Broccoli, Red Pepper, and Cheddar Chowder

Ingredients 1 small head broccoli (1/2 pound) 1 large boiling potato (1/2 pound) 1 large onion, chopped 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch pieces l large garlic clove, finely chopped 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 3/4 […]

Curried Chicken Salad

Ingredients 1 3/4 cups chicken broth 1 1/2 lb skinless boneless chicken breast 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/3 cup plain yogurt 5 teaspoons curry powder 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 1 teaspoon honey 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 medium red onion, chopped (1 cup) 1 firm-ripe mango (3/4 pound), […]

Perciatelli with Sausage Ragu and Meatballs

Active Time: 2 1/4 hours; Total time: 4 hours 1-2 Tbsp olive oil Sicilian Meatballs 12 sweet Italian sausages (2 pounds total) 1 large onion, finely chopped 1 large garlic clove, smashed wiht side of a heavy knife 2 C dry red wine 2 Tbsp tomato paste 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes in puree […]

Sicilian Meatballs

3/4 C fine fresh bread crumbs from Italian bread (crusts discarded) 1/4 C whole milk 1/2 C (2 3/4 oz) whole almonds with skin, toasted 1 1/2 tsp sugar 1 lb ground beef chuck 1/2 C finely grated pecorino Romano or Parmigiano-Reggiano 1/4 C dried currants 1/4 C pine nuts, lightly toasted 2 tsp salt […]

Risotto Milanese

Ingredients 4 cups chicken broth 2 cup water 1 small onion 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 1/2 cups Arborio rice 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan 1/4 teaspoon crumbled saffron threads Preparation In a saucepan bring broth and water to a simmer and keep at a bare simmer. Finely chop onion and in a 2 1/2- […]

Spicy Blackened Catfish

4 tsp sweet paprika 1 tsp dried oregano crumbled 1 tsp dried thyme, crumbled 1/2 tsp cayenne, or to taste 1 tsp sugar 2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper 4 (8 oz) catfish, tilapia, or mahimahi fillets, skinned 2 Tbsp olive oil 2 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced 2 Tbsp butter ACCOMPANIMENT: lemon wedges Stir […]

Crispy Oven Fried Cod

Active Time 10 min Total Time 25 min Ingredients 3/4 cup dry bread crumbs 3/4 cup yellow cornmeal 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon cayenne 4 (6-oz) pieces center-cut cod or scrod fillet (3/4 inch thick) 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 6 tablespoons vegetable oil Accompaniment: lemon wedges and tartar sauce Preparation Preheat oven to 500°F. […]

Clams Oreganata

3 C fine fresh bread crumbs from a baguette or sourdough loaf 1/2 C olive oil Fine sea salt 2 garlic cloves, minced 4 canned plum tomatoes, drained, seeded, and coarsley chopped 2 Tbsp minced fresh oregano Pepper 3 lb very small hard chelled clams (about 1 inch wide), such as Manila or cockles, well […]

Parmesan Chicken

Good but definitely has a mustard taste to it, so not sure if it’s the recipe of my dreams. Active Time 15 min Total Time 40 min Ingredients 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon white-wine vinegar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 6 (5-oz) skinless boneless chicken breast halves (scant 2 lbs total) 1 […]

Beef Stroganoff

Note: 1 1/2x sauce; double meat, mushroom and shallot 3 1/2 Tbsp butter 1 Tbsp flour 1 C beef stock or broth 1 (1 lb) piece been tenderloin, trimmed and sliced 1/4 inch thick and cut into 1 inch pieces ro 1 lb filet mignon cut into 1 inch pieces Salt and pepper 2 Tbsp […]