Thanksgiving Apple Pie

Thanksgiving Apple Pie 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, divided, plus more for rolling 1 1/4 teaspoon salt, divided 1/3 cup plus 1 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar, divided 2 sticks (16 tablespoons) unsalted butter, cut into small…

Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes

Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes 3 pounds russet or mixed potatoes, peeled, cut into 2" pieces 1 pound Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled, cut into 2" pieces Kosher salt 1-cup heavy cream 1-cup whole milk 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter;…

Napa Cabbage Soup

Napa Cabbage Soup 1-1/2 pounds ground beef 1 small onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 teaspoons basil 2 teaspoons smoked paprika Salt and pepper, to taste 1 bay leaf 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes 1 cup tomato…

Thanksgiving Butternut and Pumpkin Winter Squash Soup

Thanksgiving Butternut and Pumpkin Winter Squash Soup 2 tbsp. unsalted butter 1 tbsp. olive oil 2 onions c. chopped onions 1½ lb. butternut squash 3 c. chicken stock or broth 1 can pumpkin purée (not pie filling) Kosher…

Cauliflower Fried Rice

Cauliflower Fried Rice Vegetable oil 2 large eggs, beaten Salt 1 cup chopped scallions, light and green parts separated 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh ginger One 2-lb head cauliflower 4-5…

Golden Roasted Cauliflower with Romano Cheese

Golden Roasted Cauliflower with Romano Cheese 1 medium head cauliflower (about 2-1/2 pounds), cut into florets about 1-1/2" wide. Make sure they are dry. 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 3/4-teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon…

Spinach and Bacon Stuffed Mushrooms

Spinach and Bacon Stuffed Mushrooms 14 oz. fresh mushrooms, stems separated 2 garlic cloves, sliced thin 4 cups fresh spinach 4 slices center cut bacon 1 tsp. olive oil 1/4 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs 2 tbsp. shredded…

Spinach and Ricotta Stuffed Shells

Spinach and Ricotta Stuffed Shells 25 jumbo pasta shells 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1-cup store bought marinara sauce 1/3 cup Parmesan, grated 2 cups spinach, washed, drained and chopped 2 cups part-skim ricotta …

Spinach Mozzarella Grilled Cheese

Spinach Mozzarella Grilled Cheese 1½ tablespoons olive oil 1 small onion, thinly sliced 1 clove garlic, minced 8 oz. fresh spinach ⅛ teaspoon salt ⅛ teaspoon black pepper 8 teaspoons butter 8 slices bread 1…

Rainbow Potato Roast

Rainbow Potato Roast 1 garlic clove, cut in half 1 ½ pounds mixed white, yellow, purple, red, gold potatoes, peeled if desired and cut in 1-inch pieces Salt and freshly ground pepper 2 teaspoons chopped fresh sage 3 tablespoons…

Spinach and Red Bell Pepper Frittata

Spinach and Red Bell Pepper Frittata 6 oz spinach, or 1 bunch spinach, washed and stemmed 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 red bell peppers, seeded and cut in small dice 1 to 2 garlic cloves (to taste), minced 10 fresh…

Sauteed Spinach with Bell Peppers and Crimini Mushrooms

Sautéed Spinach with Bell Peppers and Crimini Mushrooms 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 pound Crimini Mushrooms (brushed clean and halved) Grated zest and juice of 1 lemon 1 medium Red Onion (thinly sliced) 2 Yellow or Red…