Corn & Tomato Salad
Serves 3. 3 ears Red Dog corn, husked1-2 Red Dog tomatoes, cut into 1/2 inch cubes1⁄4 cup red onion, finely chopped1⁄8 cup Red Dog cilantro, chopped1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil1 Tbsp. cup red wine vinegar (or to taste)Salt, to tastePepper, to taste Cook corn in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender, about 5-8 minutes. Drain and cool to room temperature. Cut kernels from cobs. Transfer corn to large bowl. Add remaining ingredients; toss to blend. Season salad to taste with salt and pepper.
read moreCucumber Cilantro Lime Salad
Serves 2. 1/8 red onion, very thinly sliced4.5 tablespoons fresh lime juice1 large Red Dog cucumber, thinly sliced (skin on)1/2 clove garlic, finely minced1/4 cup chopped Red Dog cilantro1 tablespoon olive oil1/4 teaspoon salt, or more to taste Place the red onion and citrus juice in a big bowl, toss and let marinate while you prep the rest. Slice the cucumber, mince the garlic and chop the herbs and add to the bowl. Add the olive oil, and salt. Toss well. Taste, and adjust salt and acid.
read moreFlank Steak Stir Fry
Makes 3 servings. Stir Fry Sauce3 garlic cloves minced3 tbs soy sauce1 tbs rice vinegar1 tbs brown sugar1/2 cup water1 1/2 tbs cornstarch Stir Fry3/4 lb flank steak2-3 heads Red Dog broccoli, chopped2-3 Red Dog sweet peppers, sliced2 Tbsp ginger, minced3 cloves garlic, minced3 green onions cut into 1/2 inch pieces3 Tbsp rice vinegarVegetable oil Combine all the sauce ingredients and stir until corn starch dissolves. Bring a medium pot of water to boil. Slice flank steak in to 1/8th slices across the grain. Transfer to a medium bowl with a few...
read morePotato Leek Celery Soup
Makes 6 servings. 4 tablespoons unsalted butter2 large Red Dog leeks, white and light green parts only, washed and thinly sliced4 large stalks Red Dog celery, diced (about 2 cups) – save and mince the leaves for garnish!1 clove garlic, minced2 large Red Dog potatoes, peeled and diced (about 4 cups)Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper4 cups unsalted chicken stock or vegetable stock1 tablespoon cornstarch Melt the butter in a large pot with a lid. Add the leeks, celery, and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until the...
read moreClassic Macaroni Salad
Makes 6-8 servings Kosher salt 3/4 lb. elbow pastaExtra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling1/2 c. mayonnaise2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice1 tsp. granulated sugarFreshly ground black pepper2 ripe plum tomatoes, chopped into 1/2″ pieces2 stalks Red Dog celery, halved lengthwise, sliced1 medium Red Dog carrot, grated1/2 c. pitted Kalamata olives, halved lengthwise, sliced In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta, stirring occasionally, until al dente. Drain and immediately rinse pasta with cold water. Drain again and transfer to a...
read moreSpinach Beet Goat Cheese Salad
Serves 4. 1 bag Red Dog spinach3 Tbsp. olive oil½ tsp. kosher salt¼ tsp. freshly ground black pepper2 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar, divided1 lb. Red Dog beets, cooked and peeled½ c. goat cheese, crumbled½ c. spiced pecans Toss spinach with olive oil, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Taste for seasoning, and add more salt and pepper if desired. Add 1 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar and toss. Chop beets into 1-inch chunks. Add chopped beets, crumbled goat cheese, and pecans to bowl of spinach. Drizzle with final tablespoon of balsamic vinegar and...
read moreRoasted Sausage with Broccoli and Fennel
Serves 4. 12 ounces (about 3 or 4 links) good-quality pork sausage, removed from casings and cut into 3/4-inch pieces2 small heads Red Dog broccoli, cut into small florets1 bulb Red Dog fennel , trimmed, cored, and cut into thin slices, about 1/4-inch thickKosher salt and freshly ground pepper3 tablespoons olive oil2 teaspoons whole-grain mustardFinely grated zest and one 1 teaspoon of juice from 1 small lemon1/2 teaspoon Aleppo pepper, or a lesser amount of red pepper flakes or cayenne (omit if you’re using spicy sausage) Heat oven to...
read moreGazpacho with Friends
Gazpacho with Friends Originating in Andalusia, Spain, gazpacho is a cold soup that is traditionally tomato-based and eaten during the summertime. The fun part about gazpacho is that you don’t need to cook anything – you simply cut up your desired produce and blend it all up! I was able to try this recipe recently amongst friends. Gathered around a living room coffee table, we sat and ate this fruitful dish discussing philosophical ethics, talking of our weekends, and laughing during a game of fish bowl. Whether enjoying this meal alone or...
read moreBraised Red Cabbage
Makes 8 servings. 2 tablespoon butter or olive oil1 head Red Dog red cabbage, cored, quartered, and thinly sliced1 large Red Dog sweet onion, cut in half and thinly sliced1 large apple, quartered, cored and thinly sliced or grated¼ cup apple cider vinegar¼ cup apple ciderSalt and pepper to taste In a large pot or pan with fitted lid, heat butter or oil over medium heat. Add onions and apple and sauté for 5-7 minutes or until onions are soft and translucent. Add cabbage, vinegar and apple cider. Season with salt and pepper. Stir and...
read moreEasy Ground Beef Cabbage Sautee
Makes 2 servings. 8oz ground beef3 garlic cloves, minced1/2 Red Dog sweet onion, chopped1 Tbsp olive oil3 cups Red Dog red cabbage3 Red Dog carrots, cut into strips3 Tbsp chopped parsley or cilantro2 scallions, thinly chopped2 tsp crushed red pepper1 ½ Tbsp tamari sauce Add ground beef to a nonstick pan with one garlic clove, the onion and some oil of choice. After a minute, stir, breaking the pieces apart. Let the beef saute for about 5-6 minutes at medium-high heat. Use the time while the beef is cooking to chop your vegetables –...
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