4 New York steaks, 8 ounces each salt and pepper to taste 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 tsp chopped shallots 2 Tbsp unsalted butter 3 cups assorted sliced mushrooms 1 Tbsp red wine 2 Tbsp Ruby Port Season the steaks with salt and pepper and grill or fry until done to your liking. While the […]
1 Tbsp sweet butter 1 Tbsp olive oil 2 medium leeks, white part only, thoroughly rinsed and thinly sliced (about 1 1/2 cups) 1 1/2 cups Arborio rice 1/2 pound mushrooms, stems reserved for another use, caps thinly sliced 1/4 cup pitted, minced black olives, preferably oil-cured 3 1/4 to 3 1/2 cups vegetable or […]
2 pounds thin-skinned potatoes 1 small sweet red onion, chopped 1/2 cup minced fresh parsley 1/3 cup chicken broth 2 Tbsp good quality olive oil 2 Tbsp corn or safflower oil 2 Tbsp German-style mustard 2 Tbsp white wine vinegar 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp coarsely ground black pepper 1/2 tsp sugar 1/2 tsp dill […]
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/3 cup red wine vinegar 1/4 cup chopped parsley 2 medium garlic cloves, minced 1 Tbsp Dijon-style mustard 1 tsp honey 1/2 tsp dried basil, crushed 1/2 tsp salt 1/8 tsp pepper 6 cups assorted seasonal vegetables such as broccoli, cucumber, snow peas, mushrooms, celery, cherry tomatoes, carrots, radishes, zucchini, […]
1 pound lean sliced bacon 1 large head cabbage (or Napa cabbage), washed and shredded 2 to 3 Tbsp sesame seeds Trim bacon off fat and set aside. Dice the lean portion of the bacon, and saute both the fat trimmings and bacon bits in a large saute pan until browned. Discard fat strips and […]
4 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 cup finely diced yellow onion 1 cup arborio rice 1/4 cup white wine 3 to 3 1/2 cups chicken broth, simmering 1/4 cup finely chopped green olives, such as Picholine 2 Tbsp chopped Italian parsley 1 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese lemon juice to taste salt freshly ground black pepper […]
3 Fuyu persimmons juice of 1 lemon plus more to taste fine sea salt 1 1/2 Tbsp olive oil, plus extra for finishing 4 cups baby arugula Parmesan shavings freshly ground black pepper Trim persimmon tops and ends. If you like, use a vegetable peeler to remove skin. halve lengthwise, then, with cut side down, […]
2 pounds mussels or clams in the shell 1/4 cup olive oil 3 garlic cloves, chopped 1 hot, dried red pepper 1/2 cup dry white wine 2 Tbsp chopped parsley salt and pepper 14-ounce package black (squid ink) pasta Soak shellfish in cold water to cover for 30 minutes. Drain and scrub to clean. Saute […]
Cooking pasta in broth, then draining it and serving it lightly sauced is an unusual technique I came first across in Venice. Although the broth is drained off, the pasta retains the flavor of its cooking liquid. 4 to 6 cups chicken broth (beef, seafood or vegetable broth may be used) 1 pound spaghetti 1 […]
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 […]