Yield: 4 servingsTime: This is a great dish. The pairing of lentils and salmon is really nice, and it’s so yummy on cool nights. The most recent time I made this there was excess stock in the lentils, although I don’t remember this being an issue before (maybe I used different lentils…). Even though it’s […]
Mahi Mahi with Tomato Olive Red Onion Salsa on Couscous
Yield: 2 servings Time: Ingredients 1 pound mahi mahi Couscous: 1 cup couscous 1 1/2 cup water or broth 1 T butter 1 T olive oil Salsa: 1/2 red onion, chopped 16 mixed olives, green & kalamata, chopped pint of cherry tomatoes, sliced in half 20 basil leaves, julienned salt to taste Directions Couscous: Bring […]
Pasta with Red Peppers, Greens, White Beans, Garlic, and Lemon Zest
Yield: 2 servings Time: Pretty good, although not excellent. The flavors fell a little flat. May have needed more salt and lemon zest… Ingredients 1/2 cup dried white beans, soaked in water overnight 2 cups water 1 bay leaf 4 garlic cloves 6 ounces dried pasta (shells, farfalle, orecchiette) 1/3 cup vegetable stock 2 red […]
Orzo Risotto with Swiss Chard and Fontina
Yield: Time: Great winter dish enjoyed by all (even those claiming not to like winter greens). Hesitate before putting in too much cheese, it can become too cheesy. Ingredients 2 1/2 cups chicken or vegetable broth 2 1/2 cups water 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 3/4 cups orzo (about 3/4 pound) 1 tablespoon olive oil […]
Chickpea Soup with Kale and Diavolicchio
Yield: 6 servings Time: Excellent, and the diavolicchio can be used in many other dishes Ingredients Diavolicchio 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes Soup 1 pound dried chickpeas 7 cups water 2 gloves garlic, halved salt, to taste 1/4 cup olive oil 1 large onion, minced 4 garlic cloves, […]
Cocido
Yield: 4 to 6 servings Time: About 3 hours, plus overnight soaking Wow, fantastic. recipe used more water than noted (in every step where water was added), and it took more time than I anticipated picking through and cutting the meats, but the result made it worth the effort. Ingredients 12 ounces dried chickpeas, covered […]
Roasted Lima Bean and Tomato Soup
Yield: 4 servings Time: 45 minutes + a few hours roasting time Frozen lima beans work okay, but fresh are better; serve with nice bread and olive oil! Ingredients 2 pints cherry tomatoes 4 cups fresh lima beans (frozen okay, but not as tasty) 4 T olive oil salt & pepper 1 medium onion, peeled […]
Pasta with Double Sun-Dried Sauce
Yield: At least 4 servings Time: 30 minutes Great. Easy. Salty and sweet plus a little kick from the dried chili. Fresh pasta was a fantastic base for this sauce. Ingredients Salt 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, each cut in half (not in oil) 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 1 […]
Fettucine Carbonara with Rapini and Fried Eggs
Yield: Makes 4 servings Time: The fried eggs add extra unctuousness to a clever carbonara. Ingredients 8 large eggs 2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/3 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese 2 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 4 ounces thinly sliced pancetta (Italian bacon), finely chopped 12 ounces egg fettuccine 1 medium […]
Vietnamese Shaking Beef Salad
Yield: Serves 4 Time: San Francisco Chronicle’s Top Recipe 1999 This dish from Mai Pham makes a great appetizer and, with a bowl of steamed rice, a satisfying entree as well. It gets its unique flavor from a pungent dressing of lime juice, fish sauce, sugar, chile and garlic. Quickly sauteed strips of beef and […]
Tomato Sauce with Rosemary and Bacon
Yield: Makes enough sauce for 1 pound of pasta. Time: Pancetta can be substituted for the bacon. Any short tubular pasta is well suited to this sauce. If your tomatoes are tart, you may need to add up to 1/2 teaspoon sugar. Ingredients 6 oz bacon (6 slices) cut crosswise into 1/2-inch strips 2 T […]
Spaghetti with Spicy Cherry Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella, and Basil
Yield: Serves 6 Time: Ingredients 1 pound spaghetti 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 large cloves garlic, minced 1 to 2 small fresh red chiles, such as Thai chiles, minced 1 1/2 pounds cherry tomatoes, halved Kosher or sea salt 2 tablespoons capers, rinsed and coarsely chopped 1 dozen kalamata olives, pitted and halved […]
