Entries by Meredith Lehman

Salad Dressing Recipes for Green Leaf and Arugula Lettuces

Salad Dressing Recipes for Green Leaf and Arugula Lettuces Citrus Vinaigrette 1/4 cup orange juice 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar 2 teaspoons honey 1-1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon olive Place all ingredients in a jar with a tight-fitting lid; shake well. Chill until serving. Just before serving, shake dressing and drizzle over salad. Yield: […]

Beefsteak Tomato Gratin

Beefsteak Tomato Gratin 4 ripe beefsteak or other large tomatoes 1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley 2 teaspoons fresh thyme, divided 3 cloves garlic, minced, divided sea salt and freshly ground black pepper 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 3 tablespoons coarse fresh bread crumbs 1 tablespoon finely grated Parmesan cheese Preheat oven to 450 […]

Strawberry Salsa

Strawberry Salsa 1 1/2 cups chopped strawberries 1/2 cup chopped peeled kiwifruit 1/2 cup chopped cucumber 1/2 cup chopped red onion 2 tablespoons chopped seeded jalapeno pepper 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro or mint 1 teaspoon grated lime rind 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1 tablespoon orange juice 1 tablespoon honey 1/4 teaspoon salt Combine […]

Strawberry Lemon Shortbread Bars

Strawberry Lemon Shortbread Bars 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup powdered sugar 3/4 teaspoon lemon zest, divided 3/4 cup cold butter 2 (8-oz.) packages cream cheese, softened 3/4 cup granulated sugar 2 large eggs 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 cup strawberries pureed Garnishes: sweetened whipped cream, fresh strawberry slices Preheat oven to 350°. Stir […]

Red Potato Salad

Red Potato Salad 2 lbs. red potatoes, scrubbed 6 eggs, boiled & chopped 1 lb bacon, fried & crumbled 1 onion, chopped (or use green onions) 1 stalk celery, chopped 1 1⁄2cups mayonnaise 1⁄2cup sour cream salt & pepper Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add potatoes & cook about 15 minutes […]

Sauteed Broccoli Rabe

Sauteed Broccoli Rabe 1-2 bunches (12 to 16 ounces each) broccoli rabe (rapini), stems trimmed 1/8 cup olive oil 1-2 garlic cloves, chopped 1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper flakes 1/8 cup raisins Salt Working in batches, cook the broccoli rabe in a large pot of boiling salted water until crisp tender, about 1 minute […]

Pasta with Broccoli Rabe and Sausage

Pasta with Broccoli Rabe and Sausage 1 pound orecchiette 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 pound sweet Italian sausage, casings removed 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 2 ½ cups low-sodium chicken broth 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper 1 bunch broccoli rabe 4 tablespoons butter, cut into pieces 1 cup grated Parmesan (4 ounces) Kosher salt and […]

Crimini Mushroom Meatloaf

Crimini Mushroom Meatloaf 1 pound cremini mushrooms 1 tablespoon canola oil 1 1/4 cups finely chopped onion 6 garlic cloves, minced 2 tablespoons dry sherry 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs {substitute gluten-free panko breadcrumbs if desired} 5/8 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 8 ounces ground sirloin (90% lean) 1 […]

Quick Fish Filets in Cherry Tomato Sauce

Quick Fish Filets in Cherry Tomato Sauce 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 4 (4-oz.) skin-on fish fillets, such as bass or snapper Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced lengthwise 1 1⁄2 lb. cherry tomatoes 2 tbsp. finely chopped parsley Heat oil in a 12″ nonstick skillet […]

Roasted Hakurei Turnips with Israeli Couscous Salad

Roasted Hakurei Turnips with Israeli Couscous Salad 1 bunch hakurei turnips with fresh-looking greens 1 cup Israeli couscous 1 garlic clove, minced pinch of optional red chili flakes 1/4 cup chopped red onion juice from half a lemon 4-5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil salt and pepper to taste Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Trim radishes […]

Sauteed Hakurei with Turnip Greens

Sauteed Hakurei with Turnip Greens   Kosher salt 1 1/2 pounds (675g) Japanese (Hakurei) baby turnips, with green tops 3 tablespoons (45ml) extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling Freshly ground black pepper Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Meanwhile, cut greens from turnip bulbs, leaving a small portion of stem […]

Arugula, Egg and Charred Asparagus Salad

Arugula, Egg and Charred Asparagus Salad 4 large eggs in shells 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, divided 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 12 ounces medium asparagus, trimmed 1/4 cup plain whole-milk Greek yogurt 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon water 1 bunch washed arugula    Preheat broiler to high. Bring […]