Recipes

Heirloom Tomato Pesto Tart

Here's another idea for you tomato lovers. This Heirloom Tomato Pesto Tart makes a lovely appetizer or side dish for a light lunch or dinner.

Blueberry Olive Oil Cake

The recipe is simple, and the result is a moist dense cake with an abundance of fresh blueberries. This recipe is suitable for a 9" round, a standard loaf pan, or for particularly luxurious muffins.

Tasty Trio of Paletas!

We're looking at forecast that indicates 20 days (or more) of triple digit temperatures up here, and I know we're not alone. It's 117º F today in Corning, and I just finished an Ascolano Cucumber M...

Apricots & Frangipane in Puff Pastry with Ascolano Mascarpone Cream

Abundant fresh apricots have us on our toes looking for ways to enjoy them, so this week created an simple yet artful dessert layering almond-rich frangipane, succulent baked apricots, and a peach-...

Cherry Pecan Salad with Blue Cheese and Cherry Vinaigrette

Now that cherries are in season it's a terrific time to enjoy them in salads as well as desserts. As it happens, Ascolano is a terrific pairing, and our Amarena Cherry Balsamic Vinegar an excellent...

Smoky Balsamic Glazed Ribs

These ribs are fall off the bone tender with the heady aroma of smoke and the sweet tang of balsamic vinegar used in Donald's glaze recipe.  Caution: consider wearing a bib. Welcome, summer!

Fried Green Tomatoes

Today we're writing about which tomatoes are the best for this southern classic, share a traditional recipe, and mention some variations. Let's get cookin'!

Salmorejo, Classic Andalusian Tomato Soup

Salmorejo is an iconic cold soup from Córdoba, and although it features fresh fragrant tomatoes and a lot of olive oil, offers a wholly different culinary experience from Gazpacho. Find out more a...

Smoky Brined Pork Chops with Peaches

Make these smoky, salty, and succulent pork chops with grilled peaches and  crisp fennel and grilled corn salad. 

Chilled Cucumber Melon Soup

This quick and easy summer recipe is light and refreshing. Be sure to plan ahead in order to have it fully chilled before serving.

Asian Fusion Beef Bonus Recipe!

This bonus is an addendum to the Cold Asian Noodle Salad published today. We had not planned to use beef in our salad, however, having some on hand after the photoshoot created this happy accident.

Cold Asian Noodle Salad

There are many variations of traditional and non-traditional Asian noodle salads. This one is a Japanese-California fusion using three Japanese specialty ingredients (soba, soy sauce, and sesame se...

Sweet & Smoky Grilled Asparagus

Tangy, sweet, savory, and salty elements come together in this simple marinade to enhance asparagus on the grill.