Recipe by Brittany Lindsey(Serves 4)
INGREDIENTS:• 5 large heirloom tomatoes (any variety; we prefer yellow and Cherokee purple)• Large bunch of basil, chopped• 1 Tbsp flat-leaf parsley, chopped• Red onion, diced large• 1–2 cloves of garlic, minced• ¼ cup capers• 1 lemon (zest & juice)• ¾ cup olive oil• ¼ cup balsamic vinegar• Salt & pepper• 1 French baguette
INSTRUCTIONS:Begin by cutting your tomatoes into large wedges and gently squeezing the excess seeds and liquid out into the sink or a garbage bowl (to prevent the salad from becoming too watery).
Butternut Squash & Crab Bisque
Recipe by Chef David Wells, EVO Public House
Ingredients1 lb lump crabmeat3 butternut squash, roasted1 large carrot, diced2 celery ribs, diced3 shallots, minced2 Tbsp thyme, chopped1 Tbsp sage½ tsp cinnamon¼ tsp nutmeg¼ tsp ginger1 qt half and half1 qt heavy cream¼ cup maple syrup½ tsp poultry seasoning1 stick butterSalt and pepper to taste
DirectionsSplit butternut squash in half and roast flesh-side up in 350° oven until soft and golden brown.
Chickpea & Escarole Soup
Recipe by Chef Andy Feeley, Bluecoast Seafood Grill & Raw Bar
Ingredients
¼ cup olive oil
1 cup medium-chopped onion
1 Tbsp minced garlic
1½ tsp minced fresh thyme leaves (or ½ tsp dried thyme)
1½ tsp minced fresh oregano or sweet marjoram (or ½ tsp dried)
8 cups coarsely chopped well-rinsed and drained escarole
1 or 2 fresh bay leaves
2½ cups cooked chickpeas
½ cup uncooked brown rice
10 cups water,
Corn and Crab Jalapeño Bisque
Recipe by Chef Theo Lipkins, Off The Hook
INGREDIENTS
1 cup tomato, diced
1 cup carrots, diced
1 cup onion, diced
1 cup soy beans, frozen
1 cup sweet corn, frozen
2 tsp olive oil
2 ea bay leaves, fresh
½ tsp fennel seed
¼ tsp turmeric powder
2 Tbsp Old Bay seasoning
4 cups vegetable broth
1 lb Maryland jumbo lump crabmeat
10 ea Maryland crab claws (optional)
DIRECTIONS
Dry-roast fennel seed in a medium-sized pot for a few minutes on medium heat until aromatic.