This fresh pasta dish, which Eugenie Russell learned to make from a friend’s mother in France, can be prepared in the amount of time it takes to cook the pasta. 12 ounces dried penne pasta 1 1/2 pounds ripe tomatoes 1 cup chopped or slivered fresh basil leaves 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (4 oz.) […]
Serve these cheese-topped tomatoes alongside a green salad or with a collection of small salads or crudites. 5 ounces fresh goat cheese, at room temperature 1 small garlic clove, minced to a paste with salt 1 Tbsp finely minced Italian parsley 1 1/2 tsp finely minced fresh thyme 1 1/2 tsp finely minced fresh savory […]
While everyone seems to know that corn is at its best eaten just after it’s picked, it’s barely appreciated that arugula is just as fragile; its bright nuttiness turns stale after a day or so. Tomatoes can keep a little longer, but don’t refrigerate them, just choose a cool spot to store them. 1 dozen […]
That makes enough for a crowd. 6 pounds Russet potatoes, cut in half 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar 2 cups diced celery 2 cups diced dill pickles 1 cup diced sweet red onion 1/2 cup minced parsley 1 cup mayonnaise 1 cup plain nonfat yogurt 4 Tbsp pickle juice 1 tsp salt 1 tsp coarsely […]
Theoretically, cooking green vegetables in wine should bleach out their color, but something magical happens with this technique and everything comes out beautifully. Maybe it’s the mushrooms. 3 Tbsp olive oil 2 garlic cloves, lightly crushed 1/4 pound mushrooms, finely chopped 1 bunch broccoli, cut into florets 1 1/2 cups dry white wine salt and […]
2 1/2 pounds thin-skinned potatoes 1/3 cup chopped green onions, white part only 1/4 cup minced parsley 1 chicken bouillon cube dissolved in 1/4 cup hot water 1/4 cup corn or safflower oil 3 Tbsp white wine vinegar 2 Tbsp coarse German-style mustard 1/2 tsp dill weed 1/2 tsp brown sugar 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 […]
2 pounds small new potatoes 8 green onions, thinly sliced 4 Tbsp chopped fresh dill 3 garlic cloves, chopped 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/2 cup sour cream 2 – 3 Tbsp capers juice of 1/2 lemon salt and pepper to taste Boil the potatoes until just well and let cool until you can handle them. Cut […]
How much arugula do you need for this recipe depends on how dry or damp it is at the store. If it is perfectly dry, 1/2 pound will suffice. If it has been recently misted, it will be heavier from the water, so you will need about 3/4 pound. For a more healthful dish, substitute […]
2 pounds small russet potatoes 1/4 cup dry white wine 1 Tbsp white-wine vinegar 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 1 tsp Dijon mustard 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp white pepper 1/4 cup olive oil 2 Tbsp finely chopped green onions 2 Tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley Scrub the potatoes and drop them into a saucepan […]
8 1/2 pounds small red potatoes, scrubbed 15 slices bacon, cooked, drained and crumbled 20 scallions, thinly sliced 1/2 cup plus 2 Tbsp Dijon mustard 5 Tbsp white wine vinegar 1 cup olive oil 5 tsp kosher salt, plus more to taste Freshly ground pepper to taste 1/4 cup chopped fresh tarragon 1/2 cup chopped […]
4 cups green beans, cleaned, trimmed and blanched 1/2 cup walnuts, toasted 3 cups mushroom, quartered and blanched 1 cup white onions, diced 1/2 cup champagne vinegar 1 cup olive oil salt and pepper Toss all of the ingredients together and chill. Adjust the seasonings to taste.
asparagus spears olive oil salt and pepper fresh thyme slices of smoked salmon capers sour cream lemon wedges Rub asparagus spears with olive oil, season with salt, pepper and fresh thyme. Cook over a medium-hot grill until tender. Arrange slices of smoked salmon on a plate, top with the grilled asparagus spears and accompany with […]
red potatoes, unpeeled olive oil wine vinegar scallions, minced capers salmon chunks baby greens Boil unpeeled red potatoes until tender, then slice. Make a dressing with olive oil, wine vinegar, minced scallions and capers; gently toss the potatoes in it while still warm. Let cool. Place over mixed baby greens and top with chunks of salmon.
Chunks of crunchy sweet persimmon and shredded, mild cabbage are tossed with a rice vinegar dressing and toasted sesame seeds to make this fall salad. Its tart and tangy flavor makes it a good accompaniment for spicy barbecued meats. 2 Fuyu persimmons, cut into 1/2 inch cubes 1 head Chinese Napa cabbage, finely shredded, about […]
Enjoy a warm chicken salad on a cool Fall afternoon…a perfect match with a half bottle of your favorite wine! Cheers! 1 small red onion, thinly sliced into rings 1/2 head romaine lettuce 1/2 head red-leaf lettuce 4 large chicken breast, boned and skinned 1 Tbsp minced fresh thyme salt and pepper to taste 1/3 […]
2 Tbsp olive oil 1/2 onion, sliced (optional) salt and black pepper 4 to 6 cups of any chopped or sliced raw or barely cooked vegetables 1/4 cup fresh basil or parsley leaves, or 1 tsp chopped fresh tarragon or mint leaves or any other herbs 2 or 3 eggs 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan […]
2 small tomatoes, chopped 1 Tbsp tomato puree 1/2 cup spinach leaves, washed 1/2 tsp ginger, freshly ground 1 cup water or vegetable stock (adjust accordingly for thinner soup) 1 Tbsp olive oil salt to taste pinch of black pepper, freshly ground, to taste (optional) Heat olive oil and saute ginger. Add chopped tomatoes, tomato […]
Sausage in a 5-ingredient recipe is a bit of a cheat – there are so many spices in each sausage that you get a handful of ingredients for free. Serve with grated Parmesan if you have it on hand. 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil + more for frying sage leaves 4 spicy Italian pork […]
2 Tbsp olive oil 2 Italian turkey sausages (8-oz total), casings removed 1/2 cup each sliced red bell pepper, sliced mushrooms and chopped onion 1 bunch Swiss chard, chopped 8 large eggs 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1/4 tsp kosher salt Preheat broiler with a rack set 4 in. from heat. Heat oil in a […]
Eggs make a terrific light supper, especially when served with toast and a small salad or sauteed vegetables. 6 large eggs, well beaten 2 Tbsp heavy cream unsalted butter 2 ounces fresh goat cheese (see note) 2 tsp minced mixed herb (such as chives, dill, parsley, tarragon) salt and pepper to taste Whisk cream into […]