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Pear, Pecan and Goat Cheese Pizza
Pear, Pecan and Goat Cheese Pizza
INGREDIENTS
Prebaked pizza crust
1 pear, cored and sliced
1/4 cup (2 ounces) crumbled low-fat goat cheese
1/4 cup chopped pecans
1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
1 tablespoon fig vinegar or balsamic…
Broccoli, Red Bell pepper and Mushroom Melts
Broccoli, Red Bell Pepper and Mushroom Melts
INGREDIENTS
1 small head broccoli, cut into small florets (stalk discarded)
1 tablespoon olive oil
Coarse salt and ground pepper
4 portobello mushrooms (stems removed), sliced 1/2 inch…
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,…
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…
Baked Leeks with Bread Crumbs
Baked Leeks with Bread Crumbs
INGREDIENTS
6 Tbs. (3/4 stick) unsalted butter
2 Tbs. minced shallots
6 to 8 leeks, about 2-3 lb. total, white and light green portions, chopped
1 tsp. salt and 3/4 tsp. freshly ground white pepper
2…
Grilled Shrimp and Green Bean Salad
Grilled Shrimp and Green Bean Salad
INGREDIENTS
1 1/2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
2 pounds peeled, medium-size raw shrimp
Basil Vinaigrette, divided (1/2 cup balsamic vinegar, 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil, 4 large shallots, minced,…
Crispy Baked Kale with Gruyere Cheese
Crispy Baked Kale with Gruyere Cheese
INGREDIENTS
One 4-ounce piece of sourdough bread, crusts removed, bread torn into 1/2-inch pieces (2 cups)
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium shallot, minced
1 small onion,…
Heirloom Tomato Fritatta and Heirloom Tomato Pozza
Heirloom Tomato Fritatta
INGREDIENTS
5 eggs
½ cup heavy cream
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
½ cup onion, chopped
1 tablespoon butter
1-1/2 cup fresh broccoli florets, cut small
¾ cups hard cheese like Asiago,…
Mushroom and Potato Gratin with Thyme and Parmesan
Mushroom and Potato Gratin with Thyme and Parmesan
INGREDIENTS
1 Tbs. unsalted butter, plus more for greasing
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1 garlic clove, thinly sliced
3 fresh thyme sprigs, plus 1 1/2 tsp. minced
Sea salt and freshly…
Grilled Kale Salad with Beets, Figs and Ricotta
Grilled Kale Salad with Beets, Figs and Ricotta
INGREDIENTS
4 small golden beets, peeled and cut into wedges
1/4 cup olive oil
2 Tbs. balsamic vinegar
1 tsp. maple syrup
1 bunch of young kale, stems removed
12 fresh figs, black…
Chickpea, Barley and Zucchini Ribbon Salad with Mint and Feta
INGREDIENTS
2 medium zucchini or summer squash
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided, plus more for salting water
1/3 cup pearl barley
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2…
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…