Braised Leg of Lamb with Garlic, Carrots and Potatoes

Braised Leg of Lamb with Garlic, Carrots and Potatoes INGREDIENTS 1 6–8-lb. semi boneless leg of lamb Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 2.5 lbs. small red potatoes, scrubbed clean 15 cloves garlic, crushed 6…

Greek Pizza

Greek Pizza INGREDIENTS Crust: Cornmeal, for dusting Flour, for dusting 1 (1 pound) ball store-bought pizza dough Topping: 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 leeks, pale green and white parts only, thinly sliced Salt…

Linguini with Escarole and Shrimp

Linguini with Escarole and Shrimp INGREDIENTS 8 ounces whole-wheat linguine 4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 pound peeled and deveined raw shrimp, (16-20 per pound) 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided 1/4 teaspoon freshly…

Simple Sauteed Escarole

Simple Sautéed Escarole INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed 1 pound escarole, trimmed, leaves torn and washed well Coarse salt DIRECTIONS In a large skillet, heat oil over medium. Add garlic,…

Parsnip Fries

Parsnip Fries INGREDIENTS   1/2 pounds medium parsnips tablespoons olive oil Coarse salt and ground pepper DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Peel 2 1/2 pounds medium parsnips; cut as directed above.On two large…

Warm Spinach Salad with Fried Egg and Potatoes

Warm Spinach Salad with Fried Egg and Potatoes INGREDIENTS 4 tablespoons olive oil 1 pound white, gold or red potatoes, scrubbed and cut into 1/2-inch cubes Coarse salt and ground pepper 2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar 1 tablespoon…

Apple Parsnip Mash

Apple Parsnip Mash INGREDIENTS 1 pound parsnips, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1 pound apples, peeled, cored, and cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1 cup water 1 tablespoon unsalted butter Coarse salt and ground pepper DIRECTIONS   In…

Roasted Parsnips and Carrots

Roasted Parsnips and Carrots INGREDIENTS 1-2 pounds parsnips, peeled 1-2 pound carrots, unpeeled 3 tablespoons good olive oil 1 tablespoon kosher salt 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons minced fresh dill…

Hot Spinach Dip

Hot Spinach Dip INGREDIENTS 1 teaspoons olive oil, plus more for baking dish 1/2 medium onion, diced 1 garlic cloves, minced 1 pounds spinach, cleaned, trimmed, and coarsely chopped 1/4 cup milk 3 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese 2…

Parsnip Soup with Apples, Leeks and Potatoes

Parsnip Soup with Apples, Leeks and Potatoes INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons butter 2 cups cleaned and sliced leeks 1 pound parsnips, trimmed, peeled, and cut crosswise into 1-inch pieces 2 apples, peeled, cored, and cut into 1-inch pieces 1…

Kale Huevos Rancheros

Kale Huevos Ranchers INGREDIENTS For the beans 2 cans pinto beans (you can use dry, just prep them ahead of time) 2 tablespoons butter 1/2 onion minced 1/2 teaspoon each of ground cumin, chili powder and salt splash of apple…

Going Green Leaf Salad

Going Green Leaf Salad INGREDIENTS 1 large bunch leafy green lettuce (about 8 ounces) 1 honey crisp apple, chopped into bite-size pieces 1/2 cup roasted and salted pistachio pieces 1/2 cup dried cherries Buttermilk Jam Jar Dressing…