Category: Food

  • Pita Pizzas with Kale and Basil Pesto, Tomatoes

    Pita Pizzas with Kale and Basil Pesto, Tomatoes

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    Pita Pizzas with Kale Pesto, Tomatoes, and Bacon Refreshing and light, this is a perfect first course for a summer dinner. Make it up to a few hours in advance, keeping it covered and chilled and adding the salt, pepper, cheese, and capers just before serving. 4 cups water 2 cups stemmed, coarsely chopped Lacinato…

  • Shaved Squash Carpaccio with Capers and Ricotta Salata

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    Shaved Squash Carpaccio with Capers and Ricotta Salata Refreshing and light, this is a perfect first course for a summer dinner. Make it up to a few hours in advance, keeping it covered and chilled and adding the salt, pepper, cheese, and capers just before serving. 3 medium yellow summer squash or zucchini, or a…

  • Grilled Zucchini and Cheese Sandwiches

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    Grilled Zucchini and Cheese Sandwiches Summer tomato and Cheddar on sourdough is a great sandwich on its own. But grilled planks of zucchini add a bit of char flavor to take it to the next level. 2 medium zucchini (10 oz.), sliced lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick planks Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 8 thin…

  • Corn, Bacon, and Egg Pasta

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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…