Category: Food

  • Linguine with Canned Tuna, Olives, and Chile

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    Linguine with Canned Tuna, Olives, and Chile If you like you can add some capers to the sauce. Ingredients: 10 Tbs. extra virgin olive oil 2 garlic cloves, peeled and finely sliced 1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives, drained and quartered 5 anchovy fillets in oil, drained and chopped 10 cherry tomatoes, quartered 1/2 tsp. dried…

  • Lemony Orzo with Tuna and Artichoke Hearts

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    Lemony Orzo with Tuna and Artichoke Hearts This dish, and its perfectly balanced flavors, is the antidote to predictable weeknight pasta. No dry vermouth or white wine on hand? Deglaze the skillet with chicken broth or water instead. Ingredients: Kosher salt 1-1/2 cups dried orzo (about 9 oz.) 1 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil 1 small…

  • Broiled Shrimp & Broccoli with Spicy Peanut Sauce

    Broiled Shrimp & Broccoli with Spicy Peanut Sauce

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    Broiled Shrimp & Broccoli with Spicy Peanut Sauce A one-pan Southeast Asian shrimp satay inspired dish is a tasty weeknight favorite. I doubled the sauce, minus doubling the sriracha, to pour over the rice that I make with the dish. If you want it spicier, add more Sriracha after mixing the peanut sauce and before…

  • Spinach & Artichoke Dip

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    Spinach & Artichoke Dip Ingredients: 16-oz. package frozen leaf spinach, thawed, squeezed dry, and chopped 14 oz. can artichoke hearts, thinly sliced and patted dry 1 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano 3/4 cup mayonnaise 3/4 cup sour cream Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper Preparation 1). Position a rack in the center of the oven and…

  • Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato, Ginger, and Basil Pasta

    Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato, Ginger, and Basil Pasta

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    Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato, Ginger, and Basil Pasta A light and silky pasta sauce with a burst of basil and a hit of fresh ginger. Ingredients: Kosher salt 2 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil 1-1/2 Tbs. pine nuts 1/4 cup finely chopped shallot 1-1/2 tsp. minced fresh ginger 3 Tbs. dry white wine 1/3 cup lower-salt chicken…

  • Green Goddess Scrambled Eggs

    Green Goddess Scrambled Eggs

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    Green Goddess Scrambled Eggs A play on the herbaceous flavor of green goddess dressing, these eggs are equally good at breakfast or suppertime. Folding in sour cream at the end of cooking makes them super creamy. All they need is a side of toast. Ingredients: 1 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil 6 oz. (6 packed cups)…

  • Double Banana-Walnut Bread

    Double Banana-Walnut Bread

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    Double Banana-Walnut Bread Nutmeg adds warmth and depth to this perfect-for-breakfast bread which features fresh diced bananas and overripe (read: sweet) mashed bananas. A dusting of confectioners’ sugar finishes the bread beautifully. Ingredients: 1 Tbs. unsalted butter, softened 9 oz. (2 cups) unbleached all-purpose flour, plus more for the pan 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1…

  • Grilled Corn, Zucchini, and Black Bean Quesadillas

    Grilled Corn, Zucchini, and Black Bean Quesadillas

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    Grilled Corn, Zucchini, and Black Bean Quesadillas The corn, zucchini and scallions tossed together combined with the black beans and cheese make a wonderful quesadilla. Topped with the avocado salsa, it becomes a super-satisfying vegetarian dinner. Ingredients: For the grilled vegetables: 2 ears of corn, unshucked or (1 1/2 cup of frozen corn if broiling)…

  • Seared Scallops with Cucumber and Jalapeño

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    Seared Scallops with Cucumber and Jalapeño These cool bites offer a wonderful combination of flavors and textures, pairing tender, caramelized scallops with crunchy cucumber, spicy jalapeño, fresh cilantro, and a squeeze of lime. Ingredients: 2 tsp. canola oil 6 dry-packed sea scallops Kosher salt 1 small English (seedless) cucumber 1/2 medium lime 1 Tbs. finely…

  • Winter Salad with Curried Shrimp, Apples, and Cashews

    Winter Salad with Curried Shrimp, Apples, and Cashews

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    Winter Salad with Curried Shrimp, Apples, and Cashews The warming spices in the curry make this main-course salad a perfect choice for a light meal on a cold winter day. Ingredients: 6 Tbs. rice vinegar 2-1/2 tsp. light brown sugar 1 medium shallot, thinly sliced lengthwise 3 Tbs. canola oil 2 tsp. fish sauce Kosher…