ARTICLES For Father's Day

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FRANKS’ AMAZING PRUNES AND MASCARPONE DESSERT

WITH 4 COMMENTS

Frank's prunes and mascarpone is an enormous sleeper when it comes to desserts. Cast aside your preconceptions about prunes and give this sublime and incredibly easy dessert a try. Thank you to the two Brooklyn chefs named Frankie for creating this dish, serving it at their restaurants and sharing the recipe.

BLACK RICE STUFFED BELL PEPPERS

WITH NO COMMENTS

Black rice stuffed bell peppers are healthy, delicious and comforting. Make extra and put them in the freezer for a rainy day.

ROASTED EGGPLANT SALAD WITH SMASHED CUCUMBERS AND CHICKEN

WITH 2 COMMENTS

This chilled roasted eggplant salad pairs crunchy smashed cucumbers with savory roast eggplant, shredded chicken & a bright rice vinegar dressing. This is a perfectly refreshing meal for the dog days of summer.

SWEET POTATO HUMMUS WITH CARAMELIZED SHALLOTS

WITH ONE COMMENT

This umami-rich sweet potato humus is the very definition of comfort food. The good news is it is very healthy as well as delicious.

SMASHED CUCUMBER SALAD WITH AVOCADO AND TOMATOES

WITH NO COMMENTS

This refreshing and crunchy smashed cucumber salad is perfect for a hot sultry evening or to pair with spicy food. The crunch of the cucumbers pairs well with the silkiness of the avocados and the tomatoes add color and pop. Can be made in advance.

GRILLED SHRIMP SALAD WITH TWISTED BACON & AVOCADO

WITH 3 COMMENTS

This grilled shrimp salad with twisted bacon, corn, tomatoes and avocado makes for the perfect summer entertaining salad. It can largely be made ahead and assembled just before you serve.

MINTED SHRIMP TACOS WITH ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS AND JICAMA TORTILLAS

WITH NO COMMENTS

Healthy, flavorful and low carb and gluten-free shrimp tacos will become one of your favorite summertime meals.

TOMATO CONFIT WITH TORN, TOASTED DIPPING BREAD

WITH 7 COMMENTS

Tomato confit turns ho-hum tomatoes into wow-wow-wow tomatoes. Serve with toasted torn dipping bread and you have a delightful appetizer or meal accompaniment.

ORANGE-SCENTED CHOCOLATE OLIVE OIL CAKE WITH AMAZING FROSTING

WITH 4 COMMENTS

This very moist, orange-scented chocolate olive oil cake is piled high with a not-too-sweet cream cheese and whipped cream frosting. It is the perfect celebratory dessert for chocolate lovers who want a more sophisticated cake that is not overly sweet.

JAMES BOND DIRTY MARTINI