Escarole Soup with Rice

Escarole Soup with Rice ¼ cup (4 tablespoons) extra virgin olive oil 3 or 4 cloves garlic, finely minced, plus 4 or 5 cloves garlic, thinly sliced ½ cup chopped onions 4 cups coarsely chopped escarole (about one head) 6 cups…

Beef Stew wit Red Wine, Herbs, Garlic and Root Vegetables

Beef Stew with Red Wine, Herbs, Garlic and Root Vegetables 2 lbs. stew meat cut into large cubes (top round, bottom round, arm roast, chuck roast, etc.) 3/4 bottle dry red wine 1 cup chicken or beef stock 4 cups roughly chopped root…

The Ultimate Broccoli and Cheddar Stuffed Potato

The Ultimate Broccoli and Cheddar Stuffed Potato 4 medium-sized potatoes Extra-virgin olive oil Kosher salt 1/2 stick butter 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup milk About 2 cups, plus more for topping, shredded sharp white Cheddar 2…

Honey and Spice Poached Pears

Honey and Spice Poached Pears 4 ripe yet very firm Bosc pears 4 cups water 1/3 cup honey 1/3 cup sugar 4-inch piece fresh ginger, sliced 1 teaspoon whole cloves 1 star anise pod, broken in half 1 cinnamon stick, broken in half Peel…

Warm Golden Beet Salad with Greens and Almonds

Warm Golden Beet Salad with Greens and Almonds 1 bunch beets, both tops and roots Olive oil Salt and freshly ground black pepper 4 cloves garlic, minced 4 ounces goat cheese, crumbled 2/3 cup toasted almond slivers Heat the…

Garlic Roasted Broccoli

Garlic Roasted Broccoli 1 bunch broccoli, cut into florets, stems peeled and sliced or diced 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 3 cloves garlic, sliced Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Toss…

Roasted Potatoes and Broccoli

Roasted Potatoes and Broccoli 1 medium head broccoli or bunch broccoli crowns 1-2 large or 3 small potatoes, cut into 1-inch chunks 3 large cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon dried marjoram leaves Salt and pepper to taste 2 tablespoons…

Quinoa Broccoli Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing

Quinoa Broccoli Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing 1 pound broccoli ½ cup uncooked quinoa ½ cup slivered almonds ¼ cup chopped fresh basil ½ cup olive oil 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 tablespoon smooth Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon…

Acorn Squash Recipes

Roasted Acorn Squash cooking spray 1 acorn squash (about 2 pounds) 2 tablespoons olive oil ½ teaspoon kosher salt ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper ¼ cup grated Parmesan (1 ounce) Heat the oven (with oven rack in the…

Sautéed Mixed Mushrooms and Carrots

Sautéed Mixed Mushrooms and Carrots Prepare grill for medium-high heat. Toss mushrooms and carrots with 3 Tbsp. vegetable oil in a large bowl; season with salt and pepper. Grill, turning mushrooms often and carrots occasionally, until tender…

Sausage, Red Pepper and Spinach Pesto Pizza

Sausage, Red Pepper and Spinach Pesto Pizza 2 cups spinach 3 cloves garlic, chopped 1/4 cup grated parmesan 1/4 pine nuts, toasted 1/2-cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus 1 Tbsp. 1 Italian sausage, casing removed 1/2 red bell pepper,…

Spinach and Green Apple Salad

Spinach and Green Apple Salad 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon cider vinegar 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard Salt and freshly ground pepper 5 ounces baby spinach leaves (about 5 cups lightly packed) 1 Granny Smith apple 1/3 cup…