Pear, Prosciutto and Mozzarella Quesadilla

4 8-in. flour tortillas 1 medium-size firm pear, cored and thinly sliced (about 2 cups), divided 3 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto, divided 2 cups baby arugula (about 2 oz.), divided 6 ounces mozzarella or fontina cheese,…

How To Roast Garlic

Ingredients 1 whole garlic bulb Extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling Sea salt Instructions Preheat the oven to 350°F. Trim the top ¼ inch off the top of the garlic bulb. Place the garlic cut-side…

Celery Root and Potato Puree

(from the food network kitchen) 1.5 lb  potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes, held in water until ready to use Kosher salt 1 large celery root, tough outer parts removed, cut into 1-inch cubes 1 to 1 1/2 cups heavy cream 1 stick cold…

Bok Choy and Mushroom Stir Fry

Sauce 2 tablespoons water 2 tablespoons soy sauceVisit Site 1 tablespoon vegetarian oyster sauce (or regular oyster sauce) 1 teaspoon sugar 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil Slurry …

Simple Mirepoix and Sautéed Chicken

The definition of mirepoix in its core is a ratio of three vegetables used in classic French cooking. They are a trio of aromatic vegetables. These vegetables are a combination of carrots, celery, and onion. Combined, these three vegetables…

Roasted Delicata Squash

2  medium delicata squash (about 1 1/2 pounds total) 2 tablespoons  olive oil 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper   Heat the oven. Arrange a rack in the middle of the oven and heat…

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…

Spaghetti Squash Carbonara

1-2 large spaghetti squash Salt, to taste Freshly ground black pepper, to taste 1/2 pound bacon, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 1/3 cup heavy cream 1 egg yolk 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated, plus more for serving Parsley, chopped fresh,…

Apple Blondies

3/4 cup butter, melted 1 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1 1/2 cup white sugar 3 eggs 3 teaspoon vanilla extract 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 3/4 teaspoon salt 3 teaspoon baking powder 3 cups all-purpose flour 3 cups apples, diced (a tart…

Feta Stuffed Pepper

Feta Stuffed Pepper 4-5 Cubanelle peppers 1/3 pounds of feta cheese 1 tablespoons of olive oil 1 heaping tablespoon of finely chopped parsley ½ small hot pepper (of your choice, jalapeño works well), finely chopped 1/8…

Tomato Basil Bruschetta

Tomato Basil Bruschetta 6 or 7 ripe tomatoes (about 1 1/2 lbs.) 2 cloves garlic, minced (about 2 teaspoons) 1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil 1-teaspoon balsamic vinegar 6-8 fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced* or chopped 1-teaspoon…

Summer Salsa

4 small jalapeño peppers*, (leave the seeds in for an extra kick) 1/2 onion, chopped 3 garlic cloves 1/4-1/2 cup fresh cilantro 6 tomatoes of varying sizes, chopped 1 1/2 to 2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 teaspoon sea salt + more to taste 2…