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 »

Oven Roasted Potatoes and Green Beans

Oven Roasted Potatoes and Green Beans

Oven Roasted Potatoes and Green Beans

Oven Roasted Potatoes and Green Beans

1 pound potatoes, diced large (I prefer the smaller potatoes, i.e. fingerling, small red, small gold.) 1/2 large onion, sliced 1 pound string green beans, ends removed 1/8 cup good olive oil 1 tsp salt, plus more to taste 1/2 tsp ground black pepper Preheat oven to 425F. In a large bowl, combine the potatoes… Read More »

1 pound potatoes, diced large (I prefer the smaller potatoes, i.e. fingerling, small red, small gold.) 1/2 large onion, sliced 1 pound string green beans, ends removed 1/8 cup good olive oil 1 tsp salt, plus more to taste 1/2 tsp ground black pepper Preheat oven to 425F. In a large bowl, combine the potatoes… Read More »

Perfect Roast Chicken

Perfect Roast Chicken

Perfect Roast Chicken

Perfect Roast Chicken

1 hr. 30 min    Yield:  8 servings 1 (5 to 6 pound) roasting chicken Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 large bunch fresh thyme, plus 20 sprigs 1 lemon, halved 1 head garlic, cut in half crosswise 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter, melted 1 large yellow onion, thickly sliced 4 carrots cut into 2-inch… Read More »

1 hr. 30 min    Yield:  8 servings 1 (5 to 6 pound) roasting chicken Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 large bunch fresh thyme, plus 20 sprigs 1 lemon, halved 1 head garlic, cut in half crosswise 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter, melted 1 large yellow onion, thickly sliced 4 carrots cut into 2-inch… Read More »

Rustic Panella Bread & Apple Stuffing

Rustic Panella Bread & Apple Stuffing

Rustic Panella Bread & Apple Stuffing

Rustic Panella Bread & Apple Stuffing

2 1-lb loaves rustic panella bread                  12 Tbs. unsalted butter  1.5 cups diced celery                 2 cups diced onion 2 cups Granny Smith apples, peeled & diced     10 sprigs thyme, stems removed and leaves finely chopped 3 -4 Tbs. fresh sage, finely chopped  … Read More »

2 1-lb loaves rustic panella bread                  12 Tbs. unsalted butter  1.5 cups diced celery                 2 cups diced onion 2 cups Granny Smith apples, peeled & diced     10 sprigs thyme, stems removed and leaves finely chopped 3 -4 Tbs. fresh sage, finely chopped  … Read More »

Fresh Cucumber Pepper Salad With Jalapeno Lime Vinaigrette

Fresh Cucumber Pepper Salad With Jalapeno Lime Vinaigrette

Fresh Cucumber Pepper Salad With Jalapeno Lime Vinaigrette

Fresh Cucumber Pepper Salad With Jalapeno Lime Vinaigrette

2 cucumbers, julienne cut 2 cups assorted sweet peppers, sliced thinly 1/2 onion, sliced thinly and rinsed in cold water 2 carrots, peeled and julienne cut Vinaigrette: 3 limes, juiced 1/4 cup sugar 1/2 clove garlic, minced 1 jalapeno, minced 2 tablespoon chopped cilantro 1/4 cup olive oil Salt and pepper to taste Combine the… Read More »

2 cucumbers, julienne cut 2 cups assorted sweet peppers, sliced thinly 1/2 onion, sliced thinly and rinsed in cold water 2 carrots, peeled and julienne cut Vinaigrette: 3 limes, juiced 1/4 cup sugar 1/2 clove garlic, minced 1 jalapeno, minced 2 tablespoon chopped cilantro 1/4 cup olive oil Salt and pepper to taste Combine the… Read More »

Hot Corn Chile Dip

Hot Corn Chile Dip

Hot Corn Chile Dip

Hot Corn Chile Dip

5 ears fresh corn, shucked 1/2 stick (4 tablespoons) butter 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 jalapenos, seeded and diced finely * 1 medium onion, diced 1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced 1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced 2 cans diced green chilies ** 1 1/2 cups grated pepper-jack cheese 4 ounces cream cheese,… Read More »

5 ears fresh corn, shucked 1/2 stick (4 tablespoons) butter 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 jalapenos, seeded and diced finely * 1 medium onion, diced 1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced 1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced 2 cans diced green chilies ** 1 1/2 cups grated pepper-jack cheese 4 ounces cream cheese,… Read More »

Raw Kale & Garbanzo Salad with Spicy Citrus Vinaigrette

Raw Kale & Garbanzo Salad with Spicy Citrus Vinaigrette

Raw Kale & Garbanzo Salad with Spicy Citrus Vinaigrette

Raw Kale & Garbanzo Salad with Spicy Citrus Vinaigrette

3 c chopped fresh kale 1 can of garbanzos, drained (or 1.5 c cooked garbanzos, if you’ve cooked your own from dried) 1/2 medium carrot, sliced into thin discs 1/3 c sliced red onions Spicy Citrus Vinaigrette Juice of 2 large oranges 1 T rice vinegar 1 T olive oil 1 t honey Generous pinch… Read More »

