In this recipe, pasta simmers in a savory broth to a risotto-like consistency. 4 garlic cloves, chopped 2 Tbsp olive oil 2 carrots, peeled, chopped 2 cups chopped tomatoes, or good quality tomato sauce (one with herbs already added is fine) 1 cup broth of choice 2 cups orzo or other seed-shaped pasta 1/2 cup […]
3 Tbsp capers 1 small tin anchovies, drained 3 or 4 garlic cloves, chopped 2 Tbsp olive oil, or as needed spaghetti, penne or pasta of choice Parmesan cheese to taste juice of 1 lemon plus zest of 1/2 lemon, finely grated To rid the capers of their salt (so that you test the capers […]
You can make the farro a day ahead. 2 cups semi-pearled farro, rinsed and drained 1 Tbsp kosher salt + more to taste 3 Tbsp olive oil 4 small apricots, halved and pitted 1 Tbsp sugar 1 tsp ground cumin 1 Tbsp Champagne or white wine vinegar + more to taste 1 cup toasted sliced […]
1 pound raw shrimps, peeled 1/2 tsp coarse salt 1/4 to 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 10 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 1/2 tsp or more hot red pepper flakes 1 to 1 1/2 pounds asparagus, tough ends snapped off, tip ends cut into bite-size lengths lemon wedges 2 Tbsp chopped Italian parsley Toss the […]
salt and pepper to taste 1 pound spinach 1 pound spaghetti, linguine, or other pasta 2 Tbsp butter (preferred), or extra virgin olive oil 1/4 pound Roquefort, Gorgonzola or other good blue cheese, crumbled Set a large pot of water to boil, and add salt. Remove largest, thickest stems from spinach; roughly chop leaves and […]
1/4 tsp crumbled saffron threads 2 Tbsp butter 1/2 cup chopped shallots 12 ounce dried orzo pasta 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves 2 tsp slivered lemon peel 2 cups fat-skimmed chicken broth 1/2 cup dry white wine 2 Tbsp lemon juice 1/2 cup grated Pecorino Romano or Parmesan cheese salt and fresh ground pepper In […]
A puree of scallions, cilantro, garlic and fresh ginger gives this creamy barley dish its exotic flavor. If you’d like to make this dish vegetarian, substitute carrot juice for the chicken broth. Serving suggestion: Serve this mildly spiced barley alongside a curried poultry or meat dish instead of rice. 4 scallions, sliced 1/2 cup cilantro […]
The smoke and spice of pit-cooked meat overwhelms many foods, but this potato salad hold its own and is the perfect complement. 12 re-skinned potatoes 1/4 cup rice vinegar (unseasoned) 2 Tbsp fragrant olive oil 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1/2 cup + 1 Tbsp minced Italian parsley 1/4 cup minced shallots 1 tsp salt or to […]
This recipe calls for either grilling or roasting the mushrooms. You can find prepared roasted bell peppers, such as Mezzeta brand, near the jarred olives in many markets. Several local artisan bakers produced the olive bread, which can be found in many markets. Country style French bread will work, too. 5 large portobellos (about 1 […]
3/4 cup shelled walnuts 5 garlic cloves, minced 1/4 cup olive oil 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for garnish 1 Tbsp fresh thyme, or 1/4 tsp dried thyme leaves, crumbled 1 pound spaghetti or spaghettini Finely chop walnuts into a coarse meal, then add the garlic, olive oil, cheese and thyme, mixing […]
8 ounces blue cheese, crumbled 1/3 cup whipping cream 1/4 cup pesto (fresh or frozen and defrosted) 2 garlic cloves, chopped (optional) 1/4 cup pine nuts 1 pound imported Italian penne Combine blue cheese with cream, pesto and garlic. Set aside. Lightly toast pine nuts in an ungreased pan on top of the stove, or […]
In this recipe, soy sauce instead of salt, seasons the pasta cooking water, which brings the list of ingredients to seven. The extra ingredient is well worth the extra flavor it brings to the pasta. 2 Tbsp Chinese fermented black beans 10 to 12-ounce package Chinese fresh, very thin noodles soy sauce 2 Tbsp peanut […]
1 pound whole-wheat spaghetti, preferably imported 25 green olives (stuffed with pimientos, or pitted Greek olives 3 garlic cloves, chopped 4 tomatoes, peeled, seeded, diced (or 2/3 cup canned, drained) 1/4 to 1/3 cup olive oil 3 to 4 ounces fresh creamy goat cheese (i.e. Montrachet or Lezay) 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, torn or […]
If you cannot find very young greens, use young tender spinach instead. 2 pounds tender wild mustard (mostaza) or baby spinach 1/4 cup water 2 Tbsp olive oil 1/2 cup chopped onion 3 garlic cloves, minced 2 tsp crushed red chile flakes or ground red chile to taste 1 tsp salt 4 cups cooked pinto […]
Here, simple ingredients are given simple preparations – but the flavor of the dish is remarkable. 2 1/2 cup shredded cabbage 4 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 3 Tbsp red wine vinegar 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard 1/2 tsp salt 5 very thin slices prosciutto (about 2 ounces) 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper Combine the […]
12-oz jar marinated artichoke hearts 1/4 pound crumbled Feta cheese hot pasta 1/4 cup chopped parsley 2 Tbsp freshly grated Parmesan salt and pepper to taste Mix marinated artichoke hearts with crumb led feta cheese. Set aside for at least an hour. Toss with hot pasta, chopped parsley, grated Parmesan and salt and pepper to […]
Proceed as described in Roast peppers and Walnuts, adding 1/2 cup chopped, pitted, oil-cured black olives with the peppers and omitting the walnuts.
2 large prepared roasted peppers 1/4 cup virgin olive oil 1 minced garlic clove salt and pepper 1 pound hot pasta 1/4 cup walnut pieces 2 Tbsp freshly grated Parmesan Remove the stems and seeds from 2 prepared roasted peppers. Dice the peppers and combine with olive oil and garlic clove; season to taste with […]
1 minced garlic clove 1 tsp olive oil 8 sliced mushrooms 12-ounce jar of marinated artichoke hearts, coarsely chopped 2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley salt and pepper hot pasta Cook garlic clove in olive oil over low heat until soft. Add mushrooms and cook until slightly softened. Add chopped artichoke hearts and chopped fresh parsley. […]
1/4 cup minced onion 1 tsp minced garlic 2 Tbsp butter 3/4 cup diced white mushrooms 3/4 cup diced shiitake mushrooms 3/4 cup diced wild mushrooms 1/4 cup white wine 1 cup chopped peeled and seeded plum tomatoes salt and pepper hot pasta freshly grated Parmesan cheese Saute onion and garlic in butter until soft. […]