fresh flavor fast: 250 easy, delicious recipes for any time of day

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WhenEverydayFood:GreatFoodFastwaspublishedafewyearsago,itresonatedsostronglywithhomecooksthatwequicklydecidedtofollowitupwithanothercollectionofrecipesthatputapremiumontimeandease.Thenewbookwouldserveasanaturalcompaniontothefirst.WhereGreatFoodFastwasorganizedbyseason,heretherecipesaregroupedaccordingtocourse(mains,sidedishes,desserts,andthelike),sincethat’sthewayweplanmeals,regardlessofthetimeofyear.Wealsoincludedsmoothiesandotherfastbreakfastoptions,achapteronstarters(whichcandoubleassnacks),andanotheronsandwichesthatmakegreatquick-assemblylunchesordinners.Preparinggoodfoodathomehasneverbeenmoreimportanttoour

well-being,andit’snowwellwithinourreach.Supermarketshaveheededthecallofcustomersforthefreshestingredients,includingproduce,dairyproducts,poultryandmeat,andothereverydaystaples.TherecipesinEverydayFoodmagazineareconsistentlydevelopedwiththisinmind:Wheneverappropriate,thefoodeditorsoptforfreshfruitsandvegetables,aswellassauces,dressings,andothercondimentspreparedfromscratch.Ofcourse,afewshortcutscanmakeabigdifferenceingettingdinneronthetablequickly.Sothere’sarecipeherefortomatosauce,butyoushouldfeelfreetosubstituteyourfavoritestore-boughtvariety.Justbesuretoreadlabelsonstore-boughtshortcuts.Therearemanygoodoptionsthesedaysthatarenaturalandadditive-free,andminimallyprocessed,andthey’renotjustinspecialtystoresandgourmetmarkets—theyarewidelyavailableinsupermarketsandwholesale“club”stores.Andwhileit’sbesttousefreshfruitsandvegetablesinseason,it’snotalwayspractical—frozenpeas,corn,andspinach,forexample,arereliableyear-roundoptions(andtheyretaintheirnutritionalqualitiesinthefreezingprocess).The250recipesinthisbookarequicktoprepare,andyou’llbeableto

seeataglancewhichonescanbepreparedthefastestbylookingfortheclocksymbol(seeanexample).Eachrecipeisaccompaniedbyaphotograph,notonlyasenticementtomakethedish,butasvisual

guidancewhenfollowingthesteps.Aboveall,therecipesaremadewithoutanyspecialtytoolsoringredients,andtheinstructionsarealwaysclearandeasytofollow.IknowIlookforwardtocookingfromthisbookwheneverIwantafresh,flavorfulmeal,evenonthebusiestofdaysornights.Ihopeyouwill,too.

WALNUTANDDRIED-FRUITGRANOLAPOMEGRANATEANDMIXED-BERRYSMOOTHIESBLUEBERRY-YOGURTSMOOTHIESBANANA-OATSMOOTHIESPEACH-STRAWBERRYSMOOTHIESRAISIN-BRANMUFFINSCOTTAGE-CHEESEPANCAKESJAM-FILLEDFRENCHTOASTEGGINTHEHOLESKILLETEGGSANDTOMATOSAUCEEGG-WHITEOMELETWITHGOATCHEESEDILL-FETASCRAMBLEDEGGSINPITAMUSHROOMANDSCALLIONFRITTATACANADIAN-BACONSTRATA

WALNUTANDDRIED-FRUITGRANOLA

Granolaiseasytomake,andwillkeepforweeks.Toastingtheoats,wheatgerm,andwalnutsbeforecombiningwiththeotheringredientsdeepenstheirflavorandensuresasatisfyingcrunch.

MAKES5CUPS PREPTIME:10MINUTES TOTALTIME:1HOUR35MINUTES

Nonstickcookingspray

3 cupsold-fashionedrolledoats(notinstantorquick-cooking)

¾ cuptoastedwheatgerm

¾ cupwalnuts,coarselychopped

½ cupfrozenapplejuiceconcentrate,thawed

¼ cuppackedlight-brownsugar

2 tablespoonsvegetableoil,suchassafflower

½ cupdriedfruit,suchasdriedcherries,dates,raisins,oramixture,halvedorchoppediflarge

1Preheatovento300°F.Lightlycoata9-by-13-inchbakingpanwithcookingspray.Addoats,wheatgerm,andwalnuts,stirringtocombine.Spreadinanevenlayerandtoastuntilmixtureislightlybrowned,about25minutes,stirringhalfwaythrough.Removefromoven.2Raiseoventemperatureto350°F.Stirtogetherapplejuice,brownsugar,andoil.Pouroveroatmixture;stirtocombine,andspreadevenlyinpan.Bakeuntiloatsarecrisp,about30minutes,stirringhalfwaythrough.3Letcoolinpan,about25minutes;tosswithdriedfruit.Granolacanbestoredupto1monthintherefrigeratorinanairtightcontainer.

PER½CUP:271calories;11.4gramsfat;7.1gramsprotein;38.4gramscarbohydrates;4.6gramsfiber

Applejuiceaddssweetnessandallowsyoutocutbackontheusualamountofsugar.Becausejuicefromfrozenconcentrateisthickerthanbottledjuice,itmakesabettercoatingforthegranola,helpingitcrispintheovenwithoutrequiringmuchoil.

POMEGRANATEANDMIXED-BERRYSMOOTHIES

⅓cupsilkentofu(about3ounces)

1 cupfreshorfrozenmixedberries(donotthaw)

½ cupunsweetenedpomegranatejuice

1 to2teaspoonshoney

¼ cupicecubes

Combinetofu,berries,pomegranatejuice,andhoneyinablender.Addice;pureeonhighspeeduntilsmooth.Serveimmediately.MAKES2

PERSERVING:114calories;1.2gramsfat;2.3gramsprotein;24.4gramscarbohydrates;1.4gramsfiber

BLUEBERRY-YOGURTSMOOTHIES

1 ripebanana,cutintothirds

1 cupfreshorfrozenblueberries(donotthaw)

1 cupyogurt

Combinebanana,blueberries,andyogurtinablender;pureeonhighspeeduntilsmooth.Serveimmediately.MAKES2


BANANA-OATSMOOTHIES

½cupold-fashionedrolledoats(notinstantorquick-cooking)

1 cupplainyogurt

2 ripebananas,cutintothirds,plusafewslicesfortopping

1 cupmilk

4 teaspoonshoney

½ teaspoongroundcinnamon

Combineoats,yogurt,bananathirds,milk,honey,andcinnamoninablender;pureeonhighspeeduntilsmooth.Serveimmediately,toppedwithslicesofbanana.MAKES2


PEACH-STRAWBERRYSMOOTHIES

2 ripepeaches

1 cuprinsedandhulledfreshorfrozenstrawberries(donotthaw)

1 cupmilk

3 tablespoonsnonfatdrymilkpowder

1 to2teaspoonssugar

1 cupicecubes

Peel,pit,andslicepeaches.Inablender,combinepeacheswithstrawberries,milk,milkpowder,andsugar.Addice;pureeonhighspeeduntilsmooth.Serveimmediately.MAKES2

PERSERVING:138calories;0.6gramfat;7.8gramsprotein;27.5gramscarbohydrates;2.9gramsfiber

Iftheingredientsinyoursmoothiedon’tblendeasily,simplyaddmoreliquiduntileverythingincorporates.Addingsome(orextra)bananawillmakeanyoftheserecipesthickerandcreamier.

RAISIN-BRANMUFFINS

Theselow-fatmorningtreatsonlytasteindulgent;allsixmuffinscontainjustoneegg,andaquartercupeachofdark-brownsugarandoilkeepsthemsurprisinglymoist.Raisin-brancerealsoakedinmilklendsheartytexture.

MAKES6 PREPTIME:10MINUTES TOTALTIME:40MINUTES

1½ cupsraisin-brancereal

¾ cupmilk

½ cupwhole-wheatflour

½ cupall-purposeflour

2 teaspoonsbakingpowder


¼ teaspoonsalt

¼ cupvegetableoil,suchassafflower

1 largeegg,lightlybeaten

¼ cuppackeddark-brownsugar

1Preheatovento400°F.Line6cupsofastandardmuffintinwithpaperliners.Inabowl,combinecerealwithmilk;letstanduntilsoftened,about5minutes.Inanotherbowl,whisktogetherbothflours,bakingpowder,cinnamon,andsalt.Stiroil,egg,andbrownsugarintocerealmixture,thenfoldinflourmixture.2Dividebatterevenlyamonglinedcups.Bake,rotatingtinhalfwaythrough,untilgoldenbrownandacaketesterinsertedintothecenterscomesoutclean,20to25minutes.

3Coolintin5minutes,thenturnoutmuffinsontoawireracktocoolcompletely.Servewarmoratroomtemperature.Muffinscanbestoredupto3daysatroomtemperature,orfrozenupto3months,inalargeresealableplasticbag;thawatroomtemperatureandwarmintheovenbeforeserving.


COTTAGE-CHEESEPANCAKES

Thekeytotheseultra-moistpancakesiscottagecheeseinthebatter;usingonlyeggwhiteskeepsthemlight.Homemaderhubarbcompoteisatarttopping;youcouldservethepancakeswithmaplesyrup,applebutter,orfreshfruitinstead.


¾cupall-purposeflour

1 tablespoonsugar

¾ teaspoonbakingpowder

¼ teaspoonbakingsoda

¾ cupcottagecheese

⅔ cupmilk

2 largeeggwhites

½ teaspoonpurevanillaextract

5 teaspoonsvegetableoil,suchassafflower

RhubarbCompote,forserving(optional;recipebelow)

1Inalargebowl,whisktogetherflour,sugar,bakingpowder,andbakingsoda.Stirincottagecheese,milk,eggwhites,andvanilla.2Inalargeskillet,heat2teaspoonsoilovermedium.Workinginbatchesoftwo,dropbatterintopan,¼cupperpancake.3Cookuntiljustsetaroundtheedgesandsmallbubblesappearontop,about1minute.Flippancakes,andcookuntiljustsetinthecenter,1to2minutesmore.Transfertoaplate.Repeat,using1teaspoonoilforeachofremainingbatches.Serveimmediatelywithrhubarbcompote,if

desired.

PERSERVING:213calories;7.8gramsfat;10.8gramsprotein;24.2gramscarbohydrates;0.6gramfiber

1¾ poundsrhubarb,endstrimmed,cutcrosswiseinto¾-inchpieces(about6cups)

1 cupsugar

1 tablespoonfinelygratedpeeledfreshginger

1Stirrhubarbandsugarinalargesaucepan(offheat);letstanduntilrhubarbreleasessomeliquid,about10minutes.2Stirringoccasionally,bringtoaboilovermedium-highheat.Reduceheat;simmer,stirringoccasionally,untilrhubarbhassoftenedbutsomewholepiecesremain,about5minutes.Removefromheat.3Placegingerinafinesievesetoverasmallbowl.Presswithaspoontoreleasejuice(about1teaspoon).Discardsolids.Stirjuiceintorhubarbmixture.Letcoolcompletelybeforeserving.Compotecanberefrigeratedupto5daysinanairtightcontainer.MAKES4CUPS

PER½CUP:118calories;0.2gramfat;0.9gramprotein;29.6gramscarbohydrates;1.8gramsfiber

Stirin1pintfreshstrawberries,halvedandquartered,attheendofstep2.

JAM-FILLEDFRENCHTOAST

Amixtureofjamandcreamcheeseproducesapleasantlycreamyandnot-too-sweetfilling.Feelfreetoswapotherflavorsofjamfortheapricotusedhere,orfreshberriesforthetropicalfruitsalad.

SERVES4 PREPTIME:25MINUTES TOTALTIME:25MINUTES

8 slices(1inchthick)Italianbread

3 tablespoonsapricotjam

2 ouncescreamcheese,roomtemperature

2 largeeggs

½ cupmilk

¼ teaspoongroundcinnamon

2 tablespoonsunsaltedbutter

Puremaplesyrup,forserving(optional)

Cookedbacon,forserving(optional)

TropicalFruitSalad,forserving(optional;recipebelow)

1Usingaparingknife,cutahorizontalslitineachbreadslicetoformapocket.Stirtogetherjamandcreamcheese.Spoon1tablespoonmixtureintoeachpocket.2Inashallowbowl,whisktogethereggs,milk,andcinnamonuntilcombined.Inalargeskillet,melt1tablespoonbutterovermedium-lowheat.Workinginbatchesoftwo,laybreadslicesineggmixture,lettingthemsoak5secondsoneachside.3Liftslices,lettingexcessdripbackintobowl,andplaceinskillet;cook

untilgoldenbrown,3to4minutesperside.Repeat,addingremainingtablespoonbuttertoskillet.Serveimmediatelywithsyrup,bacon,andfruitsalad,asdesired.

