Tag Archive for: fall

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…

Chicken and Scallion Skewers with Yakitori Sauce (Negima Yakitori)

Chicken and Scallion Skewers with Yakitori Sauce (Negima Yakitori) 4 whole, bone-in chicken legs 2 cups mirin 2 cups soy sauce 1 cup dry sake 2 tbsp. packed dark brown sugar 2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper 16 large…

Corn and Zucchini Salad with Scallions or Chives

Corn and  Zucchini Salad with Scallions or Chives 2 small zucchinis, diced Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper Olive oil 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 4 ears sweet corn, kernels shaved off 1 cup minced chives or scallions …

Braised Eggplant and Tomatoes

Braised Eggplant and Tomatoes 1 large eggplant, halved lengthwise 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 1 small onion, sliced 1/4 cup olive oil 14-oz can whole tomatoes (about 3-4 tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch pieces) 1/4 cup chopped…

Caramelized Corn with Tomatoes and Bacon

Caramelized Corn with Tomatoes and Bacon 3 strips of bacon 3 ears of fresh corn 1/4 cup of finely chopped red onion pinch of sugar 2 perfectly ripe tomatoes several fresh basil leaves, shredded or about 1 tablespoon fresh…