20 Easy Appetizer Toast Toppers

20 Easy Appetizer Toast Toppers Step 1: Slice 1 to 2 loaves of French bread into 1/4-inch-thick rounds.   Step 2: Brush each slice with olive oil or melted butter.   Step 3: Place the rounds on baking sheets and bake…

Ina’s Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms

Ina's Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms- courtesy Ina Garten INGREDIENTS 16 extra-large crimini or button mushrooms 5 tablespoons good olive oil, divided 2 1/2 tablespoons Marsala wine or medium sherry 3/4 pound sweet Italian sausage, removed…

Seared Scallops with Cauliflower Puree

Seared Scallops with Cauliflower Puree INGREDIENTS   2 cups  chopped cauliflower florets 1 cup  cubed peeled Yukon gold potato 1 cup  water 1/2 cup  fat-free, lower-sodium chicken broth 1 tablespoon  canola oil 1…

Crunchy Caramel Apple Pie

Crunchy Caramel Apple Pie INGREDIENTS   Pie Pastry for one 9-inch piecrust 1/4 cup sugar 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon salt 5 1/2 cups peeled and thinly sliced apples Crumb Topping 1/2…

Sauteed Escarole with Leeks

Sautéed Escarole with Leeks INGREDIENTS 1/4 cup olive oil 3-4 leeks (white and light green parts), cut into half-moons 4 cloves garlic, sliced 2 heads escarole, torn into 3-inch pieces (about 20 cups) 1/4 teaspoon crushed red…

Roasted Colored Cauliflower

Roasted Colored Cauliflower INGREDIENTS 1 orange cauliflower (cut into florets) 3 garlic cloves, minced Juice from one whole lemon Pinch of cumin Olive oil Sea salt Pepper Small handful of Italian parsley (Roughly chopped) DIRECTIONS Preheat…

Braised Leg of Lamb with Garlic, Carrots and Potatoes

Braised Leg of Lamb with Garlic, Carrots and Potatoes INGREDIENTS 1 6–8-lb. semi boneless leg of lamb Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 2.5 lbs. small red potatoes, scrubbed clean 15 cloves garlic, crushed 6…

Greek Pizza

Greek Pizza INGREDIENTS Crust: Cornmeal, for dusting Flour, for dusting 1 (1 pound) ball store-bought pizza dough Topping: 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 leeks, pale green and white parts only, thinly sliced Salt…

Linguini with Escarole and Shrimp

Linguini with Escarole and Shrimp INGREDIENTS 8 ounces whole-wheat linguine 4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 pound peeled and deveined raw shrimp, (16-20 per pound) 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided 1/4 teaspoon freshly…

Simple Sauteed Escarole

Simple Sautéed Escarole INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed 1 pound escarole, trimmed, leaves torn and washed well Coarse salt DIRECTIONS In a large skillet, heat oil over medium. Add garlic,…

Parsnip Fries

Parsnip Fries INGREDIENTS   1/2 pounds medium parsnips tablespoons olive oil Coarse salt and ground pepper DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Peel 2 1/2 pounds medium parsnips; cut as directed above.On two large…

Warm Spinach Salad with Fried Egg and Potatoes

Warm Spinach Salad with Fried Egg and Potatoes INGREDIENTS 4 tablespoons olive oil 1 pound white, gold or red potatoes, scrubbed and cut into 1/2-inch cubes Coarse salt and ground pepper 2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar 1 tablespoon…