It’s June and we’ve finally got fresh-picked greens to cook with. In fact, I just got my first share from our local CSA, Sol Flower Farms, and it was loaded with great stuff like spinach, arugula, baby bok choy and one of my favorites — KALE! So course, I turned to Alice Waters for a [...]
Rice/Pasta/Grains 
Homemade “Clif Bars”
Lower in sugar than the original Clif Bars, this healthy recipe leaves plenty of room for variation depending on tastes, allergies and whatever you may have in the pantry.
Cold Sesame Noodles
I tasted these delicious noodles at the Ancram Angel Christmas Party. It was a potluck so I had no idea who had made them. After some investigating, I found out Adrienne Citrin (a great Hammertown customer and friend) was the chef in question. When she told me how easy they were to make AND that [...]
Homemade Granola
Here’s another great recipe from Rosey. Love it!! It’s healthy and delicious but keep your portions small. I eat it with Greek yogurt…yummy!
Two healthy “comfort food” recipes from Gigi’s “Hudson Valley Mediterranean” cookbook
#1 Baked Macaroni and Cheese with Cauliflower and Chard -
Laura Pensiero is a master chef, nutritionist, and creator of Gigi’s Hudson Valley (and Hammertown Rhinebeck friend and neighbor). This is one of 150 magnificent recipes she includes in her new cookbook from her famed restaurant, Gigi Trattoria and Gigi Market, in Rhinebeck and Red Hook, respectively.
My Favorite Tabouleh
This recipe comes from my archive of recipes from when I lived in the Garden State of New Jersey. Tabouleh is a Middle-Eastern grain dish that is a refreshing addition to any picnic.
Orzo with Mushrooms, Caramelized Onions & Spinach
This week’s recipe originates from a new cookbook that just arrived at the stores: “FRESH, 350 Recipes that Celebrate the Season”. It’s delicious and seasonal…use that gorgeous spinach from your own garden!
Mercato’s “Faro Pizzichi Mare e Monti”
This recipe (Pizzichi Pasta with Sea Scallops) is from our favorite chef, Francesco Buitoni, of Mercato Osteria in Red Hook, NY. I asked him to share a recipe with us and was thrilled when he agreed to do it.
Pat’s Road Tuscan Risotto
This delicious dish is made with Kuhn Rikon Pressure Cooker available at Hammertown.
