Sicilian Style Spaghetti (or Spaghetti Squash) with Eggplant

Sicilian Style Spaghetti (or Spaghetti Squash) and Eggplant INGREDIENTS For the eggplant: 1-2 medium eggplants 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 garlic cloves 1/2 lemon, juiced 6 fresh basil leaves Kosher…

Sharp Cheddar and Pear Grilled Cheese

Sharp Cheddar and Pear Grilled Cheese INGREDIENTS 1 ripe pear, cored and sliced 2 oz. sharp cheddar cheese, thinly sliced or shredded (use 4 oz. for extra cheesy sandwiches) 1 tbsp. butter, softened 4 slices hearty bread DIRECTIONS Heat…

Croque Monsieur Sandwich with Pears

Croque Monsieur Sandwich with Pears INGREDIENTS 4 teaspoons Dijon mustard 8 slices whole-wheat bread 4 teaspoons light mayonnaise 2 ripe pears, cored and thinly sliced 8 ounces leftover ham slices 4 ounces Swiss cheese (4 to…

Mario Batalis Sausage and Broccoli Rabe Pasta

Mario Batali's Sausage and Broccoli Rabe Pasta INGREDIENTS 1 pound Orrecchiette Pasta (instructions included for making fresh pasta) 2 cups Semolina Flour (plus more for dusting-if making fresh pasta) 1/3-1/2 cup warm Water 3 tablespoons…

Sauteed Gala Apples

Sauteed Gala Apples INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 3 medium Gala apples, peeled and sliced, divided 2 tablespoons maple syrup 3/4 cup apple cider 1 pinch kosher salt DIRECTIONS   Set a large sauté…

Sauteed Broccoli Rabe with Parmesan

Sauteed Broccoli Rabe with Parmesan INGREDIENTS 1 pound broccoli rabe, trimmed 5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 clove garlic, minced 1 tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese DIRECTIONS Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.…

Blueberry and Plum Crisp

Blueberry and Plum Crisp INGREDIENTS   FILLING: 2 to 2 1/2 cups fresh seasonal berries, such as blueberries and blackberries 1 pint small plums or 5-6 medium red or black plums 1/3 cup light brown sugar 2 tablespoons…

Corn and Goat Cheese Omelet

Corn and Goat Cheese Omelet INGREDIENTS 3 eggs, separated 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/2 cup corn kernels, fresh (from 1 ear) 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1/4 cup goat cheese, crumbled 4…

Breakfast Potatoes with Cubanelles and Fried Eggs

Breakfast Potatoes with Cubanelles and Fried Eggs INGREDIENTS   2 pounds Red Potatoes, Cut Into Chunks 2 cloves Garlic, Minced 1/2 whole Onion, Peeled And Roughly Chopped 2-3 cubanelle peppers, chopped 1/8-1/4 cup Olive…

Easy Homemade Dill Pickles and Garlic Dill Refrigerator Pickles

Easy Homemade Dill Pickles INGREDIENTS cucumbers 2 cloves of garlic 2 sprigs of fresh dill (the flowered heads of the dill taste the best for these pickles, so use them if you can get them) ½ tsp coriander seeds ¼ tsp mustard…

Grilled Salmon with Charred Corn Relish

Grilled Salmon with Charred Corn Relish INGREDIENTS 4 ears shucked corn Olive oil cooking spray 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved 2 tablespoons…

Flash Roasted Tomatoes

Flash Roasted Tomatoes INGREDIENTS 2 cups cherry or grape tomatoes 2 Tbs. thinly sliced shallot Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste 3 Tbs. olive oil 1/4 cup sliced green onions, white and light green portions 1 1/2 Tbs.…