The Earthy Delights of Figs

Recipe peel open pods and remove beans, boil in salted water for an hour or until fork tender. In a pan , two tablespoons of olive oil 1 tsp cumin 1 tsp hot paprika or harissa , half preserved lemon finely chopped and a handful of cilantro finely chopped. Sauté and add the Fava beans…

4 cups thawed frozen kataifi (shredded Phyllo pastry)4 tablespoons unsalted butter2 tablespoons sugar8 ounces fresh mozzarella, thinly sliced and at room temperature1/2 cup Saffron syrup1 cup chopped pistachios1/4 cup dried baby rosebuds, for garnish Place the kataifi in a bowl and gently separate the strands with your fingers. Melt butter in a cast-iron skillet over low heat….

1 bunch basil, washed and dried6 radishes, thinly sliced2 Persian cucumbers, sliced on a diagonal 3 plum or Roma tomatoes, quartered lengthwise8 assorted mini bell peppers, seeded and thinly sliced 3 stalks green onions, chopped finely 1 lemon, juiced1/4 cup olive oil Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper Arrange vegetables on a large platter or in a bowl. Dress with lemon…

1 12 ounce can white tuna, drained10 baby red potatoes, boiled and diced1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil1/4 cup preserved lemon, finely chopped2 tablespoons harissa1/2 cup Italian parsley, finely chopped1/4 cup cornichons pickles,finely chopped2 Persian cucumbers, finely chopped8 ounces haricots vert, lightly steamed2 hard boiled eggs, for garnish1 cup cherry tomatoes, for garnish1/2 cup green,…

Ingredients2 lb center cut, skin on salmon1 cup kosher salt1 cup sugar1 small beet, gratedZest of 1 lemonZest of 1 orange1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper1 bunch fresh dill, roughly chopped¼ cup vodka or gin Use a large baking sheet that has a thick lip around the edges, to collect any juices that may seep…