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…