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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
1/2 pound bacon, diced 1 onion (1/2 lb.) peeled and diced 3/4 cup diced celery 1 carrot (1/4 lb.) peeled and diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 Tbsp dried oregano 1 Tbsp minced fresh jalapeno chili 2 quarts fat-skimmed chicken broth 1 1/2 cups beer (12-oz) 3/4 tsp coarsely ground pepper 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce […]
When the weather simmers, this is the most comforting soup on earth – light and cooling, slightly spicy, and utterly refreshing. My daughter, Leah, keeps a pitcher full in the refrigerator during the summer. In parts of Spain, the vegetables for gazpacho are cut up in the field, mixed with cool well water, and drunk […]
6 tomatoes 1 1/2 cup tomato juice 1 medium cucumber, seeded, peeled, chopped 1 medium onion, finely chopped 1 small green bell pepper, finely chopped 1 small garlic clove, minced 1/4 cup olive oil 2 Tbsp vinegar 1 tsp salt 1/8 tsp pepper hot pepper sauce croutons Plunge tomatoes into boiling water for 30 seconds, […]
5 cups water 1 1/2 pounds unpeeled, small fresh shrimp 2 quarts tomato juice 1 bunch green onions, chopped 2 cucumbers, peeled, seeded and chopped 1 avocado, peeled and chopped 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, cubed 1/4 cup lemon juice or white wine vinegar 2 Tbsp sugar 1/2 tsp hot sauce Garnishes: cucumber slices, sour […]
2 Tbsp olive oil 1 medium to large onion, peeled and finely chopped 1 large garlic cloves, put through a garlic press 1 pound ground turkey (dark meat) 1 (28-oz) can peeled Italian-style tomatoes 2 (14 1/2-oz) can beef broth 1/2 tsp dried oregano 1/2 tsp dried basil 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp red pepper […]
Pearl pasta (or Israeli couscous) has large pearl-shape grains. It is available in specialty food shops and Middle Eastern markets. If you can’t find it, substitute orzo or other small pasta. This is a good end-of-summer soup to use up greens and herbs from your garden. 1/2 cup pearl pasta 5 cups chicken stock 2 […]
This daube of braised lamb is equally good with beef. 3 pounds boneless lamb, cut in large bite-size chunks salt and pepper 2 Tbsp olive oil or as desired 2 or 3 carrots, diced 2 onions or leeks, diced 2 Tbsp flour 1 cup diced tomatoes (canned OK) 1/2 tsp herbes de Provence, or more […]
2 pounds lamb, cut in large bite-size pieces – bone and some fat removed salt and pepper to taste 4 cups thickly sliced onions 4 cups potatoes, peeled, thickly sliced 2 Tbsp chopped fresh thyme 3 Tbsp minced parsley 2 cups water parsley for garnish Spread lamb on waxed paper and salt and pepper liberally. […]
Instead of making hash the next day, baked the meat with shredded cabbage in a cream sauce. It’s a good recipe for left-over corned beef, because it doesn’t assume you have a huge amount of it. 5 to 6 cups shredded cabbage (about 1/2 of a large head) 1 tsp salt 3 Tbsp butter 1/4 […]
1 pound spicy Italian sausage (bulk or removed from casings) 1 tsp olive oil 2 cups wild rice 4 cups rich chicken stock 1 red yellow bell pepper, diced Saute sausage in olive oil until browned; drained on paper towels. Rinse wild rice and combine with chicken stock in 4-quart pot; bring to boil and […]
1 Tbsp olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 1 small green pepper, cut in strips 2 to 3 Italian sausage (sweet or hot) 1 Tbsp tomato paste 1/2 cup dry red wine 1/2 tsp dried basil salt and freshly ground pepper 1 (1-pound) can kidney beans (preferably without sugar) 3/4 pound […]