Well, I could have guessed that my longtime chum Rozanne Gold, restaurant consultant and author of the wildly popular !-2-3 Cookbooks would have a bounty of fast tricks.

ROZANNE GOLD’S TOMATO-CANTALOUPE SOUP 

In a blender, whirl together equal amounts of very ripe cantaloupe and grape tomatoes until completely smooth.  Add a few droplets of dark Asian sesame oil.  Sprinkle with sea salt and slivers of cilantro or mint.

Lightly oil a few 1-1/2-inch fresh tuna steaks.  Heat in a very hot nonstick skillet until seared on all sides, about 30 seconds per side.  Top with a tangle of pea shoots tossed with tamari and rice vinegar.  Sprinkle with sesame seeds.

                                        
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Rozanne Gold's small plates at the Rainbow Room bar set the stage for her 1, 2, 3 ingredient  recipe cookbook franchise.

 

MARION GOLD'S FAVORITE SANDWICH FROM ROZANNE 

             Toast a slice of rye bread; smear with cream cheese; top with a layer of sardines, heirloom tomatoes and sliced onions.  A little freshly grated lemon zest is nice.

(Rozanne put together this combination one day to the special delight of her mother.)

Toss chunks of watermelon and tomato together with finely minced red onion.  Drizzle with olive oil and crumble feta cheese on top. Add some toasted pistachios, if you happen to have them.

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 ROZANNE’S MINUTE-STEAK 

Throw a minute steak into a hot pan with a little roasted garlic oil and a sprig of rosemary. Top with baby arugula and thin slice of gorgonzola (add a few drops of grappa.)   Put on a piece of ciabatta for a hip 'steak sandwich.’

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ROZANNE’S PEACHES IN PEACH SCHNAPPS WITH BASIL

4 large ripe peaches
1/2 cup peach schnapps, chilled
2 tablespoons wildflower honey
1/4 cup julienned basil

            Wash peaches.  Cut into thin wedges and put in a bowl.  Stir together schnapps, honey and 1/4 cup water.  Pour over peaches and stir.  Let sit 5 minutes.  Transfer to wine glasses and top with basil.  Serves 4. 

Rozanne Gold’s award-winning, best sellers include Little Meals: A Great New Way to Eat & Cook, Recipes 1-2-3-: Fabulous Food Using Only Thee Ingredients, Entertaining 1-2-3-, Healthy 1-2-3: The Ultimate Three-Ingredient Cookbook, Deserts 1-2-3 Deliciously Simply Three-Ingredient Recipes and more and more.

www.rozannegold.com

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