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Now that the weather is cooling off, time to enjoy some comfort food. The base layer is traditional enough, composed of rice—a plump, short- to medium-grain variety such as Arborio or Carnaroli—white wine, chicken stock, Parmesan and butter. As brief as the ingredient list is, it’s important to handle everything with care. The butter, for […]
Risotto with goat cheese and spring vegetables Read More »
For the stuffing: 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 large onion, thinly sliced 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon water 4 hard-boiled eggs, peeled 1 cup coarsely grated Gruyère, mozzarella, mild cheddar or blue cheese ¼ pound best-quality ham, finely diced For the meat mixture: 1
Over the top stuffed meatloaf Read More »
INGREDIENTS 3 red beetroot ; red or gold, washed some sea salt Plain goat’s cheese ; about 6 oz without rind 2 oz Milk Large bunch, baby chard leaves ; or mixed baby greens such as rocket or spinach some Olive oil ; to drizzle FOR THE WALNUT DRESSING 3 oz walnuts ; shelled
Beet Roots Salad With Feta Read More »
1 pound mixed small Yukon Gold and red new potatoes, scrubbed Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 3 tablespoons good olive oil ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons minced fresh chives Fleur de sel or sea salt Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Place the potatoes and 1 tablespoon salt in a
Parmesan Potatoes With Chives Read More »
Fiber is your body’s natural guide to weight management – rather than cutting carbs out of your diet, eat them in their original fiber packaging instead. Consult your health care provider before radically changing your diet. https://theconversation.com/fiber-is-your-bodys-natural-guide-to-weight-management-rather-than-cutting-carbs-out-of-your-diet-eat-them-in-their-original-fiber-packaging-instead-205159 Published: July 3, 2023 7.53am EDT Author Christoper Damman, MD. University of Washington.
Carbs and Gut Health Read More »
This creamy lemon and dill skillet chicken recipe is a true crowd-pleaser and makes for a perfect weeknight dinner. Chicken cutlets cook quickly, taking this recipe from skillet to table in only 20 minutes. The drippings and fond from the pan are at the heart of the tangy, vibrant pan sauce that you serve with
Creamy Lemon And Dill Chicken Read More »
An easy apple strudel recipe with puff pastry that is ready in less than an hour. It tastes especially delicious fresh out of the oven with some vanilla ice cream. Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Total Time: 40 mins Ingredients 4 medium apples – peeled, cored, and chopped. I like Pink Lady
INGREDIENTS FOR THE SALMON 4½ Tbsp. olive oil 8 anchovy fillets, finely chopped 2½ Tbsp. tomato paste 1½ tsp. red chile flakes 2 tsp. coriander seeds, lightly crushed 8 cloves garlic, very thinly sliced 2 preserved lemons, flesh scooped out and discarded, rind finely chopped (about 2 ounces) 2 tsp. pure maple syrup 1 large
Puttanesca-esque Baked Salmon with Olives and Caper Salsa Read More »
INGREDIENTS FOR THE LENTIL SALAD 10.5 ounces puy lentils or green lentils 10 ounces banana or regular shallots (8 to 12 depending on size and type), thinly sliced 5 Tbsp. olive oil, divided Flaky salt and pepper 2 Tbsp. sherry vinegar 8 ounces sourdough bread, crusts discarded, torn into ¾” pieces 1½ tsp. berbere* (or
Lentils and Pickled Shallots Salad with Berbere Croutons Read More »
Fennel, Arugula and Green Apple Salad With Marcona Almonds, Parmesan and Golden Raisins Place into a lidded jar, close and shake: ¼ cup Sherry vinegar ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 large shallots, thinly sliced 1 clove garlic, minced Add ¾ cup extra-virgin olive oil and shake again. In a large
Fennel, Arugula and Apple With Frisee Read More »