Beet Tartare

From Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s Jean-Georges Cooking at HomeServes 4Ingredients:6 medium beets (about 1 1/4 pounds)1 shallot, roughly chopped1 teaspoon Worchestershire sauceFew drops Tabasco or other hot sauce1 teaspoon sherry vinegar6 cornichons, roughly chopped1/3...

Mushrooms and Swiss Chard

From the French Women Don’t Get Fat Cookbook by Mireille GuilianoIngredients:1 tablespoon olive oil1 tablespoon unsalted butter1 large shallot, peeled and minced1 pound Swiss chard, center ribs discarded and leaves coarsely chopped3/4 pound mixed mushrooms (use a...

Avocado Shooters

Ingredients:1 medium-sized, ripe but firm avocado1 cup sour cream1 cup chicken broth1/3 cup packed parsley or cilantro leaves (no stems)1/2 teaspoon saltJuice from 1 lime1 cup prepared gazpacho or 1/2 cup each diced tomato (peeled) and diced cucumber (or, you can use...

Quick Tomato Tart

Ingredients:1 sheet prepared puff pastry, thawed3 T dijon mustard12 oz sliced fresh tomatoes3 T fresh basil leaves, chopped10 oz mozzarella or goat cheeseSalt and freshly ground pepper to tasteDirections:1.  Cut pastry to fit buttered pie or tart pan, or line...

Fresh Peach Salsa

This simple peach salsa can be made in advance and simply eaten with chips or served with grilled fish, chicken or pork.  Combine all ingredients in a non-reactive bowl. Mix well, taste for seasoning and refrigerate until serving.Ingredients:6 fresh Texas peaches,...