Category Archives: Recipes

Steak with Heirloom Tomato Salad

Posted on 09/01/2017 by

This requires ripe yellow, red and green tomatoes. A really good cut of steak is also a good idea. Steak with Heirloom Sliced Tomato Salad 1/2 lb steak per person Assortment of heirloom tomatoes sliced 1/4″ thick 6-12 basil leaves … Continue reading →

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Zucchini Cornbread

Posted on 08/16/2017 by

Here is a way to use up some fresh zucchini or summer squash. Zucchini Corn Bread 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter plus more for pan 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 1/2 cup buttermilk 1 large zucchini 1 cup all-purpose … Continue reading →

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Plum Jam

Posted on 07/31/2017 by

What better way to use up a giant bucket of overripe plums. For how to can and basic jam making go here. Plum Jam 8 cups plums skin removed from 3/4 cut into small pieces 4 cups sugar 4 cloves … Continue reading →

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Halibut Fish Tacos with Rhubarb Cucumber Marinade

Posted on 07/24/2017 by

The marinade/sauce for this is a great way to get rid of some rhubarb and tastes fantastic. Rhubarb Cucumber and Chili Marinade 3 stalks rhubarb chopped roughly 1 medium cucumber chopped roughly 4 shallots 1 large hot green chili or … Continue reading →

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Pit Beef

Posted on 07/18/2017 by

Pit beef is normally found around Baltimore. For the true experience, make the horseradish cream from scratch and cook the tri-tip directly over the coals the whole time. I believe that it should still be slow smoked, keeping the temperature … Continue reading →

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Lamb Chops with Porcini Mushrooms

Posted on 07/14/2017 by

This requires 1/2 lb of fresh porcini — no substitutions. Seared Lamb Chops with Porcini Mushrooms 4 lamb chops 1 1/2″ thick 1/2 lb porcini mushrooms sliced into large bites 4 garlic scapes chopped fine 4 tbsp butter 2 oz … Continue reading →

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Fava Bean and Fennel Slaw

Posted on 06/22/2017 by

This is a fantastic salad that goes well with many grilled meats, fish especially. When choosing fava beans pick the youngest possible. If the beans are not bright green inside remove the white second shell as well. Fava and Fennel … Continue reading →

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