PERSERVING:247calories;11.5gramsfat;8.6gramsprotein;27.9gramscarbohydrates;2gramsfiber

2 tablespoonspackedlight-brownsugar

2 naveloranges

1 smallfreshpineapple

3 kiwis

1Placebrownsugarinalargebowl.Usingaparingknife,sliceoffbothendsofeachorange.Followingcurveoffruit,cutawaypeelandwhitepith.Quarterfruitlengthwise;cutcrosswiseinto½-inchpieces.Addtobowl.2Cutoffbothendsofpineapple.Followingcurveoffruit,cutawaypeel.Quarterfruitlengthwise;removecore.Cuthalfofpineapplecrosswiseinto½-inchpieces(about3cups).Addtobowl.(Saveremaininghalfforanotheruse.)3Halvekiwiscrosswise.Topeel,useasmallspoontoscoopoutfleshfromeachinonepiece.Sliceintohalf-moons.Addtobowl;tossgentlytocombine.Serveinbowls.SERVES4


EGGINTHEHOLE

4 sliceswhole-wheatsandwichbread

4 teaspoonsoliveoil

4 largeeggs

Coarsesaltandfreshlygroundpepper

Hot-peppersauce,suchasTabasco,orshreddedcheese,forserving(optional)

1Cutaholeineachbreadsliceusingacookiecutterortherimofasmallglass.Heat2teaspoonsoilinalargeskilletovermedium.Add2breadslices(andthecut-outrounds,ifdesired;cookuntiltoastedoneachside).Crackaneggintoeachbreadhole.Seasonwithsaltandpepper.2Cookuntiltheeggsbegintoset,2to3minutes;gentlyfliptheeggandbreadwithaspatula.Continuecookinguntileggsareset,2to3minutesmore.Seasonwithsaltandpepper.Transfertoaplate.Repeatwithremainingoil,bread,andeggs.Sprinklewithhot-peppersauceorshreddedcheese,ifdesired.SERVES2

PERSERVING:364calories;21.3gramsfat;18gramsprotein;26.6gramscarbohydrates;3.9gramsfiber

SKILLETEGGSANDTOMATOSAUCE

2 teaspoonsoliveoil

½ largeonion,finelychopped

1 garlicclove,minced

⅛ teaspooncrushedred-pepperflakes

1 anchovyfillet,finelychopped(optional)

½ can(28ounces)wholepeeledtomatoesinjuice

4 largeeggs

Freshparsley,forgarnish(optional)

Crustybread,forserving(optional)

1Inamediumskillet,heatoilovermedium-high.Addonion,garlic,red-pepperflakes,andanchovy,ifdesired;cook,stirringoften,untilonionsoftens,5to7minutes.2Breakuptomatoeswithkitchenshearsoryourhands;addtoskilletalongwiththeirjuice.Simmerovermediumheat,stirringoccasionally,untiltomatoessoftenandliquidisreduced,8to10minutes.3Reduceheattoabaresimmer.Breakoneeggatatimeintoasmallcup,thengentlyslideitontosauceinskillet;coverandcookuntilwhitesarejustset,about5minutes.Removefromheat;letsit,covered,5minutes.Ifdesired,garnishwithchoppedparsleyandservewithbread.SERVES2

PERSERVING:244calories;14gramsfat;15.1gramsprotein;15.4gramscarbohydrates;2.6gramsfiber

EGG-WHITEOMELETWITHGOATCHEESE

8 largeeggwhites(1cup)

2 tablespoonswater


2 teaspoonsoliveoil

2 heapingtablespoonscrumbledgoatcheese

4 to6tablespoonspreparedsalsa

Flatbread,forserving(optional)

1Whiskeggwhiteswiththewater;seasonwithsaltandpepper.2Heat1teaspoonoilinasmallskilletovermedium.Addhalftheegg-whitemixture;cook,pullingineggsfromedgeswithaflexibleheatproofspatulatoallowrunnypartstorununderneath,untilnearlyset,2to3minutes.3Topwithhalfthecheeseandsalsa.Gentlyslideomeletontoaplate,tippingskillettofoldoveromeletonplate.Repeatwithremainingegg-whitemixture,cheese,andsalsa.Servewithflatbread,ifdesired.SERVES2

PERSERVING:156calories;7.6gramsfat;17.2gramsprotein;4gramscarbohydrates;0.7gramfiber

DILL-FETASCRAMBLEDEGGSINPITA

2 largewholeeggsplus4eggwhites


¼ cupcrumbledfetacheese(1ounce)

2 teaspoonsoliveoil

2 tablespoonsfreshdill,coarselychopped,plusmoreforgarnish

1 whole-wheatpita(6-inchsize),halved

1Whisktogetherwholeeggsandeggwhites;seasonwithsaltandpepper.Whiskincheesetocombine.2Inasmallskillet,heatoilovermedium-low.Cookeggs,scrapingacrossbottomofpanfrequentlywithaflexibleheatproofspatula,untiljustset,1to2minutes;stirindill,andremovefromheat.Spooneggsintopitahalves,andgarnishwithmoredill.SERVES2


MUSHROOMANDSCALLIONFRITTATA

Althoughitmakesadelightfulbreakfast,thefrittatacouldalsobeservedwithagreensaladforalunchorlightdinner.Whitebuttonmushroomscanbesubstitutedfortheshiitakes;trimbutdonotremovethestems.

SERVES4TO6 PREPTIME:25MINUTES TOTALTIME:55MINUTES

2 tablespoonsoliveoil

12 scallions,trimmedandcutinto1½-inchpieces

½ poundfreshshiitakemushrooms,stemsremoved,capscleaned(seenotebelow)andsliced¼inchthick


8 largeeggs

½ cupgratedparmesancheese(2ounces)

1Preheatovento350°F.Heatoilinalargeovenproofskilletovermedium.Addscallions,mushrooms,and½teaspoonsalt.Cover;cook,stirringoccasionally,untilmushroomsareverysoft,about15minutes.Uncover;cook,stirring,untilliquidhasevaporated.2Whisktogethereggsand¼teaspooneachsaltandpepper.Pourintoskillet.Cook,usingaheatproofflexiblespatulatopulleggsfromedgestocenterofpansorunnypartsrununderneath,untileggsarealmostsetaroundtheedgesbutstillslightlyrunnyontop,4to5minutestotal.3Sprinklewithcheeseandtransfertooven;bakeuntilsetincenterandbrownedontop,8to10minutes.Toserve,gentlyloosenfrittatawiththespatulaandcutintowedges.

PERSERVING:305calories;20gramsfat;21.9gramsprotein;7.6gramscarbohydrates

Tocleanshiitakemushrooms,useaparingknifetoremovethewoodystems;cutascloseaspossibletothecap.Donottrytoremovebypullingortwisting—thedelicatecapswilltear.Gentlywipecapswithadamppapertowel(donotsoak).

CANADIAN-BACONSTRATA

Soakingthestrataovernightintherefrigeratorbeforebakingwillmakeitevencreamier—andreducepreptimeinthemorning.Totestfordoneness,piercecenterofstratawithasharpknife;itshouldfeelfirmandtheknifeshouldcomeoutclean.

SERVES6 PREPTIME:15MINUTES TOTALTIME:4HOURS(WITHSOAKING)

Unsaltedbutter,roomtemperature,forbakingdish

4 Englishmuffins,split,toasted,andcutintohalf-moons

½ poundCanadianbacon(about10slices),cutintohalf-moons

1¼ cupsshreddedsharpcheddarcheese(5ounces)

1 cupfinelyshreddedparmesancheese(4ounces)

8 largeeggs

3 cupsmilk

4½ teaspoonsDijonmustard


¼ teaspoonhot-peppersauce,suchasTabasco

1Butterashallow2-quartbakingdish.ArrangemuffinhalvesandCanadianbaconcutsidesdown(seenote)indish.Sprinkleevenlywithbothcheeses.2Whisktogethereggs,milk,mustard,½teaspoonsalt,apinchofpepper,andthehot-peppersauceuntilcombined.Pourintodish;covertightlywithplasticwrap.Refrigerateatleast2hours(oruptoovernight).

3Preheatovento350°F.Placebakingdishonarimmedbakingsheet.Bakeuntilpuffedandsetinthecenter,about1½hours.(Tentlooselywithaluminumfoilifstratabrownstooquickly.)Letstand10minutesbeforecuttingandserving.


ARTICHOKEANDSALAMISANDWICHESPROSCIUTTOANDFIG-JAMSANDWICHESPANBAGNATEGGPLANTANDMOZZARELLAMELTSPORTOBELLOBURGERSWITHBELLPEPPERANDGOATCHEESEOLD-FASHIONEDCHEESEBURGERSGRILLEDVEGETABLEQUESADILLASWITHCORNRELISHINDIVIDUALPIZZAWITHARUGULAANDTOMATOESTHINNEST-CRUSTPIZZAWITHRICOTTAANDMUSHROOMSROASTEDROOT-VEGETABLEPIZZASALAMI-OLIVEPIZZA

ARTICHOKEANDSALAMISANDWICHES

Thissandwichshowshowjustonespecialaddition—here,adeliciousspread—canmakeabigdifference.Thespreadcouldalsobeservedwithcrackersorcrostiniorasadipforcrudités.


8 thickslicescountrybread

Artichoke-BasilSpread(recipebelow)

4 ouncesfontinacheese,thinlysliced

½ bunchspinach,trimmed,washedwell,anddried

4 ounceshardsalami,thinlysliced

Dividingevenly,topeachsliceofbreadwithartichoke-basilspread;layerhalfthebreadsliceswithcheese,spinach,andsalami.Topwiththeremainingbread,andserve.


1 can(14ounces)artichokeheartsinwater,drainedandquartered,or1package(10ounces)frozenartichokehearts,thawedandquartered

¼ cupfreshbasilleaves,coarselychopped

2 tablespoonsmayonnaise

1 tablespoonfreshlemonjuice

¼ teaspooncrushedred-pepperflakes


Inafoodprocessor,combineartichokes,basil,mayonnaise,lemonjuice,andred-pepperflakes;pulseuntilsmooth.Seasonwithsaltandpepper;pulsejusttocombine.Spreadcanberefrigeratedupto3daysinanairtightcontainer.MAKES1CUP

PER¼CUP:84calories;2.8gramsfat;3.75gramsprotein;14gramscarbohydrates;5.8gramsfiber

PROSCIUTTOANDFIG-JAMSANDWICHES

Ifyoudon’thavetimetomakethefigjamfromscratch,lookforagood-qualityversionatyourgrocerystore.Asiagocheesehasamild,nuttyflavor;parmesancheesecanbeusedinitsplace.


1 largebaguetteorsoftItalianbreadloaf

FigJam(recipebelow)

4 ouncesprosciutto,thinlysliced

4 ouncesAsiagocheese,thinlysliced

1 smallbuncharugula,washedwellanddried

Cutbaguetteintofour5-to6-inch-longpieces;spliteachpiecehorizontally,leavingonesideintact.Spreadallbreadhalveswithfigjam;layerbottomhalveswithprosciutto,cheese,andarugula.Foldhalvestogether,andserve.

PERSANDWICH(WITH2TABLESPOONSFIGSPREAD):406calories;13.9gramsfat;21.5gramsprotein;55gramscarbohydrates;6.1gramsfiber

10 ouncesdriedCalimyrnafigs,stemmedandcutinto¼-inchpieces(about¾cups)

3 tablespoonssugar

1½ cupswater,plusmoreifneeded


1Inamediumsaucepan,combinefigswithsugarandthewater.Bringtoaboil,stirringtodissolvesugar.Reduceheat.Coverandsimmeruntilalmostallliquidhasevaporatedandfigsareverytender,about20minutes.2Transfermixturetoafoodprocessor;addlemonjuice.Pureeuntilsmooth(ifmixtureistoothick,addupto¼cupadditionalwater,alittleatatime).Jamcanberefrigeratedupto1monthinanairtightcontainer.MAKES1¾CUPS

PANBAGNAT

Thispressedsandwich—aspecialtyofNice,France—isfilledwithmanyofthecomponentsoftheclassicNiçoisesalad(tuna,olives,andhard-cookedeggs).Weightingthesandwichallowsthebreadtosoakuptheirflavorsasitcompresses.

SERVES4 PREPTIME:20MINUTES TOTALTIME:1HOUR20MINUTES(WITHPRESSING)

1 rusticroundbreadloaf(about8incheswide)

3 tablespoonsextra-virginoliveoil

2 tablespoonswhite-winevinegar

1 tablespoonDijonmustard


2 cans(6ounceseach)oil-packedtuna,drained

¼ Englishcucumber,thinlysliced

½ smallredonion,thinlysliced

3 tablespoonsstore-boughttapenade

1 cuppackedfreshbasilleaves

2 largehard-cookedeggs(seenotebelow),sliced

1Splitbreadinhalfhorizontally.Tearoutanddiscardmostofsoftinteriorfromeachhalf.Inabowl,whisktogetheroil,vinegar,andmustard;seasonwithsaltandpepper.Transfer2tablespoonsdressingtoanotherbowl;tosswithtuna.Tosscucumberandonionwithremainingdressing.2Spreadtapenadeonbottomhalfofbread.Arrangebasil,theneggs,on

top;seasonwithsaltandpepper.Layerwithtuna,thencucumbermixture;replacetopbreadhalf.3Wrapsandwichtightlyinplasticandplaceonabakingsheet;placeanotherbakingsheetontop.Weightwithaheavyskilletorcannedgoods.Letstandatleast1houratroomtemperature(orrefrigerateuptoovernight).Toserve,cutintowedges.


Placeeggsinasaucepan,andaddenoughwatertocoverby1inch.Bringwatertoasimmer;removefromheat.Cover,andletstand12minutes.Drainandrinseeggsundercoldrunningwater.Unpeeledeggscanberefrigeratedupto1week.

EGGPLANTANDMOZZARELLAMELTS

Ifyoulikeeggplantparmigiana,you’lllovetheseopen-facesandwiches.Forthebestflavor,makethetomatosauceandbreadcrumbsyourself.


2 largeeggs


¾ cupplaindriedbreadcrumbs

Oliveoil,forbakingsheet

1 eggplant(about1pound),slicedinto½-inch-thickrounds

1 smallloafsoftItalianbread(8ounces)

2 cupsBasicTomatoSauceorstore-boughtsauce

8 ouncesmozzarellacheese,thinlysliced

1Preheatovento475°F.Inashallowbowl,lightlybeateggswith1teaspoonsaltand¼teaspoonpepper.Spreadbreadcrumbsinanothershallowbowl.2Lightlyoilarimmedbakingsheet.Dipeggplantroundsinegg,lettingexcessdripbackintobowl,thendredgeinbreadcrumbs,turningtocoatcompletely;transfertopreparedbakingsheet.Bake(withoutturningslices)untilgoldenandtender,15to20minutes.3Meanwhile,splitbreadlengthwise,andplacehalves,cutsidesup,onanotherbakingsheet;pressgentlyincentersofeachbreadhalftocreateawell.4Layerbothbreadhalveswithtomatosauce,eggplant,andcheese.Bakeuntilcheeseisbrownedinspots,6to8minutes.Toserve,cutinto4

pieces.


