For a fresh taste of Tuscany, drizzle this dressing over an Arugula and white bean salad. Because its leaves are tougher than other aromatic herbs, fresh rosemary needs to be finely chopped to release its flavor (and to avoid getting the leaves stuck …
Grilled Leeks with Asian Vinaigrette
3 or 4 Simis Ranch leeks, split, trimmed and cleaned Dark Sesame Oil 1/4 cup olive oil 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 teaspoon Chinese spicy mustard 1 medium shallot, minced 1 large clove of garlic, minced 1/4 teaspoon …
Gourmet Mushroom Risotto
6 cups chicken broth, divided 3 Tbsp olive oil, divided 1 pound portobello mushrooms, thinly sliced 1 pound white mushrooms, thinly sliced 2 shallots, diced 1 1/2 cups Arborio rice 1/2 cup dry white wine sea salt to taste freshly ground black …
Caramelized Shallots
6 Tbsp (3/4 stick) unsalted butter 2 lbs fresh shallots, peeled, with roots intact 3 Tbsp sugar 3 Tbsp good red wine vinegar 1/2 tsp kosher salt 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper 2 Tbsp chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley Preheat the oven to …