Picnic

Method   Preheat oven to 400 degrees.   Heat olive oil in a medium sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add onions, garlic and fennel seeds and sauté until the onions are soft and translucent...

Use one 12” x8 “ casserole dish. Any size will work as long as it is oven safe. You will need to cut the pasta sheets to fit inside the casserole dish you have. Put a thin layer, about 4 tables...

Peel and slice the ripe plantains.  Toss with sugar and lime juice.  Warm the cooking soya oil and add plantains.  Fry until golden brown letting the sugar carmelize.

  Method For the farro: Bring 6 cups of salted water to a boil and pour in 1 cup of farro.  Cook until it is tender to the bite, approx 20 to 25 min. Add more water as necessary.  When the f...

Combine all ingrdients in large bowl; mix well.  Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 30 minutes or overnight. Makes 2 cups or 8 servings

Combine all ingredients and garnish top with sliced hard boiled eggs.  Add Olives to topping for added color and flavor if desired.  Refrigerate.  Serves 6

  Combine all ingredients in a bowl, cover and refrigerate over night.  Puree half of the mixture in a blender until smooth. Combine with the rest of the mixture and serve.    Serves 6

    Place watermelon chunks on skewers, 3 per skewer. Season with Garam masala, let sit for at least 1 hour in fridge before serving.     For the Cilantro lime raita Combine all ingre...

  On a serving platter arrange watermelon and blood oranges, sprinkle with a little salt and pepper. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with mint leaves and feta cheese.

  In a blender combine all ingredients.  Blend until smooth.  Pour over ice and enjoy!