PORTOBELLOBURGERSWITHBELLPEPPERANDGOATCHEESE

Thesweet,complexflavorofbalsamicvinegarenhancesthesmokinessofgrilledportobellosandbellpeppersinthesesatisfyingmeatless“burgers.”

SERVES4 PREPTIME:30MINUTES TOTALTIME:1HOUR(WITHMARINATING)

¼cupoliveoil

¼ cupbalsamicvinegar

3 garliccloves,minced


1 redbellpepper,ribsandseedsremoved,quartered

8 portobellomushrooms(about1pound),stemsremoved,capswipedclean

Vegetableoil,forgrill

4 hamburgerbuns

5 ouncesfreshgoatcheese,cutinto4equalslices

Bibblettuce,forserving

1Inashallowdish,whisktogetheroliveoil,vinegar,garlic,1teaspoonsalt,and¼teaspoonpepper.Addbellpepperandmushrooms;tosstocoat.Marinateatroomtemperature30minutes(orrefrigerate,tightlycovered,uptoovernight).2Heatgrilltomedium;lightlyoilgrates.Grillbellpepper(uncovered),skinsidedown,untilblackened,about10minutes;removefromgrill.Whencoolenoughtohandle,ruboffskins.Grillmushrooms,covered,untillightlycharredandtender,3to4minutesperside.

3Layereachbunwithbellpepper,2mushrooms,goatcheese,andlettuce.Serveimmediately.


OLD-FASHIONEDCHEESEBURGERS

Thesecrettotheseburgers—inspiredbythosefoundatdinersandroadsidestands—istheiruniformthicknessandrough-around-the-edgesshape,achievedwitharollingpin.Beefchuckwithtwentypercentfatwillproducethejuiciestburgers.


1 poundgroundbeefchuck(preferably20%fat)

4 hamburgerbuns

4 teaspoonsunsaltedbutter,roomtemperature


4 slicesmeltingcheese,suchasmildcheddarorAmerican

Assortedtoppings,suchasshreddediceberglettuce,picklechips,thinlyslicedredonion,yellowmustard,ketchup,andmayonnaise

1Heatbroiler.Dividemeatintofourequalpartsandgentlypatintoaroundshape;placeeachbetweentwolayersofplasticwrap.Usingarollingpin,rolloutbeefto¼-inch-thickpatties.2Spreadallbunhalveswithbutter;placeonabakingsheet,butteredsideup,andlightlytoastunderthebroiler.3Heatalargecast-ironskilletorgriddleoverhigh.Generouslyseasonpattiesonbothsideswithsaltandpepper.Workinginbatches,cookpatties1to2minutes.Flipandtopwithcheese;coverandcook1to2minutesmore,untilcheeseismelted.Toserve,placeburgersonbuns,andlayerwithdesiredtoppings.

PERSERVING:500calories;24.4gramsfat;32.9gramsprotein;37.7grams

carbohydrates;2.7gramsfiber

GRILLEDVEGETABLEQUESADILLASWITHCORNRELISH

Usingrawvegetablesinthesegrilledquesadillasyieldsacrisp-tendertextureandadecidedlyfreshflavor.Becausethisdishtakeslittlepreparationandusestheseason’sbestproduce,it’sagreatmealtoprepareonabusysummerday.



4 earscorn,kernelsremoved,or1package(10ounces)frozencornkernels,thawed

1 bunchscallions,trimmed,halfthinlyslicedcrosswise,theotherhalfcutinto2-inchlengths

1 tablespoonfreshlimejuice

1 tablespoonoliveoil


4 largeflourtortillas(10-inchsize)

1½ cupsshreddedMontereyJackcheese(6ounces)

1 yellowsquash,halvedcrosswiseandthinlyslicedlengthwise

1 red,orange,oryellowbellpepper,ribsandseedsremoved,thinlysliced

1Heatgrilltolow;lightlyoilgrates.2Makecornrelish:Inabowl,combinecornkernels,slicedscallions,limejuice,andoil.Seasonwithsaltandpepper,andtosstocombine.3Placetortillasonaworksurface.Dividingevenly,sprinklehalfthe

cheeseonlowerhalfofeachtortilla;topwithsquash,bellpepper,scallionpieces,andremainingcheese.Seasonwithsaltandpepper.Foldtophalfoftortillasoverfillingtoenclose.4Grillquesadillas,covered,untilbrownedinspotsandcheeseismelted,3to4minutesperside.Cutintowedges;serveimmediatelywithcornrelish.


INDIVIDUALPIZZAWITHARUGULAANDTOMATOES

1 poundBasicPizzaDoughorstore-boughtpizzadough,freshorfrozen(thawed)

Oliveoil

1 cupgrapeorcherrytomatoes



3 cupsbabyarugula(2ounces)

3 ouncesPecorinoRomanocheese,shaved

1 tablespoonbalsamicvinegar

1Preheatovento450°F,withracksinupperandlowerthirds.Dividedoughintofourequalpieces.Usingyourhands,stretcheachpieceintoa5-inchdisk.2Brushtworimlessbakingsheetswithoil.Placedisksofdoughonbakingsheets;brushdoughlightlywithoil.Usingyourhands,crushtomatoesinabowl;seasonwithsaltandpepper.Spreadtomatoesondough;sprinklewithred-pepperflakes.Bake,rotatingsheetsfromtoptobottomandfronttobackhalfwaythrough,untilcrustsaregolden,18to20minutes.3Tossarugulawithcheese;divideamongpizzas.Drizzlewithvinegarandoil.SERVES4


THINNEST-CRUSTPIZZAWITHRICOTTAANDMUSHROOMS

2 teaspoonsoliveoil,plusmoreforbakingsheets

2 whole-wheatsandwichwraps(12-inchsize)

2 ouncesAsiagocheese,shredded(1cup)

⅔ cupricottacheese(8ounces)

10 ounceswhitemushrooms,thinlysliced

1 smallredonion,halvedandthinlysliced


Preheatovento450°F,withracksinupperandlowerthirds.Brushtworimmedbakingsheetswithoil.Placeonewraponeachbakingsheet;brusheachwith1teaspoonoil.SprinklewrapswithAsiago,thendollopwithricotta.Topwithmushroomsandonion;seasonwithsaltandpepper.Bake,rotatingsheetsfromtoptobottomandfronttobackhalfwaythrough,untilcrustsarebrowned,20to25minutes.SERVES4


ROASTEDROOT-VEGETABLEPIZZA

Oliveoil


8 ouncesmozzarellacheese,shredded(2cups)

6 cups(about½recipe)RoastedRootVegetables,coarselychopped

1 cupricottacheese(8ounces)

1 tablespoonfreshrosemary(optional)


1Preheatovento475°F,withracksinupperandlowerthirds.Brushalargerimlessbakingsheetwithoil.Gentlystretchdoughintoa12-by-16-inchoval(oraslargeaswillfitonbakingsheet);transfertopreparedsheet.2Sprinkledoughevenlywithhalfthemozzarella.Scattervegetablesontop,thendollopwithricotta;sprinklewithremainingmozzarellaandtherosemary,ifdesired.Drizzlewithoil;seasonwithsaltandpepper.Bake,rotatingsheetfromtoptobottomandfronttobackhalfwaythrough,untilcrustisgolden,20to25minutes.SERVES4


SALAMI-OLIVEPIZZA

Oliveoil


⅔ cupBasicTomatoSauceorstore-boughttomatosauce

1 cuppackedarugulaleaves(washedanddried)

12 thinslicessalami

2 tablespoonssliveredpittedblackolives

8 ouncesmozzarellacheese,shredded(2cups)

1Preheatovento475°F,withracksinupperandlowerthirds.Brushtworimlessbakingsheetswithoil.Dividedoughintotwoequalpieces.Placeapieceoneachbakingsheet.Usingyourhands,gentlystretcheachpieceofdoughintoan8-by-10-inchoval.2Brushedgeofdoughwithoil.Dividingevenly,topeachwithtomatosauce,arugula,salami,olives,andmozzarella.Bake,rotatingsheetsfromtoptobottomandfronttobackhalfwaythrough,untilcrustsaregolden,10to12minutes.SERVES4

PERSERVING:719calories;34.4gramsfat;29.4gramsprotein;72gramscarbohydrates;4.1gramsfiber

SWEETANDSPICYALMONDSMOZZARELLAANDGRAPESKEWERSCRUNCHYPAPRIKACHICKPEASSPICYCHEESECRISPSWHITE-BEANDIPWINTERCRUDITÉSEGGPLANTCAPONATAGOAT-CHEESESPREADSYELLOW-TOMATOSALSAVERDEPICODEGALLOGRILLED-PEACHSALSAPOTSTICKERSHOTSPINACHDIP

SWEETANDSPICYALMONDS

2½ cupswholeunblanchedalmonds

¼ cupsugar

1½ teaspoonscoarsesalt

1 teaspooncayennepepper

1 tablespoonhoney

1 teaspoonoliveoil

1 tablespoonwater

1Preheatovento350°F.Spreadalmondsinasinglelayeronarimmedbakingsheet;toastuntilfragrant,tossinghalfwaythrough,about10minutes.Inalargebowl,combinesugar,salt,andcayennepepper.2Inalargeskilletovermediumheat,cookhoney,oil,andthewater,stirringuntilcombined,about1minute.Addalmonds;tosstocoat.3Transferalmondstosugarmixture(donotscrapeextraglazeintobowl);tosstocoat.Spreadalmondsonawaxedpaper–linedbakingsheetandletcool.Nutscanbestoredupto2weeksatroomtemperatureinanairtightcontainer.MAKES2½CUPS


MOZZARELLAANDGRAPESKEWERS

12 thinslicesprosciutto(4ounces),halvedcrosswise

48 seedlessredandgreengrapes(about4cups)

24 bocconcini(smallmozzarellaballs)

Foldeachpieceofprosciuttoseveraltimes,about1inchwide.Thread2grapes,1bocconcini,and1pieceofprosciuttoontoeachof24woodenskewers.MAKES24


CRUNCHYPAPRIKACHICKPEAS

2 cans(15½ounceseach)chickpeas


1½ teaspoonscoarsesalt

1 teaspoonhotorsweetpaprika

1Preheatovento450°F.Drainandrinsechickpeas;patdrywithpapertowels.Transfertoarimmedbakingsheet,anddrizzlewithoil;tosstocoatevenly.Spreadinasinglelayerandroastuntildeepbrownandcrispy,tossingoccasionally,35to40minutes.2Removefromoven.Sprinklewithsaltandpaprika;roastuntilfragrant,2to3minutesmore.Transfertoapapertowel–linedplateandletcoolcompletely.Chickpeascanbestoredupto2daysatroomtemperatureinanairtightcontainer.MAKES2CUPS

PER¼CUP:118calories;5.8gramsfat;3gramsprotein;13.9gramscarbohydrates;2.8gramsfiber

SPICYCHEESECRISPS

1 cupall-purposeflour

¾ teaspooncoarsesalt

¼ to½teaspooncayennepepper

2 cupsfinelygratedcheddarcheese(8ounces)

½ cup(1stick)unsaltedbutter,roomtemperature,cutintopieces

1Whisktogetherflour,salt,andcayennepepper.Addcheeseandbutter;mixwithhands,rubbingbutterintodryingredients,untiladoughforms.2Transferdoughtoasheetofwaxedpaper.Formintoa1½-inch-diameterlog;rolluptightlyinpaper.Refrigerateuntilfirm,about2hours.3Preheatovento400°F.Trimendsoflog,ifdesired;slicedoughinto¼-inch-thickrounds.Arrangerounds1inchapartonbakingsheets.Bake,rotatingsheetshalfwaythrough,untiledgesaregolden,16to18minutes;transfertoawireracktocool.Crispscanbestoredupto5daysatroomtemperatureinanairtightcontainer.MAKESABOUT40

PERCRISP:54calories;4.2gramsfat;1.8gramsprotein;2.5gramscarbohydrates;0.1gramfiber

WHITE-BEANDIP

ThisdipisafavoriteamongEverydayFoodeditors.Doubletherecipetomakeextra,asitwillkeep,coveredandrefrigerated,uptothreedays.Navybeanscanbeusedinplaceofcannellini.

MAKES1½CUPS PREPTIME:5MINUTES TOTALTIME:20MINUTES

4 pitabreads(8-inchsize)

1 can(19ounces)cannellinibeans,drainedandrinsed


3 tablespoonsfreshlemonjuice(from1lemon)


Chilipowder,forsprinkling

1Preheatovento350°F.Cutpitabreadsintowedgesandplaceonabakingsheet.Toastuntillightlybrownedandcrisp,10to15minutes,turningoncehalfwaythrough.Transfertoaplatetocool.2Inafoodprocessor,combinebeans,oil,andlemonjuice;seasonwithsaltandpepper.Pureeuntilsmooth.3Placepureeinaservingbowl,andlightlysprinklewithchilipowder.Servedipwithtoastedpitatrianglesorplainpitawedges.

