Sauces, Dressings, and Condiments

Tapenade

Makes 6 servings Tapenade has many uses as an ingredient in both hors d’oeuvre and in main entrées: Spread tapenade on garlic crostinis as a canapé. Prepare a fresh tomato salad with tapenade and vinaigrette dressing. Serve tapenade with roasted lamb. Serve tapenade with poached salmon. Spread tapenade on focaccia […]

Soups and Stews

Thai-Style Fresh Pea Soup

Makes 6 to 8 servings This delicate soup captures the essence of fresh peas. It’s a great recipe to try if you have a bumper crop of peas—either from your own garden or at your local farm stand—or if you’re looking for an easy starter course for an evening of […]

Sauces, Dressings, and Condiments

Tomato Confit

Makes 10 servings A traditional confit is made with duck legs that are salted, cured, and then simmered in their own fat. What we call tomato “confit” takes license with the name and simply refers to tomatoes that are slow-cooked in a similar way in good- quality olive oil with […]