Tag Archive for: spring

Beefsteak Tomato Gratin

Beefsteak Tomato Gratin 4 ripe beefsteak or other large tomatoes 1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley 2 teaspoons fresh thyme, divided 3 cloves garlic, minced, divided sea salt and freshly ground black pepper 3 tablespoons…

Strawberry Salsa

Strawberry Salsa 1 1/2 cups chopped strawberries 1/2 cup chopped peeled kiwifruit 1/2 cup chopped cucumber 1/2 cup chopped red onion 2 tablespoons chopped seeded jalapeno pepper 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro or mint …

Strawberry Lemon Shortbread Bars

Strawberry Lemon Shortbread Bars 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup powdered sugar 3/4 teaspoon lemon zest, divided 3/4 cup cold butter 2 (8-oz.) packages cream cheese, softened 3/4 cup granulated sugar 2 large eggs 1…

Red Potato Salad

Red Potato Salad 2 lbs. red potatoes, scrubbed 6 eggs, boiled & chopped 1 lb bacon, fried & crumbled 1 onion, chopped (or use green onions) 1 stalk celery, chopped 1 1⁄2cups mayonnaise 1⁄2cup sour cream …

Sauteed Broccoli Rabe

Sauteed Broccoli Rabe 1-2 bunches (12 to 16 ounces each) broccoli rabe (rapini), stems trimmed 1/8 cup olive oil 1-2 garlic cloves, chopped 1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper flakes 1/8 cup raisins Salt Working in batches,…

Pasta with Broccoli Rabe and Sausage

Pasta with Broccoli Rabe and Sausage 1 pound orecchiette 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 pound sweet Italian sausage, casings removed 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 2 ½ cups low-sodium chicken broth 1/8 teaspoon crushed red…

Crimini Mushroom Meatloaf

Crimini Mushroom Meatloaf 1 pound cremini mushrooms 1 tablespoon canola oil 1 1/4 cups finely chopped onion 6 garlic cloves, minced 2 tablespoons dry sherry 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs {substitute…

Quick Fish Filets in Cherry Tomato Sauce

Quick Fish Filets in Cherry Tomato Sauce 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 4 (4-oz.) skin-on fish fillets, such as bass or snapper Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced lengthwise …

Roasted Hakurei Turnips with Israeli Couscous Salad

Roasted Hakurei Turnips with Israeli Couscous Salad 1 bunch hakurei turnips with fresh-looking greens 1 cup Israeli couscous 1 garlic clove, minced pinch of optional red chili flakes 1/4 cup chopped red onion juice from half…

Sauteed Hakurei with Turnip Greens

Sauteed Hakurei with Turnip Greens   Kosher salt 1 1/2 pounds (675g) Japanese (Hakurei) baby turnips, with green tops 3 tablespoons (45ml) extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling Freshly ground black pepper Bring…

Arugula, Egg and Charred Asparagus Salad

Arugula, Egg and Charred Asparagus Salad 4 large eggs in shells 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, divided 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 12 ounces medium asparagus, trimmed 1/4 cup plain whole-milk…

Roasted Shallot Vinaigrette

Roasted Shallot Vinaigrette 1 cup peeled shallot 4 cloves peeled garlic 3/4cup olive oil, divided 1/4cup balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard Preheat oven to 400F. In a medium glass baking…