PERSERVING(2TABLESPOONS):47calories;2.7gramsfat;1.7gramsprotein;3.9gramscarbohydrates;1.3gramsfiber

WINTERCRUDITÉS

Acolorfulplatterofcruditésanddipisasurecrowd-pleaserforaparty—orsimplyasasnack.Asanalternativetolemon-thymedip,servethevegetableswiththewhite-beandip.BROCCOLICutintolargeflorets;steamuntilbrightgreenandcrisp-tender,2to5minutes.BRUSSELSSPROUTSTrimstemends;scorewithanX.Halvecrosswise,andsteamuntilbrightgreenandtender,8to10minutes.CARROTSPeel;cutinto2-inchlengths,thenhalveorquarterifthick.Serveraw.CAULIFLOWERCutintolargeflorets;steamuntilcrisp-tender,3to5minutes.CELERYTrimbaseofstalks.Washanddry;cutinto2-inchlengths.Serveraw.ENDIVETrimstemend;separateleaves.Washquicklyanddrywell.Serveraw.FENNELTrimawayfronds,stalks,andoutermostlayer;removetoughcore,andcutbulbinto½-inchstrips.Serveraw.NEWORSMALLPOTATOESScrubandhalve;steamuntiltender,15to20minutes.PLANAHEADIfservingcruditésataparty,planon⅛to¼poundofvegetablesforeachguest.Theselectionshownhereisasuggestion;feelfreetovarythevegetablesasdesiredandbyseason.Somevegetables(celeryandcarrots)canbeservedraw;othersshouldbesteamed(seeopposite).PREPARETOSTEAMSetasteamerbasket(oracolander)inaDutch

oven(orapotwithalid).Fillwithenoughsaltedwatertocomejustbelowbasket,andbringtoaboil.Prepareanice-waterbath;placeacolanderinside,overtheice.Lineabakingsheetwithadoublelayerofpapertowels.STEAMVEGETABLESWorkingwithonekindatatime,steamvegetables,startingwiththemildest-tastingandendingwiththemostpungent(thiswillkeeppotatoes,forexample,fromtastinglikeBrusselssprouts).Placevegetablesinthebasket;reduceheattoasimmer.Cover,andsteamasdirected.Addwatertopanasneededbetweenbatchestopreventscorching.COOLANDDRAINWithtongsoraslottedspoon,transfervegetablestothecolanderintheice-waterbathtostopcooking(addiceasneededaftereachbatch).Oncecompletelycooled,transfervegetablestopapertowelstodrain.Patdry.STOREVegetablescanbepreparedupto3daysahead;wrapeachtypeofvegetableseparatelyinpapertowels,thenplastic(soflavorsdon’tmix),andrefrigerate.SERVEArrangeonaplatterwithdipalongside.

PERTABLESPOON:29calories;2.6gramsfat;0.5gramprotein;1.2gramscarbohydrates;0.1gramfiber

1 cupsourcream

½ cupmayonnaise

Finelygratedzestandjuiceof1lemon(about1tablespoonzestand3tablespoonsjuice)

1 tablespoonchoppedfreshthyme,plusmoreforgarnish


Inabowl,stirtocombinesourcream,mayonnaise,lemonzestandjuice,andthyme;seasonwithsaltandpepper.Dipcanberefrigerated,coveredtightlywithplasticwrap,upto3days;transfertoasmalldishandgarnishwithadditionalthymejustbeforeserving.MAKES1½CUPS

PERTABLESPOON:35calories;2.9gramsfat;0.5gramprotein;1.5gramscarbohydrates;0.1gramfiber

EGGPLANTCAPONATA

Thistangyrelishisveryversatile;tryitasaspur-of-the-momentstarterwithcrostini,orasaquickpastasauceorsandwichspread.Itcanalsobespoonedoverbroiledwhitefish,suchasflounderortilapia.



1 largeonion,finelychopped

2 tablespoonsgoldenraisins

2 tablespoonspinenuts

2 garliccloves,thinlysliced

¼ to½teaspooncrushedred-pepperflakes

¼ cuptomatopaste

1 teaspoonunsweetenedcocoapowder

2 tablespoonssugar,plusmoreifneeded

1 smalleggplant,cutinto½-inchcubes

⅓ cupwhite-winevinegar

⅓ cupwater

Coarsesalt

1Ina5-quartDutchovenorpot,heatoilovermedium-high.Addonion,raisins,pinenuts,garlic,andred-pepperflakes;cook,stirringoccasionally,untilonionhassoftened,4to6minutes.2Addtomatopaste,cocoapowder,and2tablespoonssugar;cook,

stirring,untiltomatopasteisfragrant,2to3minutes.Addeggplant,vinegar,andthewater.3Coverandcookovermedium-highheat,stirringoccasionally,untileggplantistenderandmixtureisthick,7to10minutes.Seasonwithsaltandmoresugar(upto1tablespoon),asdesired.

PER¼CUP:76calories;4gramsfat;1.3gramsprotein;10.1gramscarbohydrates;2.5gramsfiber

Caponatacanberefrigeratedupto5daysinanairtightcontainer;letcoolcompletelybeforestoring.Caponataalsofreezeswell.Ifyoulike,doubletherecipeandservehalfimmediately;freezetherestupto2monthsinanairtightcontainer.Bringtoroomtemperatureorreheatoverlowbeforeserving.

GOAT-CHEESESPREADS

Youcanflavorthegoatcheesewithanyoneofthethreesuggestedmix-inslistedbelow,ormakesomeofeach.Servethecheesespreadatopcrostiniorcrackers;thisrecipemakesenoughforapproximatelytwenty-fourservings.


1 log(5to6ounces)freshgoatcheese,softened


Pesto,Sun-DriedTomato,orPistachio-Chiveflavoring(seebelow)

Inamediumbowl,mashgoatcheesewithafork;seasonwithsaltandpepper.Addoneofthedesiredflavorings.Refrigerate,coveredwithplasticwrap,upto1day;bringtoroomtemperaturebeforeserving.PESTOStirin¼cuphomemadeorstore-boughtpesto.SUN-DRIEDTOMATOAdd3tablespoonschoppedoil-packedsun-driedtomatoesand1teaspoonmincedfreshthyme.PISTACHIO-CHIVEAdd¼cupchoppedtoastedpistachiosand2tablespoonsfinelysnippedfreshchives,savingsometosprinkleontopofeachcrostini.

PESTO,PERSERVING:128calories;11gramsfat;6.2gramsprotein;1.1gramscarbohydrates;0gramsfiber

SUN-DRIEDTOMATO,PERSERVING:100calories;8.3gramsfat;5.4gramsprotein;1.2gramscarbohydrates;0gramsfiber

PISTACHIO-CHIVE,PERSERVING:107calories;8.6gramsfat;6.4grams

protein;1.6gramscarbohydrates;0.6gramfiber

SALSAS

Salsasimplymeans“sauce”inSpanish.Thesethreeversionsaredeliciousservedwithtortillachips,orascondimentsalongsidegrilledfish,chicken,orpork.

1 poundyellowtomatoes

1 jalapeñochile

1 garlicclove(unpeeled)

½whiteonion

1 cuppackedcilantroleaves


2 teaspoonswhite-winevinegar

1Heatalargeskilletoverhigh.Addwholetomatoes,jalapeño,andonionhalf;cook,turningoccasionally,untilcharredonallsides,20to30minutes.2Peelgarlicclove.Coarselychopjalapeño(removeribsandseedsfirstiflessheatisdesired),tomatoes,andonion.Placeingredientsinablenderalongwithcilantro,1teaspoonsalt,⅛teaspoonpepper,andthevinegar;blenduntilsmoothandcombined.Seasonwithmoresaltandpeppertotaste.MAKES2½CUPS

PERSERVING:24.7calories;0.1gramfat;0.7gramprotein;5.7gramscarbohydrates;1.1gramsfiber

2 beefsteaktomatoes,cutinto½-inchpieces

½whiteonion,finelychopped

½ to1serranochile,minced

2 tablespoonsfreshlimejuice(from2to3limes)


2 tablespoonsfinelychoppedcilantro

Coarsesalt

Combineallingredientsinanonreactivebowl,adding1teaspoonsalt;letstand5minutes.Seasonwithmoresalttotaste.MAKES2CUPS

PERSERVING:37.9calories;2.5gramsfat;0.6gramprotein;4.2gramscarbohydrates;0.9gramfiber

1 tablespoonvegetableoil,suchassafflower,plusmoreforgrill

4 ripepeaches(about1¼pounds),pittedandquartered

½whiteonion,cutinto2wedges

1 tablespoonchoppedcannedchipotleinadobo

½ teaspoonwhite-winevinegar,plusmoreasneeded

1 teaspoonsugar,plusmoreasneeded


1Heatgrill(orgrillpan)tohigh;lightlyoilgrates.Drizzlepeachesandonionwiththeoil,andrubtocoat.Grilluntilpeachesandonionarelightlycharredandpeachskinsbegintoloosen,about10minutes,turningeveryfewminutes.Letcool.2Peelpeaches(discardskins)andcutinto½-inchpieces;finelychoponion.Combineinabowlwithremainingingredients,andseasonwithsaltandpepper.Addmorevinegarforatangiertaste,ormoresugarforasweeterflavor(thisisimportantifpeachesarenotparticularlysweet).MAKES2½CUPS

PERTABLESPOON:39.8calories;1.9gramsfat;0.5gramprotein;5.9gramscarbohydrates;0.8gramfiber

POTSTICKERS

Lookforwontonwrappersinyoursupermarket’srefrigeratedsection(oftennexttotofu);theyarealsoavailablefrozen.Unusedwrapperscanbefrozen,wrappedinplastic,foruptotwomonths.


½cupfinelychoppednapaorSavoycabbage

Coarsesalt

6 ouncesgroundpork,preferablynotalllean

3 scallions,trimmedandfinelychopped,plusmoreforgarnish

1 tablespoonfinelychoppedpeeledfreshginger

1 teaspoonlow-sodiumsoysauce,plusmoreforserving

1 teaspoontoastedsesameoil

24 rectangularorsquarewontonwrappers(thawediffrozen)

2 tablespoonsvegetableoil,suchassafflower,plusmoreforplate

1 cupwater

1Inamediumbowl,tosscabbagewith½teaspoonsalt.Letstand10minutes.Wrapcabbageinadoublelayerofpapertowels;firmlysqueezeoutexcessliquid.Returncabbagetobowl;addpork,scallions,ginger,soysauce,andsesameoil.Mixwellwithafork.Fillingcanberefrigerated,coveredtightly,upto2days.2Tomakepotstickers,workwithonewontonwrapperatatime;covertherestwithadampkitchentoweltokeepthemfromdryingout.Place1roundedteaspoonfillingincenterofwrapper.Withdampened

fingertips,moistenalledges.Foldwrapperinhalfoverfillingtoformatriangle,makingsurefillingiscentered;pressdownedgesfirmlytoseal.Transfertoalightlyoiledplate,andcoverwithadamptoweltokeepmoist.Repeatwithremainingwrappersandfilling.3Inalargeskilletwithatight-fittinglid,heat1tablespoonvegetableoilovermedium-high.Addhalfthefilledwontonsandcook,turningonce,untillightlybrowned,about1minuteperside.Carefullyadd½cupwater(oilmayspatter);cover,andsteamuntilwrappersaretranslucent,2to3minutes.Repeatwithremainingtablespoonoil,wontons,and½cupwater.Serveimmediately,withsoysauceonthesidefordipping;garnishpotstickersandsoysaucewithchoppedscallions.


HOTSPINACHDIP

Servethisrich,velvetydipwithcrostinibreadsticks,orcrackers.Ortryitasadelectableaccompanimentforroastchickenorpork.

MAKES3CUPS PREPTIME:30MINUTES TOTALTIME:1HOUR

2 teaspoonsoliveoil,plusmoreforbakingdish

1 onion,finelychopped


2 poundsspinach,washedwellandcoarselychopped

½ cupmilk

6 ouncescreamcheese,cutintopieces,softened

3 dashesWorcestershiresauce

3 dasheshot-peppersauce,suchasTabasco

¾ cupshreddedmozzarellacheese(3ounces)


1Preheatovento425°F.HeatoilinaDutchoven(orlargepot)overmedium.Addonionandgarlic;cook,stirringoccasionally,untillightlybrowned,5to8minutes.2Addspinachintwoadditions,lettingthefirstbatchwiltbeforeaddingthenext;cookuntilcompletelywilted,tossingfrequently,5to8minutes.Transfermixturetoacolander;drain,pressingtoreleaseallexcessliquid.3Inthesamepot,bringmilkjusttoasimmer.Addcreamcheeseandcook,whisking,untilmelted,about3minutes.Addspinach,

Worcestershiresauce,hot-peppersauce,and¼cupmozzarella;stirtocombine.Seasonwithsaltandpepper.Transfermixturetoalightlyoiled1½-quartshallowbakingdish;sprinkleevenlywithremaining½cupmozzarella.4Bakeuntilbubblyandcheeseisgoldenbrown,20to25minutes.Servehot.

PERTABLESPOON:26calories;1.9gramsfat;1.3gramsprotein;1.2gramscarbohydrates;0.5gramfiber

Youcanpreparetherecipethroughstep2adayortwoahead;letspinachmixturecool,thenrefrigerateitinanairtightcontainerbeforeproceeding.

ZUCCHINIANDREDONIONSALADSHAVEDBEETSALADWATERMELONANDFETASALADSPINACH,PEAR,ANDBLUECHEESESALADNAPACABBAGESALADWITHPEANUTSANDGINGERNAPACABBAGESALADWITHAPPLESANDCARAWAYSEEDSROASTEDPORTOBELLOSALADWITHBLUECHEESEORANGE,ROASTEDBEET,ANDARUGULASALADBLTSALADWITHBUTTERMILKDRESSINGBEAN,CORN,ANDTORTILLASALADWARMSPINACHSALADWITHPOACHEDEGGSSHRIMPANDSNAPPEASALADWITHGINGERDRESSINGSALMON,CUCUMBER,ANDGREENBEANSALAD

ZUCCHINIANDREDONIONSALAD

1 tablespoonred-winevinegar

1 tablespoonextra-virginoliveoil


½ smallredonion,thinlysliced

4 smallzucchini(about1½pounds)

1Inalargebowl,whisktogethervinegarandoil;seasonwithsaltandpepper.Stirintheslicedonion,andletstand15minutes.2Meanwhile,usingavegetablepeelerormandoline,sliceeachzucchiniintopaper-thinribbons(stopwhenyoureachtheseededcore).Addtobowlwithonionmixture;seasonwithsaltandpepper,andtosstocombine.Serveimmediately.SERVES4


SHAVEDBEETSALAD

1 poundbeets,trimmedandpeeled

1 teaspoonfinelygratedorangezestplus2tablespoonsorangejuice



½ teaspoonsugar


1Usingamandolineorsharpchef’sknife,slicebeetsintoverythinrounds.2Inalargebowl,whisktogetherorangezestandjuice,vinegar,oil,andsugar;seasonwithsaltandpepper.Addbeets,andtosstocoat.Serveimmediately.SERVES4


WATERMELONANDFETASALAD




2 bunchesarugula,washedwellanddried

¼ redonion,thinlysliced

1½ poundschilledseedlesswatermelon,rindremoved,cutintosmallchunks(2to3cups)

4 ouncesfetacheese,crumbled

Inasmallbowl,whisktogethervinegarandoil;seasonwithsaltandpepper.Inalargebowl,combinearugulaandonion;tosswithdressingtotaste.Addwatermelonandfeta,andgentlytoss.Serveimmediately.SERVES4

PERSERVING:199calories;13.5gramsfat;7.1gramsprotein;15gramscarbohydrates;2gramsfiber

SPINACH,PEAR,ANDBLUECHEESESALAD

2 ripebutfirmBartlettpears,peeled




1 bunchspinach,washedwellanddried

4 ouncesbluecheese,slicedorcrumbled

3 tablespoonsslicedalmonds

1Withavegetablepeelerorsharpparingknife,shavethepears,rotatingthefruitasyouworktoformthin,evenpieces.2Inasmallbowl,whisktogetherlemonjuiceandoil;seasonwithsaltandpepper.Dividespinach,pears,andbluecheeseamongfourservingplates;sprinklewithalmondsanddrizzlewithlemonvinaigrette.Serveimmediately.SERVES4

PERSERVING:237.8calories;17.5gramsfat;7.3gramsprotein;14.7gramscarbohydrates;3.1gramsfiber

NAPACABBAGESALADS

Napa,orChinese,cabbage(nottobeconfusedwithbokchoy)hasadelicatetasteandtender,rufflyleaves.Hereoneheadisdividedintotwosalads—onewithAsian-styleingredientsandtheotherwithapplesandcaraway.

