Entries by Meredith Lehman

Tomato and Mozzarella Quesadillas with Basil

Tomato and Mozzarella Quesadillas with Basil 8 8-inch flour tortillas 12 ounces grated or sliced mozzarella 2 tomatoes, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices ½ teaspoon plus 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 bunch fresh basil, leaves picked ¼ cup pine nuts, toasted 4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil Heat grill to medium. […]

Risotto with Scallions, Mushrooms and Spinach, Chard or Kale

Risotto with Scallions, Mushrooms and Spinach, Chard or Kale 4 tbsp. olive oil 1 medium onion kosher salt Pepper 2 clove garlic ¾ c. arborio rice ¾ c. dry white wine 3½ c. low-sodium vegetable broth ¼ c. grated Romano cheese 2 cups diced mushrooms 4 c. spinach, kale or chard 2 scallions Heat 2 […]

Crispy Coconut and Scallion Breaded Chicken Cutlets

Crispy Coconut and Scallion Breaded Chicken Cutlets ¾ c. sweetened shredded coconut ¼ c. panko bread crumbs 2 scallions ½ c. all-purpose flour 1 large egg 8 small chicken cutlets kosher salt Pepper 4 tbsp. olive oil In a shallow bowl, combine the coconut, panko, and scallions. Place the flour in a second shallow bowl […]

Water Chestnut, Scallion and Chicken Lettuce Cups

Water Chestnut, Scallion and Chicken Lettuce Cups 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 pound ground chicken 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 onion, diced 1/4 cup hoisin sauce 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger 1 tablespoon Sriracha, optional 1 (8-ounce) can whole water chestnuts, drained and diced 2 green onions, thinly […]

Roasted Chicken with Lemon and Thyme

Roasted Chicken with Lemon and Thyme 3 tablespoons minced fresh thyme 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 5 garlic cloves, chopped 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel 1 7-pound roasting chicken 1 lemon, quartered 1/4 cup dry white wine 1 cup (about) canned low-salt chicken broth 2 teaspoons all purpose flour Preheat oven to 450°F. Mix first […]

Linguine with Lemon, Garlic and Thyme Mushrooms

Linguine with Lemon, Garlic and Thyme Mushrooms 8 ounces/4 cups finely sliced mushrooms 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon Maldon/kosher salt or 1 1/2 teaspoons table salt Small clove garlic, minced 1 lemon, zested and juiced 4 sprigs fresh thyme stripped to give 1 teaspoon leaves 1 pound linguine 1 bunch fresh parsley, leaves […]

Quick Apple Recipes

Quick Apple Recipes Apple-Onion Bruschetta: Cook 2 sliced onions in oil over medium heat until caramelized, 35 minutes. Add 3 tablespoons Calvados and cook until evaporated. Spread on baguette slices, top with apple slices and sprinkle with grated gruyere. Broil until the cheese melts. Sausage-Apple Skewers: Thread 1-inch chunks of apple, bratwurst and red onion […]

Rainbow Chard Recipes

Sautéed Swiss Chard with Raisins and Pine Nuts 1 1/2 pounds Swiss chard, stalks cut crosswise into 1-inch pieces, leaves torn into 2-inch pieces (keep stalks and leaves separate) 2 tablespoons pine nuts 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/3 cup golden raisins 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar Coarse salt and ground pepper In […]

Roasted Beets with Cumin, Lime and Mint

Roasted Beets with Cumin, Lime and Mint Beets 8 medium beets (2 pounds without greens) Olive oil Dressing 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds, toasted and ground 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 3/4 tablespoon honey 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil Kosher salt 1/4 cup mint leaves, sliced Preheat oven to 425°F. Clean the beets and trim […]

Green Goddess Dressing

Green Goddess Dressing 2 teaspoons anchovy paste or 2-4 canned anchovies 1 small garlic clove, minced 3/4 cup mayonnaise 3/4 cup sour cream 1/2 cup chopped parsley 1/4 cup chopped tarragon 3 Tbsp chopped chives 2 Tbsp lemon juice Salt and black pepper to taste Put all of the ingredients in the bowl of a […]

Smashed Potatoes with Garlic and Chives

Smashed Potatoes with Garlic and Chives 1-2 pounds small-medium potatoes 3 tablespoons unsalted butter Salt 1 minced garlic clove 1-2 tablespoons minced chives or green onion greens Preheat the oven to 350°F. Put the potatoes in a medium oven-proof pot (with a cover) and add about 1 tablespoon of the butter, cut into pieces. Cover […]

Sautéed Spinach with Garlic and Onions

Sautéed Spinach with Garlic and Onions In a large fry pan add 2 Tbsps. olive oil, add 1/2 onion and 2 cloves crushed garlic. While that is cooking on low heat rinse spinach and pull off long stems.  Pile the wet spinach on top of the onions and garlic and cover the pan. Cook on med […]