Readers’ Summer Salad Ideas

by jbfauthor on July 15, 2011

The markets are bursting with bright, beautiful salad ingredients—and after going through the responses from this week’s salad contest, we’re feeling more inspired than ever. Check out our commenters’ favorite summer salads for some great tips on how to create your own. From effortless versions plucked straight from the garden to elaborate creations that make use of the grill, you’ll find ideas for every palate. Hearty Salads: Baby spinach with seared sirloin steak, and crumbled Gorgonzola, tossed with balsamic vinaigrette. Shaved fennel with crispy prosciutto, raspberries, Greek extra-virgin olive oil, sherry vinegar, and fresh mint. Octopus, shrimp, squid, and smoked salmon with avocado, fennel fronds, white wine, olive oil, crème fraîche, and

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Recipe: Zucchini Blossoms with Burrata and Anchovies

by jbfauthor on July 11, 2011

Even as vividly green batons of zucchini overtake the farmers’ market, we’re still fixating on ways to fry up their mustard–orange blossoms. For a Southern Italian take on these delicate fritters, Pippa Calland, who will soon open Villetta in Santa Monica, 
stuffs the flowers with white anchovies and burrata. Crispy, salty, and creamy, these bite-sized treats make an addictive party appetizer. Get the recipe here.

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Recipe: Kulfi Ice Pops

by jbfauthor on July 08, 2011

  We've been keeping our cool with these saffron, cardamom, and pistachio–laced kulfi popsicles from Rati Lohtia of New York's Miette Culinary Studio. This Indian treat is often likened to ice cream, but its preparation differs in important ways: it's bound with cornstarch instead of eggs, and it heads straight into the freezer after it cooks, skipping any whisking or churning. The result is a dense dose of refreshment that melts slowly, even under the searing sun. Get the recipe here.

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June's Best Recipes

by jbfauthor on July 06, 2011

Orange–Marcona Almond Salad with Pineapple Granita Beat the summer heat with this simple, elegant, and refreshing salad from Jehangir Mehta. Chilled Sorrel Soup with Jonah Crab Salad and Jerusalem Artichokes Michael Lomonaco may be known for steaks, but this tangy soup proves that he also has a way with lighter fare. Wild Mushroom Stew with Egg Yolk Use any combination of wild mushrooms in this rich stew from Clyde Common's Chris DiMinno.

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