Salmorejo – Anthony Salemme

A bowl of tomato soup with sour cream and chives.

By Anthony Salemme, contributing chef Serves 4 (See downloadable, printable recipe at bottom of page) A traditional  chilled soup originating from Andalusia, southern Spain, made of tomato, bread, extra virgin olive oil and garlic. Great on a HOT Summer Day. 8 Medium Tomatoes – Heirloom, beefsteak or big boy tomatoes are best 1 Medium Baguette…

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Strawberry Doughnuts – Anthony Salemme

A plate of donuts topped with strawberries and mint.

By Anthony Salemme, contributing chef (see downloadable, printable recipe, below) Makes 1 dozen These beautiful pink delights are baked not fried, so they are better for you 2 cups flour 2/3 cup sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon cardamon 1 teaspoon salt 2/3 cup buttermilk 2 eggs 2 Tablespoons butter, melted 20 strawberries (about…

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Asparagus & Green Pea Risotto – Anthony Salemme

Risotto with asparagus and peas on an orange plate.

By Anthony Salemme, contributing chef Serves 4 as a Meal (Downloadable, printable recipe at bottom of page) With the end of Spring and green all around us, this creamy risotto brightens any table. 1 ½ pounds asparagus, trimmed bottoms 2 cups peas, fresh or frozen 1 bunch green onions, sliced including the white parts 3…

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Red Snapper Tikin Xic – Anthony Salemme

A plate with asparagus and rice on it.

By Anthony Salemme A beautiful summer seafood meal to make for guests. Pronounced “teekeen sheek” in Yucatec Mayan and meaning “dry fish”, is a fish dish prepared in the Meso-American style. I have had this many times visiting the Yucatán in the winter. 6 red snapper fillets (about 6 ounces each) 2 jalapeños, stemmed and…

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Lamb Tagine – Anthony Salemme

A clay pot with meat, vegetables, and peas.

By Chef Anthony Salemme Serves 6 Slow cooked boneless lamb combined with creamy potato wedges, tomatoes and peas with the Turkish spices and lemon zest. 1 ½ pounds boneless leg of lamb, cut into 1 inch cubes 4 tablespoons olive oil 1 lemon, peel off outer skin 2 Tablespoons chili powder 1 Tablespoon coriander 1…

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Cinco de Mayo Beef and Black Bean Enchiladas

Mexican enchiladas with guacamole on a plate.

By Chef Anthony Salemme Happy Cinco de Mayo Serves 6 Cinco de Mayo is more than chips and guacamole or tacos. This easy homemade enchilada sauce is better than anything you can get from a can. Enchilada Sauce 20 ounces tomato puree 2 ½ cup beef stock 3 Tablespoons vegetable oil 3 Ancho chili peppers…

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