Cauliflower Gratin

Cauliflower Gratin 3 slices white sandwich bread, torn into large pieces 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese 3 tablespoons butter 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 2 cups milk 1 head cauliflower (about 2 pounds), cored and cut into…

Oven Roasted Purple Potatoes

  Oven Roasted Purple Potatoes 2 1/2 pounds’ purple potatoes 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper …

Potato Hash with Sweet Peppers and Yellow Onions

Potato Hash with Sweet Peppers and Yellow Onions 2 Tbsp. olive oil 1 Tbsp. unsalted butter 4 large or 6 medium or 10 small potatoes , peeled and cut into ½” cubes 1 onion, diced 1 red bell pepper, diced 2 tsp. fresh parsley,…

Sausage, Potato and Kale Soup

Sausage, Potato and Kale Soup 1 pound bulk Italian sausage 4 cups half-and-half 3 cups cubed potatoes 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth 2 cups whole milk 1 onion, chopped 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon red pepper…

Chicken and Kale Casserole

Chicken and Kale Casserole Coarse salt and ground pepper 3/4-pound large pasta shells 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 large yellow onion, diced medium 3 garlic cloves, minced 2 bunches kale (1 1/2 pounds), tough stems and…

Butter Lettuce Salad with Gorgonzola and Pear Dressing

Butter Lettuce Salad with Gorgonzola and Pear Dressing 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons pear nectar 1 1/2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar 1/2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard Half a 6-ounce…

Roasted Shrimp and Parsley with Spaghetti Squash

Roasted Shrimp and Parsley with Spaghetti Squash 1 medium spaghetti squash (about 3 pounds), halved lengthwise Coarse salt and ground pepper 1-pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive…

Grilled Yellow Squash

Grilled Yellow Squash 4 medium yellow squash 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 2 cloves garlic, crushed salt and pepper to taste Preheat the grill for medium heat. Cut the squash horizontally into 1/4 inch to 1/2-inch-thick…

Brie, Apple and Arugula Quesadilla

Brie, Apple and Arugula Quesadillas 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 2 teaspoons apple cider 3 (10-inch) flour tortillas 6 ounces Brie cheese, rind removed and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices, divided 1 Fuji apple, cored and cut into…

Asian Pear Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Asian Pear Grilled Cheese Sandwich 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons unsalted butter at room temperature, divided 1/2 cup chopped (1/2-in. dice) yellow onion 1/2 cup chopped (1/2-in. dice) Asian pear or firm Bosc…

Pickled Hot Peppers and Homemade Hot Pepper Sauce

Pickled Hot Peppers 1-2 pounds mixed hot peppers 6 cups vinegar 2 cups water 3 cloves garlic, crushed 1 onion, chopped Place the peppers into a large pot. Add the vinegar, water, garlic, and onion. Bring to a boil, then reduce…

Potato Leek Soup

  Potato Leek Soup 3 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil 2 large leeks, roughly chopped (make sure you rinse them well to remove any grit!) 4 medium-sized yukon gold potatoes, roughly chopped salt and pepper to taste 2 cloves…