Week of July 10th
Swiss Chard Salad with Crispy Shallots
Grilled Apricots with Cream
Swiss Chard - my garden
Shallots - Taylor Farm via Bethel Farmers Market
In a small frying pan I heated four tablespoons or so of olive oil. Then I thinly sliced three shallots and add them to the hot olive oil. I let them fry away, only mixing around occasionally. When the shallots were golden and crispy I pulled them out and let them drain on a paper-towel lined plate. I sliced a large bunch of swiss chard into thin ribbons and piled it into a shallow serving dish. Then I poured on the dressing, which (I know, I know) was so not local, but it's my go-to for dark leafy greens. A couple tablespoons of balsamic vinegar, a couple tablespoons of olive oil, a tablespoon of honey, pinch of salt and a pinch of pepper.
Honey - Hannan Honey
Apricots - Geremia Gardens via Citycenter Danbury Farmers' Market
Cream - Farmers CowEven though it was only lunch, we were after all on "staycation" so I thought it only appropriate to indulge in a little mid-day sweet. I quickly cut two apricots in half, grilled them until crazy soft and topped them with a few spoonfuls of homemade whipped cream and a dusting of organic, fair trade chocolate.
Week of July 17th
Honey Herb Goat Cheese Crostini
Grilled Kielbasa and Zucchini
Bread - Wave Hill Breads
Chevre Goat Cheese - via Holbrook Farm
Dark Honey - Berry Ledges Apiary
Thyme - my garden
Kielbasa - Laurel Ridge Farm
Zucchini - my garden
For dinner it was simply grilled kielbasa and zucchini. I did to the zucchini was slice it and brush the slices with olive oil before popping them on the grill along side the kielbasa. When they were lightly charred and tender I took them off the grill and added some fresh thyme leaves, a pinch of salt and a touch more olive oil. The kielbasa was killer by the way, nice snappy casing and really flavorful.
In this bounty of summer, what are some of your favorite meals?
Photos by Renato Ghio
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