Category: Food

  • Corn, Bacon, and Egg Pasta

    Corn, Bacon, and Egg Pasta Soft-boiled egg yolks become part of the sauce for this summery riff on pasta carbonara. Kosher salt 2 large eggs 6 oz. campanelle or similar pasta 2 slices bacon 1 Tbs. unsalted butter 1 Tbs. chopped shallot 2 tsp. chopped garlic Pinch crushed red pepper flakes 2 cups corn kernels…

  • Greek Spinach Salad with Grilled Flap Steak and Marinated Feta

    Greek Spinach Salad with Grilled Flap Steak and Marinated Feta

    Grilled steak turns a Greek salad into a substantial dish, while marinating the feta in a mixture of spicy chile flakes, briny capers, bright lemon, and herbs adds a big punch of flavor. Serve with grilled pita or crusty bread rubbed with fresh garlic to round out the meal. Ingredients Steak Salad Preparation Steak Salad…

  • Strawberry-Banana Crepes

    Strawberry-Banana Crepes

    Strawberry-Banana Crepes 2 cups thinly sliced strawberries 1 large banana, thinly sliced (about 1 cup) 1 tablespoon Grand Marnier (orange-flavored liqueur) – non alcoholic substitute – orange juice 9 tablespoons vanilla fat-free Greek yogurt 1. Follow the Basic Crepe instructions to make the crepes. 2. Combine strawberries, banana, Grand Marnier, and 1 teaspoon sugar in…

  • Basic Crepes

    Basic Crepes

    Basic Crepes 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt 2 cups whole milk, room temperature, plus more if needed 3 large eggs, room temperature 2 1/2 ounces (5 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted, plus more for skillet (I typically make 2/3 of this recipe. At 1/3 cup of batter for each crepe, it’s more…

  • Smoked Salmon Rolls

    Smoked Salmon Rolls 1/4 lb. cream cheese, at room temperature 2 tsp. fresh lemon juice 1 tsp. finely grated lemon zest 2 Tbs. plus 2 tsp. thinly sliced fresh chives Kosher salt 3/4 cup shaved fresh fennel 8 oz. thinly sliced smoked salmon (not hot-smoked) 1 Tbs. finely chopped fennel fronds TIP: You can mix…

  • White Bean Burgers with Tomato-Olive Relish

    White Bean Burgers with Tomato-Olive Relish This veggie burger is a lively combination of classic Italian flavors. It’s just as good served without the bun. 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, plus 12 small leaves 1 large clove garlic 1 oz. finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano (1 cup using a rasp grater) 1 15-oz. can navy beans, drained…

  • Grilled Fingerling Potatoes

    Grilled Fingerling Potatoes Slice the fingerling potatoes in half lengthwise. With the cut side up, brush each potato with olive oil and light salt. Add some zest to the potatoes by substituting the the salt with paprika. Cook the potatoes on a grill to the side of the coals for approximately 20 minutes or until…

  • Southern “Barbecue” Shrimp

    Southern “Barbecue” Shrimp 1 pound uncooked large shrimp, deveined but with tails and shells intact 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, melted 1/3 cup Worcestershire sauce 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons (packed) golden brown sugar 2 tablespoons Old Bay seasoning or other seafood seasoning Lemon wedges Crusty baguette slices The original recipe calls…

  • Chicken Burgers with Red Cabbage and Apple Slaw

    Chicken Burgers with Red Cabbage and Apple Slaw For a fresh take on a burger, give these chicken patties a try. Apples and celery mixed into the ground chicken give the burgers a subtly sweet, aromatic note, while the bright, creamy slaw provides great crunch. 1 lb. ground chicken (not chicken breast) 1-1/2 cups small-diced…

  • Baked Ziti

    Baked Ziti See Baked Ziti with Cream Sauce for updated and improved recipe. 24 ounces of Tomato Sauce 12 shredded mozzarella cheese 16 ziti pasta