
COOK-OUT!
Heck, the great American cook-out originated in Western NY. From "real" hot dogs and classic mustards, to fresh salads and canned beer, nothing says "Honey! Hold onto the tater salad, I'm firin' up the grill!" like a traditional cook-out.
So go set up the sprinkler on the lawn, dust off the lawn chairs, put on your plaid shorts, and enjoy the "unofficial" start of Summer!
Cook-out Menu
- Grilled Zweigle’s White Hots with DiPaolo Rolls, served with Elba red onions, French’s mustard and Heluva Good! Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese
- Barilla Pasta Salad with local veggies & herbs*
- Marion (NY) Potato Salad with local veggies & herbs*
- "Really Local" Rhubarb Tart
- High Falls Brewing Company's Genny Light
Here we go...
Barilla (Avon, NY Plant) Pasta Salad

1/2 c. orange, red or yellow bell pepper, diced
1/2 c. red onion, diced
1 c. grape tomatoes, quartered
1/2 c. celery, diced
1/2 c. seedless cucumber, diced
1/4 c. grated parmesan cheese
1-1/2 tsp. dried oregano
1/4 c. flat leaf parsley, freshly chopped
1” of pepperoni, diced
3-4 Tbsp Italian-style oil dressing
1. In a large mixing bowl, combine everything, except the dressing.


Marion (NY) Potato Salad
2-1/2 lbs. white potatoes, washed but not peeled, 1/2-3/4” dice
1/2 c. orange, red or yellow bell pepper, diced
1/2 c. red onion, diced
1/2 c. celery, diced
1/4 c. flat leaf parsley, freshly chopped
2 large eggs, hard-cooked and chopped
dressing:
2 Tbsp. spicy or Dijon mustard
4 Tbsp. light mayonnaise
1-1/2 tsp. dried dillweed
Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste
1. Place the diced potatoes in a large pot, and cover with cold water. Add about 1 Tbsp. of kosher salt, and bring to a boil over high heat. Once the water boils, let the potatoes cook for about 15 minutes, checking for doneness after 10 minutes. Potatoes should keep the shape, and not be mushy. When done, drain and let the potatoes cool in a large mixing bowl.
3. Combine the remaining ingredients in the large mixing bowl, and stir in the dressing
4. Move to a suitable bowl, cover and refrigerate to allow the flavors to mellow for a few hours prior to serving.
"Really Local" Rhubarb Tart
1 refrigerated pie crust, at room temperature
1/2 c. sugar
1 Tbsp. tapioca
Fresh nutmeg
Cinnamon
1 Tbsp. butter, melted
Whipped cream and honey, for garnish
** Due to the short baking time of a tart over a pie, I was concerned with how well the rhubarb would soften in the oven, so I decided to blanche the rhubarb for a few seconds in a pot of boiling water, and then quickly into an ice bath to cool. Peeling the rhubarb also helps. Oh, and did I mention the rhubarb is from our garden?
1. Preheat the oven to 400F.
2. Place rhubarb in a small bowl and sprinkle with the half of the sugar and the tapioca. If the rhubarb is particularly tart, go ahead and add the rest of the sugar. Let rest while the oven warms and the pie crust is prepped. This will draw some water out of the rhubarb.
4. Carefully roll out the pie crust onto the parchment, and repair any tears or holes.
5. Spoon the half the rhubarb onto the center of the pie crust, leaving about a two inch border from the edge. Sprinkle with a bit of sugar, cinnamon, and a few grates of fresh nutmeg. Repeat with the rest of the rhubarb, and a bit more sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg.

Enjoy!
Matt
5 comments:
Got any of that tart left? I'll have a slice.
You're going to have to make another tart, because I would like a slice too! Everything looks yummy, wish I was there.
Bill - We should have enough rhubarb when you visit... I think a tart could be made available. :)
yummy...
delicious...
This is really mouth-watering recipe Matt! I really wish to get a slice of this yummy pasta. Can you please share the recipes for noodles also?
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