Pan Roasted Chicken and Leeks

Pan Roasted Chicken and Leeks INGREDIENTS 3 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 8 chicken drumsticks (about 2 pounds) Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 3 cloves garlic, smashed 1 bunch leeks, white and light green parts…

Basil Herb Butter

Basil Herb Butter INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature 1/4 cup finely chopped basil 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper DIRECTIONS In a small bowl, combine…

Steamed Mussels with Leeks, Garlic, Thyme and White Wine

Steamed Mussels with Leeks, Garlic, Thyme and White Wine INGREDIENTS 3 pounds mussels Extra-virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons butter 2 leeks, white parts only, finely chopped 4 garlic cloves, minced 1/4 bunch fresh thyme 1 cup…

Beef and Butternut Squash Stew

Beef and Butternut Squash Stew INGREDIENTS   3 tablespoon olive oil 1 onion or leek, peeled and chopped 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme 2 pounds stew beef,…

Kohlrabi, Cabbage and Raisin Slaw

Kohlrabi, Cabbage and Raisin Slaw INGREDIENTS 1 large or 2-3 medium kohlrabi, peeled, stems trimmed off, grated 1/3 cabbage, shredded 2 carrots, grated 1/2 red onion, grated 1/4 cup golden raisins 1 tbsp. sugar 1 tsp salt 1…

Kohlrabi Chips

Kohlrabi Chips INGREDIENTS Very thinly sliced, unpeeled kohlrabi Olive oil Coarse salt DIRECTIONS Toss kohlrabi with olive oil. Season with salt. Arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with a nonstick mat. Bake at…

Egg and Kale Breakfast Wrap

Egg and Kale Breakfast Wrap INGREDIENTS 6 small kale leaves 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 1/4 cups grape tomatoes, halved 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1 large shallot, chopped 1/8 teaspoon…

Spinach Mac and Cheese and Spinach and Mushroom Lo Mein

Spinach Mac and Cheese INGREDIENTS 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/2 cup minced yellow onion 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 4 cups whole milk, room temperature Coarse salt and ground pepper 1-2 bunches spinach (about 1 3/4 pounds…

Cauliflower Pizza Crust and Oven Roasted Garlic Cauliflower

Cauliflower Pizza Crust INGREDIENTS 2 1/2 cups cauliflower, grated (about 1/2 a large head) 1 large egg, lightly beaten 1 1/4 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese Kosher salt and freshly…

Old Time Beef Stew

Old Time Beef Stew INGREDIENTS 2 pounds stew beef 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 4 cups water 1 cup red wine 2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 3 clove garlic, peeled and minced 3 bay leaves 1 and 1/2 medium onions, sliced 2…

Home Fries and Grilled Rosemary Onions

Home Fries INGREDIENTS 4 tablespoons olive oil 1 1/2 pounds potatoes, cut into 3/4-inch pieces 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 onion, chopped into 1/2-inch thick pieces (about 1 1/2 cups) DIRECTIONS In a large nonstick…

Bobby’s Apple Pie

Bobby's Apple Pie INGREDIENTS   2 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup vegetable shortening, room temperature 1 egg 2 tablespoons cold water 1 tablespoon white vinegar   Apple Filling: 5 apples 3/4…