Cucumber Tomato Salad
Serves 4. 3-4 Red Dog heirloom tomatoes 1 Red Dog cucumber⅓ red onion, sliced thinly1 Tbsp fresh dill or herb of your choice For the salad dressing2 Tbsp red wine vinegar3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil1/2 tsp Dijon mustard or multigrain mustardSalt to tasteIn a small mason jar combine the red wine vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard and salt, put a lid on and shake till the vinaigrette emulsifies. Using a mandolin or a sharp knife slice the cucumbers, tomatoes and red onions. Combine all ingredients in a salad bowl, top with fresh dill or...
read moreHeirloom Tomato Salad
Serves 3. 2 Red Dog heirloom tomatoes1/2 tsp salt1/2 tsp black pepper1/2 tsp sugar1 clove garlic, minced1/2 tsp oregano fresh, choppedBalsamic vinegar, agedChampagne vinegar or white wine vinegar2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil1/2 scallion, thinly sliced, white and green parts Cut the tomatoes into uniform slices and arrange the slices on a platter. Pour the tomato juices from the cutting board over the slices to keep all that good flavor. Sprinkle the tomatoes with the salt, pepper, and sugar, then the garlic and oregano. Lightly...
read moreBeans & Broccoli with Bacon & Balsamic
Serves 4. 1/2 lb. Red Dog romano beans, trimmed and blanched1 crown Red Dog broccoli, chopped and blanched1.5 Tbsp. butter2 Tbsp. olive oil1 shallot, chopped2 strips bacon, trimmed and chopped3 Tbsp. lemon juice1/2 Tbsp. balsamic vinegarSea saltFreshly ground black pepper To make the bacon balsamic dressing, place the butter and oil in a medium non-stick frying pan over medium heat and stir until the butter is melted. Add the shallot and bacon and cook for 5−7 minutes or until the bacon is golden. Add the lemon juice, vinegar, salt...
read moreClassic Simple Romano Beans
Serves 4. 1 lb. Red Dog romano beans2 cloves garlic, finely sliced1 small Red Dog onion, finely diced1 dried chilli pepper, whole, not cut1 tablespoon olive oil1 teaspoon fresh lemon juiceSalt to tasteFreshly ground pepper to taste Wash and trim the ends of the beans, then slice them into 1-inch sections. Bring some water to the boil in a medium pan and add a pinch of salt. Add the sliced beans to the boiling water and cook for 8 minutes. Drain the water and set the beans aside. In a skillet or frying pan, heat the oil and add the sliced...
read moreMarinated Strawberries with Lime & Basil
Serves 4. 1 pint Red Dog strawberries1 lime1/4 cup Red Dog basil2 Tbsp. confectioners’ sugar Remove the stems and halve the strawberries. Zest and juice the lime. Thinly slice the basil. Mix the strawberries, zest, juice, basil, and sugar in a bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and leave to marinate for at least 10 min. Serve with freshly whipped cream or a scoop of ice cream.
read moreGreek Salad
Makes 4 servings. 1 head Red Dog romaine lettuce1/3 Red Dog red onion, thinly sliced1 Red Dog heirloom tomato, diced1 medium Red Dog cucumber, sliced into quarter-moons½ cup kalamata olives, sliced4 ounces feta cheese, cut into 1/2 inch cubes or crumbled Vinaigrette:3 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil1 large lemon, juiced2 Tbsp red wine vinegar1 tsp dijon mustard2 garlic cloves, minced1 tsp dried oregano½ tsp salt½ tsp black pepper Make the dressing by whisking together ingredients in a small bowl or mason jar. Taste and adjust seasoning to...
read moreTurkey Gyros
Serves 4. 1 Red Dog cucumber, peeled2/3 cup reduced-fat sour cream1/4 cup finely chopped Red Dog red onion2 teaspoons fresh dill2 teaspoons lemon juice1 teaspoon olive oil1/2 pound turkey breast tenderloin, cut into 1/4-inch-thick strips1-1/2 cups shredded Red Dog romaine lettuce8 thin slices Red Dog tomatoes4 whole pita breads, warmed2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese For the Greek seasoning:1-1/2 tsp. dried oregano1 tsp. dried mint1 tsp. dried thyme 1/2 tsp. dried basil1/2 tsp. dried marjoram1/2 tsp. dried minced onion1/4 tsp. dried...
read moreRoasted Salmon Tacos
Yield: 4 servings Red Cabbage Slaw:3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil2 teaspoons honey 1 teaspoon lime zest plus 2 tablespoons lime juice Kosher salt Dash hot sauce 1/2 small red onion, very thinly sliced 4 radishes, very thinly sliced 1/2 medium head Red Dog red cabbage, finely shredded (about 7 cups) 1/2 cup loosely packed fresh Red Dog cilantro leaves, coarsely choppedAvocado Sour Cream:2 ripe avocados, halved and pitted1 cup sour cream 2 tablespoons chopped pickled jalapenos Zest of 1 lime and juice of 1/2 Kosher saltSalmon:2 pounds...
read moreSweet & Sour Red Cabbage
Yields 4 side-dish servings. 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil1 small Red Dog sweet onion, sliced1/2 Red Dog red cabbage, shredded1/3 cup white or apple cider vinegar, eyeball it2 rounded tablespoons sugar1 teaspoon mustard seedSalt and pepper Heat a skillet over medium high heat. Add oil and onion and saute 2 minutes. Add cabbage and turn in pan, sauteing it until it wilts, 3 to 5 minutes. Add vinegar to the pan and turn the cabbage in it. Sprinkle sugar over the cabbage and turn again. Season with mustard seed, salt and pepper and reduce...
read moreSalt-Crusted Potatoes with Cilantro Mojo
Serves 3. Salt-Crusted Potatoes1 pound evenly sized Red Dog new potatoes, scrubbed but unpeeledSea salt flakes Cilantro Mojo2 garlic cloves, roughly chopped1/2 green chili pepper, seeded and choppedLeaves from 1/2 bunch Red Dog cilantro, roughly chopped1/2 teaspoon freshly ground cumin seedsScant 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil1 teaspoon white wine vinegar, Muscatel if possible Put the potatoes into a wide, shallow pan in which they fit in a single layer. Add 1 tablespoon salt and 1/2 quart cold water (just...
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