I love peas, all types--sugar snaps, snow peas, English peas, black-eyed peas, cow peas, you name it,” says David C. Felton, executive chef of the Ninety Acres restaurant at the Natirar resort in Peapack-Gladstone. “I like to eat them raw, sautéed, in salads, pastas, pot pies, mashed, as soup--I could go on and on. I think you get the idea I love peas, and for this recipe wanted to highlight a simple way to cook them.”...
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Shortbread is definitely a throwback to times past,” says Mark Farro, sous chef in charge of pastry at Uproot in Warren. “We focus more on the accoutrements and less on the shortbread itself. The freshness and sweetness of the berries comes forward on the palate to balance the natural levels of acidity in the fruit. This dessert will not burden you with unnecessary calories. However, it will satisfy your sweet tooth.”...
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From solar arrays to composting, a number of Jersey restaurants are reducing their carbon footprint....
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But she’s renowned for growing the hottest peppers under the sun, right here in Central Jersey....
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The pork is a play on the Vietnamese Banh Mi,” says Anthony Bucco, executive chef of uproot in Warren. “Mark Farro, my sous chef, and I spent quite a few days in New York City during the build-out for Uproot, buying equipment, flatware, and glassware. We spent a decent amount of time at Michael Huynh's restaurant, Baoguette. First, because it's spectacular, and second because it's cheap! The Uproot sandwich is our interpretation of a classic, sans paté, but with all the full flavor."...
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“These meatballs were inspired by my professional experience and by my interpretation of a family recipe--I have a Sicilian grandma,” explains Anthony Bucco, executive chef of Uproot in Warren. "I like them as a bar snack here at the restaurant because they are fried fresh, so they have texture (crispy outside, tender middle) -- in addition to having a salt content conducive to drinking! The flavor profile is unique and the flavors build as you chew. Bar food tends to be monochromatic, not the case with these! This is one of the few dishes on the menu that transcends season; they are featured year round at uproot.” ...
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Cassoulet is one of the great classics of French cooking, of which there are three regional variations," says Dominique Filoni, executive chef of Avenue in Long Branch. "Over time, the differences between them have become blurred and their ingredients debated. Lamb or mutton, for instance, is often added to this version. The crust is also contentious, with traditionalists insisting that it should be broken into the stew seven times during cooking. This version is Cassoulet Toulousain or Cassoulet de Toulouse, made with pork meat, sausage and duck confit.”...
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A new book, Eating With the Enemy: How I Waged Peace With North Korea From My BBQ Shack in Hackensack, is a juicy read. ...
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Did you know New Jersey is the fourth largest asparagus producer in the country? And every stalk is picked by hand....
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"This is definitely a late winter type of dish," says Chris Albrecht, executive chef of Eno Terra in Kingston. "I particularly like the celery root purée that is the base of the dish and the richness of the lentils. We have a wood burning grill, which gives a nice smoky flavor to the tuna, but any grill will get you part of the way there."...
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"This dish has gotten a lot of positive feedback from our guests and on on our Facebook page," says Chris Albrecht, executive chef of Eno Terra in Kingston. "It takes a lot of prep time, but the reward is fantastic. You're taking the best of the risotto world and presenting it in a way that is very pleasing and easily shared. You can make this days ahead of time, fry them slightly ahead, and reheat them in the oven." ...
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"It's very easy to put spinach or some other green in the dish in itself, but I chose to incorporate it in the pasta to make it a little more lively and colorful," says Chris Albrecht, executive chef of Eno Terra in Kingston. "The oxtail is very rich. You could substitute short ribs or even beef brisket. Cippolini onions and sunchokes (Jerusalem artichokes) are very high in nutrition and flavor. All the ingredients are available now and even throughout the summer."...
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Chef Chad Ellis Peters of David Ellis Events in Cedar Knolls takes advantage of the color and sweetness of beets to create a charming dish perfect for entertaining. ...
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This luncheon or light dinner menu is as healthful as it is delicious,” says Ryan DePersio, executive chef of Fascino in Montclair and the new Bar Cara in Bloomfield. “It’s also versatile. You can substitute red snapper or sea bass for the scallops, or Valencia or navel oranges for the grapefruit in the salad.”...
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The story of beer in New Jersey comes to life in a new book....
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Looking back with Ruth Cousineau, test-kitchen director for the late, lamented Gourmet....
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Warm bread pudding is one of winter’s most comforting desserts. This version, by Cynthia DePersio, pastry chef and partner at Fascino in Montclair, has the added pleasures of pistachio praline and challah bread. “It can be made ahead,” DePersio says. “Cool it completely, cover it and refrigerate it for up to two days. Then bring to room temperature, heat in a preheated 400 degree oven until very warm, about five to eight minutes.”...
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Braised short ribs is one of our most popular dishes,” says Ryan DePersio, executive chef of Fascino in Montclair. “People even beg me to put it on the menu in summer, but it’s really meant for winter....
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Few side dishes reach the cult status that the polenta fries do at Fascino in Montclair. They’re crispy outside, creamy inside, utterly addictive. Here executive chef Ryan DePersio presents the coveted recipe....
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