Creamy Carrot Rice

Creamy Carrot Rice 1 can reduced-sodium chicken broth, 14 1/2 ounces 1 cup carrot juice 2 tablespoons butter 1/2 small onion, finely chopped Coarse salt and ground pepper 1 cup long-grain rice 1/4 cup dry white wine, optional 1/3…

Roasted Carrots

Roasted Carrots 6-12 carrots 3 tablespoons good olive oil 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons minced fresh dill or parsley Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. If the carrots are thick,…

Roasted Fingerling Sweet Potatoes

Roasted Fingerling Sweet Potatoes 2 teaspoons coarse salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper OPTION 1: 1/4 teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme 1/4 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary OPTION 2: 1 teaspoon cumin 1 1/2…

Watercress Soup

Watercress Soup   2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 small onion, diced 4 cloves garlic, minced 4 cups reduced-sodium beef broth or vegetable broth, divided 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/8 teaspoon salt 8…

Watercress Salad with Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Watercress Salad with Roasted Sweet Potatoes 1 pound sweet potatoes, cut into 2-inch-long matchsticks 3 tablespoons plus 1/2 teaspoon olive oil Coarse salt and ground pepper 1/2 cup walnuts 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 2 tablespoons…

Winter Watercress Salad with Asian Pear and Butterhead Lettuce

Winter Watercress Salad with Asian Pear and Butterhead Lettuce Poppy seeds Boston lettuce Watercress Bosc pear Tarragon Mayo Greek yogurt Red wine vinegar Olive oil Salt Pepper Shallots Lemon   What you…

Oatmeal, Apple and Asian Pear Crisp

Oatmeal, Apple and Asian Pear Crisp Filling 2 cups cooking apples, peeled and sliced 2 cups pears, peeled and sliced 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1 1⁄2 teaspoons ground cinnamon ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 -2 tablespoon lemon…

Carrot and Peanut Salad

Carrot and Peanut Salad 4 medium carrots, peeled 1/3 cup salted peanuts 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 2 tablespoons peanut oil few drops sesame oil Grate the carrots very coarsely, push them through the french-fry cutter blade…

Mushroom Pasta with Garlic and Herbs

Mushroom Pasta with Garlic and Herbs 1 lb. linguine, cooked ala dente, drain 6 tablespoons butter 10 cloves garlic, minced 6 cups mushrooms, sliced 1 teaspoon dried basil 1⁄4 teaspoon salt pepper 2 tablespoons olive oil 2…

Sautéed Mushrooms

Sautéed Mushrooms 3 tablespoons olive oil 3 tablespoons butter 1 pound button mushrooms, sliced 1 clove garlic, thinly sliced 1 tablespoon red cooking wine 1 tablespoon teriyaki sauce, or more to taste 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt,…