Peck Seasoning
A really flavorful and zesty seasoning rub that can be used to season any type of roast. We love it on roast chicken.
Really great Gumbo…..
A real comfort food, great Gumbo can feed the soul and this version is a simple crowd pleaser that you will come back too time
Braised Collard Greens, Mustard Greens, and Red Swiss Chard
Braised greens should be in everyone’s repertoire, super simple and decadently healthy.
Spring Green Risotto
A spring green risotto that is delicious at any time of the year but at it’s very best with fresh spring veggies.
Zucchini & Caramelized Onion Quiche
This Zucchini & Caramelized Onion Quiche works well with store bought pastry shells. Get creative with the cheese. A great brunch dish!
Tomato Stack Salad
This tomato stack salad is at it’s very best served with with North Carolina tomatoes and corn fresh from the farm stand. A staple of Lake Lure summers.
Spring Green Risotto
Ingredients 1 1/2 tablespoons good olive oil 1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter 3 cups chopped leeks, white and light green parts (2 leeks) 1 cup
Farro Salad with Fried Cauliflower and Prosciutto
1 pound farro, rinsed and drained 2 carrots, halved crosswise 1 small onion, halved 1 celery rib, halved crosswise 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 bay
Farmers Bread
From Daniel Olivella’s “Catalan Food” 360g bread flour (2 2/3 cups) 1 teaspoon yeast 360 grams water (1 1/2 cups) 2 teaspoons Kosher salt 50
Pistachio, Rose and Strawberry Buns
Made for Mother’s Day breakfast. Delicious. FOR THE DOUGH: 5 tablespoons/70 grams unsalted butter, cubed and at room temperature, more for greasing pan 1 ½ teaspoons/5 grams
Basic Bun Dough
From “Golden” by Itamar Srulovich & Sarit Packer Make the night before, place rolling board and pin. in fridge along with it… 5 tablespoons/70 grams unsalted
Mushroom & Mustard Spaetzle
Mushroom & Mustard Spaetzle Ingredients Spaetzle, recipe follows 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more 2 sprigs thyme 1 1/2 pounds button
Warm Flank Steak Salad with Mint and Cilantro
Warm Flank Steak Salad with Mint and Cilantro 1/4 cup soy sauce 2 teaspoons freshly ground pepper 1/4 cup minced fresh lemongrass (from 2 stalks)
Japanese Simmering Sauce
Japanese Simmering Sauce Simmer anything in this… 150ml white wine 100ml soy sauce 100ml mirin 100ml water 1/2 teaspoon sugar 1 chili d’arbro 2cm of
Seared Salmon with Thai Vegetables
Seared Salmon with Thai Vegetables Salmon 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 teaspoon curry powder 1 teaspoon ground coriander 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon mustard