Smashed Potatoes with Crispy Herbs and Garlic
Potatoes are simply in my book, fantastic - you can boil them, mash them, roast them, grill them, fry them… the list goes on and on, but my favorite is the good ol’ smashed.
Roasted Winter Squash with Yogurt, Walnuts, and Sumac
This is a beautiful dish. Caramelized sweet squash, zesty yogurt, crunchy walnuts, and a little bit of sourness from the sumac—everything balanced just right.
Sautéed Cucumbers with Shallots
Here is an unexpected recipe. Cooked cucumbers - who knew? Give it a try, you might just become a fan.
Grilled Potatoes with Red Miso Butter
The unexpected favorite
These happen in a flash, and are a super pleasant grilled potato, that is surely going to turn some heads.
Shaved Summer Squash and Melon Salad
Comes together in a flash with no cooking necessary
Looking for another sharp arrow in your summer squash quiver? Try this out!
Spicy Cucumbers with Jalapeño
A little spicy, a little vinegary, and a lotta crunch.
The perfect dish to brighten the palette. I love these cucumbers served on rice in combination with a hearty umami dish.
Grilled Okra
A cure to the (in)famous slimy texture
If you have written off okra as some gross slimy creature, you are missing out. Look for freshly-picked, small, firm pods. Grilling them whole on a searing hot grill as quickly as possible is the key here.
Grilled Cabbage with Spicy Thai Dressing
The first time I had grilled cabbage it was a revelation. I was completely caught off guard by how delicious it was. The simple cabbage, elevated to a nutty, smoky, still slightly crunchy experience.
Carrot Top Salsa Verde
Zesty, earthy, and bright
I had a really difficult time deciding whether to call this recipe Carrot Top Pesto, or Carrot Top Salsa Verde. As you can see, the salsa verde won, but it was a close tie. This is my fusion of pesto and salsa verde with carrots tops in center stage. Think of this sauce slathered on grilled meats, kebabs, or roasted vegetables….
English Pea Toast
Green globes of deliciousness.
I remember as a little girl sitting in the sink helping my mother shell peas. It is one of my favorite memories. Fresh peas from the garden are nothing like the gross green things that come from a can. Still to this day, if I have a bunch of peas to shell I will sit upon the counter with my back against the cabinets and my feet in the sink shelling these little green globes of deliciousness. It is one of my happiest places.
Roasted Beets, Avocado, and Sunflower Seeds Salad
Your new favorite early summer salad
“Joshua McFadden has the soul of a farmer, and his recipes are beautifully in tune with the seasons and the land.” - Alice Waters
I knew the moment this cookbook arrived I was going to love it. The first time I opened the book, it flipped open to this recipe and I made it, right there, right then, and it was delicious.
Grilled Carrot and Red Onion Salad
Grilled carrots, what?
While carrots can be roasted or poached, sauteed or boiled, cooked rather in any which way, grilled has always been one of my favorites. Maybe because it is so unexpected while utterly delicious. Try serving this salad with grilled shrimp and spicy Thai dressing, or add to a nice bed of mixed greens topped with thick slices of steak and blue cheese. It is completely versatile.
Roasted Radishes with White Wine
A game changer.
Not everyone enjoys a good raw radish pulled straight from the soil. However, I have not met anyone who hasn’t enjoyed the good ol’ cooked radish. These little bundles of joy can be roasted in the oven, grilled, or sautéd in a hot pan. Delicious. A game-changer, for sure.