Entries by Meredith Lehman

Spinach Mac and Cheese

Spinach Mac and Cheese 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/2 cup minced yellow onion 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 4 cups whole milk, room temperature Coarse salt and ground pepper 2 bunches curly- or flat-leaf spinach (about 1 3/4 pounds total), trimmed, washed, and cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick strips 5 ounces Gruyere cheese, grated (2 cups) 3/4 […]

Golden Delicious Apple Bundt Cake

Golden Delicious Apple Bundt Cake   12-cup bundt cake pan 3 Golden Delicious apples, peeled and diced 1 cup pecan pieces 1/2 cup sugar 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 4 large eggs 2/3 cup safflower oil or canola 2-1/4 cups sugar 1 Cup apple sauce 1-1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 3 cups all purpose flour 3-1/2 teaspoons […]

Quick Strawberry Jam

Quick Strawberry Jam 1 pound hulled strawberries 1/4 cup sugar 1-1.5 tablespoons fresh lemon juice In a food processor, process strawberries until coarsely chopped. Transfer to a large skillet and stir in sugar and lemon juice. Cook over medium-high, stirring frequently, until jam is thickened and bubbles completely cover surface, 9 to 10 minutes. Transfer […]

Strawberry Shortcakes

Strawberry Shortcakes 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled), plus more for dusting 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup milk Strawberries Whipped Cream Preheat oven to 425 degrees. In a food processor, combine […]

Caesar Salad

Caesar Salad 1-2 large or 3 smaller heads romaine lettuce 1 cup olive oil 2 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed 1⁄3 baguette, cut crosswise into 1⁄4″ slices Juice of 1 lemon 1 tbsp. red wine vinegar Dash worcestershire sauce 1 egg, coddled for 1 minute 1⁄2 cup freshly grated parmigiano-reggiano Salt and freshly ground black […]

Romaine Salad with Beets, Walnuts and Gorgonzola

Romaine Salad with Beets, Walnuts and Gorgonzola 3-6 medium beets 2 tablespoons olive oil 6 sprigs fresh thyme 1 1/2 cups halved walnuts Salt and pepper 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1/2 cup vegetable oil 4 heads romaine lettuce 5 ounces crumbled Gorgonzola Preheat oven to 375°F. Rub beets with olive oil. […]

Beet and Feta Veggie Burgers

Beet and Feta Veggie Burgers 3 cups grated beets (about 4 to 5 beets) 1 onion 2 garlic cloves 2 tablespoons olive oil (we prefer cold-pressed) 2 organic eggs 1 ½ cups rolled oats (gluten-free if you prefer) 7 ounces’ sheep’s feta cheese or firm tofu 1 handful fresh basil, leaves picked 1 pinch sea […]

Sautéed Beet Greens with Onion and Bacon

Sautéed Beet Greens with Onion and Bacon 1 pound beet greens 1 strip of thick cut bacon, chopped (or a tablespoon of bacon fat) 1/4 cup chopped onion 1 large garlic clove, minced 3/4 cup of water 1 Tbsp granulated sugar 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 3 Tbsp of cider vinegar Rinse and cut the beet […]

Simply Roasted Red Beets

Simply Roasted Red Beets Beets, as many as you have for roasting Heat the Oven: Heat the oven to 400°F. This is a flexible cooking temperature; if you’re using the oven for cooking something else, beets can be cooked at that temperature. Beets will cook more slowly at lower temperature and more quickly at higher […]

Carrot, Apple and Lemon Juice Morning Drink 3 chopped carrots 1 chopped cored sweet apple 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice Coarse salt Press carrots and apple through a juicer. Stir in lemon juice; sprinkle with salt. [print-me target=”.post-content”]

Roasted Pencil Asparagus with Crunchy Parmesan Topping

Roasted Pencil Asparagus with Crunchy Parmesan Topping 1 thick slice good bread 1 small chunk Parmigiano-Reggiano, about 1 ounce 1 1/2 pounds’ thin asparagus, more or less 3 tablespoons butter, extra virgin olive oil, or a combination Salt and freshly ground black pepper. Heat oven to 500 degrees; while it heats, put bread in, and […]

Spring Radishes with Poached Eggs

Spring Radishes with Poached Eggs 1 bunch Radishes 2 tablespoons good unsalted butter 6 scallions (you can substitute chives, uncooked), diced 1 teaspoon fresh thyme pinch of salt 2 eggs 2 pieces of bread, toasted Prep the radishes by removing tops and roots. Slice in half lengthwise and set aside. In a skillet, heat butter […]