2 tablespoons unsalted butter or olive oil 1 shallot, chopped 1 medium onion, chopped 1 large potato, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch cubes (1 1/2 cups) 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 3 1/2 cups chicken stock 1 large head of Read on!
Parsley Mint Salsa Verde
2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/3 cup Sherry vinegar 2 tablespoons water 2 large garlic cloves, finely chopped 1/4 cup finely chopped shallot 1 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley 3/4 cup chopped mint Whisk together oil, vinegar, water, garlic, shallot, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp pepper until salt has dissolved. Whisk in herbs. Read on!
Vietnamese Chopped Cabbage Salad
Heavy holiday dishes take a toll on even the heartiest palates. This salad is just what’s needed after weeks of cheese-laden gratins and sugary carb-fests. A simple meal that comes together in a snap, filling and full of the bright Read on!
Escarole Salad with Blue Cheese & Hazelnuts
1/2 head escarole, washed and choped 1/4 cup Veldhuizen Bosque blue cheese 1/4 cup hazelnuts, toasted and coarsely chopped juice of 1/2 lemon 1/4 cup olive oil 1 shallot, minced 1 tsp honey or sugar salt and pepper Whisk shallot, Read on!
Melted Garlic & Mushroom Ragu with Polenta
1 bulb green garlic, minced 8 oz. mixed mushrooms, sliced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 onion, slivered olive oil salt and pepper 1 splash wine–red or white (whatever you’re drinking) 1 pot polenta, cooked according to package directions Heat olive Read on!
Escarole with Cannellini Beans and Pan Grattato
1/2 head escarole, chopped 1 onion, slivered 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 cups cooked cannellini beans 2 tomates, chopped olive oil salt and pepper 1/2 cup fresh breadcrumbs In dutch oven, saute onion and garlic in olive oil over medium Read on!
Cottage Fries with Peppers and Onions
1 pound new potatoes 1 onion, slivered 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 pound crimini mushrooms, sliced (optional) 1 pepper, julienned olive oil salt and pepper Boil potatoes whole until just tender. Let cool and cut into 2″ pieces. Heat olive Read on!
Beet & Grapefruit Salad
1 bunch beets (save greens for braising later) 1 grapefruit, cut into supremes 1/2 red onion, slivered 2 Tbs. chopped cilantro (optional) 1 Tbs. sherry or white wine vinegar salt and pepper Wash beets and place in heavy casserole dish. Read on!
Stir-Fried Chicken & Cabbage with Ginger, Sesame and Soy
1/2 head green cabbage, slivered 2 chicken breasts, cut off the bone, and cut into 2″ pieces 1 onion, slivered 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 – 2″ piece of ginger, grated 3 Tbs. toasted sesame oil 3 Tbs. soy sauce Warm Read on!