A wonderful sign of spring, asparagus is at its best between March and May. Choose spears with bright green stalks and purple-tinted tips. If you do not plan to cook the asparagus immediately, stand the spears upright in a pan filled with 1 inch of water and refrigerate.
- asparagus
- extra-virgin olive oil
- Zest of 1 lemon
Be sure to use a rubber spatula when stirring in the cheese mixture. A whisk will break up the cheese, causing the fondue to turn bluish-gray.
- cornstarch
- dry white wine
- minced fresh thyme
- heavy cream
- cayenne pepper
- cracked black pepper
- sugar
- Tbs. finely grated lemon zest
- Sweetened whipped cream for piping
The classic cocktail known as a Greyhound combines vodka and grapefruit juice. Weve added a unique twist by stirring in fresh pineapple juice as well. Preparing your own fresh juice ensures an exceptionally delicious drink.
- Ice cubes as needed
- fl. oz. vodka
- fl. oz. fresh pineapple juice
- fl. oz. fresh pink grapefruit juice
- half-moon grapefruit slices
Filled with fresh ricotta cheese and topped with a variety of berries, these crepes are perfect for a weekend brunch.
- milk
- egg
- Tbs. all-purpose flour
- salt
- canola oil
- orange zest or 1 tsp. lemon zest
- blueberries
- raspberries
- fresh lemon juice
- whole-milk ricotta cheese
- unsalted butter
- Confectioners' sugar for dusting
- tartar sauce
- lemon juice
- seasoned dry bread crumbs
- toasted sandwich buns
- tomato
- lettuce
- pepper
- salt
- chopped onion
- olive oil
- chunky pasta
- cake firm tofu
- sesame seeds
- dark sesame oil
- soy sauce
- Tabasco/hot sauce
- oil
- salt & pepper
- chopped onion
- salt
- veg oil
- garlic minced/pressed
- grated ginger
- curry powder/garam masala
- ground cinnamon
- diced tomatoes
- black pepper or hot sauce
- smoked sausage
- 8oz can tomato sauce
- salt
- black pepper to taste
- bay leaves
- oil
- flour
- red pepper