#summer

Fig Jam

NCHFP About 10 half-pint jars 2 quarts chopped fresh figs (about 5 pounds) ¾ cup water 6 cups sugar ¼ cup lemon juice To Prepare Chopped Figs Pour boiling water over figs; let stand 10 minutes. Drain, stem and chop figs. To Make Jam Sterilize canning jars. Measure and add ¾ cup water and sugar … Read More →

Zucchini Fritters

Nigella Lawson Unlike most fried food, these are best eaten not straight out of the pan, but left to cool to room temperature. 4 zucchini (approx. 1½ pounds) 5-6 scallions, finely chopped 9 ounces feta cheese Small bunch fresh parsley, chopped Small bunch fresh mint, chopped, plus extra to sprinkle over at the end 1 … Read More →

Warm Yellow and Green Beans in Bacon Vinaigrette

Adapted slightly from Jody Williams via Food & Wine Serves 6 to 8 1 pound fine green beans, trimmed 1 pound yellow wax beans, trimmed 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 4 ounces thickly sliced bacon, cut into lardons (4 slices) 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar 10 ounces cherry tomatoes, halved 1 small shallot, very finely chopped … Read More →

Sticky Drumsticks

Adam Perry Lang Serves 6 to 8 16 drumsticks Marinade 9 tablespoons fish sauce 6 tablespoons lime juice zest of one line (optional) 6 tablespoons orange juice zest of one orange (optional) 6 tablespoons sugar 3 tablespoons soy sauce 3 tablespoons Sriracha 9 garlic cloves, minced Glaze 12 garlic cloves, minced 3 tablespoons sesame oil … Read More →

Romesco Sauce

Original recipe Makes 2 cups This sauce has a great tang that works with all kinds of grilled meat or vegetables. It is great to make at end of the growing season when the seasons peppers and tomatoes are peaking. This recipe multiplies and freezes well, but you can make a single recipe in a … Read More →

Esquites – Mexican Street Corn Salad

J. Kenji Lopez-Alt Serves 4 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 4 ears fresh corn, shucked, kernels removed (about 3 cups fresh corn kernels) Kosher salt 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 2 ounces feta or cotija cheese, finely crumbled 1/2 cup finely sliced scallion greens 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, finely chopped 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and stemmed, finely … Read More →