Smothered Beans with Leeks and Collard Greens
Smothered Beans with Leeks and Collard Greens
1 cup dried Great Northern beans
1/4 cup dried pinto beans
quart water
tablespoons olive oil
2 cups thinly sliced leeks (about 2 large)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried…
Basic Sautéed Collard Greens
Basic Sautéed Collard Greens
2 1/2 pounds collard greens
2 garlic cloves
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice, or to taste
Remove and discard stems and center ribs of collard greens.…
Grilled Taleggio Cheese and Pear Panini
Grilled Taleggio Cheese and Pear Panini
1 (1-pound) loaf ciabatta bread (or 8 slices country bread)
1/4 cup olive oil
8 ounces Taleggio cheese or brie, sliced
2 large pears, apples or peaches, cored and cut into 1/4-inch wedges
2…
Pear and Granola Muffins
Pear and Granola Muffins
For Muffins
1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup whole-wheat flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 large eggs
3/4 cup packed light-brown sugar
1/2 cup plain…
Leek, Tomato and Mushroom Quiche
Leek, Tomato and Mushroom Quiche
Two 9-inch ready-to-bake pie crusts
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 leek, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced (white and light green parts only)
8 oz. cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup…
Leek Rings
Leek Rings
3 quarts oil ( peanut, vegetable, or canola)
12 ounces leeks, cleaned and trimmed of dark green parts
1 1/2 cups milk
1 large egg
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus additional for seasoning
Preheat…
Grilled Leeks
Grilled Leeks
3 large leeks
Juice from one lemon
Salt and pepper to taste
1 small clove garlic
About ¼ cup olive oil
Big handful of fresh basil
Dice up a handful of basil and mash (preferably using mortal & pestle, but…
Hanger Steak with Shallots
Hanger Steak with Shallots
1 Tbsp. canola or grapeseed oil
4 hanger steaks, 6-8 ounces each (trimmed of main gristle running through center)
Salt and freshly ground pepper
2 Tbsp. unsalted butter
6 medium shallots, thinly sliced
2…
Pork Tenderloin with Pear, Shallot and Vermouth Sauce
Pork Tenderloin with Pear, Shallot and Vermouth Sauce
2 tbsp. olive oil, divided
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp. chopped fresh thyme, plus fresh thyme sprigs for garnish
1 -1 1/4-pound pork tenderloin
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp…
Eggplant Ricotta Bites
Eggplant Ricotta Bites
1 medium eggplant
Kosher salt
All-purpose flour, for dredging
2 large eggs
3/4 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons extra- virgin olive oil, plus more as needed
2…
Roasted Eggplant with Tomatoes and Parmesan
Roasted Eggplant with Tomatoes and Parmesan
2 small eggplants, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch slices
6 medium plum tomatoes, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch slices
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons extra…
Plum Tomato Sauce
Plum Tomato Sauce
About 2 lbs. fresh plum tomatoes
4 ounces extra-virgin olive oil, plus additional extra-virgin olive oil, optional
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
Pinch crushed red pepper
1/2 medium onion, finely chopped (you can…