Avocado and Strawberries with Honey Vinaigrette

2 ½ Tbsp lemon juice 3 Tbsp honey 3 Tbsp olive oil 1/8 tsp sea salt 1/8 tsp ground pepper 2 avocados (peeled, pitted, and cut into wedges) 8 oz strawberries halved Whisk the lemon juice, honey, olive oil, salt and pepper together. Arrange the avocados and strawberries. Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad.

Asparagus Flan with Cheese Sauce

Note: a lot of work.  Good.  Rich and Intense. Ingredients For flan 2 lb asparagus, trimmed 4 large eggs 1 1/3 cups whole milk 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano 1 1/4 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg, or to taste For sauce 1/4 lb Italian Fontina, rind discarded and cheese […]

Lemony Lentil Soup

3 carrots, chopped (1 ½ C) 1 onion, chopped (½ C) 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 dash crushed red pepper, optional 2 C dried red lentils (12 oz) rinsed 4 ½ C chicken broth ½ tsp. salt 1 Tbs chopped fresh oregano 1 Tbs. Chopped fresh rosemary 1 tsp finely shredded lemon peel 1 Tbs […]

Spinach Stracciatella Soup

3 C chicken stock 2 C water ½ tsp salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 (10-oz) pkg frozen chopped spinach (not thawed) ½ C finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano 2 large eggs, lightly beaten Combine stock, water, salt, and ¼ tsp pepper in a 2-to 2 ½-quart saucepan and heat over moderate heat until hot. Stir in […]

Chicken Stew with Dumplings

2 skinless boneless chicken breast halves 2 skinless, boneless chicken thighs 1 bay leaf 3 peppercorns Salt and freshly ground pepper 4 Tbsp butter 2 leeks, white parts only, chopped 2 carrots, peeled and sliced 3 celery ribs, sliced 2 Tbsp flour 4 C chicken broth 1 russet potato, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch […]

Steak and Potato Soup with Fried Shallots

1 sweet potato, peeled and chopped 1 parsnip, peeled and chopped 5 Tbsp olive oil Salt and freshly ground pepper ¾ lb flank steak 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 celery ribs, finely chopped 2 Tbsp flour 2 Tbsp tomato paste 3 C beef broth (I did more) Fried Shallots(I […]

Orcchiette, Sausage and Broccoli in Broth

8 cups chicken broth 1/2-1 tsp red pepper flakes 1 lb spicy Italian sausage 1 1/2 lb broccoli, trimmed and cut into florets Salt and freshly ground pepper 12 oz orecchiette pasta In a large, heavy pot, bring the broth and red pepper flakes to a boil over medium heat.  Reduce the heat to low […]

Orzo, Delicata Squash and Chicken Soup with Sage

4 delicata squash, about 2 3/4 lb. (1.4 kg) total, peeled, seeded   and cubed  3 Tbs. olive oil Salt, to taste, plus 1/2 tsp. Freshly ground pepper, to taste 2 small boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, about 3/4 lb.   (375 g) total 1 cup (7 oz./220 g) orzo 3 Tbs. unsalted butter 1 […]

Roasted Vegetable Soup With Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto

Soup: 2 leeks, white and pale green parts, finely chopped 4 carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch (5-cm) pieces 2 zucchini, cut into 2-inch (5-cm) pieces 2 Asian eggplant, cut into 2-inch (5-cm) pieces 2 large tomatoes, quartered 2 potatoes (about 10 oz./315 g), peeled and cut into 2-inch (5-cm) pieces 4 1⁄2 cups (36 […]

Caramel Popcorn

1 C butter 2 C brown sugar ½ C corn syrup (maybe use dark) 1 tsp salt (1/8 tsp cream of tartar) ½ tsp baking soda 1 tsp vanilla 5 quarts popped popcorn (½-1 C unpopped) Preheat oven to 250.  Place popcorn in a very large bowl. In medium saucepan over medium heat, melt butter.  […]