Carrot and Peanut Salad

Carrot and Peanut Salad 4 medium carrots, peeled 1/3 cup salted peanuts 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 2 tablespoons peanut oil few drops sesame oil Grate the carrots very coarsely, push them through the french-fry cutter blade…

Mushroom Pasta with Garlic and Herbs

Mushroom Pasta with Garlic and Herbs 1 lb. linguine, cooked ala dente, drain 6 tablespoons butter 10 cloves garlic, minced 6 cups mushrooms, sliced 1 teaspoon dried basil 1⁄4 teaspoon salt pepper 2 tablespoons olive oil 2…

Sautéed Mushrooms

Sautéed Mushrooms 3 tablespoons olive oil 3 tablespoons butter 1 pound button mushrooms, sliced 1 clove garlic, thinly sliced 1 tablespoon red cooking wine 1 tablespoon teriyaki sauce, or more to taste 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt,…

Marsala Chicken with Sage and Crimini Mushrooms

Marsala Chicken with Sage and Crimini Mushrooms INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour Coarse salt and ground pepper 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, (6 to 8 ounces each) 1 tablespoon olive oil 10 ounces crimini…

Butter Roasted Crimini Mushrooms

Butter Roasted Crimini Mushrooms INGREDIENTS 1 pound mushrooms such as cremini or white, halved lengthwise if large 2 tablespoons capers, rinsed and chopped 3 large garlic cloves, minced 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 3 tablespoons…

Roasted Beets

Roasted Beets INGREDIENTS 2 pounds beets, (5-6 medium) 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar, or white-wine vinegar 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1/2 teaspoon honey 1/2 teaspoon salt Freshly ground pepper,…

Beet, Apple and Cheddar Tarts

Beet, Apple and Cheddar Tarts INGREDIENTS 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed and cut into six 4 1/2-inch rounds 3/4 cup shredded white cheddar (3 ounces) 1 small apple, cored and very thinly sliced 1 small beet, scrubbed, peeled,…

Sweet Potato and Caramelized Onion Hash with Baked Eggs

Sweet Potato and Caramelized Onion Hash with Baked Eggs INGREDIENTS 2 tbsp unsalted butter 2 to 3 large yellow onions (about 2 lb), halved, thinly sliced, then halved agai Kosher salt and  freshly ground black pepper  3 large…

Pea Shoot Pesto (with Pasta and Shrimp)

Pea Shoot Pesto (with Pasta and Shrimp) INGREDIENTS 1/4 lb fresh, young pea shoots 1 bunch green onion, chopped 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese 1/3 cup olive oil 1/4 cup toasted pinenuts salt pepper DIRECTIONS Place the pea…

Pea Shoot and Quinoa Salad Pita Pockets

Pea Shoot and Quinoa Salad Pita Pockets INGREDIENTS 2 pita pockets, cut in half 4 handfuls pea shoots, trimmed 1 cup cooked quinoa 1 – 15 ounce can black beans, rinsed 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced 2 cloves garlic,…

Grilled Balsamic Portobello Mushrooms with Soft Polenta

GRILLED BALSAMIC PORTOBELLO MUSHROOMS with SOFT POLENTA INGREDIENTS: 6 Portobello Caps (ribs removed, stems removed and reserved) 1/4 cup Balsamic Vinegar 1/2 cup Marjoram (chopped) 2 Cloves Garlic (finely grated) pinch Red Pepper…

Warm Carrot and Lentil Salad

  WARM CARROT and LENTIL SALAD INGREDIENTS: 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 small yellow onion, cut into 1/2-inch dice 1 clove garlic, peeled and minced 1 pound carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1 yellow bell pepper,…