Entries by Meredith Lehman

Garlicky Kale and Red Onion Pizza

1 pound pizza dough ball Cornmeal, for dusting baking sheet 4 slices thick-cut bacon, cut into 1/4-inch pieces  2 1/2 cups kale leaves, torn into 1-inch pieces 2 teaspoons olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 6 ounces mozzarella, thinly sliced 1/3 cup thinly sliced red onions Shredded Parmesan cheese, for garnish Instructions Preheat the oven to 500ºF. Roll out the pizza dough on a lightly […]

Authentic Bruschetta (NYT Recipe)

1 pound tomatoes (about 2-3 large)1teaspoon kosher salt 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 large garlic cloves, minced 8 large basil leaves Grilled or toasted crusty bread, for serving Core and chop the tomatoes, then transfer to a colander over a bowl or in the sink. Add the salt and gently stir. Let drain for […]

Braised Kale and White Beans with Parmesan

¼ cup olive oil 1 small fennel bulb, trimmed, cored and small-diced 1 small yellow onion, small-diced 2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary or thyme 5 garlic cloves, minced ¼ teaspoon red-pepper flakes, plus more to taste 1 large or 2 small bunches escarole, kale or Swiss chard, stems removed (10 to 12 ounces) 2 (15-ounce) […]

Parmesan Roasted Red Potato Wedges

4 red potatoes 3 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, finely shredded 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning, rosemary and/or thyme 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper INSTRUCTIONS 1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F. 2. Cut each potato in half, then cut […]

Yellow Squash Fritters

1 lb. yellow squash unpeeled ½ medium onion (4 oz) 1 large egg 1 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt or ½ teaspoon of fine salt ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 teaspoon garlic powder 2 tablespoons unsalted butter for frying Shred the squash in your food processor using the shredding attachment. Place on clean […]

Stuffed Bell Peppers

Recipe can be halved or doubled   4-6 bell peppers any color, or a combination of colors 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 1/2 pounds ground beef I use 90% lean 1/2 cup onion finely chopped 2 teaspoons garlic minced 1 1/2 cups cooked white rice do not use raw rice salt and pepper to taste […]

Jewish Apple Cake

  6 apples, peeled and chopped (about 5 cups/550 grams chopped apples) 1 tablespoon cinnamon 5 tablespoons (62 grams) granulated sugar FOR THE CAKE:   1 cup (198 grams) vegetable oil 1 1/2 cups (297 grams) granulated sugar 1/4 cup (80 grams) apple cider or orange juice 1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract […]

Classic Roasted Root Vegetables

3 pounds root vegetables, such as carrots, parsnips, sweet potatoes, turnips, rutabaga and beets 1 small red onion 1/4 cup olive oil 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh rosemary (or thyme, oregano, parsley) leaves Arrange a rack in the middle of the oven and heat […]

Pan Roasted Sunchokes

2 tablespoons olive oil 1 pound (about 6 -8) sunchokes, scrubbed and cut into ¼-inch slices 1 tablespoon coarse sea salt ¼ teaspoon fresh black pepper 3 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons parsley, minced   In a large skillet, heat the olive oil on medium-high heat. Add the sunchokes and sprinkle […]

Shredded Brussels Sprout Bacon Salad and Warm Cider Vinaigrette

From Half Baked Harvest, featuring Dagele Brussles Sprouts, Ely Washington Crossing Cheese, Ely Bacon, Terra Momo Olive Oil, Dagele Shallots, Dwight Miller Apple Cider Vinegar, Solebury Apple Butter, Happy Dirt Satsuma Oranges 6 cups shredded brussels sprouts (about one 12 ounces) 1 1/2 cups grated manchego, Washington crosing or parmesan cheese 1/2 cup toasted hazelnuts or […]

Chopped Winter Salad

2 beets (peeled and sliced) 2 cups butternut squash (peeled and diced) 2 tablespoons olive oil salt and pepper 6 cups arugula, kale, spinach or any lettuce 1/4 cup chopped walnuts 1/4 cup crumbles goat cheese 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds FOR THE DRESSING 1/4 cup orange juice (or the juice of a large orange) 2 […]

Sausage and Apple Stuffing

1 (16-ounce) loaf sourdough bread 5 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 medium yellow onions 1/2 medium fennel bulb (about 8 ounces) 2 stalks celery (about 6 ounces total) 2 cloves garlic 2 medium apples, such as gala, honeycrisp or pink lady (about 1 pound total) 1 small bunch fresh sage 1 small bunch fresh thyme 1 […]