2 tablespoonsrice-winevinegar(unseasoned)


1 tablespoongratedpeeledfreshginger




½ headnapacabbage(½pound),coredandcutintobite-sizepieces

1 redbellpepper,ribsandseedsremoved,thinlysliced

¼ cupcoarselychoppedcilantro,plussprigsforgarnish

¼ cupcoarselychoppedroastedunsaltedpeanuts

1Inasmallbowl,whisktogethervinegar,mustard,ginger,andbothoilsuntildressingissmoothandcombined.Seasonwithsaltandpepper.2Inalargebowl,combinecabbage,bellpepper,cilantro,andpeanuts.Adddressingtotaste,andtosstocombine.Serveimmediately,garnishedwithcilantrosprigs.SERVES4ASASTARTER


1 teaspooncarawayseeds





½ headnapacabbage(½pound),coredandcutintobite-sizepieces

2 apples,coredandthinlysliced

1Inasmallskilletovermediumheat,toastcarawayseeds,swirlingskillet,untilseedsarefragrantandbeginningtopop,2to3minutes;transfertoaplate.2Inasmallbowl,whisktogethervinegar,mustard,andoiluntildressingissmoothandcombined.Seasonwithsaltandpepper.3Inalargebowl,combinecabbageandapples.Adddressingtotaste,andtosstocombine.Serveimmediately,sprinkledwithcarawayseeds.SERVES4ASASTARTER


ROASTEDPORTOBELLOSALADWITHBLUECHEESE

Roastingtheportobellomushroomsdeepenstheirflavorandmakesthemtenderandmeaty.Tocleanthem,wipethecapswithadamppapertowel(donotsoak).

SERVES4ASASTARTER PREPTIME:15MINUTES TOTALTIME:30MINUTES

3 tablespoonsred-winevinegar



⅔ cupoliveoil

4 largeportobellomushrooms(1½pounds),stemsremoved,capscleaned

3 headsendive,slicedcrosswise½inchthick(about4cups)

8 ouncesmesclunormixedsaladgreens(about10cups)


4 ouncesbluecheese,crumbled

1Preheatovento450°F.Inasmallbowl,whisktogethervinegar,mustard,¼teaspoonsalt,and¼teaspoonpepper.Slowlyaddoliveoil,whiskingtoemulsify.Reserve½cupdressingtotosswiththegreens.2Placemushroomsonabakingsheet.Coatbothsideswithsomeoftheremainingdressing(seenote).Roastmushrooms,stemsidesup,brushingwithmoredressingevery5minutes,untiltheyaretender,about15minutes.3Tosstheendive,mesclun,onion,andbluecheesewithreserveddressing,anddivideamongfoursaladbowls.Slicemushrooms½inch

thick,andarrangepiecesovereachserving.Serveimmediately.


ORANGE,ROASTEDBEET,ANDARUGULASALAD

Thebeetcanberoasteduptoadayinadvanceofservingthesalad.Althoughtheredbeetcontrastsnicelywiththeorangewedges,agoldenorchioggiabeetcanbeusedinstead.

SERVES4ASASTARTER PREPTIME:15MINUTES TOTALTIME:1HOUR15MINUTES

1 largebeet

2 naveloranges


1 tablespoonwhite-winevinegar

1 teaspoonDijonmustard


2 bunchesarugula,washedwellanddried

5 ouncesfreshgoatcheese,crumbled

1Preheatovento450°F.Wrapbeettightlyinaluminumfoil;placeonarimmedbakingsheet.Cookuntiltenderwhenpiercedwiththetipofasharpknife,45to50minutes.Whencoolenoughtohandle,peel(seenote)andcutintowedges.2Meanwhile,prepareoranges:Sliceoffbothendsofeachwithaparingknife.Cutawaythepeelandwhitepith,followingthecurveofthefruit.Holdingthefruitoverabowl,cutalongmembranestoreleasewholesegments.Squeezejuicefromthemembranesintoanotherbowl,andaddanyaccumulatedjuicefromthesegments.3Addoil,vinegar,andmustardtoorangejuice;seasonwithsaltandpepper,andwhisktocombine.Addarugula,andtosstocoatwithdressing.Dividethearugulaamongfourplates.Topwithbeetwedges,

orangesegments,andgoatcheese.Serveimmediately.


BLTSALADWITHBUTTERMILKDRESSING

Afavoritesandwichisupdatedasamain-coursesalad,withatangybuttermilkdressingstandinginforthemayonnaisespread.

SERVES4ASAMAINCOURSE PREPTIME:20MINUTES TOTALTIME:55MINUTES

8 slicesbacon(8ounces)

½ baguette(8ounces),slicedinto¾-inchcubes(about4cups)



⅓ cupbuttermilk


2 tablespoonsapple-cidervinegar

1 scallion,trimmedandthinlysliced

1 poundromainehearts,coarselychopped

1 pintcherrytomatoes,halved

1Preheatovento375°F.Arrangebaconinasinglelayeronarimmedbakingsheetlinedwithparchmentorwaxedpaper.Bakeuntilbrownedandcrisp,about15minutes.Transfertoapapertowel–linedplatetodrain.Cool,thencrumbleintolargepieces.2Meanwhile,makecroutons:Tossbaguettecubeswithoil,andseasonwithsaltandpepper.Spreadinasinglelayeronalargerimmedbakingsheet(ordivideamongtwosmallerones).Bakeuntilgoldenbrown,rotatingsheetsandtossingcroutonshalfwaythrough,15to20minutes.3Meanwhile,inalargebowl,whisktogetherbuttermilk,mayonnaise,

vinegar,andscallions;seasonwithsaltandpepper.Addromaine,tomatoes,andcroutons;tosstocoatwithdressing.Sprinklewithbacon.Serveimmediately.

PERSERVING:365calories;17.9gramsfat;12gramsprotein;40gramscarbohydrates;3.4gramsfiber

Addingbuttermilkisagoodwaytothickendressingswithoutalotofoil.Ifyoudon’thavebuttermilkonhand,makeyourown:Mixone-thirdcupmilkwithoneteaspoonfreshlysqueezedlemonjuiceorwhitevinegar,andletsitfor15minutesbeforeusing.

BEAN,CORN,ANDTORTILLASALAD

ThisSouthwestern-stylesaladmakesexcellentuseofshortcutstaplessuchascannedbeans,frozencorn,andpreparedsalsa.Freshvarietiesofeachcanbeusedinstead.Serveadditionalchips,cheese,andsalsaontheside.


1 can(15½ounces)pintobeans,drainedandrinsed

1 package(10ounces)frozencornkernels(2cups)

¼ cupsalsa

1 bunchscallions,trimmedandthinlysliced(about1cup)

3 plumtomatoes,slicedintothickrounds


1 package(12ounces)romainehearts,cutintobite-sizepieces

3 cupsbrokentortillachips(3ounces)

1 ripeavocado,peeled,pitted,andcutintocubes

¾ cupcoarselygratedpepperJackcheese(3ounces)

1Inamediumsaucepan,heatbeans,corn,andsalsaovermediumuntilwarm.Removefromheat.Stirinscallionsandtomatoes;seasonwithsaltandpepper.2Inalargebowl,tosstogetherromaineandchips.Divideevenlyamongfourshallowbowls;topwithbeanmixture,avocado,andcheese.Serveimmediately.


WARMSPINACHSALADWITHPOACHEDEGGS

Youcanpoachtheeggsafewhoursbeforecomposingthesalad.Immediatelyplacetheminanice-waterbathtostopthecooking,thenkeepinabowlofcoolwater(itshouldjustreachthetopsoftheeggs).Reheatbrieflyinapanofbarelysimmeringwater.


½cupplus1tablespoonwhite-winevinegar

4 largeeggs

6 slicesbacon(6ounces),cutcrosswiseinto½-inchpieces

1 shallot,minced


12 ouncesbabyspinach(about12cups)

1Fillalargeskilletwith1½incheswater.Heatovermediumjustuntilbubblesappearonbottom;stirin1tablespoonvinegar.Poacheggs(seenote).2Inamediumsaucepan,cookbaconovermedium-highheat,turningoccasionally,untilbrowned,4to6minutes;useaslottedspoontotransfertoapapertowel–linedplate.Cookshallotinrenderedbaconfatuntilsoft,about2minutes.Carefullyaddremaining½cupvinegar,andboiloverhighheatuntilreducedto⅓cup,2to3minutes.Seasonwithsaltandpepper.3Inalargebowl,tossspinachwithbaconandhotvinaigrette.Divideamongfourplates;topeachwithapoachedegg.Serveimmediately.

PERSERVING:357calories;29.5gramsfat;12gramsprotein;12.1grams

carbohydrates;5gramsfiber

SHRIMPANDSNAPPEASALADWITHGINGERDRESSING

Sugarsnappeasadddistinctivecrunchtothisrefreshingsalad.Lookforplumpgreenoneswithsmoothpods.Ifusingfrozenshrimp,thawthemovernight(seenotebelow).ThezestydressingisinspiredbypopularversionsservedatJapaneserestaurants.



12 ouncessugarsnappeas,stemendsandanystringsremoved

1 poundfreshorfrozen(thawed)mediumshrimp(36to40count),peeledanddeveined

4 scallions,trimmed,whiteandgreenpartsseparatedandthinlysliced

¼ cupvegetableoil,suchassafflower

3 tablespoonsfreshlimejuice(from2to3limes)

1 carrot,coarselychopped

1 tablespooncoarselychoppedpeeledfreshginger

¼ cupwater

1 largeheadBostonlettuce,tornintobite-sizepieces

2 redbellpeppers,ribsandseedsremoved,thinlysliced

1Bringamediumsaucepanofwatertoaboil;addsalt.Cooksnappeasuntilbrightgreen,about2minutes,thenreducetoasimmerandaddshrimp.Cookuntilshrimpareopaquethroughoutandpeasarecrisp-

tender,about1minute.Drainpeasandshrimpinacolander,andrinseundercoldwatertostopthecooking.2Inablender,combinewhitepartsofscallions,oil,limejuice,carrot,ginger,andthewater;processuntildressingissmoothandcombined,about2minutes.Seasonwithsaltandpepper.3Inalargebowl,tosstogetherlettuce,bellpeppers,scalliongreens,snappeas,andshrimp.Servesaladwithdressingonthesideordrizzledoverthetop.


Frozenshrimpareahandyandlessexpensivealternativetofresh.Infact,most“fresh”shrimphavealreadybeenfrozenandthawed,sobuyingfrozenonesanddefrostingthemathomeresultsinthesamequality.Unpeeledarebetterthanpeeled,sincetheshellhelpspreserveflavorandtexture;lookforraw“easy-peel”shrimp,whicharealreadydeveined.Thawshrimpinaresealableplasticbaginacool-waterbathorintherefrigeratorifdefrostingovernight.Oncedefrosted,peelanddeveinthem(ifnecessary).

SALMON,CUCUMBER,ANDGREENBEANSALAD

Thesalmonandgreenbeansareequallygoodservedwarmorcold.Ifchilling,preparerecipethroughstep3;refrigeratefish,greenbeans,anddressingseparately,thenproceedwithstep4justbeforeserving.


1 poundskinlesssalmonfillets


3 teaspoonstoastedsesameoil

1 poundgreenbeans,trimmedandcutinto2-inchlengths

⅓ cupfreshlimejuice(from4to6limes)

2 tablespoonscoarselychoppedcilantro

1 Englishcucumber,peeled,halvedlengthwise,andcutinto¼-inch-thickslices

4 radishes,trimmed,halved,andthinlyslicedcrosswise

1Heatbroiler,withrackset4inchesfromheatsource.Placesalmononarimmedbakingsheet.Seasongenerouslyonbothsideswithsaltandpepper;rubwith1teaspoonsesameoil.Broiluntilfilletsareopaquethroughout,10to12minutes.Transfertoaplateandletcool.2Meanwhile,bringamediumpotofwatertoaboil;addsalt.Cookgreenbeansuntilbrightgreenandcrisp-tender,about4minutes;drain,andletcoolslightly.3Inalargebowl,whiskremaining2teaspoonssesameoilwiththelimejuiceandcilantro;seasongenerouslywithsaltandpepper.4Addgreenbeans,cucumber,andradishestodressing.Withafork,

breaksalmonintolargechunks.Addtosalad;tossgentlyandserve.


