By Alysha Melnyk Carrot salads are a popular dish at potlucks, BBQs, and family gatherings. I have tasted versions with pineapple added, cream based dressings, and vinaigrette dressings. This salad is a simpler, lighter version with only five ingredients. I ...
Category: Recipes
French Shallot and Herb Vinaigrette >
By Alysha Melnyk A classic, easy recipe that is perfect for dipping vegetables in or drizzling on salad. I first became familiarized with French vinaigrette after my brother made it for a salad upon returning home from being abroad in ...
Cantaloupe, Black Sesame and Honey over Yogurt >
By Alysha Melnyk Fresh cantaloupe is certainly delicious on its own, but if you are looking for an easy recipe to "dress it up" a bit this one combines a handful of simple yet bold flavors. In this dish, I ...
Tzatziki Styled Cucumber Salad >
By Alysha Melnyk Tzatziki is a signature dish of Southeast Europe and Middle Eastern cuisines. Traditionally, Tzatziki is made from a salted yogurt mixed with cucumber, garlic, salt, olive oil, occasionally vinegar and/or lemon juice, and herbs like dill, ...
Pico de Gallo >
By Alysha Melnyk Pico de Gallo, also referred to as "Salsa Fresca" and/or "Salsa Cruda" is the type of fresh salsa commonly used in Mexican cuisine. Traditional Pico de Gallo is created from chopped tomato, chopped onion, serrano peppers, salt, ...
Oven Blistered Shishito Peppers >
By Alysha Melnyk Shishito peppers are a true delicacy of summer. They are typically not a spicy pepper (although occasionally a few in your bunch may be!) and tend to be more savory than sweet. The best way to prepare ...
Stovetop Asian Eggplant >
By Alysha Melnyk Asian eggplants are a long, slender variety of eggplant. They are deep purple in color and can be prepared similarly to a typical Italian eggplant variety. However, Asian eggplants are slightly more delicate in texture and have ...
Homebrewed Tulsi (Holy Basil) Tea >
By Alysha Melnyk Tulsi, also known as Holy Basil, is an ayurvedic herb that is apoptogenic and makes a delicious herby and sweet tea that can be enjoyed warm or iced. Tulsi tea is claimed to help the body withstand ...
Southern Indian Tomato Pickle >
By George Sabatino Ingredients 4 each medium sized heirloom tomatoes (room temp), cored, sliced into wedges 3 tablespoons kosher salt 2 cups canola oil 1 teaspoon yellow mustard seeds 2 teaspoons fennel seeds 1 pinch red chili flake ¼ cup shallots, ...
Simple BBQ Style Sauce >
By George Sabatino Ingredients 2 tablespoons canola oil (OR BACON FAT!) 1 small white onion, peeled, diced 4 cloves garlic, peeled, sliced 1 each jalapeno, sliced, with seeds 2” piece ginger, peeled, grated 1 pinch red chili flake 1 ...
Pickled Hot Peppers >
By George Sabatino This is a recipe that goes along with our Braised Greens, but these pickled peppers are amazing added to salads, eggs, sandwiches, soups and sauces. Leftover chili pickle brine can be used to make a simple and tasty dressing ...
Braised Greens w/ Sweet & Sour Glaze + Pickled Hot Peppers >
By George Sabatino Not much beats braised greens in my opinion- this is a great use for the greens that come attached to roots if they aren’t perfect for eating raw. I enjoy the sweet and sour bbq flavors in this ...
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