Here’s a new cookbook that seems to have been written just for the unusual time we are living in, though I’m sure it was conceived long before we were dealing with a pandemic. For “Kitchen Remix,” New York City food writer Charlotte Druckman had the idea to take three ingredients and find several interesting ways to use them. So the book’s 75 recipes are variations using these trios of ingredients, such as chicken leg, apple and shallot, or eggs, olives and labneh.
Strawberry Tomato Salad
Reprinted with permission from “Kitchen Remix” by Charlotte Druckman; serves 4
12 ounces strawberries, hulled and quartered (about 2 1/4 cups)
12 ounces cherry tomatoes, halved (about 2 1/4 cups)
1 medium cucumber, quartered lengthwise and cut into 1/2-inch slices (about 2 cups)
1/2 teaspoon flake salt, plus more to taste
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 pound Bûcheron or other semi-aged goat cheese, cubed
3 tablespoons roughly chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon roughly chopped fresh tarragon
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1/4 teaspoon honey
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
In a large serving bowl, toss together the strawberries, tomatoes, cucumber, salt and pepper. Add the goat cheese and gently toss again, just to incorporate.
Add the herbs and toss quickly to distribute.
In a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar and honey using a fork. Continuing to whisk, slowly stream in the olive oil to form a vinaigrette.
Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss to combine. Taste and add salt as needed. It’s ready to go.