Category: Food

  • Penne alla Vodka

    Penne alla Vodka

    Penne alla Vodka This take on a favorite Italian-American pasta dish is more tomatoey than most versions. For a creamier sauce, add another 2 Tbs. cream. Ingredients: Kosher salt 12 oz. penne 1 28-oz. can whole peeled plum tomatoes in juice, preferably San Marzano 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 5 large cloves garlic, smashed 1/4…

  • Balsamic Vinaigrette

    Balsamic Vinaigrette Ingredients: 3 Tbs. balsamic vinegar 2 tsp. Dijon mustard 1 small clove garlic, minced 1 tsp. kosher salt; more to taste About 5 grinds black pepper; more to taste 3/4 cup olive oil Preparation 1). n a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper. Whisking constantly, add the oil…

  • Penne with Spinach, Gorgonzola, and Walnuts

    Penne with Spinach, Gorgonzola, and Walnuts Chopped nuts are unusual in pasta, but they pair brilliantly with the earthy Gorgonzola in this creamy weeknight dish. Toasting the nuts deepens their flavor, so don’t skip this step. Ingredients: Kosher salt 8 oz. fresh baby spinach leaves (10 lightly packed cups) 1/4 cup coarsely chopped walnuts 12…

  • Linguine with Canned Tuna, Olives, and Chile

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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…