemon Salt, to taste Pepper, to taste Mustard seed oil Preparation Step 1For tomato water, wash and dice tomatoes and season heavily with salt....

Ingredients 1 tsp. vegetable oil 1 (6-8 oz) boneless steak, preferably ribeye or New York strip Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 tbsp. unsalted butter 1 clove garlic, peeled and slightly smashed 1 sprig fresh thyme Preparation Step 1Pat steak dry on both sides and season aggressively with salt and pepper, using at least ¼ to ½ teaspoon salt per side.Step 2In a cast-iron skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it shimmers....

Ingredients 2 medium peaches, peeled and sliced1 medium red apple, chopped1 cup halved seedless red grapes1 medium ripe mango, peeled and sliced1 medium firm banana, sliced1-1/2 cups apple pie filling Preparation In a large bowl, combine the fruit. Add pie filling and toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving.

Ingredients 2 tbsp. butter 2 cloves garlic 1 c. heavy cream 3/4 tsp. salt 1 tsp. fresh-ground black pepper 2 1/2 c. canned 3/4 lb. fusilli 1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese 2 tbsp. Chopped chives Preparation Step 1In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over moderately low heat. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Stir in the cream, salt, pepper, and artichoke hearts. Cook until just heated through, about 3 minutes....

Ingredients 4 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes (about 15 medium), peeled and cubed1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed and softened 1/2 cup butter, cubed1 cup sour cream1/3 cup heavy whipping cream3 tablespoons minced fresh chives1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley3 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation Place potatoes and water to cover in a 6-qt. stockpot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, until tender, 10-15 minutes....

Ingredients 1 1/2 tsp. toasted sesame oil 1 large egg white 1/4 c. soy sauce 1 tbsp. soy sauce 1/4 c. cornstarch 3 tbsp. cornstarch 1 lb. skinless, boneless chicken thighs 1 c. low-sodium chicken broth 1 tsp. Chinese chile-garlic sauce 3 tbsp. sugar 1 tbsp. vegetable oil 2 tbsp. very finely chopped fresh ginger 2 large cloves garlic 4 scallions Steamed broccoli and white rice Preparation Step 1In a medium bowl, combine the toasted sesame oil with the egg white, 1 tablespoon of the soy sauce, and 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons of the cornstarch....

Ingredients 1 cup mashed ripe persimmon pulp1 cup sugar1/2 cup vegetable oil1 egg1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/4 teaspoon ground cloves, optional1-1/2 cups chopped dates or raisins1 cup chopped nutsGLAZE:1 cup confectioners’ sugar2 tablespoons lemon juice Preparation In a large bowl, combine the persimmon, sugar, oil, egg and lemon juice. Combine the flour, baking soda, salt and spices; add to sugar mixture....

Ingredients 2 pounds fresh or frozen cut green beans4 large tomatoes, seeded and chopped1 cup Italian salad dressing Preparation Place beans in a saucepan and cover with water; bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. add the tomatoes and salad dressing; toss to coat.

Ingredients 5 slices day-old French bread (1/2 inch thick), cubed1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted2 teaspoons minced fresh tarragon2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme1 teaspoon minced fresh basil1/4 teaspoon onion powder1/4 teaspoon garlic saltDRESSING:3 tablespoons canola oil2 tablespoons lime juice2 teaspoons sugar1/4 teaspoon saltDash celery saltSALAD:2 cups spring mix salad greens2 cups torn romaine or fresh baby spinach1/2 small cucumber, thinly sliced1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved1 green onion, thinly sliced Preparation Preheat oven to 325°....

Ingredients 1 lb. small carrots, peeled (halved if medium) 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1/4 c. carrot tops, washed and finely chopped 1 garlic clove, grated or minced 1/4 tsp. dried oregano 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1 tbsp. red wine vinegar 1/2 c. whole milk ricotta 1 tbsp. chopped roasted pistachios Preparation Step 1Heat grill or grill pan on low until very hot, about 5 minutes....

