Strawberry Pistachio and Goat Cheese Pizza

Strawberry Pistachio and Goat Cheese Pizza

Strawberry Pistachio and Goat Cheese Pizza

Strawberry Pistachio and Goat Cheese Pizza

1 (12-ounce) prebaked pizza crust 1/3 cup (3 ounces) crumbled goat cheese 1 cup sliced strawberries 1 cup trimmed watercress or arugula 1/2 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice Dash of salt Dash of freshly ground black pepper 1/4 cup (1 ounce) shaved fresh Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese 3 tablespoons shelled dry-roasted pistachios, chopped… Read More »

1 (12-ounce) prebaked pizza crust 1/3 cup (3 ounces) crumbled goat cheese 1 cup sliced strawberries 1 cup trimmed watercress or arugula 1/2 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice Dash of salt Dash of freshly ground black pepper 1/4 cup (1 ounce) shaved fresh Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese 3 tablespoons shelled dry-roasted pistachios, chopped… Read More »

Savory Mushroom Turnovers

Savory Mushroom Turnovers

Savory Mushroom Turnovers

Savory Mushroom Turnovers

Servings: Makes 8 turnovers 2 tablespoons butter 1 shallot, minced (about 2 tablespoons) 1 pound button or Cremini mushrooms, thinly sliced 1/3 cup dry sherry or white wine 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme Salt and pepper 6 ounces Gruyere cheese, grated 1 recipe Quick Puff Pastry 1 egg, beaten 1. In a large skillet, melt… Read More »

Servings: Makes 8 turnovers 2 tablespoons butter 1 shallot, minced (about 2 tablespoons) 1 pound button or Cremini mushrooms, thinly sliced 1/3 cup dry sherry or white wine 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme Salt and pepper 6 ounces Gruyere cheese, grated 1 recipe Quick Puff Pastry 1 egg, beaten 1. In a large skillet, melt… Read More »

Fresh Spinach Meatballs

Fresh Spinach Meatballs

Fresh Spinach Meatballs

Fresh Spinach Meatballs

1 bunch fresh spinach, stems removed, cleaned dried and chopped 2 ½ pounds ground turkey breast, or beef or pork, beef and veal or lamb ½ c medium onion, finely minced, 3-4 large garlic cloves minced 1 large egg 1/3 cup milk 2/3 cup breadcrumbs 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese Salt and pepper to… Read More »

1 bunch fresh spinach, stems removed, cleaned dried and chopped 2 ½ pounds ground turkey breast, or beef or pork, beef and veal or lamb ½ c medium onion, finely minced, 3-4 large garlic cloves minced 1 large egg 1/3 cup milk 2/3 cup breadcrumbs 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese Salt and pepper to… Read More »

Sweet Potato Latke with Lime Crème Fraiche

Sweet Potato Latke with Lime Crème Fraiche

Sweet Potato Latke with Lime Crème Fraiche

Sweet Potato Latke with Lime Crème Fraiche

For lime crème fraiche: 2 tbsp. fresh lime juice 1 tsp. finely grated lime zest 1 bunch fresh chives, finely chopped 1 cup crème fraiche For latkes: 2 pounds sweet potatoes 1 large Spanish onion, very finely chopped Kosher salt Pinch of ancho chili powder Pinch of nutmeg Pinch of cinnamon 3 eggs, beaten 1… Read More »

For lime crème fraiche: 2 tbsp. fresh lime juice 1 tsp. finely grated lime zest 1 bunch fresh chives, finely chopped 1 cup crème fraiche For latkes: 2 pounds sweet potatoes 1 large Spanish onion, very finely chopped Kosher salt Pinch of ancho chili powder Pinch of nutmeg Pinch of cinnamon 3 eggs, beaten 1… Read More »

Leek Fritters

Leek Fritters

Leek Fritters

Leek Fritters

2 pounds leeks, pale green and white parts only (or use 1 pound leeks and 1 pound cooked vegetables like carrots, potatoes, summer squash, beets, zucchini) Salt 2 scallions, trimmed, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced ¼ cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder Freshly ground black pepper Pinch cayenne 1 egg Vegetable oil, for frying… Read More »

2 pounds leeks, pale green and white parts only (or use 1 pound leeks and 1 pound cooked vegetables like carrots, potatoes, summer squash, beets, zucchini) Salt 2 scallions, trimmed, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced ¼ cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder Freshly ground black pepper Pinch cayenne 1 egg Vegetable oil, for frying… Read More »

Leftover Cranberry Sauce Muffins

Leftover Cranberry Sauce Muffins

Leftover Cranberry Sauce Muffins

Leftover Cranberry Sauce Muffins

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup + 3 tablespoons rolled oats (reserve the 3 tablespoons for the tops) 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1 1/2 cups leftover cranberry sauce 1/2 cup milk 1/3 cup vegetable oil 1 egg Preheat oven to… Read More »

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup + 3 tablespoons rolled oats (reserve the 3 tablespoons for the tops) 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1 1/2 cups leftover cranberry sauce 1/2 cup milk 1/3 cup vegetable oil 1 egg Preheat oven to… Read More »