SQUASHANDAPPLESOUPROASTEDVEGETABLESOUPTUSCANBREADSOUPSPICYBLACK-BEANSOUPASIANCHICKENSOUPQUICKNAVY-BEANSTEWCHICKENANDWILD-RICESOUPMINESTRONEMANHATTANFISHCHOWDERCHIPOTLEPORKPOSOLE

SQUASHANDAPPLESOUP

Thismaylook—andtaste—likeacream-basedsoup,butitactuallyhasnocream.Instead,asmallamountofyogurtisused,whichprovidestangyflavor.Store-boughtfrozenpureedsquashisatime-savingingredient,oryoucanmakeyourown.



1 smallonion,finelychopped

3 GrannySmithapples,cored,peeled,andfinelychopped

2½ cupsunsweetenedapplecider

1 teaspoongroundginger

2½ cupswater

3 packages(12ounceseach)frozensquashpureeor6cupshomemadepuree(seenotebelow)


¼ cupplainyogurt

1Inalargepot,heatoilovermedium.Cookonion,stirringfrequently,untilbeginningtobrown,4to6minutes.Addapples;cook,stirringoccasionally,untilsoftened,3to5minutes.Remove½cupapplemixture,andreserveforgarnish.2Stircider,ginger,andthewaterintoremainingapplemixtureinpot;bringtoaboil.Stirinsquashpuree;cookuntilheatedthrough,8to10minutes(4to5minutesforhomemade).Reduceheat;simmeruntilmixturethickens,15to20minutes.Seasonwithsaltandpepper.Atthispoint,soupcanberefrigeratedupto3days,orfrozenupto1month,in

anairtightcontainer;letcoolcompletelybeforestoring.Reheatgentlybeforeserving(thawfrozensoupovernightintherefrigerator).3Toserve,ladlesoupintobowls,andgarnisheachwith1tablespoonyogurtand2tablespoonsreservedapplemixture.


Preheatovento400°F.Place3wholeacornsquash(about2poundseach)onarimmedbakingsheet;bake,turningoccasionally,untilverytenderwhenpiercedwiththetipofasharpknife,about1hour.Whencoolenoughtohandle,halveeachsquashlengthwiseanddiscardseeds;scrapeoutfleshintoafoodprocessor(discardskins).Processuntilsmooth.

ROASTEDVEGETABLESOUP

Tomatoes,leeks,carrots,andgarlicareroastedinonepantocreatethebaseofthissimplebutsatisfyingsoup.Serveitwithtoastedslicedrusticbread,orpairitwithasandwich,suchasEggplantandMozzarellaMeltsfordinner.

SERVES4ASASTARTER PREPTIME:20MINUTES TOTALTIME:1HOUR30MINUTES

6 beefsteaktomatoes,halvedandcored

2 leeks,whiteandlightgreenpartsonly,cutinto½-inchpieces,washedwellanddried

2 carrots,sliced¼inchthick

4 garliccloves



2 cans(14½ounceseach)low-sodiumvegetablebroth

1 cupwater

¼ cuplooselypackedfreshbasilleaves,cutintothinstrips

1Preheatovento425°F.Inaroastingpan,tosstocombinetomatoes,leeks,carrots,garlic,andoil.Seasonwithsaltandpepper.Spreadinasinglelayer,withtomatoescutsidedown.Roastuntilvegetablesareverytender,about1hour.Usingtongs,peelofftomatoskins.2Transfervegetablestoalargesaucepan;addvegetablebrothandthewater.Bringtoaboil;reduceheat,andsimmer10minutes.3Usinganimmersionorregularblender(workinbatchessoasnottofilljarofblendermorethanhalfway),pureemixtureuntilverysmooth,

about1minute.Atthispoint,soupcanberefrigeratedupto2daysinanairtightcontainer;letcoolcompletelybeforestoring.Reheatgentlybeforeserving.4Toserve,ladleintobowls,andgarnishwithbasil.


TUSCANBREADSOUP

SimilartootherTuscansoups,likeribollitaandpappaalpomodoro,thisrecipemakesgooduseofday-oldbread.Duringcooking,thepiecesabsorbthebrothandhelpthickenthesoup.Shaveorgrateparmesancheeseovereachserving,ifdesired.


6 ouncescountrybread,torninto1-inchpieces(3cups)


1 largeonion,cutinto¼-inchpieces

3 carrots,halvedlengthwiseandcutcrosswiseinto¼-inch-thickpieces

2 celerystalks,cutinto¼-inch-thickpieces

4 garliccloves,crushed


1 tablespoontomatopaste

½ headnapacabbage,halvedlengthwise,cored,andthinlyslicedcrosswise(6cups)

2 cans(14½ounceseach)low-sodiumchickenbroth

2 cupswater

1 cuplooselypackedfreshflat-leafparsleyleaves

1Preheatovento300°F.Spreadbreadpiecesinasinglelayeronarimmedbakingsheet.Bakeuntildry,tossinghalfwaythrough,about15minutes.Removefromoven.

2Heatoilinalargepotovermedium-high.Addonion,carrots,celery,andgarlic;seasonwithsaltandpepper.Cook,stirringoccasionally,untilvegetablesaresoftened,8to10minutes.Stirintomatopaste;cook,stirring,1minute.3Addcabbage,chickenbroth,thewater,andtoastedbread.Simmerovermediumheatuntilsoupisthickened,15to20minutes.Seasonwithsaltandpepper,andstirinparsley.Toserve,ladlesoupintobowls.


SPICYBLACK-BEANSOUP

FortrueSouthwesternflavor,squeezelimejuiceovereachportionofsoupjustbeforeservingandplacetortillachipsalongside.Buythecookedhamfromthedelicounter,orleaveitoutaltogetherforavegetarianversion.


1 piece(8ounces)cookedhaminone½-inch-thickslice

1 tablespoonvegetableoil,suchassafflower

1 smallredonion,finelychopped

1 jalapeñochile,finelychopped(ribsandseedsremovedforlessheat,ifdesired),plusmoreforgarnish(optional)


½ teaspoongroundcumin

½ teaspoondriedoregano

3 cans(15½ounceseach)blackbeans,drainedandrinsed

4 cupswater,plusmoreifneeded

½ cuplooselypackedcilantroleaves,plussprigsforgarnish(optional)

1Inalargepot,cookhamovermedium-highheatuntilbrownedonbothsides,4to5minutes.Transfertoacuttingboard.2Reduceheattomedium,andaddoil.Cookonion,stirringfrequently,untilightlybrowned,2to3minutes.Addjalapeño,garlic,cumin,andoregano;cook,stirring,untilfragrantandgarlicistender,1to2minutes.Addbeansandthewater;simmer10minutes.3Removefromheat;stirincilantroleaves.Usinganimmersionor

regularblender(workinbatchessoasnottofilljarofblendermorethanhalfway),pureemixtureuntilsmooth.Addmorewatertothinsoup,ifneeded.Atthispoint,soupcanberefrigeratedupto3daysinanairtightcontainer;letcoolcompletelybeforestoring.(Refrigeratehaminaseparatecontainer.)Reheatgentlybeforeserving.4Toserve,ladlesoupintobowls.Cuthaminto½-inchcubes;sprinkleoversoup.Garnishwithfinelychoppedjalapeñoandcilantrosprigs,asdesired.


ASIANCHICKENSOUP

There’snoneedtoboilthenoodlesseparately;here,theyarecookedinthesavorybroththatservesasthebaseofthissoup.LookforsobanoodlesintheAsian-foodorpastasectionofthegrocerystore.Ifyoucan’tfindthem,usewhole-wheatspaghettiinstead.



1 tablespoongratedpeeledfreshginger

1 garlicclove,cutintoslivers


2 cupswater

4 ouncessobanoodles

2 boneless,skinlesschickenbreasthalves(6to8ounceseach),thinlyslicedcrosswise

1 redbellpepper,ribsandseedsremoved,cutinto1-inchstrips

6 ouncessnowpeas,stemendsandanystringsremoved,sliceddiagonallyinto½-inchpieces

1 to2tablespoonsfreshlimejuice(from2to3limes)

2 scallions,trimmedandthinlysliced

Coarsesalt

1Inalargepot,bringchickenbroth,ginger,garlic,red-pepperflakes,andthewatertoaboiloverhighheat.Addnoodles,andreduceheatto

asimmer;cookuntilnoodlesarejusttender,6to8minutes.2Addchicken,bellpepper,andsnowpeas;cookuntilchickenisopaquethroughout,about1minute.Addlimejuiceandscallions,andseasonwithsalt.Toserve,usetongstodividenoodlesamongfourbowls,thenladlethesoupmixtureovereach.


QUICKNAVY-BEANSTEW

Thisflavorfulpotato,bean,andmushroomstewisreadyinlessthananhour.Youcanuseotherbeans,suchasblack-eyedpeas,inplaceofthenavybeans;kaleorSwisschardwouldbenicesubstitutionsforthespinachleaves.




4 smallredpotatoes(10ounces),scrubbedandcutinto½-inchpieces

1 poundwhitemushrooms,trimmedandquartered

¼ teaspoondriedthyme


1 tablespoontomatopaste

2 cupswater

1 package(10ounces)babyspinach

1 can(15½ounces)navybeans,drainedandrinsed

1 tablespoonred-winevinegar(optional)

1Inalarge,deepskillet(orpot),heatoilovermedium.Addonionandpotatoes;cookuntilonionislightlybrowned,stirringoccasionally,8to10minutes.Addmushroomsandthyme;seasonwithsalt.Cook,stirringoften,untilmushroomsaretender,8to10minutes.2Stirintomatopasteandthewater;cover,andcookuntilpotatoesaretenderwhenpiercedwiththetipofasharpknifebutnotfallingapart,8to10minutes.

3Addhalfthespinach;cover,andcookuntilwilted,about1minute.Addremainingspinachandthebeans;cook,covered,untilheatedthrough.Stirinthevinegar,ifdesired.Seasonwithsaltandpepper,andstirtocombine.Toserve,ladlestewintobowls.


Ifyouhavealittlemoretime,youcouldsoakandcookdriedbeans,whichwouldmakethesoupevenmoreeconomicalandabitricherinflavorandtexture.

CHICKENANDWILD-RICESOUP

Inthishomemadeversionofthepopularstore-boughtsoup,chickenthighsandawild-riceblendcombineforarichandnourishingdish.

SERVES4ASAMAINCOURSE PREPTIME:15MINUTES TOTALTIME:1HOUR


1 onion,coarselychopped



⅔ cupwild-riceblend

2½ cupswater

4 boneless,skinlesschickenthighs(about8ounces)

4 carrots,coarselychopped

4 celerystalks,coarselychopped

1Inalargepot,heatoilovermedium.Addonion,andseasonwithsaltandpepper.Cook,stirringoccasionally,untilbeginningtosoften,3to5minutes.Addchickenbroth,rice,andthewater.Bringtoaboil;reducetoasimmer.Coverandcook35minutes.2Addchicken,carrots,andcelery.Returntoaboil;reduceheattoasimmer.Cook(uncovered)untilvegetablesaretenderandchickenisopaquethroughout,about15minutes.Withaslottedspoon,transferchickentoacuttingboard.Shredwithtwoforks.3Returnchickentopot;seasonsoupwithsaltandpepper.Atthispoint,soupcanberefrigeratedupto2daysinanairtightcontainer;letcoolcompletelybeforestoring.Reheatgentlybeforeserving.


Wild-riceblends,whichoftencombinewildricewithwhite,brown,basmati,andothertypesofrice,tendtohaveamorecomplexflavorandtexturethananyonevariety.Youcansubstituteablendinanyrecipethatcallsforwildrice.

MINESTRONE

Foritsflavor,thisItalianfavoritereliesonacombinationofvegetablesthatarefirstsautéedandthensimmeredinwater—nobrothrequired.Youcanmakethesoupthroughstep2uptotwodaysbeforehand,andthenaddthebeansandpastajustbeforeserving.

SERVES4ASAMAINCOURSE PREPTIME:20MINUTES TOTALTIME:1HOUR

1 tablespoonoliveoil,plusmorefordrizzling


1 largeleek,whiteandlightgreenpartsonly,halvedlengthwise,slicedcrosswiseinto¼-inch-thickpieces,washedwellanddried

1 carrot,sliced¼inchthick


1 zucchini,quarteredlengthwiseandslicedcrosswise½inchthick

¼ smallheadcabbage,halvedlengthwiseandshredded

1 tablespoonchoppedfreshrosemary(or1teaspoondried)

1 can(14½ounces)dicedtomatoesinjuice


1 can(19ounces)kidneybeans,drainedandrinsed

4 ounceselbowmacaroni

Gratedparmesancheese,forgarnish

1Inalargepot,heattheoilovermedium.Addonion,leek,carrot,andgarlic;cook,stirringfrequently,untilonionistranslucent,3to4

minutes.Stirinzucchini,cabbage,androsemary;cook,stirring,untilvegetablesarecoated,1to2minutes.2Addtomatoeswiththeirjuiceandenoughwater(about6cups)tocovervegetablesby1inch.Bringtoaboil;reduceheattoasimmer.Seasonwithsaltandpepper.Cookuntilvegetablesaretenderandsoupisthickened,about10minutes.Atthispoint,soupcanberefrigeratedupto2daysinanairtightcontainer;letcoolcompletelybeforestoring.Bringtoasimmerbeforeproceeding.3Stirinbeansandpasta;cookuntilpastaisaldente,10to15minutes.Seasonwithsaltandpepper.Toserve,ladlesoupintobowls,thengarnishwithparmesananddrizzlewithoil.


MANHATTANFISHCHOWDER

Piecesoftilapiaareaddedtothistomato-basedchowderinthefinalminutesofsimmering;thefishcooksquicklywithoutbreakingapart.Otherflakywhitefish,suchasflounder,sole,orhalibut,couldbeusedinstead.Servethesoupwithsodacrackers.