Ingredients 1 tbsp. grated lemon zest c. freshly squeezed lemon juice (from 2 lemons) 1/4 c. finely chopped fresh oregano (or 1 tablespoon dried) 2 tbsp. olive oil Coarse salt and ground pepper 4 chicken halves or 2 whole chickens 4 lemons Oregano sprigs (optional) Preparation Step 1Make marinade: In a small bowl, whisk together lemon zest and juice, oregano, oil, 2 teaspoons coarse salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper. Divide marinade between 2 large resealable plastic bags....

Ingredients 1 egg, lightly beaten1/2 cup dry bread crumbs1/2 cup mayonnaise3/4 teaspoon seafood seasoning1/2 teaspoon lemon juice1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1/8 teaspoon white pepper1 pound fresh lump crabmeat2 tablespoons canola oil Preparation In a large bowl, combine the egg, bread crumbs, mayonnaise, seafood seasoning, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce and pepper. Fold in crab. Shape into six patties. In a large skillet, cook crab cakes in oil for 4-5 minutes on each side or until browned....

Ingredients 1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened pineapple chunks1 package (12 ounces) frozen fully cooked homestyle or Swedish meatballs, thawed1 large green pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces3 tablespoons cornstarch1/3 cup cold water3 tablespoons cider vinegar1 tablespoon soy sauce1/2 cup packed brown sugarHot cooked rice, optionalThinly sliced green onions, optional Preparation Drain pineapple, reserving juice. Set pineapple aside. Add enough water to juice if needed to measure 1 cup. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the meatballs, green pepper and juice mixture until heated through....

Ingredients 1/3 c. reduced-sodium soy sauce 1 1/2 tbsp. rice wine vinegar 1 tsp. toasted sesame oil 1 1/2 tbsp. honey 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tsp. finely minced or grated fresh ginger 1 1/2 tsp. cornstarch 1 tbsp. vegetable oil 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1" pieces Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper Toasted sesame seeds, for garnish Sliced scallions, for garnish Cooked white rice, for serving...

Ingredients 3 large yellow onions, sliced3 tablespoons butter6 large tart red apples, sliced1/2 cup packed brown sugar1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon paprika1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg Preparation In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, saute onions in butter until tender. Place apples on top of onions. Combine remaining ingredients; sprinkle over apples. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Uncover and simmer until apples are tender, 5 minutes longer. Serve with a slotted spoon....

Ingredients 3 medium zucchini2 large eggs, beaten3/4 cup cornmeal4 tablespoons olive oil1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper Preparation Cut zucchini into 1/8-in. thick coins. Place eggs in one shallow bowl and cornmeal in another; dip zucchini into the egg and then coat with cornmeal. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. In batches, place zucchini in oil. Fry over medium heat until lightly browned, 1-2 minutes. Flip each piece, fry until golden brown, 1-2 minutes longer....

Ingredients 8 cups torn mixed salad greens1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms1/2 cup chopped celery2 medium tomatoes, cut into wedges1/2 medium green pepper, sliced1 teaspoon minced fresh basil or 1/4 teaspoon dried basilDRESSING:1/4 cup olive oil4-1/2 teaspoons red wine vinegar1/4 teaspoon dried oregano1/8 teaspoon garlic powderSalt and pepper to tasteParmesan cheese Preparation In a large salad bowl, combine the first six ingredients. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the oil, vinegar, oregano, garlic powder, salt and pepper; shake well....

Ingredients 3 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed3/4 cup chopped walnuts1/3 cup dried cranberriesVINAIGRETTE:6 tablespoons olive oil6 tablespoons red wine vinegar3 garlic cloves, minced1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper Preparation Place beans in a Dutch oven and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Cover and cook for 4-7 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. In a large bowl, combine the beans, walnuts and cranberries. In a small bowl, whisk the vinaigrette ingredients. Pour over bean mixture; toss to coat....