Entries by Meredith Lehman

Swiss Chard and Mushroom Quiche

For the Pine Nut Crust 1⁄2 cup whole wheat pastry flour 3⁄4 cup unbleached white flour 1⁄2 teaspoon sea salt 1⁄4 teaspoon baking powder 1⁄2 cup pine nuts 1⁄4 cup ice-cold olive oil 1⁄2 cup ice-cold water For the Filling 7 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 onion, finely diced 1 pound mushrooms, roughly chopped […]

Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble Pie

PASTRY 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup shortening (cold) 2 to 3 tablespoons orange juice (cold) CRUMBLE TOPPING 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup oats 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar 4 tablespoons butter (cold, cut into small cubes) FILLING 3 cups sliced strawberries (fresh, hulled) 1 cup chopped rhubarb (cut into 1/2″ […]

Grilled Romaine

2 hearts of romaine 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese INSTRUCTIONS Heat grill to medium high heat. Slice romaine in half lengthwise, keeping the stem intact. Brush both sides with olive oil and sprinkle on the […]

Asparagus Risotto

6 cups vegetable stock, preferably homemade 1/4 cup olive oil 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 cup Arborio or Carnaroli rice 1/2 cup dry white wine 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed, stalks cut into 2-inch lengths 1 cup thawed frozen peas 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest, plus more for garnish 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 […]

Pizza with Ramp Pesto and Fresh Mozzarella

FOR THE PESTO: 4 oz. ramp greens, about 8 cups 2 oz. Parmigiano Reggiano, cut into 4 chunks 1/4 cup pine nuts 1/3 cup olive oil 2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar pinch salt FOR ONE PIZZA: 1 round pizza dough olive oil 2 oz cheese sea salt ramp green pesto white balsamic vinegar Make the […]

Sausage, Cheddar and Chive Savory French Toast

10 slices French bread (1 inch thick)- you can use Balthazar White 1 pound bulk pork sausage, any variety of Griggstown Chicken Sausage works too, casings removed 8 large eggs 2 cups 2% milk 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, Washington Crossing works well! 1 tablespoon minced chives 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese […]

Easy Potato Soup with Cheddar, Bacon and Scallions

4 ounces full-fat cream cheese 1 medium yellow onion 2 medium stalks celery 3 cloves garlic 2 to 2 1/2 pounds potatoes 4 slices bacon (about 4 ounces) 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 (32-ounce) box low-sodium chicken broth (4 cups) 1 cup whole milk 2 tablespoons cornstarch 4 […]

Bacon and Egg Fried Rice

1 tablespoon vegetable oil 3 large eggs, beaten 8 ounces bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 medium onion, finely diced 5 cups cooked rice (blue moon white short or medium grain brown works well), fluffed and cooled 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon sugar 2 tablespoons soy sauce Fresh black pepper, to taste 3 scallions, chopped […]

Watermelon Radish and Arugula Salad

For the vinaigrette: 2 tablespoons blood orange juice (or other citrus) 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar like pinot noir 1 shallot, minced 1/2 teaspoon flaked sea salt 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil For the salad 5-6 cups of arugula 2-3 watermelon radishes thinly sliced, about 3/4 cup 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves 1 avocado, […]

Pressed Broccoli Rabe and Mozzarella Sandwiches

Kosher salt 12 ounces broccoli rabe (about 1 1/2 bunches), tough stems discarded, coarsely chopped 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided 2 large garlic cloves, minced Pinch red pepper flakes 1/4 cup green olives, pitted and finely chopped 1 1/2 tablespoons drained brined capers, finely chopped 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 4 Individual-size sandwich rolls, split […]

Apple Blondies

3/4 cup butter, melted 1 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1 1/2 cup white sugar 3 eggs 3 teaspoon vanilla extract 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 3/4 teaspoon salt 3 teaspoon baking powder 3 cups all-purpose flour 3 cups apples, diced (a tart baking apple is best like granny smith) 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional) 1 […]

Broccoli and Egg Fried Rice

1 small head of broccoli 1 large bunch scallions 4 large eggs Kosher salt 1 Tbsp. sugar 4 tsp. soy sauce 1″ piece ginger 2 garlic cloves 4 Tbsp. vegetable oil, divided 3 cups cooked, day-old sushi rice 2 Tbsp. toasted sesame oil 2 Tbsp. unseasoned rice vinegar This fried rice comes together really quickly, […]