Tag Archive for: garlic

Orecchiette with Broccoli Rabe and Italian Sausage

Orecchiette with Broccoli Rabe and Italian Sausage 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 pound sweet Italian sausage Kosher salt to taste, plus 1 1/2 teaspoons 2 pounds broccoli rabe, stems trimmed 1 pound orecchiette past …

Roasted Potatoes and Mushrooms

Roasted Potatoes and Mushrooms 2 pounds potatoes, halved or cut into chunks 2 tablespoons olive oil, or more if needed salt to taste 1 teaspoon olive oil 2 ounces pancetta, chopped 1 pound mushrooms, trimmed 3 tablespoons…

Spicy Stir-Fried Beef with Leeks and Onions

Spicy Stir-Fried Beef with Leeks and Onions 1/2 pound flank steak, sliced into 1/8th inch slices across the grain 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 3/4 teaspoon sugar, divided 2 teaspoons soy sauce, divided …

Kale and Potato Soup with Poached Eggs

Kale and Potato Soup with Poached Eggs 1 medium (8 ounce) yellow or russet potato, scrubbed clean and chopped 1 garlic clove, minced 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 2 cups vegetable stock, chicken stock, or water 1/2 bunch kale (6…

Basil Pesto Chicken Tart or Pizza or Flat Bread

  Basil Pesto Chicken Tart or Pizza or Flat Bread 1 sheet frozen puff pastry or pizza crust or flat bread 1 small head of peeled garlic cloves (optional) 3 heaping tablespoons basil pesto, homemade or store bought 1 scant…

Perfect Basil Pesto

Perfect Basil Pesto 5 to 6 ounces (2 healthy bunches or about 6 cups gently packed) basil leaves, or any other green 1/2 cup pine nuts, or any other nut 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, or any other hard cheese 1 to 2 garlic cloves …

Eggplant Caponata Sandwiches with Basil and Mozzarella

Eggplant Caponata Sandwiches with Basil and Mozzarella 1/3 cup olive oil 1 medium eggplant, peeled and cut into small cubes, about 4 cups total 1/2 green bell pepper, diced 1 small onion, diced 4 ounces’ white mushrooms, chopped …

Roasted Sweet Peppers

Roasted Sweet Peppers 6 Mixed Red, Green and Yellow Peppers 1/4 Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil Salt & Pepper 3 Cloves Garlic, Minced 1/4 Cup Fresh Chopped Parsley   Wash and dry the peppers, cut off the tops, and…

Stuffed Red Peppers

Stuffed Red Peppers Salsa 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro 1/8 teaspoon salt 2 medium tomatoes, quartered 1/2 jalapeno, finely chopped 1/2 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced 1/2 yellow…

Garlic and Olive Oil Smashed Yukon Gold Potatoes

  Garlic and Olive Oil Smashed Yukon Gold Potatoes 2 pounds medium-size unpeeled Yukon Gold potatoes, each cut into wedges 6 tablespoons olive oil, divided 5 large garlic cloves, peeled, halved 1 teaspoon chopped fresh…

Arugula and Potato Frittata

Arugula and Potato Frittata 2 tablespoons olive oil 6 small potatoes, sliced 1 cup torn fresh arugula 2 tablespoons sliced green onions 1 teaspoon crushed garlic salt and pepper to taste 6 eggs 1/3 cup milk 1/2 cup…

Greek Pasta Salad wit Grape Tomatoes and Bell Peppers

Greek Pasta Salad with Grape Tomatoes and Bell Peppers 5 ounces dried conchiglie pasta (2-1/2 cups) 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved lengthwise 1/2 seedless cucumber, quartered lengthwise and cut into 1/4-inch pieces 1 yellow or red…