Roasted Baby Beet Salad

Roasted baby beets, yogurt, honey, orange, pistachio and mint

Recipe by chef Justin Finney of Highway Restaurant & Barin East Hampton

Roasted baby beets, yogurt, honey, orange, pistachio and mint

makes three salads

  • 2 lb. local beets (tops removed)
  • 2 tbl olive oil
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1tsp cracked black pepper

To roast the beets mix all the ingredients together and place in a roasting pan. Cover the pan with foil and place in a 350°F oven for 25-30 minutes. Test the beets with a toothpick to make sure they are done. Let the beets cool for 15 minutes and then remove the skins. Read More »

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Scape & Sweet Pea Pasta

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb fresh whole wheat fettuccine
  • 10 garlic scapes, chopped fine
  • 2 cups fresh English shell peas
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons fresh oregano, cleaned and chopped
  • 3 tablespoons fresh thyme, cleaned and chopped
  • 3 tablespoons fresh mint, cleaned and chopped
  • Sea salt
Garlic Scapes

Garlic Scapes

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Grilled Artichokes

Grilled Artichokes

Serves 4 as a large starter or 8 with a side salad

Ingredients:

  • 4 medium size artichokes
  • 2 lemons (cut in half and sliced thin)
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons sea salt
  • 1 tablespoon white pepper

For Sofrito:

  • 3 tablespoons jalapeño (diced fine)
  • 2 tablespoons red pepper (diced fine)
  • 2 tablespoons red onion (diced fine)
  • 2 tablespoons garlic (diced fine)
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil

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Pimento Cheese Spread with Red Chili and Green Tomato Relish

Pimento Cheese Spread with red chili and green tomato relish

Ingredients:

2 cups of mild cheddar cheese (cubed)
1 cup of sharp cheddar cheese (cubed)
2 sweet red roasted peppers, cleaned of stems and seeds (reserve liquid)
1/4 cup red pepper roasting liquid
1 cup Mayonnaise
1 tablespoon hot sauce (Tabasco or similar)
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
2 tablespoons minced fresh hot red chili pepper
4 tablespoons minced red onion
6 tablespoons minced green tomato Read More »

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