1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter 2 1/2 cups chopped onions 1/2 pound mixed crimini and oyster mushrooms, sliced (about 3 cups) 1 pounds white scallop or other summer squash, grated 1/2 c vegetable or chicken stock 4 cups basic Read on!
1 lb dried cannellini or Great Northern beans, picked over and rinsed 1 pint grape tomatoes 1 small onion, finely chopped 3 garlic cloves, minced 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided 3 thyme sprigs 1 teaspoon Read on!
Salt 1 large eggplant (1 1/2 pounds or so), peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch thin slices Extra virgin olive oil for brushing on eggplant 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 3 large cloves of garlic, minced 1 28-ounce can diced Read on!
There’s something about a pumpkin that makes me go all silly. At first sighting each year, I squeal with delight as loudly as the children do. I’m not sure if it’s because pumpkins are harbingers of fall, cozy nights, and Read on!
Last week, I received a disturbing email from someone who was quite worked up about the pig roast we have planned for next month. The response overall has been great, and I personally can’t wait to spend a beautiful autumn Read on!
One of my favorite cooking philosophies comes from Judy Rogers, chef and owner of San Francisco’s Zuni Cafe. Anytime you come up with a recipe, or an idea or technique in the kitchen, she says, stop and think, “Wait. How Read on!
1 onion, minced 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 chicken carcass, meat removed and set aside 4 oz mushrooms, sliced 1 pound summer squash, sliced 1 small tomato, diced 1 c cooked wild rice ½ c white wine 1 piece parmesan Read on!
4-6 bell peppers or sweet Italian peppers 1 pound ground Bison olive oil, salt & pepper 1 small onion, minced 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 small summer squash, grated ½ c chopped tomato ½ c. red or white wine 2 Read on!
Slice tomatoes into various shapes—wedges, slices and chopped Layer with slices of mozzarella cheese and basil torn into large pieces. Drizzle with olive oil and red wine vinegar, sprinkle with sea salt and grind black pepper over. I also like Read on!