Two Ways to Cook Cabbage and Potatoes

Two Ways to Cook Cabbage and Potatoes Baked Cabbage and Potatoes 1 cabbage, about 2 to 2.5 lb., 2 pounds potatoes, 12 oz. bacon, diced into 1/2 inch pieces, 2 cups onions, peeled and sliced, 1 tsp each salt and ground pepper, 2 cups (500…

Guacamole with Roasted Tomatillos

Guacamole with Roasted Tomatillos INGREDIENTS 3/4 pound fresh tomatillos, husked removed and rinsed well 1/2 cup finely chopped onion 3 fresh serrano chiles, finely chopped (or jalapenos; for mild guacamole, remove seeds and ribs) 3/4…

Raw or Roasted Salsa Verde

Raw or Roasted Salsa Verde INGREDIENTS 8 ounces (5 to 6 medium) tomatillos, husked and rinsed Fresh hot green chiles, to taste (roughly 2 serranos or 2 jalapenos), stemmed 5 or 6 sprigs fresh cilantro (thick stems removed), roughly…

Shredded Chicken and Tomatillo Tacos with Queso Fresco

Shredded Chicken and Tomatillo TAcos with Queso Fresco INGREDIENTS   6 tomatillos, husked, washed, and grilled until blackened 1 serrano, grilled until blackened Olive oil 1/2 small red onion, coarsely chopped 2 cloves…

Tuscan Green Bean and Eggplant Salad

Tuscan Green Bean and Eggplant Salad INGREDIENTS 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 5 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (2 lemons) 1/2 cup olive oil 1/4 teaspoon salt black pepper 1 medium eggplant, stem top removed 2 cups cooked…

Honeycrisp, Cheddar, Bacon and Arugula Crostini

Honeycrisp, Cheddar, Bacon and Arugula Crostini INGREDIENTS Extra-virgin olive oil and Kosher Salt 8 strips thick-cut bacon 4 slices French boule 2 Honeycrisp apples, sliced thin on a mandoline 1 cup grated sharp artisanal Cheddar,…

Grilled Hummus Sandwich with Tomatoes, Leeks and Arugula

Grilled Hummus Sandwich with Tomatoes, Leeks and Arugula INGREDIENTS 1 small leek, thinly sliced olive or grapeseed oil 2 - 3 medium to large tomatoes, sliced handful arugula hummus  (use your favorite) salt & fresh cracked…

Jewish Apple Cake

Jewish Apple Cake INGREDIENTS 3 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 2 cups white sugar 1 cup vegetable oil 4 eggs, beaten 1/4 cup orange juice 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 3 apples –…

Basil and Corn Salad

Basil and Corn Salad INGREDIENTS 4-5 ears of corn, shucked 1/2 cup small-diced red onion (1 small onion) 3 tablespoons cider vinegar 3 tablespoons good olive oil 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/2…

Smashed White Sweet Potatoes

Smashed White Sweet Potatoes INGREDIENTS   2 large white sweet potatoes (~1.75 lbs), peeled and sliced into 1″ pieces 2 tbsp butter 1/2 tsp each salt and white pepper, more to taste 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg 1/4 cup each…

Breakfast Apple Granola Crisp

Breakfast Apple Granola Crisp INGREDIENTS   2-3 pounds apples- peeled, cored and cut into medium chunks 2 tablespoons lemon juice 3 tablespoons sugar 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1 teaspoon cinnamon Salt 1 stick (8 tablespoons…

Savory Leek and Gruyere Souffle

Savory Leek and Gruyere Souffle INGREDIENTS 2 Tbs. unsalted butter, softened, plus 5 Tbs. cold unsalted butter 2 cups grated Gruyère cheese 2 Tbs. olive oil 4 leeks, about 1 1/2 lb. total, trimmed and chopped 1 tsp. chopped fresh…