Herbed Heirloom Tomato Salad

Proving the importance of good lineage.

Oysters with Mignonette Granité

Transforming a sharp mignonette sauce into icy shards makes serving oysters simpler.

Salade Lyonnaisey

A variation on the traditional French frisée salad.

Fresh Tomato and Cheese Puff-Pastry Tart

With goat and ricotta cheeses and a balsamic reduction.

Baby Arugula Salad with Nectarines and Toasted Hazelnuts

Substitute seasonal ingredients for a salad that’s great year-round.

Cannellini Bean Dip

This herb-tinged appetizer will convert bean-haters with each bite.

Pork Chops with Cherry Sauce

Spice-rubbed meat with sweet cherries in an easy, quick preparation.

Shallot-Tarragon Jam

A savory spread that’s great on sandwiches.

Herbed Pea Sprout, Fennel, and Mushroom Salad

Let the flavors of spring sing with this simple, elegant salad.

Smoked Duck and Cherry Pressed Sandwich

A crunchy baguette stuffed with smoked duck, arugula, blue cheese, and cherries.

Herbed Avocado Spread

Take mashed avocado to the next level.

Spicy Chicken and Chayote Jamaican Stew

Hot as heck in the best possible way.

Halibut with Orange-Parsley Butter and Succotash

Grilled halibut is topped with compound butter and served over a vinegared succotash of lima beans, black-eyed peas, and corn.

Texas Caviar

An alternative to salsa, with black-eyed peas, bell peppers, roasted corn, and pickled jalapeños.

Pineapple-Glazed Shrimp Skewers

Skewers of grilled shrimp and pineapple brushed with a sweet-and-sour glaze help you channel your tropical vibe.