Romaine Lettuce and Cucumber Salad
Romaine Lettuce and Cucumber Salad
INGREDIENTS
2 cups bread cubes (1/2-inch cubes)
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1 large romaine…
Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Brussels Sprouts with Apple and Bacon Hash
Roasted Brussels Sprouts
INGREDIENTS
1 1/2 pounds Brussels sprouts
3 tablespoons good olive oil
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Cut off…
Over the Top Mushroom Quiche
Over the Top Mushroom Quiche
INGREDIENTS
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 pound mushrooms, stems trimmed and large caps halved or quartered
1 pound white mushrooms, thinly sliced
Salt and freshly ground white pepper
1 tablespoon unsalted…
Wild Mushroom and Goat Cheese Omelet
Wild Mushroom and Goat Cheese Omelet
INGREDIENTS
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
3/4 pound mushrooms, stems discarded and caps thickly sliced
3 medium shallots, very finely chopped
6 ounces pea shoots
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1…
Goat Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms with Bread Crumbs
Goat Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms with Bread Crumbs
INGREDIENTS
24 large crimini mushrooms (1 1/2 pounds), stems discarded
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon rosemary leaves, plus one 3-inch sprig of rosemary
Kosher…
Sicilian Aubergine Stew (Eggplant Caponata)
Sicilian Aubergine Stew (Eggplant Caponata)
INGREDIENTS
olive oil
2 large aubergines, cut into large chunks
1 heaped teaspoon dried oregano
sea salt
freshly ground black pepper
1 small red onion, peeled and finely chopped
2…
Asian Pear and Gouda Grilled Cheese
Asian Pear and Gouda Grilled Cheese
INGREDIENTS
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened
2 (1/2-inch-thick, 7-1/2-by-3-1/2-inch-long) slices light rye bread
2 ounces thinly sliced young Gouda cheese (aged 1 to 6 months)
5 (1/8 inch…
Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad
Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad
INGREDIENTS
1 1/2 lb Brussels sprouts (preferably on the stalk), any discolored leaves discarded and stems left intact
1 cup walnuts (3 1/2 oz), lightly toasted
2 tablespoons finely grated Pecorino Romano,…
Roasted Kabocha Squash with Cumin Salt
Roasted Kabocha Squash with Cumin Salt
INGREDIENTS
1 teaspoon cumin seeds, toasted 1 minute in a dry skillet
1 bay leaf
1/4 teaspoon smoked or regular paprika
2 teaspoons packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 kabocha squash…
Celery, Apple and Fennel Salad with Cilantro and Lime
Celery, Apple and Fennel Salad with Cilantro and Lime
INGREDIENTS
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Coarse grained salt and cracked black pepper
2 large apples, julienned
1 medium head…
Baked Stuffed Apples
Baked Stuffed Apples
INGREDIENTS
4 apples
1/2 lemon
4 tablespoons butter, softened
3/4 cup whole-grain cereal with dried fruit, such as Mueslix
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
1 pint vanilla ice cream
DIRECTIONS
Pre-heat…
Grilled Green Tomatoes Caprese
Grilled Green Tomatoes Caprese
INGREDIENTS
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup white balsamic vinegar
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
4 medium-size green tomatoes, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices (about…