1 largeonion,finelychopped

2 carrots,halvedlengthwiseandthinlyslicedcrosswise


1 can(28ounces)wholepeeledtomatoesinjuice

2 cupsclamjuice(16ounces)

1½ cupswater

2 russetpotatoes(about1pound),peeledandcutinto2-inchchunks

2 teaspoonsfreshthymeleaves(or½teaspoondried)

1 poundskinlesstilapiafillets,cutinto2-inchpieces

1Inalargepot,cookbaconovermedium-lowheatuntilbrownedandcrisp,stirringoccasionally,8to10minutes.Spoonoffallbut1tablespoonrenderedfat.Addonionandcarrots;seasonwithsaltandpepper.Cook,stirringoccasionally,untilvegetablesaresoftened,about10minutes.2Breakuptomatoeswithkitchenshearsoryourhands,thenaddtopanalongwiththeirjuice.Addclamjuiceandthewater;bringtoaboil.Add

potatoesandthyme;reduceheattoasimmer.Cook(uncovered)untilpotatoesaretenderwhenpiercedwiththetipofasharpknifebutnotfallingapart,15to20minutes.3Addtilapia;cover,andcookuntilthefishisopaque,about3minutes.Seasonwithsaltandpepper.Toserve,ladlesoupintobowls.


CHIPOTLEPORKPOSOLE

ThisquickversionofatraditionalMexicanstewgetsitsrobustflavorfromchipotlechiles—smokedjalapeñospackedinadobo(spicytomatosauce).Hominy(orposole)isalsoessential.BothcanbefoundintheLatinAmericansectionofsupermarkets.



1 porktenderloin(about1pound),halvedcrosswise




1 tablespoonmincedcannedchipotlechilesinadobo


2 cans(15½ounceseach)hominy,drainedandrinsed

1 can(14½ounces)dicedtomatoesinjuice

2 cupswater

½ cuplooselypackedcilantroleaves,forgarnish

Limewedges,forserving(optional)

1Inalargepot,heatoilovermedium.Seasonporkalloverwithsaltandpepper.Cookuntilbrownedonallsides,6to7minutes.Transferporktoaplate.2Addonionandgarlictopot;seasonwithsaltandpepper.Cookovermediumheat,stirringoccasionally,untilonionbeginstosoften,4to5

minutes.3Addchipotlechiles;cook,stirring,untilfragrant,about1minute.Addchickenbroth,hominy,tomatoeswiththeirjuice,pork,andthewater.Bringtoaboil;reduceheattoasimmer.Cookuntilaninstant-readthermometerinsertedintothecenteroftheporkregisters145°F,about5minutes.4Removepork,andshredwithtwoforks;returntopan,andstirtocombine.Toserve,ladlesoupintobowls,andgarnishwithcilantro.Servewithlimewedges,ifdesired.


Thisdishactuallyimproveswhenmadeaheadandrefrigerated.Afterreturningshreddedporktosoup,letcoolcompletelyandstoreupto1dayinanairtightcontainer;reheatgentlybeforeserving.

SPINACHLINGUINEWITHCREAMYWALNUTSAUCEPENNEALLANORMAPASTAWITHPEASANDRICOTTASPAGHETTIPUTTANESCAFARFALLEWITHARUGULAANDWHITEBEANSPASTAWITHGOATCHEESEANDROASTEDASPARAGUSWHOLE-WHEATPASTAWITHKALEANDFONTINASPICYSHRIMPANDTOMATOPASTALINGUINEWITHCAULIFLOWERANDBROWNBUTTERPASTAWITHSAUSAGE,SWISSCHARD,ANDPINENUTSPASTAWITHROASTEDSUMMERVEGETABLESANDBASILCHICKEN,EDAMAME,ANDNOODLESTIR-FRYPASTITSIO

SPINACHLINGUINEWITHCREAMYWALNUTSAUCE

Thedelicioussauceonthispastadoesn’trequirecooking—justafewsecondsinthefoodprocessor.Fortheverybestflavor,don’tskipthestepoftoastingthewalnuts.



1 poundspinachlinguine

1 cupheavycream

1 garlicclove

2 cupswalnuts(7ounces),toasted

¼ cupfinelygratedparmesancheese,plusmoreforsprinkling

½ cupfirmlypackedcoarselychoppedfreshflat-leafparsley

1Bringapotofwatertoaboil;addagenerousamountofsalt.Cookpastauntilaldenteaccordingtopackageinstructions.Drainpasta;returntopot.2Combinecream,garlic,and1cupwalnutsinafoodprocessor,andprocessuntilsmooth;seasonwithsaltandpepper.Transfertothepotalongwith¼cupparmesan,theparsley,andremaining1cupwalnuts.Tosstocoatpasta.3Toserve,divideamongshallowbowlsandsprinklewithadditionalcheese.

PERSERVING(BASEDON6):654calories;37.7gramsfat;17.5gramsprotein;64.5gramscarbohydrates;9.9gramsfiber

PENNEALLANORMA

LegendhasitthatthisdishwasfirstcreatedinSicilyasatributetothefamousoperabyVincenzoBellini,anativecomposer.Thisversionstaystruetothetraditionalrecipe,combiningeggplant,tomatoes,andbasil.



1 poundpennerigate

¼ cupoliveoil

1 onion,halvedlengthwiseandthinlysliced



1 largeeggplant,cutinto¼-inchchunks

1½ poundsplumtomatoes,coredandcutinto½-inchchunks

2 tablespoonstomatopaste

¼ cupwater,plusmoreasneeded

½ cupfirmlypackedtornfreshbasilleaves,plusmoreforgarnish

¾ cupricottacheese

1Bringapotofwatertoaboil;addagenerousamountofsalt.Cookpastauntilaldenteaccordingtopackageinstructions.Drainpasta;returntopot.2Meanwhile,heatoilinalargeskilletovermedium.Addonion,garlic,andred-pepperflakes;cook,stirringoccasionally,untilonionissoftened,

about5minutes.3Addeggplant;seasongenerouslywithsaltandpepper.Cover,andcookuntileggplantbeginstoreleasejuices,about5minutes.Uncover;cook,stirringoccasionally,untiltender,3to4minutes(ifmixturebeginstobrowntoomuchonbottomofpan,adduptoafewtablespoonswater,andscrapeupbitswithawoodenspoon).4Addtomatoes,tomatopaste,and¼cupwater;cook,stirringoccasionally,untiltomatoesaresoftened,about5minutes.5Addtomatomixtureandbasiltopot,andtosswithpasta;brieflyreheatovermedium-lowifnecessary.Toserve,divideamongbowls;topeachwithadollopofricotta,andgarnishwithadditionalbasil.


PASTAWITHPEASANDRICOTTA

Twotypesofpeasarecookedalongwiththepastainthisone-potdish,soeverythingfinishesatonce.Thevegetablesshouldbecookedjustlongenoughthattheircolorsstayvibrantandtheyarewarmedthrough.



12 ouncesgemelliorothershortpastashapes

12 ouncessugarsnappeas,stemendsandanystringsremoved

1 package(10ounces)frozenpeas

2 tablespoonsunsaltedbutter,cutintopieces

1 tablespooncoarselychoppedfreshtarragon,plussprigsforgarnish

1 cupricottacheese

1Bringapotofwatertoaboil;addagenerousamountofsalt.Cookpastauntilaldenteaccordingtopackageinstructions,addingsnappeas3minutesbeforetheendandfrozenpeasinthelastminuteofcooking.Reserve½cuppastawater;drainpastaandvegetables,andreturnthemtopot.2Tosspastaandvegetableswithbutter,tarragon,andricotta,addingenoughreservedpastawatertocreateathinsaucethatcoatspasta.Seasonwithsaltandpepper.3Toserve,dividepastaamongshallowbowls,andgarnishwithtarragonsprigs.



Gemelli—whichmeans“twins”inItalian—ismadebytwistingtwostrandsofpastatogetherintoaspiral.Thisshapeallowsthepastatoholdontosauce.Ifyoucan’tfindgemelli,substituteothershortshapes,suchaspenne,fusilli,orrigatoni.

SPAGHETTIPUTTANESCA

Fulloffieryred-pepperflakesandsaltycapers,olives,andanchovyfillets,thistomato-basedsauceisalivelyalternativetoatraditionalmarinara.Tossingthecookedpastawiththesauceintheskillethelpscoatthestrands.



1 poundspaghetti




6 anchovyfillets,rinsed(optional)


2 tablespoonscapers,drainedandrinsed

½ cupkalamataolives,pittedandchopped

1Bringapotofwatertoaboil;addagenerousamountofsalt.Cookpastauntilaldenteaccordingtopackageinstructions.Drainpasta;returntopot.2Meanwhile,heatoilinalargeskilletovermedium.Addgarlic,red-pepperflakes,andanchovies(ifusing),mashingthemwithawoodenspoon.Cook,stirring,untilgarlicisfragrantbutnotturningbrown,about2minutes.Breakuptomatoeswithkitchenshearsoryourhands,andaddthemtothepanalongwiththeirjuice.Stirincapersandolives.Bringtoaboil;reduceheattoasimmer.Cookuntiltomatoesaresoftenedandsauceisthickened,stirringoccasionally,5to10minutes.

3Addsaucetopot,andtosswithpastatocombine;seasonwithsaltandpepper.Reheatovermedium-lowifnecessarybeforeserving.


FARFALLEWITHARUGULAANDWHITEBEANS

Quicklywiltedarugula,cannedbeans,andtoastedwalnutsaddhefttothisvegetarianmaincourse.Tryspinachinplaceofarugulaandpinenutsinsteadofwalnuts.



12 ouncesfarfalle

4 tablespoons(½stick)unsaltedbutter,cutintopieces


1 poundbabyarugula

1 can(15½ounces)cannellinibeans,drainedandrinsed

⅓ cupwalnutpieces,toasted,forgarnish

1Bringapotofwatertoaboil;addagenerousamountofsalt.Cookpastauntilaldenteaccordingtopackageinstructions.Reserve½cuppastawater;drainpasta.2Add1tablespoonbutterandthegarlictothepot;cookovermediumheat,stirring,untilgarlicisfragrant,about2minutes.Addarugula;tossjustuntilwilted.3Addbeans,pasta,andremaining3tablespoonsbutter;seasonwithsaltandpepper.Heat,tossing,untilbutterismeltedandbeansandpastaarewarmedthrough,about1minute.Addenoughreservedpastawatertocreateathinsaucetocoatpasta.4Toserve,divideamongshallowbowls,andgarnishwithwalnuts.


PASTAWITHGOATCHEESEANDROASTEDASPARAGUS

Thiscreamyno-cooksauceisverysimple:Whisktogethergoatcheese,reservedpastawater,andbutter,andtosswithpastaandroastedasparagus.Thecorkscrewshapeofcavatappiisjustrightforcradlingthesauce.


2 bunchesasparagus(2pounds),toughendsremoved

5 tablespoonsunsaltedbutter,cutintosmallpieces


12 ouncescavatappiorothershortpastashape

5 ouncesfreshgoatcheese,crumbled

2 to3tablespoonssnippedfreshchives,forgarnish

1Preheatovento450°F.Placeasparagusonalargerimmedbakingsheet;dotwith2tablespoonsbutter,andseasonwithsaltandpepper.Roastuntiltender,tossingoccasionally,10to15minutes.Removefromovenandcutinto2-inchlengths.2Meanwhile,bringalargepotofwatertoaboil;addagenerousamountofsalt.Cookpastauntilaldenteaccordingtopackageinstructions.Reserve1½cupspastawater;drainpasta,andreturntothepot.3Inabowl,combinegoatcheese,remaining3tablespoonsbutter,and½cupreservedpastawater.Seasonwithsaltandpepper,andwhiskuntilsmooth.4Addgoat-cheesemixtureandasparagustopot;tosswithpastatocombine,addingenoughadditionalpastawatertocreateathinsaucetocoatpasta.Toserve,divideamongshallowbowls,andgarnishwith

chives.


WHOLE-WHEATPASTAWITHKALEANDFONTINA

Whole-wheatspaghetti,whichisslightlynuttierandchewierthanregularpasta,holdsitsownwiththekale,fontina,andrich,smokybaconinthissubstantialmaincourse.




1 poundkale(1bunch),thickstemstrimmed,leavescoarselychopped


2 cupslow-sodiumstore-boughtchickenbroth

1 poundwhole-wheatspaghetti

½ cupcoarselygratedfontinacheese

1Cookbaconinalargeskilletovermedium-lowheat,turningoccasionally,untilbrownedandcrisp,8to10minutes.Transferwithaslottedspoontoapapertowel–linedplatetodrain.Pouroffallbut3tablespoonsrenderedfatfromskillet.2Addgarlictoskillet,andcookovermediumheatuntilgolden,stirringfrequently,about2minutes.Addhalfthekale;cook,tossing,untiljustwilted,about2minutes.Addremainingkale,andseasonwithsaltandpepper;cook,tossing,untilallkaleiswilted,about2minutesmore.Addchickenbroth,andcover;simmeruntilkaleisverytender,10minutes.3Meanwhile,bringalargepotofwatertoaboil;addagenerousamountofsalt.Cookpastauntilaldenteaccordingtopackageinstructions.Reserve1cuppastawater;drainpasta,andreturntopot.4Addkalemixtureandfontinatopot;tosswithpastatocombine.Seasonwithsaltandpepper.Addenoughreservedpastawatertocreate

athinsaucetocoatpasta.Toserve,dividepastaamongplates,andsprinklewithbacon.

PERSERVING(BASEDON6):399calories;11.5gramsfat;17gramsprotein;62gramscarbohydrates;9.9gramsfiber

SPICYSHRIMPANDTOMATOPASTA

Begincookingtheshrimpandsaucewhilethepotofwateriscomingtoaboilsoeverythingisreadyatthesametime.Becarefulnottoovercooktheshrimp,astheycaneasilybecometough.



