Potato Apple Pancakes

Potato Apple Pancakes INGREDIENTS 1 apple 1 small russet potato 2 tablespoons flour 1 teaspoon kosher salt pinch of nutmeg DIRECTIONS Peel and shred apple and potato and squeeze dry. Mix with flour and salt and a pinch of…

Apple Maple French Toast

Apple Maple French Toast INGREDIENTS 6 eggs 1 cup milk 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Ground cinnamon 6 slices bread 2 tablespoons butter, plus more for serving 3 apples, peeled and sliced 2 tablespoons water 1/2 cup maple…

Mini Pepper “Nachos” with Corn, Black Beans and Avocado

Mini Pepper "Nachos" with Corn, Black Beans and Avocado INGREDIENTS 2/3 cup corn (grilled, charred, fresh, thawed or canned) 2/3 cup black beans 2/3 cup Pico de Gallo or your favorite salsa 1 medium avocado, diced salt and pepper…

Carrot and Cucumber Salad

Carrot and Cucumber Salad INGREDIENTS 2 small or 1 large cucumber, peeled and seeded 2 carrots, grated 1 small or 1/2 large shallot, chopped 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar 2 teaspoons Sriracha 1 teaspoon soy sauce Kosher…

Ina’s Apple and Pear Crisp

Ina's Apple and Pear Crisp INGREDIENTS 2 pounds ripe pears (4 pears) 2 pounds firm apples 1 teaspoon grated orange zest 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed…

Sicilian Style Spaghetti (or Spaghetti Squash) with Eggplant

Sicilian Style Spaghetti (or Spaghetti Squash) and Eggplant INGREDIENTS For the eggplant: 1-2 medium eggplants 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 garlic cloves 1/2 lemon, juiced 6 fresh basil leaves Kosher…

Sharp Cheddar and Pear Grilled Cheese

Sharp Cheddar and Pear Grilled Cheese INGREDIENTS 1 ripe pear, cored and sliced 2 oz. sharp cheddar cheese, thinly sliced or shredded (use 4 oz. for extra cheesy sandwiches) 1 tbsp. butter, softened 4 slices hearty bread DIRECTIONS Heat…

Croque Monsieur Sandwich with Pears

Croque Monsieur Sandwich with Pears INGREDIENTS 4 teaspoons Dijon mustard 8 slices whole-wheat bread 4 teaspoons light mayonnaise 2 ripe pears, cored and thinly sliced 8 ounces leftover ham slices 4 ounces Swiss cheese (4 to…

Mario Batalis Sausage and Broccoli Rabe Pasta

Mario Batali's Sausage and Broccoli Rabe Pasta INGREDIENTS 1 pound Orrecchiette Pasta (instructions included for making fresh pasta) 2 cups Semolina Flour (plus more for dusting-if making fresh pasta) 1/3-1/2 cup warm Water 3 tablespoons…

Sauteed Gala Apples

Sauteed Gala Apples INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 3 medium Gala apples, peeled and sliced, divided 2 tablespoons maple syrup 3/4 cup apple cider 1 pinch kosher salt DIRECTIONS   Set a large sauté…

Sauteed Broccoli Rabe with Parmesan

Sauteed Broccoli Rabe with Parmesan INGREDIENTS 1 pound broccoli rabe, trimmed 5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 clove garlic, minced 1 tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese DIRECTIONS Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.…