Beluga Lentil Soup with Tomato Pepper Harissa
Yield: 8 servings Time: 1 hour So good. If Beluga lentils are not available, French green lentils may be substituted. Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 cup finely diced carrots 1/2 cup finely diced onions 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 bouquet garni (leek greens, 2 thyme sprigs, 3 parsley stems, bay leaf, 6 black peppercorns […]
Tomato Pepper Harissa
Yield: Makes slightly more than 1 cup Time: 25 minutes A North Africa chile sauce, Harissa is both an ingredient and a condiment. Stir a spoonful or two into a couscous or tagine as it simmers, then thin some out with a little water so it has the consistency of a thick sauce, and serve […]
Basic Harissa
Yield: Makes 1 cup Time: 40 minutes (10 minutes active) A North Africa chile sauce, Harissa is both an ingredient and a condiment. Stir a spoonful or two into a couscous or tagine as it simmers, then thin some out with a little water so it has the consistency of a thick sauce, and serve […]
Fish Soup With Fennel and Pernod
Yield: 2 servings Time: 30 minutes for Stage 1; 10 minutes for Stage 2 This was really good, very easy, and prepared entirely within an hour (including all prep). Used Alaskan Cod and omitted the mussles (fellow diner does not enjoy shellfish). Preparation for this recipe is divided into stages. The author defines those stages […]
Pizza Dough
Yield: 3 small pies or 1 extra extra large pie Time: 15 minutes, plus at least 1 hour’s rising Excellent pizza dough. Easy to make. Ingredients 3 cups all-purpose or bread flour, more as needed 2 teaspoons instant yeast 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 teaspoons coarse kosher or sea salt, more for sprinkling. Directions Combine […]
Farmhouse Butternut Squash Soup
Yield: Makes 6 (first course) servings Time: 45 min (30 active) Easy to make, delicious; subbed sherry vinegar for cider vinegar and it worked very well. Green apple and a dash of cider vinegar provide just the right amount of tart balance in this slightly sweet, down-home soup topped with homemade bacon bits. Ingredients 4 […]
Kale and White Bean Stew
Yield: Makes 6 servings Time: Excellent winter soup highlighting kale. Adding Sherry wine vinegar and herbs at the end of cooking this vegetable stew makes the pure flavors shine even brighter. Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds kale leaves, center ribs and stems removed 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 cup chopped carrots 1 cup chopped celery 1 […]
Lentil Soup With Kale
Yield: 4 – 6 servings Time: 1 hour Classic lentil soup, delicious. Add shredded parm on top! Ingredients 4 1/2 to 5 1/2 cups vegetable or chicken broth, as needed 1 cup lentils 1 cup diced carrots 1 cup chopped onions, divided 1/2 cup finely diced smoked pork, ham, or bacon (optional) 1 ham hock […]
Cauliflower with Almonds Capers and Raisins
Yield: 4 servings Time: 30 minutes This can turn a cauliflower doubter in a true believer. Ingredients 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets 1 1/2 tablespoons butter 3 tablespoons panko, or bread crumbs 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons sliced almonds Salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons golden […]
Stir-Fried Sweet Potatoes With Brown Butter and Sage
Yield: 4 to 6 servings Time: 20 to 30 minutes Ingredients 4 tablespoons olive oil 2 to 3 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and grated, 4 to 6 cups Salt and pepper 1/2 stick butter, more to taste 4 cloves garlic, crushed 20 sage leaves Directions Put oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When […]
Roasted Corn Salad
Yield: 4-6 servings Time: 30 minutes Fantastic summer salad. I usually serve this with something coming off the grill, ie, burgers, salmon, pork tenderloin. Ingredients 6 ears corn kernels salt, pepper 1/4 cup olive oil 1/2 diced red pepper 1/2 red onion 1 anaheim chile, diced 1/2 cup cilantro 2 T rice wine vinegar 1 […]
Roasted Arctic Char With Ancho-Shallot Butter
Yield: 4 servings Time: 30 minutes Arctic Char is so good, and this was a great preparation. The ancho chili added a hint of spice, but not so much that my two year old didn’t love it. Excellent. Ingredients For the ancho-shallot butter: 2 teaspoons vegetable oil 1 small shallot, finely diced 1/4 cup white […]