Salted Brown Butter Crispy Treats

Ingredients: 7 tablespoons unsalted butter 10 cups mini marshmallows – divided 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal Flaky sea salt – for sprinkling Directions: Line an 8″x8″ inch square pan with aluminum foil. Spray the foil with nonstick cooking spray. In a large pot over medium-low heat meltContinue reading “Salted Brown Butter Crispy Treats”

Penne Pasta with Kalamata Olives, Mushrooms, and Tomatoes

Ingredients: 1 lb penne pasta Kosher salt 1/4 cup olive oil 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 1 (6.5 oz) can sliced mushrooms, drained 1/2 cup sliced kalamata olives 1 cup cut tomatoes, (grape, cherry, Roma, beefsteak, etc) 1 tsp red pepper flakes 1/2 cup sun dried tomatoes, chopped 2 cups fresh greens (arugula, spinach, springContinue reading “Penne Pasta with Kalamata Olives, Mushrooms, and Tomatoes”

Lavender, Lemon, and Honey Butter

Ingredients: 1 stick unsalted butter, room temperature 1 Tbsp fresh lavender leaves 1 Tbsp honey Zest of 1 lemon Directions: 1. Place all ingredients into a food processor. Blend until fully incorporated. Scrape sides down and blend again. Do not over mix. 2. Use immediately. To store; place into a log shape on plastic wrap.Continue reading “Lavender, Lemon, and Honey Butter”

Lemon Garlic Scallop Linguine

Ingredients: 1 pound linguini 1 pound scallops Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoon olive oil plus more for drizzling 3 tablespoons butter, divided 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 large shallot, finely diced 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 4 sprigs fresh thyme leaves removed and chopped 2 cup Freak Flag Organics, LemonContinue reading “Lemon Garlic Scallop Linguine”

Crab and Scallop Pasta

Ingredients: 12 oz. spaghetti 2 tbsp. butter 6 oz. lump crab meat 1 lb. bay scallops Kosher salt and ground black pepper 1 small shallot, minced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup Freak Flag Organics, Lemon Pepper Chicken Bone Broth 1/2 c. freshly grated Parmesan, plus more for serving 1 c. chopped tomatoes 1/4 c.Continue reading “Crab and Scallop Pasta”

Crab and Avocado Eggs Benedict

Ingredients: Hollandaise Sauce 3 egg yolks 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/4 cup hot water 1 cup unsalted butter (1/2 pound) Pinch of kosher salt Benedict 2 English muffins 4 poached eggs , recipe here 1 cup cooked, flaked crab , about 1 pound 1 tomato , sliced 1 avocado , pitted and sliced Smoked paprikaContinue reading “Crab and Avocado Eggs Benedict”

Pasta with Sausage and Shiitake Mushrooms

Ingredients: Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 8 ounces short cut pasta 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 16 ounces mild or spicy ground Italian sausage 3 clove garlic, minced Pinch red pepper flakes 1 tablespoon tomato paste 5 ounces shiitake mushrooms, trimmed from the stems and sliced 1 cup chicken broth 1/4 cup gratedContinue reading “Pasta with Sausage and Shiitake Mushrooms”

Tomato-Butter Sauce with Capellini

Ingredients: 2 pounds fresh, ripe tomatoes, prepared as described below, or 2 cups canned imported Italian tomatoes, cut up, with their juice 5 tablespoons butter 1 medium onion, peeled and cut in half 1/4 cup chopped fresh herbs (parsley, basil and oregano) Kosher salt to taste Parmesan Rind Grated Parmesan cheese 1 lb capellini, cookedContinue reading “Tomato-Butter Sauce with Capellini”

Chickpea Curry

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 tablespoons butter 2 potatoes, peeled and chopped into ½ inch dice Salt and pepper 1 small yellow onion, chopped 1 leek, cut in half and into half moons 1 to 2 fresh red or green chili peppers, seeded and finely chopped 1-inch fresh ginger, grated 3 cloves garlic, mincedContinue reading “Chickpea Curry”