Spicy Pineapple Cucumber Juice
all good anti-inflammatory properties in one glass
As the weather turns towards fall, but the days are still warm, this is a refreshing way to use up all of the cucumbers you found hiding in the garden.
Spicy Chicken Stock
Good for the soul
A wonderful light broth that comes together in just over an hour. Even sets you up for success by leaving you with a bunch of pre-cooked chicken for later in the week. Try using this broth for a bowl of spicy chicken soup that will warm you delightfully.
Spicy Chicken and Kabocha Soup
To warm the bones
Light and yet hardy, this soup comes together in a pinch and is simple yet satisfying.
Raw Winter Squash with Brown Butter, Pecans, and Currants
I am such a fan of Joshua McFadden’s Six Seasons cookbook. I love his style of cooking—it feels so connected to not only the season but also to the garden itself. It is also clear he loves to have fun while cooking and to try new and exciting ways to enjoy vegetables. Here’s an interesting one. Raw winter squash. I wasn’t quite sure, but now… I am in! This salad is delicious.
Chipotle Powder
I always leave a crop of jalapeños on the bushes until they turn beautifully red—that is when their flavor is the best for powdering. Chipotle powder is made from a jalapeño chile that has been smoked and then dried. It is super easy to do at home and a great way to preserve your bumper jalapeño crop.
Fall Apple Shrub
A simple evocation of autumn
Almost like an apple pie in a glass—perfectly refreshing on a crisp fall day spent raking leaves.
Charred Poblano Pepper Dip
Smoky, earthy, spicy, funky, and fresh this dip is delicious on sandwiches and burgers, on top of a roast, or a dressing for a salad.
Smashed Potatoes with Crispy Herbs and Garlic
Potatoes are simply in my book, fantastic - you can boil them, mash them, roast them, grill them, fry them… the list goes on and on, but my favorite is the good ol’ smashed.
Hot Pepper Infused Tequila
Actually, it does not have to just be tequila—feel free to play with this technique in any type of spirit. It also doesn’t have to be hot peppers, the technique of infusing alcohol is so versatile, and your flavor combinations are endless. But this one, I keep coming back to—my favorite in a good strong margarita.
Bessara
I love this soup in the fall. Hearty, yet not heavy. Comes together with very little effort. If you happen upon some delicious mushrooms, sometimes I serve this soup with a garnish of crispy mushrooms on top. I think it’s a fantastic pairing.
Roasted Winter Squash with Yogurt, Walnuts, and Sumac
This is a beautiful dish. Caramelized sweet squash, zesty yogurt, crunchy walnuts, and a little bit of sourness from the sumac—everything balanced just right.
A Spiced Apple Pie Recipe
A feast for the eyes, a good apple pie embodies the transition to fall. After a long day of splitting and stacking wood, nothing beats a well earned delicious slice of apple pie with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Grilled Green Tomatoes
I love the tomato season. Nothing beats a sun-ripe, juicy, delicious tomato fresh from the vine. However, not to be overlooked is the under-appreciated unripe green tomato. Fried up, grilled, baked, pickled… the list goes on…
Puntarelle-ish Celery Salad
Twist on a classic
Crunchy, spicy, slightly bitter, and creamy—it is all here.
Aioli
So simple, yet such a game-changer
I think of aioli as the spicier older sister to mayonnaise. Anywhere you would use mayonnaise, you can use aioli, and in my opinion, without regret.
Concord Grape Sorbet with Rosemary and Black Pepper
This is a totally different sorbet, and not only do I find the flavor delicious, but the color is incredible—a feast for the eyes. The herbal twang of the rosemary in this recipe elevates the floral flavor of the Concord grapes, and with a little kick of spiciness from the black pepper, this pint of sorbet sure won’t be lasting long.
Grilled Corn Salad with Hot Honey-Lime Dressing
Creamy with a little kick, this salad is a great way to highlight hot corn fresh off the grill.
Potato Salad with 6-Minute Eggs and Mustard Vinaigrette
Time to up your potato salad game
A fantastic salad to highlight freshly dug potatoes. The creaminess of the little fingerling potatoes pairs fantastically with the bright mustard vinaigrette. This might just become your go to potato salad…
Fried Whole Fish with Tomatillo Sauce
A perfect meal after a good morning spent fishing. Think of this as a sort of build yourself fish taco plate. Break open that crispy skin and flake some generous pieces of fish into your tortilla and mop it up with some delicious tangy sauce.
Sautéed Cucumbers with Shallots
Here is an unexpected recipe. Cooked cucumbers - who knew? Give it a try, you might just become a fan.