3 c chopped fresh kale 1 can of garbanzos, drained (or 1.5 c cooked garbanzos, if you’ve cooked your own from dried) 1/2 medium carrot, sliced into thin discs 1/3 c sliced red onions Spicy Citrus Vinaigrette Juice of 2 large oranges 1 T rice vinegar 1 T olive oil 1 t honey Generous pinch… Read More »

Cilantro-Avocado Potato Salad

Cilantro-Avocado Potato Salad

Cilantro-Avocado Potato Salad

Cilantro-Avocado Potato Salad

2 pounds potatoes, peeled, small diced, and cooked in boiling salted water until tender, drained 1/3 cup finely minced red onions 1 tablespoon minced garlic Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2-3 firm-ripe avocados, peeled, pitted, and diced 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1 tablespoon minced jalapeno (1-ounce) package… Read More »

2 pounds potatoes, peeled, small diced, and cooked in boiling salted water until tender, drained 1/3 cup finely minced red onions 1 tablespoon minced garlic Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2-3 firm-ripe avocados, peeled, pitted, and diced 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1 tablespoon minced jalapeno (1-ounce) package… Read More »

Crepes Divan

Crepes Divan

Crepes Divan

Crepes Divan

Crepes Divan -This recipe can be made with broccoli,  I have prepared it for years in the spring with asparagus Prepare the sauce 8 oz white mushrooms 1 medium onion Chop the mushrooms and onions.  Sauté in 2 T butter until soft and a little lightly brown around the edges Add 1 T corn starch… Read More »

Crepes Divan -This recipe can be made with broccoli,  I have prepared it for years in the spring with asparagus Prepare the sauce 8 oz white mushrooms 1 medium onion Chop the mushrooms and onions.  Sauté in 2 T butter until soft and a little lightly brown around the edges Add 1 T corn starch… Read More »

Swiss Chard Stuffed with Goat Cheese and Rice

Swiss Chard Stuffed with Goat Cheese and Rice

Swiss Chard Stuffed with Goat Cheese and Rice

Swiss Chard Stuffed with Goat Cheese and Rice

16 red Swiss chard leaves (choose smallish leaves around 10-inch long) 2 cups water Salt, to taste 1 1/2 Tablespoon butter, divided 1 1/2 Tablespoon olive oil, divided 1 small yellow onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 2/3 cup brown and wild rice mix, prepared according to package directions, cooled 1/4 cup pine nuts… Read More »

16 red Swiss chard leaves (choose smallish leaves around 10-inch long) 2 cups water Salt, to taste 1 1/2 Tablespoon butter, divided 1 1/2 Tablespoon olive oil, divided 1 small yellow onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 2/3 cup brown and wild rice mix, prepared according to package directions, cooled 1/4 cup pine nuts… Read More »

Zucchini & Summer Squash Risotto

Zucchini & Summer Squash Risotto

Zucchini & Summer Squash Risotto

Zucchini & Summer Squash Risotto

4 cups vegetable stock or broth 2 Tbsp. olive oil 1/2 cup finely diced onion 1 cup Arborio rice 1/2 cup dry white wine 1 medium zucchini, grated 1 medium summer squash, grated 1-2 Tbsp. butter Fresh lemon juice A handful of grated Parmesan Salt Pour the stock into a saucepan and bring to a… Read More »

4 cups vegetable stock or broth 2 Tbsp. olive oil 1/2 cup finely diced onion 1 cup Arborio rice 1/2 cup dry white wine 1 medium zucchini, grated 1 medium summer squash, grated 1-2 Tbsp. butter Fresh lemon juice A handful of grated Parmesan Salt Pour the stock into a saucepan and bring to a… Read More »

Sausage and Collards over Polenta

Sausage and Collards over Polenta

Sausage and Collards over Polenta

Sausage and Collards over Polenta

1 cup polenta (coarse ground yellow corn) 4 cups water salt ½ cup parmesan or Romano, grated 1 bunch collards olive oil 1 onion, chopped 1 sweet red pepper, diced 3/4-1lb spicy sausage (preferably smoked) 3 garlic cloves, minced dry oregano 1 lb tomatoes, peeled (or not) and chopped Bring the water to a boil… Read More »

1 cup polenta (coarse ground yellow corn) 4 cups water salt ½ cup parmesan or Romano, grated 1 bunch collards olive oil 1 onion, chopped 1 sweet red pepper, diced 3/4-1lb spicy sausage (preferably smoked) 3 garlic cloves, minced dry oregano 1 lb tomatoes, peeled (or not) and chopped Bring the water to a boil… Read More »