At Samaha’s
Tomatoes, corn and peaches: The Holy Trinity of High Summer in the Garden State. Farmers sew – and we are reaping.
Mazi Piri-Piri Sauce
Hot foods, way cool memories – and a flavor that springs eternal.
What’s Up? Carrots
Shun the “baby” cut-outs of supermarket fame and shore up the Garden State-grown roots in season right now. With a perky vinaigrette, our beloved vegetable gets you on the fast track to supper.
A Story of Seasonality
Here and then gone, a fruit such as the blueberry can disappear in a heartbeat, leaving a fan kinda blue. Or, maybe, wiser.
Sour Cherries
The prettiest pickle you’ll ever see comes with memories and sage advice from a culinary mentor.
The Longest Day of the Year
Celebrate maxed-out daylight with your pick of the bounty. One suggestion: “Aspabroc,” a type of broccolini that leans sweet and plays very well with others at the table.
Parsley & Barberries
A gift of an uncommon ingredient and an abundance of a familiar one leads to a dish that tastes like no other, but is right for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
Garlic Scapes
Those curlicues of green piled in bins at farmers’ markets? Grab ’em! Their uses are near-endless and their taste distinctively allium.
Side Show
Seasonal Garden State produce is your go-to when it comes to picking a supporting cast for stars of the grill. Don’t be surprised if the minion gets a standing ovation.
Stewing, Warm-Weather-Style
Surprisingly quick and easy to cook, unsurprisingly satisfying to eat with its beans-and-greens base, this cassoulet’s smoked pork and dried fruit accents get a lift from energizing heat.
Mustards! (And More)
Greens signal the start of the seasonal flow – and mustards are on fire right now. Get ’em while they’re hot off the farm.
Basturma: Unforgettable
Finding in Paterson the cured beef with roots in the Eastern Mediterranean brings to mind a mentor who taught generations and put into the spotlight neglected ingredients now fundamental to our cookery.