1 shallot, finely diced salt and pepper 2 Tbsp lemon juice 1 Tbsp sherry vinegar 4 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 3 Fuyu persimmons 1/2 cup thinly sliced tender celery stalks and leaves 1 head radicchio, leaves torn into 2-inch wide ribbons chunk of Parmesan for shaving Make the vinaigrette: put diced shallot in a […]
Like most food-entrenched people, I appreciate simple meals from the grill as much as I do a complex creation with a rich sauce. Besides, a simple dish can be all that much sooner enjoyed. The Dressing: 1 shallot, minced 1/2 tsp salt 2 tsp Dijon mustard 3 Tbsp white or red wine vinegar 1/3 cup […]
Walnuts are particularly evocative of autumn and are very nice paired with crisp, leafy greens, tangy-fresh goat cheese and sweet, crisp persimmons. 1/4 cup walnut pieces or halves 3 Tbsp sugar bunch young arugula leaves handful baby spinach leaves handful spring salad mix 2 shallots, chopped 3 Tbsp walnut oil, or to taste (or use […]
2 Tbsp olive oil 1 yellow onion, finely chopped 1 (10-ounce) package frozen artichoke hearts, thawed 1/4 cup minced fresh dill, or 2 tsp dried dill weed 1 cup long-grain white rice 2 cups chicken stock, boiling 4 Tbsp butter, melted and lightly browned, for sauce salt and freshly ground black pepper lemon wedges Heat […]
1 pound pasta of any type 1 bunch watercress leaves, finely chopped 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 1 ear fresh corn, kernels removed 1 large tomato, diced 5 ounces fresh, soft goat cheese 1 tsp coarsely ground black pepper Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to the boil. Add pasta and stir a […]
1 tsp vegetable stock granules or 1 tsp crumbled vegetable bouillon cube 1 1/2 cups couscous 1/2 cup finely chopped parsley 1/2 cup finely sliced scallions 2 Tbsp olive oil salt In a small pan, combine 1 1/2 cups water and vegetable stock granules. Bring to a simmer , then remove from heat, and stir to dissolve […]
grilled red peppers Mediterranean style black olives 6 quarts water 1 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 pound penne 2 Tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper 2 tsp vinegar-packed capers cilantro Put the water in a pasta cooker or other large pan and bring to a […]
Vegetables – fresh, cooked, or halfway in between – come to life with olive oil. Peggy Knickerbocker, a San Francisco writer and olive lover, likes this salad. 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil 6 – 8 slices pancetta, or bacon, cut into bite-sized pieces 1 medium red onion, finely chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 small […]
3 red bell peppers For the stuffing: 1 1/2 tsp extra-virgin olive oil 1 1/2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar 1 clove garlic, minced salt and freshly ground pepper to taste 1/4 lb. cherry tomatoes, stemmed and halved 1 cup mozzarella cheese, cubed 1/2 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves, cut into thin strips Cut the peppers […]
1/4 cup olive oil 1/2 lb. Italian sausage, crumbled 2 large cloves garlic, minced 1 onion, halved and sliced 1 each red, yellow, and green bell pepper, thinly sliced salt 1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes 2 Tbsp chopped fresh basil, optional 1 lb. linguine 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese Add sausage to 2 TBS heated […]
1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed flour for dusting work area 4 ounces (8 Tbsp) creamy goat cheese without a rind 1/4 cup good quality tapenade 2 small (1/2 pound total) ripe tomatoes, sliced paper thin olive oil for drizzling over the tarts kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 1/4 cup julienned […]
asparagus spears tarragon leaves, minced mayonnaise lemon juice freshly ground pepper Steam asparagus spears until tender, then run them under cold water and set aside. Stir together minced tarragon leaves, mayonnaise, a little lemon juice and freshly ground pepper. Serve the asparagus with a spoonful or two of the tarragon mayonnaise alongside.
asparagus spears prosciutto chives Steam asparagus until tender, then wrap 2 or 3 spears in a thin slice of prosciutto to make a little bundle. Tie it with chives.
A composed salad is a combination of ingredients arranged separately on individual plates. A classic Nicoise salad offers striking color and the flavor of the sea by combining tuna in olive oil with summer vegetables. flaked tuna in olive oil ripe tomatoes, cut into wedges green beans, blanched red potatoes, steamed 2 Tbsp white wine […]
4 navel oranges 1 small red onion 1 tsp minced fresh rosemary or 1/2 tsp dried salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil fresh rosemary sprigs, optional Peel the oranges, and section them as you would a grape fruit, or slice them thinly. Peel the onion, and slice thinly. […]
A simple lemony dish from Arturo Lengo’s “Cucina Napoletana”. Serve warm in midwinter when the lemon juice combines with the soothing fresh hot cooked pasta for a bright hit of sunshine. Such a basic dish can be embellished with grated Pecorino, ricotta salata, dried Jack or Parmesan cheese, and/or dollops of ricotta. If cheese is […]
2 pounds Russets or small re potatoes 1 cup diced red onions about 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil or lemon infused olive oil 2 Tbsp white wine vinegar salt and pepper 2 bunches fresh arugula, leaves removed and chopped if large Boil potatoes until tender. Peel if desired and cut into bite-sized chunks while still […]
6 ounces dried vermicelli 1 pound asparagus, tough ends trimmed 2 tsp salad oil 1 clove garlic, minced or pressed 1 tsp minced fresh ginger 1/2 cup diagonally sliced green onions 2 Tbsp soy sauce 1/8 tsp crushed dried red hot chilies In a 4 to 5 quart pan, bring 3 quarts of water to […]
A cool, fresh “salad” of marinated fennel and tomato makes an inviting sauce for pasta in warm weather. 1 pound fennel bulb (weight after removing stalks), quartered and cored 1 pound tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped 6 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 4 garlic cloves, minced salt to taste hot red pepper flakes to taste […]
The unabashedly strong flavors of this salad match well with the fragrant taste of the sage pork chops. 2 1/2 cups packed young to medium arugula leaves 2 1/2 cups packed spinach leaves, stems removed 1/2 cup cold-press olive oil 3 ounces Stilton cheese, cut in 1-inch pieces 5 Tbsp red wine vinegar 1/2 tsp […]