Pumpkin Soup with Sausages

Pumpkin Soup with Sausages

Pumpkin Soup with Sausages

Pumpkin Soup with Sausages

2 tablespoons olive oil 1 pound sweet Italian sausages, cut into ½-inch pieces 4 garlic cloves, sliced thickly 1 red onion, chopped 8 ounces baby Bella mushrooms, sliced 2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage ½ cup finely diced celery ½ teaspoon dried thyme ½ cup dry Marsala wine 6 cups chicken stock 3 cups pumpkin puree… Read More »

2 tablespoons olive oil 1 pound sweet Italian sausages, cut into ½-inch pieces 4 garlic cloves, sliced thickly 1 red onion, chopped 8 ounces baby Bella mushrooms, sliced 2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage ½ cup finely diced celery ½ teaspoon dried thyme ½ cup dry Marsala wine 6 cups chicken stock 3 cups pumpkin puree… Read More »

Crispy Crepes with Spaghetti Squash and Sage

Crispy Crepes with Spaghetti Squash and Sage

Crispy Crepes with Spaghetti Squash and Sage

Crispy Crepes with Spaghetti Squash and Sage

Crispy Crepes filled with Roasted Spaghetti Squash, Sage, parmesan topped with béchamel and sautéed mushrooms. A delicious vegetarian main course. 1 smallish spaghetti squash (about 3 pounds) 2 tablespoons olive oil Kosher salt to taste black pepper to taste ⅛ teaspoon white pepper ½ teaspoon fresh grated nutmeg ( or pre-ground) 1 T chopped fresh… Read More »

Crispy Crepes filled with Roasted Spaghetti Squash, Sage, parmesan topped with béchamel and sautéed mushrooms. A delicious vegetarian main course. 1 smallish spaghetti squash (about 3 pounds) 2 tablespoons olive oil Kosher salt to taste black pepper to taste ⅛ teaspoon white pepper ½ teaspoon fresh grated nutmeg ( or pre-ground) 1 T chopped fresh… Read More »

Spinach, Ham, and Gruyere Frittata

Spinach, Ham, and Gruyere Frittata

Spinach, Ham, and Gruyere Frittata

Spinach, Ham, and Gruyere Frittata

2 large egg whites 6 large eggs 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/3 cup 1% milk 3 cups spinach 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil 1 ounce prosciutto, crisped and crumbled 1/4 cup caramelized onions 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives 2 ounces shredded Gruyere cheese Preheat broiler to high.… Read More »

2 large egg whites 6 large eggs 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/3 cup 1% milk 3 cups spinach 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil 1 ounce prosciutto, crisped and crumbled 1/4 cup caramelized onions 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives 2 ounces shredded Gruyere cheese Preheat broiler to high.… Read More »

Potato Soufflé

Potato Soufflé

Potato Soufflé

Potato Soufflé

2 C hot mashed potatoes 1/2 C sour cream 3 oz. grated sharp cheddar cheese (about 3/4-1 C) 4 eggs, separated salt and pepper Chives, scallions or green onions cream of tartar Beat the mashed potatoes with the sour cream, shredded cheese, salt, pepper and the egg yolks. Stir in the chives, scallions or green… Read More »

2 C hot mashed potatoes 1/2 C sour cream 3 oz. grated sharp cheddar cheese (about 3/4-1 C) 4 eggs, separated salt and pepper Chives, scallions or green onions cream of tartar Beat the mashed potatoes with the sour cream, shredded cheese, salt, pepper and the egg yolks. Stir in the chives, scallions or green… Read More »

Cheddar Apple Pie Bites

Cheddar Apple Pie Bites

Cheddar Apple Pie Bites

Cheddar Apple Pie Bites

Crust: 2 cups flour 2 teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon salt 4 tablespoons (½ stick) unsalted butter, diced and chilled 2/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons buttermilk 1 cup grated sharp cheddar or Gruyere cheese Filling: 2 cups small diced apples (about 2 large) 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar ½ teaspoon apple cider vinegar 1/8 teaspoon… Read More »

Crust: 2 cups flour 2 teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon salt 4 tablespoons (½ stick) unsalted butter, diced and chilled 2/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons buttermilk 1 cup grated sharp cheddar or Gruyere cheese Filling: 2 cups small diced apples (about 2 large) 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar ½ teaspoon apple cider vinegar 1/8 teaspoon… Read More »

Information on Plum Tomatoes

Information on Plum Tomatoes

Information on Plum Tomatoes

Information on Plum Tomatoes

Plum Tomatoes  a.k.a. Roma tomato what is it? This egg-shaped meaty tomato can is usually found red, though it can also be yellow. It’s good for cooking and canning because its water content is relatively low, and it yields lots of thick sauce. Plum tomatoes are also delicious slow-roasted. Kitchen Math: 2 lb. plum tomatoes… Read More »

Plum Tomatoes  a.k.a. Roma tomato what is it? This egg-shaped meaty tomato can is usually found red, though it can also be yellow. It’s good for cooking and canning because its water content is relatively low, and it yields lots of thick sauce. Plum tomatoes are also delicious slow-roasted. Kitchen Math: 2 lb. plum tomatoes… Read More »