1 C sugar 4 large, ripe mangoes, pitted and cubed, or 1 jar (1 ½ lb) mangoes in light syrup, drained Grated zest of 1 orange Mint sprigs for garnish In a saucepan over high heat, bring the sugar and 1 cup water to a boil, stirring with a wooden spoon until the sugar dissolves […]
6 Tbsp finely chopped white onion 2 serrano chiles, seeded and finely chopped(I use about a fourth of one) 1 clove garlic, minced (optional) 2 ripe avocados, halved, pitted, and peeled 1 large, ripe tomato, finely chopped ¼ C lightly packed fresh cilantro leaves, finely chopped 1 Tbsp fresh lime juice Sea salt Mash 4 […]
Rice: 1 Tbsp olive oil 2 C quartered shiitake mushroom caps (about 6 oz) ¼ C chopped green onion bottoms 1 (½ inch) piece peeled fresh ginger 1 garlic clove, crushed 2 C uncooked long-grain rice 2 tsp ground cumin 6 skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into bit-sized pieces Sauce: 2 C loosely packed cilantro […]
1 (1/2 oz) package dried porcini mushrooms 1 C hot water 2 tsp olive oil 8 skinless, boneless chicken thighs 1 tsp salt ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper 3 garlic cloves, minced 3 Tbsp minced fresh parsley, divided ¾ C canned crushed tomatoes ½ C fat free, less sodium chicken broth ½ C water […]
2 large artichokes 1 lemon, quartered 3/4 cup olive oil 4 cloves garlic, chopped 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Meanwhile, preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat. Add artichokes to boiling water and cook for about 15 minutes. Drain. Squeeze lemon wedges into […]
1 (2 to 2 ¼ lb) butternut squash, peeled, peeled, seeded, and cut into ½ inch cubes 5 ½ Tbsp olive oil Salt and freshly ground black pepper ¾ C (3 ½ oz) whole almonds with skins, very coarsely chopped 2 tsp fresh lemon juice ½ lb spinach, stems discarded Preheat oven to 450. Toss […]
8 beets, green tops trimmed 5 Tbsp olive oil 2 Tbsp red wine vinegar 2 Tbsp lemon juice 1 tsp salt, or to taste Pinch cayenne pepper 5 oranges, skin removed and split into segments (optional, remove the skin and membrane from each orange segment) 1 C goat cheese, crumbled Preheat oven to 375. Place […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]