Entries by Meredith Lehman

Pasta with Chicken Sausage, Leeks, Corn, and Crimini Mushrooms

Pasta with Chicken Sausage, Leeks, Corn, and Crimini Mushrooms 8 ounces casarecce or other short pasta 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for pasta water 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 12-oz. pkg. Italian chicken sausage, sliced crosswise into ¼-in.-thick pieces 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, thinly sliced 2½ cups fresh or frozen corn kernels (from about […]

Turnips Four Ways

Turnips Four Ways Sautéed Turnips and Greens Cook peeled and cut-up turnips and sliced garlic in olive oil in a large skillet until tender. Add the turnip greens and cook until just wilted. Season with salt and pepper and a squeeze of lemon juice.   Roasted Turnips With Ginger Peel and cut turnips into wedges. […]

Simply Sauteed Collard Greens

Simply Sauteed Collard Greens 1/2 medium-size sweet onion, chopped 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 bunch fresh collard greens, washed, trimmed, and chopped 1 1/2 teaspoons salt Cook onion in hot oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat, stirring occasionally, 10 minutes or until tender. Add collard greens, salt, and 3 cups water. Bring […]

White Beans with Broccoli Rabe, Parsley and Lemon

White Beans with Broccoli Rabe, Parsley and Lemon 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 small lemon, very thinly sliced, seeds removed 2 anchovy fillets packed in oil 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced ½ bunch broccoli rabe, chopped Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 15-oz. cans cannellini (white kidney) beans, rinsed ¼ cup fresh flat-leaf […]

Corn and Leek Sauté

Corn and Leek Sauté 3 cups fresh corn kernels, cut off corn cobs 2 cups leeks, chopped 2 tablespoons fresh garlic, coarsely chopped 2 tablespoons real butter sea salt, to taste cracked black pepper, to taste Peel, husk and clean 3-5 corn cobs. Cut kernels from corn and set aside. Discard cobs. Wash leeks, cut […]

Ina Gartens Confetti Corn

Ina Gartens Confetti Corn 2 tablespoons good olive oil 1/2 cup chopped red onion 1 small orange bell pepper, 1/2-inch diced 2 tablespoons unsalted butter Kernels cut from 5 ears yellow or white corn (4 cups) 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons julienned fresh basil, minced fresh chives, […]

Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Parsley

Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Parsley 3 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled, quartered, and cut into 1/2-inch slices 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves 1 tablespoon honey, maple syrup, or agave nectar Place sweet potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. […]

Sweet Potato Fries

Sweet Potato Fries 2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon black pepper Heat the oven to 400. Cut the sweet potatoes into sticks 1/4 to 1/2 inch wide and 3 inches long, and toss them with the oil. Mix the spices, […]

Butternut Squash Recipes

Roasted Butternut Squash Lasagna FOR THE FILLING 2 large butternut squashes (about 2 pounds each), halved lengthwise and seeded 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 1 stick unsalted butter, cut into pieces 2 1/4 cups finely grated Parmesan cheese (about 8 ounces), plus more if needed 1/2 cup finely crushed […]

Spaghetti Squash Recipes

Spaghetti Squash with Turkey Meatballs 1 spaghetti squash (about 3 pounds), halved lengthwise Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano 1/2 ounce grated Parmesan cheese (3 tablespoons) 1 tablespoon dried breadcrumbs 8 ounces lean […]

Pico de Gallo

Pico de Gallo 3/4-pound tomatoes (about 2 medium), seeded and finely diced (1 1/2 cups) 1/3 cup chopped cilantro 1/4 cup finely chopped white onion 1 small fresh jalapeño or serrano chile, finely chopped, including seeds, or more to taste 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice, or more to taste 1/2 teaspoon fine salt, or […]

Watermelon Jalapeno Margarita

Watermelon Jalapeno Margarita 8 cups cubed watermelon 1 1/2 cups white tequila 1/2 cup orange liqueur (such as Triple Sec) 1/2 cup fresh lime juice 1/4 cup Simple Syrup 1 to 2 jalapeño peppers, thinly sliced Cracked ice Garnishes: fresh jalapeño slices, watermelon wedges Puree watermelon, in batches, in a blender or food processor. Pour […]