Watercress and Nettle Soup
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John Lekic, Le Express / Photos by Ethan Harrison Serves 4 to 6 Ingredients 1 pound watercress 1/2 cup wild nettles, cleaned 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 chopped
Eating by the Season
Watercress Salad Lyonnaise
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Peter Milano, Dish Bistro / Photos by Margaret Rizzuto Ingredients Salad 1 to 2 large bunches of watercress, cleaned, rough stems removed 3 large handfuls of baby spinach 1 small
White Bean and Kale Soup (Zuppa di Fagioli e Lacinato)
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Chef Eddie Lauria, Aroma Osteria Want a taste of Tuscany this winter? At Aroma Osteria in Wappingers, Eddie Lauria has been sharing rustic Italian cuisine with the Hudson Valley since 1997.
Truffled Chestnut Soup
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Chris Vergara, Saint George / Photo by Christine Gritmon Serves 4 to 6 Ingredients For the soup: 1 ounce fresh black truffle 2 cups plus 1 1/2 quarts chicken stock
Cornmeal Currant Cookies
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Craig Stafford, Flatiron Serves 6 to 8 Ingredients 3 1/2 ounces dry currants 1/4 cup dark rum 7 ounces sugar 7 ounces unsalted butter, room temp. 1 large egg yolk,
Cornmeal Upside-Down Cake
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Kathy Balis, Babette’s Kitchen Serves 8 Ingredients 1/2 cup unsalted butter, plus 2 tablespoons for the pan 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 3/4 cup all purpose flour 1/4 cup plus
Thai Tomato Cocktail
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Amy Goldman, “The Heirloom Tomato” Serves 8 Ingredients 4 pounds yellow or orange tomatoes, coarsely chopped 1 tablespoon salt 2 teaspoons sugar 4 strips lime zest, 2 to 3 inches
Roasted Beet Salad
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Vincent Ricciardelli, Harvest / Photos by Margaret Rizzuto Serves 4-6 Ingredients Roasted Beets 3 cups kosher salt 5 to 6 medium sized beets 1/4 cup canola oil White Balsamic Vinaigrette
Tomato Sauce 2 Ways
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Nick Citera and Matthew Sherry, Cosimo’s / Photos by Ethan Harrison Ingredients Pomodoro Sauce 2 pounds plum tomatoes, preferably San Marzano, blanched and peeled (canned may be used in a
Oven-Dried Tomatoes
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Robert Horton, An American Bistro / Photos by Margaret Rizzuto Ingredients 12 plum tomatoes salt extra-virgin olive oil fresh oregano, chopped Method Cut tomatoes lengthwise and season with salt. Place
Tomato-Olive-Caper Compote
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Robert Horton, An American Bistro / Photos by Margaret Rizzuto Ingredients 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon chopped garlic 2 cups chopped plum tomatoes 1/4 cup dry white wine
Pan-fried Oysters with Champagne Butter
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Greg McDowell, Ruby’s Oyster Bar & Bistro / Photos by Simon Feldman 1 serving Ingredients 5 fresh oysters 1 egg, beaten 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour salt and pepper to taste
Warm Cotuit Oysters with Chorizo Butter & Gouda Gratin
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Glenn Vogt, RiverMarket Bar & Kitchen / Photos by Simon Feldman Serves 1 or 2 Ingredients 1 2-ounce chorizo sausage 1/2 pound butter (2 sticks), softened at room temperature 6
Apple Cider Sorbet & Oysters
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Glenn Vogt, RiverMarket Bar & Kitchen / Photos by Simon Feldmanman Serves 1 or 2 Ingredients 1 quart Thompson’s Cider Mill apple cider juice from 2 freshly squeezed lemons 1/4 cinnamon
Fried Oysters
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Don Clark, Frogmore Tavern / Photos by Jerry Novesky Serves 1 or 2 Ingredients Apple-Bacon Chutney 1 quart Thompson’s Cider Mill apple cider 1 pound bacon, small dice 2 tablespoons
Oysters Rockefeller
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Hektor Dajo, Blu Pointe / Photos by Ann Stratton Makes 16 1-ounce servings Ingredients For Riesling Migonette 1 1/2 cups Brotherhood Riesling 1 cup Champagne vinegar 1/2 cup sliced shallots
Tomatoes
Robin Cherry / Photos Margaret Rizzuto
THE LORE, LEGENDS AND LEGITIMACY surrounding the tomato are about as varied as the environments in which it is found. Used in Central American cooking since at least 500BC, it was
