Bok Choy Salad

Bok Choy Salad INGREDIENTS 4 teaspoons rice vinegar 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil 3/4 teaspoon sugar 5 cups sliced, raw bok choy (any type; about 1 1/2 pounds) 2 tablespoons chopped cashews DIRECTIONS   Whisk…

Romaine Lettuce and Cucumber Salad

Romaine Lettuce and Cucumber Salad INGREDIENTS   2 cups bread cubes (1/2-inch cubes) 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar Salt and freshly ground pepper 1 large romaine…

Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Brussels Sprouts with Apple and Bacon Hash

Roasted Brussels Sprouts INGREDIENTS   1 1/2 pounds Brussels sprouts 3 tablespoons good olive oil 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Cut off…

Over the Top Mushroom Quiche

Over the Top Mushroom Quiche INGREDIENTS 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 pound mushrooms, stems trimmed and large caps halved or quartered 1 pound white mushrooms, thinly sliced Salt and freshly ground white pepper 1 tablespoon unsalted…

Wild Mushroom and Goat Cheese Omelet

Wild Mushroom and Goat Cheese Omelet INGREDIENTS 6 tablespoons unsalted butter 3/4 pound mushrooms, stems discarded and caps thickly sliced 3 medium shallots, very finely chopped 6 ounces pea shoots Salt and freshly ground pepper 1…

Goat Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms with Bread Crumbs

Goat Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms with Bread Crumbs INGREDIENTS 24 large crimini mushrooms (1 1/2 pounds), stems discarded 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon rosemary leaves, plus one 3-inch sprig of rosemary Kosher…

Sicilian Aubergine Stew (Eggplant Caponata)

Sicilian Aubergine Stew (Eggplant Caponata) INGREDIENTS olive oil 2 large aubergines, cut into large chunks 1 heaped teaspoon dried oregano sea salt freshly ground black pepper 1 small red onion, peeled and finely chopped 2…

Asian Pear and Gouda Grilled Cheese

Asian Pear and Gouda Grilled Cheese INGREDIENTS 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened 2 (1/2-inch-thick, 7-1/2-by-3-1/2-inch-long) slices light rye bread 2 ounces thinly sliced young Gouda cheese (aged 1 to 6 months) 5 (1/8 inch…

Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad

Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 lb Brussels sprouts (preferably on the stalk), any discolored leaves discarded and stems left intact 1 cup walnuts (3 1/2 oz), lightly toasted 2 tablespoons finely grated Pecorino Romano,…

Roasted Kabocha Squash with Cumin Salt

Roasted Kabocha Squash with Cumin Salt INGREDIENTS 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, toasted 1 minute in a dry skillet 1 bay leaf 1/4 teaspoon smoked or regular paprika 2 teaspoons packed brown sugar 1 teaspoon sea salt 1 kabocha squash…

Celery, Apple and Fennel Salad with Cilantro and Lime

Celery, Apple and Fennel Salad with Cilantro and Lime INGREDIENTS 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil Coarse grained salt and cracked black pepper 2 large apples, julienned 1 medium head…

Baked Stuffed Apples

Baked Stuffed Apples INGREDIENTS 4 apples 1/2 lemon 4 tablespoons butter, softened 3/4 cup whole-grain cereal with dried fruit, such as Mueslix 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar 1/4 cup chopped walnuts 1 pint vanilla ice  cream DIRECTIONS Pre-heat…