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 […]
Author: Nat Sterling
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.
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Grilled Asparagus with Smoked Salmon
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 […]
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Red Potato and Smoked Salmon Salad
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 […]
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Warm Chicken Salad
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 […]
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More-Vegetable-Than-Egg-Fritata
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 […]
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Spinach and Ginger Soup
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 […]
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Scrambled Eggs with Goat Cheese and Herbs
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 […]
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Cream of Greens Soup
This recipe is from the farmers at Fully Belly Farm. The bacon is optional, but it makes this homey soup special. 1 large bunch Swiss chard 6 to 8 slices bacon 1 cup chopped onions or leeks 3 large potatoes, peeled and cut 1/2 inch thick 7 cups vegetable or chicken stock 1/2 cup sour […]
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Italian Sausage and Spinach Soup
1 package TJ’s Sweet Italian Sausage 2-3 containers TJ’s Organic Chicken Broth 1/2 medium onion, chopped 1 large can chopped tomatoes 1 cup rice 6 ounce baby spinach (or more to taste) Remove sausage from casings and saute with onion over medium-high heat until cooked through, breaking the sausage apart as it cooks. Add chicken […]
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Gazpacho with Avocado
This gazpacho is not really spicy but has a little heat to boost the flavor and is great with quesadillas. It needs to be chilled, which you can do in about 20 minutes in the freezer. Don’t use pureed or chopped canned tomatoes, because they sometimes are lower in quality than canned whole tomatoes. 1 […]
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Polenta Gratin with Mushrooms and Fontina
Inspired in part by a recipe in Yotam Ottolenghi’s “Plenty”; the polenta technique comes fromGolden Pheasant polenta. Look for shimeji mushrooms in Asian markets; or substitute another mushroom such as oysters. 1 cup polenta 4 cups water 1 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 stick unsalted butter 6 ounces crimini mushrooms, sliced 4 ounces shimeji mushrooms, bottoms […]
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Mushroom, Barley and Pasta Soup
This earthy soup is hearty enough for a main course. If not served right away, the barley may soak up all the liquid, but if this happens, you can eat the dish like a stew. Or, to restore it to its soup-like consistency, just thin it with a bit of water. 2 tsp olive oil […]
The riper and redder the tomatoes, the better this quick dish will be. 3 pounds ripe tomatoes, rinsed (see notes) about 1/2 cup slivered fresh basil leaves 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 1 clove garlic, peeled and minced or pressed about 1 tsp kosher or sea salt fresh ground pepper 1 can (15-oz) white beans, […]
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Mean Lean Vegetable Chili
2 tsp vegetable oil 3 large carrots (about 12-oz total), peeled and chopped 1 large onion (about 8-oz), coarsely chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced or pressed 2 Tbsp chili powder 1/2 tsp dried oregano 1/2 tsp dried thyme 1/2 tsp ground cumin 1 large can (about 28-oz) crushed tomatoes in puree and kidney beans (or […]
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Lyndon B. Johnson’s Pedernales River Chili
1 pound sliced bacon 4 pounds ground round 1 large onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp oregano 1 tsp cumin seeds 6 tsp chili powder 1 1/2 cups canned whole tomatoes 4 (15-oz) can kidney beans, drained 2 to 6 dashes hot pepper sauce 1/2 cup dried mushrooms, any kind, coarsely broken and […]
This can become a fairly time efficient dish if you soak the beans before going off to work, which speeds up cooking time dramatically. 2 1/2 cups (1 pound) great Northern beans 1 Tbsp + 1 1/2 tsp salt 2 onions, peeled and chopped into pieces the size of cornflakes 1 tsp pepper 1 pound […]