Spicy Stir-Fried Beef with Leeks and Onions

Spicy Stir-Fried Beef with Leeks and Onions 1/2 pound flank steak, sliced into 1/8th inch slices across the grain 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 3/4 teaspoon sugar, divided 2 teaspoons soy sauce, divided …

The Perfect Beer Batter (for Onion Rings)

The Perfect Beer Batter (for Onion Rings) 2 eggs, separated 3/4 cup beer 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 cup flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)   Beat the egg yolks…

Best Ever Potato Salad

Best Ever Potato Salad 1½ pounds red potatoes, cut into small cubes (about 4 cups) 1 (12-ounce) package bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces ¾ cup (170 grams) mayonnaise 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 2 teaspoons granulated sugar 1…

Maple Cinnamon Roasted Butternut Squash

Maple Cinnamon Roasted Butternut Squash 8 cups cubed butternut squash (peeled and seeded), about 3 lbs of peeled cubes 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 2 tbsp maple syrup 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp cinnamon 2 pinches cayenne Preheat…

Kale and Potato Soup with Poached Eggs

Kale and Potato Soup with Poached Eggs 1 medium (8 ounce) yellow or russet potato, scrubbed clean and chopped 1 garlic clove, minced 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 2 cups vegetable stock, chicken stock, or water 1/2 bunch kale (6…

Salmon, Kale Caesar Wraps

Salmon and Kale Caesar Wraps 5 cups shredded kale (from about 1 small bunch) 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese 1/2 cup creamy Caesar salad dressing 2 (6-ounce) cans wild salmon, drained 4 large flour tortillas Place the kale,…

Grilled Sicilian Eggplant Parmesan

Grilled Sicilian Eggplant Parmesan 2 Eggplants cut into ½ inch slices Handful coarse, kosher salt 1 jar tomato sauce 1 8 oz. block Mozzarella ½ cup Ricotta cheese ½ cup Parmesan cheese Handful fresh basil 2 tablespoons…

Fish Tacos with Pickled Red Onions

Fish Tacos with Pickled Red Onions 3/4 pound pollack or hake or other good white fish Kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon ground ancho chile or chipotle 1 tablespoon olive oil Pickled onions 1 avocado, cut…

Pickled Red Onions

Pickled Red Onions 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced Bring vinegar, salt, and 1 cup water to a boil in a small saucepan. Remove from heat. Stir in onion. Let cool. Drain…

Basil Pesto Chicken Tart or Pizza or Flat Bread

  Basil Pesto Chicken Tart or Pizza or Flat Bread 1 sheet frozen puff pastry or pizza crust or flat bread 1 small head of peeled garlic cloves (optional) 3 heaping tablespoons basil pesto, homemade or store bought 1 scant…

Perfect Basil Pesto

Perfect Basil Pesto 5 to 6 ounces (2 healthy bunches or about 6 cups gently packed) basil leaves, or any other green 1/2 cup pine nuts, or any other nut 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, or any other hard cheese 1 to 2 garlic cloves …

Eggplant Caponata Sandwiches with Basil and Mozzarella

Eggplant Caponata Sandwiches with Basil and Mozzarella 1/3 cup olive oil 1 medium eggplant, peeled and cut into small cubes, about 4 cups total 1/2 green bell pepper, diced 1 small onion, diced 4 ounces’ white mushrooms, chopped …