Entries by Em-j Staples

Tuna Tartare with Wasabi Mustard

Ingredients: 1/4 cup corn oil 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger 1 pound sushi-grade tuna 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro 1 teaspoon minced jalapeño 1-1/2 teaspoons wasabi powder 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds 1 tablespoon finely chopped scallion 1 -/2 tablespoons lemon juice, plus half a lemon Sea salt and freshly ground pepper 1 tomato — […]

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Recipe: GOAT CHEESE POLENTA WITH ROCK CHIVE

Ingredients 3 cups water 1 cup quick-cooking polenta or grits 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 4 ounces goat cheese, plus extra for topping Salt and black pepper 1 tablespoon olive oil 12 ounces mixed mushrooms, sliced 2 cloves of garlic, finely minced 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar Rock chive microgreens for garnish Preparation Bring the 3 cups […]

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Recipe: Pea Shoot Savoury Pancakes

Ingredients 3 large organic eggs 1 cup cottage cheese 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil or camelina oil 1/2 cup garbanzo bean (chickpea) flour 1 garlic clove, minced 2 tsp lemon zest 1/2 tsp salt 1 cup chopped pea shoots 3 Tbsp chopped chives Preparation In food processor or blender, blend together eggs, cottage cheese, oil, […]

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Recipe: Tomato & Mozzarella Skewers with Micro Basil

Ingredients: Vertical Harvest Teton Tomatoes Vertical Harvest Live Micro Basil Small Mozzarella balls Pine Nuts Balsamic Olive Oil Pesto (local: chasing paradise) Optional: Roasted garlic olive oil Instructions: Slice Vertical Harvest cherry tomatoes and mozzarella balls in half and skewer 3 per stick with micro basil in between. In a separate bowl whisk the balsamic, […]

Summer Daikon Rolls with Avocado and Micro Greens

Ingredients 1 tablespoon tamari or soy sauce 1 tablespoon rice vinegar 1 tablespoon grated galangal Juice of 1 lemon 1 large daikon radish, sliced thinly into 12 long strips 12 shiso leaves 1 ripe avocado, finely diced 1 cucumber, finely diced 1 tablespoon snow pea shoots, minced 1 tablespoon chopped mint leaves 1 tablespoon radish […]

5 Ingredient Cilantro Vinaigrette

INGREDIENTS 1 huge bunch of fresh cilantro (2 cups packed) 1/2 cup olive oil 2 tablespoons white vinegar 1 clove garlic 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1/4 to 1/2 cup water, if needed INSTRUCTIONS Blend everything up for about a minute until smooth. Add the water if you need more volume in the blender to make it run smoothly. Season to taste! PUT ON EVERYTHING! I […]

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Recipe: The Perfect Burger

When it comes to cooking the perfect burger, a few things are key: Handle the meat as little as possible. Make the patties ahead, and refrigerate until you’re ready for them to hit a hot pan. For best results, use a cast-iron skillet to cook the patties. INSTRUCTIONS: 1. To make the quick pickled onions, […]