Watercress with Ginger and Almonds

2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon miso 1 tablespoon rice vinegar 2 tablespoons sliced almonds, raw 4 – 6 bunches B&W Watercress, washed, trimmed and cut into 2 – 4 inch pieces 2 tablespoons sesame oil 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, finely chopped Directions:...

Frisée Salad with Lardons and Poached Egg

from Rick Hackett of MarketBar Serves 4 INGREDIENTS: 3 medium Yukon Gold potatoes ½ pound sliced bacon, cut crosswise into thick strips For the Vinaigrette 5 tablespoons rendered bacon fat or grapeseed oil 2 tablespoons sherry or apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon...

Asparagus and Butter Bean Salad

from San Francisco Chef Jesse Branstetter Serves 8 to 10 INGREDIENTS: 2 pounds dried butter beans 2 cups yellow onions, small dice ½ bulb garlic, plus 2 cloves, minced 1 bunch oregano, finely chopped 4 lemons, zested 2 egg yolks ½ cup fresh lemon juice 1 ½ cups olive...

Blackberry sage sauce

2 cups Zinfandel wine 1 ½ pints blackberries, rinsed and well drained 2 cups brown veal demi-glace, or low-sodium veal or beef stock that has been boiled until reduced by half 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter salt to taste juice of ½ lemon, or to taste 2 sprigs fresh...

“Pumpkin” cake with pecan streusel

“Pumpkin” cake with pecan streusel Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Cut 1 Kabocha or butternut squash lengthwise and place on a baking sheet, cut side up. Done remove seeds yet. Cover with foil, roast about 1 hour, until very tender. Let col 10 minutes, scoop out seeds...