Root Vegetable Gratin

Root Vegetable Gratin INGREDIENTS   Nonstick cooking spray Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 3 cups grated Parmesan cheese 1 1/4 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/8-inch-thick slices 1 1/4 pounds golden…

Cinnamon Apple Strudel

Cinnamon Apple Strudel INGREDIENTS All-purpose flour, for rolling 1 sheet puff pastry (from a 17.3-ounce package), thawed 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 3 pounds Fuji apples (about 6), peeled, cored, and thinly sliced 1/2 cup plus…

Apple Chips

Apple Chips INGREDIENTS 2 Tbsp. sugar 1 Tbsp. cinnamon 4 apples DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 250. Slice apples as thinly and evenly as possible, using a mandoline or sharp knife. in a large bowl, combine the cinnamon and sugar.…

Stuffed Cheese Pumpkin

Stuffed Cheese Pumpkin INGREDIENTS 1 pumpkin, about 3 pounds Salt and freshly ground pepper and a pinch of nutmeg 1/4 pound stale bread, thinly sliced and cut into 1/2-inch chunks 1/4 pound cheese, such as Gruyère, Emmenthal, cheddar,…

Brazilian Collard Greens

Brazilian Collard Greens INGREDIENTS 3 bunches collard greens 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons garlic, minced coarse salt DIRECTIONS   Trim stems of collard greens, keeping leaves whole. If necessary, trim…

Chicken, Collard Green and Yam Stew

Chicken, Collard Green and Yam Stew INGREDIENTS     2 tablespoons vegetable oil, coarse salt and fresh ground pepper 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (8 ounces each) 1 onion, chopped 1 stalk celery, diced 1/4 cup…

Celery Root and Apple Slaw

Celery Root and Apple Slaw INGREDIENTS 1 small celery root (about 12 ounces), trimmed, peeled, and cut into matchsticks (2 cups) 1 Granny Smith apple, cut into matchsticks (2 cups) 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon fresh cider 2 teaspoons…

Apple, Celery Root and Yam Hash

Apple, Celery Root and Yam Hash INGREDIENTS Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 3/4 pound celery root, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces (2 cups) 3/4 pound Yukon Gold, white, blue or red potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch…

Celery Root and Apple Soup

Celery Root and Apple Soup INGREDIENTS     1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter 4 cups 1/2-inch cubes peeled celery root (from one 1 1/4-pound celery root) 3 cups 1/2-inch cubes peeled cored Granny Smith apples (from about 2…

Grilled Portobello with Shallots and Rosemary

Grilled Portobello with Shallots and Rosemary INGREDIENTS 4 medium shallots, peeled 3 Portobello mixed mushrooms, 5 inches in diameter (about 4 ounces each) 1/ 8 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus 5 tablespoons extra virgin olive…

Mashed Celery Root and Potatoes

Mashed Celery Root and Potatoes INGREDIENTS • 1 celeriac (celery root), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces • 3 potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces • 1/3 cup heavy cream • 3 tablespoons butter DIRECTIONS   Place…

Rosemary Shortbread

Rosemary Shortbread INGREDIENTS   2 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary 1 1/2 sticks (3/4 cup) unsalted butter, softened 2 tablespoons mild honey 1/2…