by Emily Black | Photo by Rory Doyle
1 package frozen puff pastry (2 sheets) ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil ¼ cup balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon Kosher salt 1 tablespoon fresh cracked black pepper 5 to 6 sprigs fresh thyme leaves 4 whole shallots, thinly sliced 8 ounces soft garlic-flavored cream cheese,...
by Emily Black | Photo by Rory Doyle
4 cups ripe plums, pitted and quartered ⅔ cups sugar ⅓ cup water ¼ cup pomegranate juice pinch of salt 1 teaspoon pure vanilla 1 cup heavy cream In a medium saucepan, add plums, sugar, water, and pomegranate juice. Cook over medium heat for 15 minutes, stirring...
by Emily Black | Photo by Rory Doyle
2 ripe plums, thinly sliced 1 cup cherries, pits removed and halved 2 tablespoons sugar, divided 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling Smoked sea salt ¼ vanilla bean, split 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese ½ baguette, sliced thinly and toasted ...
by Emily Black | Photo by Rory Doyle
2 cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained 1 jar roasted red peppers, drained and chopped 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded, and chopped ½ cup fresh mint leaves, plus extra for garnish 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced...
by Emily Black | Photo by Rory Doyle
For coconut-mint syrup: 1½ cups loosely packed mint leaves 1 cup hot water ¾ cup sugar ¾ cup coconut cream Yield: 2 cups of syrup For Mojito: 2 ounces white rum 1½ tablespoons fresh lime juice Ice cubes Club soda Mint sprigs and lime wedges for garnish Bring a small...
by Emily Black | Photo by Rory Doyle
1¼ pounds heirloom grape tomatoes 12 ounces thin spaghetti 2 ½ cups chicken stock 2 cups water, plus more 1½ teaspoons kosher salt, divided ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper ¾ cup kalamata olives, gently smashed ½ teaspoon pepper 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled ¼ cup...
by Emily Black | Photo by Rory Doyle
2 store bought rotisserie chickens ½ cup roasted cashews, chopped 1 head iceberg lettuce, leaves separated and ends removed 2 to 3 fresh radishes, sliced thin 1 cup Asian dipping sauce Remove chicken meat from bones and slice thinly. On a serving platter, place...
by Emily Black | Photo by Rory Doyle
1 cup confectioners’ sugar Juice and zest of 3 limes 1 pound fresh strawberries 1 pound seedless green grapes, removed from stems 1 cup fresh mint leaves In a small bowl, whisk sugar, lime zest, and juice. In a large bowl add washed and dried strawberries and grapes....
by Emily Black | Photo by Rory Doyle
1 round of Pillsbury pie crust dough Flour for dusting 6 egg yolks, beaten 1 cup sugar ½ cup freshly squeezed lime juice 1 stick cold butter, cubed 2 tablespoons lime zest Fresh blackberries and mint leaves for garnish Preheat oven to 400 degrees. On a floured board,...
by Emily Black | Photo by Rory Doyle
Vodka or Tequila can be substituted for 7-Up if desired. 2 cups pink grapefruit juice 2 cups limeade 1 (12-ounce) bottle 7-Up or 1 to 2 ounces vodka or tequila Fresh mint and lime slice for garnish Pour grapefruit juice into a plastic ice cube tray. Pour limeade into...
by Emily Black | Photo by Rory Doyle
1 cup vegetable oil 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 bunch celery, chopped 2 onions, chopped 1 bell pepper, chopped 8 cups seafood stock 2 cups frozen chopped okra 1 (12-ounce) can Ro-Tel tomatoes 6 catfish fillets, cut into 1-inch pieces Creole seasoning to taste Kosher...
by Emily Black | Photo by Rory Doyle
Strawberry Cake with Classic Strawberry Buttercream I doubled this recipe to have 3 layers, making a more impressive and taller cake. CAKE: 1 cup butter, softened 2 cups sugar 1 package strawberry-flavored gelatin 4 eggs, room temperature 2¾ cups sifted flour 2½...
