Orecchiette with Broccoli Rabe and Italian Sausage

Orecchiette with Broccoli Rabe and Italian Sausage 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 pound sweet Italian sausage Kosher salt to taste, plus 1 1/2 teaspoons 2 pounds broccoli rabe, stems trimmed 1 pound orecchiette past …

Old Fashioned Apple Pie

Old Fashioned Apple Pie 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 6 to 7 cups thinly sliced peeled tart apples …

Oatmeal, Apple and Asian Pear Crisp

Oatmeal, Apple and Asian Pear Crisp Filling 2 cups cooking apples, peeled and sliced 2 cups pears, peeled and sliced 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1 1⁄2 teaspoons ground cinnamon ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 -2 tablespoon…

Roasted Asian Pears with Brown Sugar and Vanilla Ice Cream

Roasted Asian Pears with Brown Sugar and Vanilla Ice Cream 1/3 cup apple juice 1/3 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 3 firm pears, peeled, halved, cored (about 1 pound) Vanilla ice cream, for serving Preheat…

Crispy White Sweet Potato Fries

Crispy Baked White Sweet Potato Fries Sweet potatoes. I’d plan on at least one per person. Medium-sized sweet potatoes with smooth, firm, evenly toned skin usually make the best sweet potato fries. Corn starch. A big sprinkle's worth. …

Fresh Vegetable Dip

Fresh Vegetable Dip 1-1/2 cups (12 ounces) sour cream 3/4 cup mayonnaise 1 tablespoon dried minced onion 1 teaspoon garlic salt 1 teaspoon dill weed 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes Dash Worcestershire sauce Fresh vegetables In…

Roasted Potatoes and Mushrooms

Roasted Potatoes and Mushrooms 2 pounds potatoes, halved or cut into chunks 2 tablespoons olive oil, or more if needed salt to taste 1 teaspoon olive oil 2 ounces pancetta, chopped 1 pound mushrooms, trimmed 3 tablespoons…

Pear and Granola Muffins

Pear and Granola Muffins 1 cup all-purpose flour 3/4 cup whole-wheat flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 large eggs 3/4 cup packed light-brown sugar 1/2 cup plain low-fat…

Roasted Pears and Red Onions

Roasted Pears and Red Onions 4 semi-ripe medium pears, quartered and cored 1 large red onion, cut into 8 wedges 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar Coarse salt and ground pepper 2 sprigs rosemary Preheat…

Farro, Apple and Pecan Salad

Farro, Apple and Pecan Salad 1 1/2 cup farro 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1/2 medium red onion, chopped 1 large apple, cored and chopped 1 tablespoon chopped thyme 3 tablespoons apple…

Grilled Peaches with Bourbon Vanilla Whipped Cream

Grilled Peaches with Bourbon Vanilla Whipped Cream 1 cup heavy cream 2 tablespoons sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon bourbon 6 peaches, halved (with pitts removed) olive oil Whip the cream in an electric mixer,…

Carrot Quinoa Grain Medley

Carrot Quinoa Grain Medley 1 tbsp olive oil 2 cups dry quinoa, rinsed and drained 1½ cups carrots, diced (about 3 medium) 1 large onion, diced 1 large red bell pepper, diced 1 Tbsp garlic, minced 1/2 cup chopped fresh…