1 poundpenneorothershorttubularpastashape

2 poundsfreshorfrozen(thawed)medium(36to40count)shrimp,peeledanddeveined,tailsremoved

4 teaspoonsoliveoil


3 tablespoonscapers,rinsedanddrained


3 cans(14½ounceseach)dicedtomatoesinjuice

1Bringapotofwatertoaboil;addagenerousamountofsalt.Cookpastauntilaldenteaccordingtopackageinstructions.Drainpasta;returntopot.2Meanwhile,seasonshrimpwithsaltandpepper.Inalargeskillet,heat2teaspoonsoiloverhighheat.Addhalftheshrimp;cookuntillightlybrownedonbothsidesandopaquethroughout,3to5minutes.Transfertoaplate;repeatwithremainingoilandshrimp(reduceheatiftheshrimpbrowntooquickly).3Reduceheattomedium;addgarlic,capers,red-pepperflakes,andtomatoeswiththeirjuice.Cook,stirringoccasionally,untiltomatoesare

softenedandsaucethickens,10to15minutes.Seasonwithsaltandpepper.4Addsauceandshrimptopasta;tosstocombineandreheatovermedium-lowifnecessarybeforeserving.


LINGUINEWITHCAULIFLOWERANDBROWNBUTTER

CauliflowertoppedwithbrownbutterandbreadcrumbsisaclassicFrenchdish;herethesamecomponents(plussage,oftenusedtoflavorbrownbutter)combinetoproduceadeliciouspastasauce.


6 tablespoons(¾stick)unsaltedbutter

1 headcauliflower(2½pounds),cutintoflorets


¼ cupwater

1 poundlinguine

10 freshsageleaves(or½teaspoondried)

1 shallot,minced

¾ cupfirmlypackedcoarselychoppedfreshflat-leafparsley

½ cupfinelygratedparmesancheese,plusmoreforserving

⅓ cupplaindried(coarse)breadcrumbs,homemadeorstore-bought

1Inalargeskillet,melt2tablespoonsbutterovermedium-lowheat.Addcauliflowerandseasonwithsalt;cookuntilcrisp-tender,stirringoccasionally,about15minutes.Addthewater;cookuntilcaulifloweristenderwhenpiercedwithasharpknife,3to4minutes.2Meanwhile,bringapotofwatertoaboil;addagenerousamountofsalt.Cookpastauntilaldenteaccordingtopackageinstructions.Reserve½cuppastawater;drainpasta.3Meltremaining4tablespoonsbutterinsamepotovermediumheat.

Stirinsageandshallot;cook,stirring,untilbutterisgoldenbrown,about3minutes.Addpasta,cauliflower,parsley,andparmesan;seasonwithsaltandpepper.Tosstocombine.Addenoughreservedpastawatertocreateathinsaucetocoatpasta.4Toserve,divideamongshallowbowls,andsprinklewithbreadcrumbsandadditionalcheese.


PASTAWITHSAUSAGE,SWISSCHARD,ANDPINENUTS

Thecombinationofraisins,pinenuts,andchardistypicalinSiciliancooking;hereitisusedinarobustpastadish,alongwithcrumbledsweetItaliansausage.Runningaparingknifedownthecenterofthesausageistheeasiestwaytoremovethecasing.


¾cupraisins


1 poundgemelliorothershortpastashape


12 ouncessweetItaliansausage,casingsremoved

1 poundSwisschard,toughstemsremoved,leavescutintothinstrips


⅓ cuppinenuts,toasted

¼ cupfinelygratedparmesancheese,plusmoreforserving

1Bringapotofwatertoaboil.Measureout1cupboilingwaterandpouroverraisinsinasmalldish;letsoakuntilplump,about15minutes,thendrain.2Whileraisinsaresoaking,addagenerousamountofsalttopotofboilingwater;cookpastauntilaldenteaccordingtopackageinstructions.Reserve1cuppastawater;drainpasta,andreturntopot.3Inalargeskillet,heatoilovermedium-high.Cooksausage,breakingitupwithafork,untilbrowned,about5minutes.Addchardandgarlic,andseasonwithpepper;cook,tossing,untilchardwilts,2to3minutes.

4Addsausagemixturetopotalongwithraisins,pinenuts,parmesan,and½cupreservedpastawater;tosswithpastatocombine.Addenoughadditionalpastawatertocreateathinsaucetocoatpasta.5Toserve,divideamongshallowbowls,andsprinklewithmorecheese.


Pinenutscanbeusedinbothsavoryandsweetdishes.Theycanberefrigeratedupto3months,orfrozenupto9months,inanairtightcontainer.

PASTAWITHROASTEDSUMMERVEGETABLESANDBASIL

Abitofbutter,parmesancheese,andfreshbasiltransformsroastedvegetablesintoaflavorfulsauceforpasta.Youcouldeasilymodifythisrecipetouseanyvegetablesthatareinseason.


4 summersquash(about2pounds),halvedlengthwiseiflarge,slicedcrosswise1inchthick

2 pintsgrapeorcherrytomatoes

2 redonions,halvedlengthwiseandsliced½inchthick


¼ cupoliveoil


8 ouncesshortpasta,suchascampanelleorfusilli


½ cupfinelygratedparmesancheese,plusmoreforserving

1 cupfirmlypackedtornfreshbasilleaves

1Preheatovento450°F.Dividesquash,tomatoes,onions,andgarlicbetweentwolargerimmedbakingsheets.Drizzlewithoil,andseasonwithsaltandpepper;tosstocoatandthenspreadevenly.Roast(withouttossing)untiltenderandstartingtobrown,30to40minutes.2Meanwhile,bringalargepotofwatertoaboil;addagenerousamountofsalt.Cookpastauntilaldenteaccordingtopackageinstructions.Drain,andreturntopot.

3Addroastedvegetables,butter,parmesan,andbasiltopot;seasonwithsaltandpepper,andtossgentlywithpastatocombine.Reheatovermedium-lowifnecessarybeforeserving.


Ifyouhaveolderproduce,tomatoesthatdon’tseemtowanttoripen,oranyotherless-than-idealvegetablesonhand,considerboostingtheirflavorsbyroastingthem.Thevegetablescanthenbeintegratedintosauces,salads,andevenpizza.

CHICKEN,EDAMAME,ANDNOODLESTIR-FRY

Thick,flatudonnoodleshaveasumptuous,chewytexture.LookforthemintheAsian-foodsectionofthesupermarket.Ifyoucan’tfindudon,uselinguine—justbreakthenoodlesinhalfbeforeboilingthem.



8 ouncesudonnoodles

2 boneless,skinlesschickenbreasthalves(6to8ounceseach),cutcrosswiseintothinstrips

1 tablespooncornstarch




½ headnapacabbage(about½pound),thinlyshredded

2 cupsfrozenshellededamame


2 tablespoonssoysauce

1Bringapotofwatertoaboil;addagenerousamountofsalt.Cooknoodlesaccordingtopackageinstructions.Drain,andrinseundercoldwater;drainagain.2Whilenoodlesarecooking,tosschickenwithcornstarch;seasonwithsaltandpepper.Inalargeskillet,heat1tablespoonoilovermedium-

high.Workingintwobatches,cookchickenuntillightlybrownedandopaquethroughout,tossingoccasionally,2to4minutes.Transfertoaplate.3Addremainingtablespoonoiltoskillet;cookonionandgarlic,stirringfrequently,untilsoftened,2to3minutes.Addcabbage,andcook,stirringfrequently,untiltender,2to4minutes.4Addedamame,vinegar,soysauce,chicken,andnoodles;seasonwithsaltandpepper.Cook,tossing,untilnoodlesandedamamearewarmedthrough,3to5minutes.Serveimmediately.


Edamameareyoungsoybeans,pickedwhilestillgreenandsweet.Althoughyoucanbuyedamamewhole(inthepod),theshelledversionismoreconvenient.Lookforshellededamameinthefrozensectionofyourgrocerystore.

PASTITSIO

Thinkofthisheartycasseroleofgroundlambintomatosauce,pennepasta,andabéchamel-and-cheesesauceastheultimateGreekcomfortfood.

SERVES8 PREPTIME:50MINUTES TOTALTIME:1HOUR30MINUTES

Coarsesaltandfreshlygroundblackpepper

1 poundpenne

2 poundsgroundlamb

2 onions,finelychopped

½ cupredwine

1 can(6ounces)tomatopaste


2 cupswater

6 tablespoons(¾stick)unsaltedbutter,cutintopieces


3 cupsmilk

⅛ teaspooncayennepepper(optional)

¼ cupfinelygratedparmesancheese

1Preheatovento375°F.Bringapotofwatertoaboil;addagenerousamountofsalt.Cookpastauntilaldenteaccordingtopackageinstructions;drain.2Meanwhile,cooklambinalargesaucepanovermediumheat,breakingmeatapartwithawoodenspoon,untilnolongerpink,6to8

minutes.Addonions;cook,stirringoccasionally,untiltranslucent,about5minutes.Transferlambmixturetoacolander;drainofffat,anddiscard.3Returnlambmixturetopan;addwine.Cookovermediumheatuntilalmostallliquidevaporates,about5minutes.Stirintomatopaste,cinnamon,andthewater;simmer,stirringoccasionally,untilthickened,15to20minutes.Seasonwithsaltandblackpepper.4Meanwhile,makebéchamelsauce:Inamediumsaucepan,meltbutterovermediumheat.Whiskinflouruntilincorporated;cook,whisking,1minute.Inaslow,steadystream,whiskinmilkuntilcompletelysmooth.Cook,whiskingoften,untilmixtureisbubblingandthickenoughtocoatthebackofawoodenspoon,6to8minutes.Stirincayenne,ifusing,andparmesan.5Addpastatolambmixture;transfertoa9-by-13-inchbakingdish.Pourbéchamelsauceoverthetop,smoothingwiththebackofaspoonuntillevel.6Bakeuntilbrownedinspots,35to40minutes.Removefromoven;letcool15minutesbeforeserving.


Pastitsioholdsupverywellinthefreezer.Preparerecipethroughstep5,thenletcoolcompletelybeforecoveringtightlywithplasticwrap.Freezeupto3months.Tobake,removeplasticandcoverwithfoil(donotthaw);cookuntilheatedthrough,about1hour.Removefoil,andcontinuebakinguntilgoldenbrownontop,about15minutesmore.

POULTRY

CHICKENWITHTOMATOES,OLIVES,ANDCILANTROPEANUT-CRUSTEDCHICKENBREASTSGRILLEDCHICKENWITHROASTED-PEPPERSAUCECRISPYGINGER-LIMECHICKENTHIGHSCHICKENANDDUMPLINGSSTRETCHITROASTCHICKENANDPARSNIPSWITHSWISSCHARDORZOWITHCHICKEN,CORN,ANDGREENBEANSCHICKENSALADCHICKENANDBASILSTIR-FRYLIGHTERCHICKENPOTPIEROASTEDSTUFFEDCHICKENBREASTANDBROCCOLIGRILLEDGREEKCHICKENKEBABSWITHMINT-FETASAUCECHICKENMILANESEWITHARUGULASALADJERKCHICKENBRAISEDCHICKENWITHSHALLOTSSTRETCHITTHYME-ROASTEDCHICKENSWITHPOTATOESGREENCHICKENCURRYHALF-HOURCHICKENGUMBO

MINITURKEYMEATLOAVESTEX-MEXTURKEYANDBEANCHILI

BEEF

PAN-FRIEDSHELLSTEAKBEEFSKEWERSWITHHORSERADISHDIPPINGSAUCELONDONBROILWITHPOTATOESANDPEPPERSRIB-EYEWITHGARLIC-THYMEMARINADESTRETCHITROASTBEEFWITHPEPPERS,ONIONS,ANDPOTATOESOPEN-FACEROASTBEEFSANDWICHESROASTBEEFSANDWICHESWITHPESTOMAYONNAISEGRILLEDSTEAKWITHSOUTHWESTERNTHREE-TOMATOSALSACOCONUTANDBEEFCURRYWITHNOODLESBEEFANDSCALLIONSTIR-FRYSPINACH-STUFFEDROLLEDFLANKSTEAKSTRETCHITFLANKSTEAKWITHPARSLEY-GARLICSAUCEFLANKSTEAKANDARUGULASALADSPICYBEEFFAJITAS

PORK

BAKEDPORKCUTLETSWITHSAUTÉEDSPINACHANDSHIITAKESMEATBALLSWITHROSEMARYPORKRIBSWITHBARBECUESAUCESTRETCHITPORKTENDERLOINWITHSAUTÉEDAPPLESANDLEEKSPORKANDSOBANOODLESALADPORKENCHILADSWITHGREENSAUCEHONEY-SOYGRILLEDPORKCHOPSWITHCRUNCHYBOKCHOYMOOSHUPORKPORKPAPRIKA

PORKCHOPSWITHBULGURSTUFFINGSTRETCHITPORKLOINWITHFIGSANDPORTSAUCEROASTEDPORKCLUBWITHSCALLIONMAYONNAISECHOPPEDSALADWITHPORKANDBUTTERMILKDRESSING

LAMB

SPICEDBUTTERFLIEDLEGOFLAMBLAMBCHOPSWITHPARSLEYPESTOLAMBCHOPSWITHPISTACHIOSAUCE

SEAFOOD

SALMONWITHBRAISEDNAPACABBAGEASIANSALMONPATTIESSALMONWITHPOTATO-ARTICHOKEHASHPANKO-CRUSTEDFISHSTICKSWITHHERBDIPPINGSAUCETILAPIAWITHARUGULAANDTOMATOESSEAREDTUNASTEAKSWITHEGGPLANTANDSCALLIONSAUTÉCURRIEDSHRIMPGRILLEDFISHKEBABSWITHCHERRYTOMATOESBAKEDFLOUNDERWITHROASTEDTOMATOESBROWN-RICEBOWLWITHSHRIMP,SNOWPEAS,ANDAVOCADOSTEAMEDCODWITHGINGERANDSCALLIONSREDSNAPPERVERACRUZANO

VEGETARIAN

MUSHROOMANDPECORINOTARTSGOATCHEESE–LEEKTARTTERIYAKITOFUANDMUSHROOMSSTEAMEDEGGPLANTANDMUSHROOMSWITHPEANUTSAUCE

STUFFEDPOBLANOSBRAZILIANBLACKBEANSSHIITAKEFRIEDRICEVEGETABLELASAGNABARLEYRISOTTOWITHCORNANDBASILMUSHROOMANDPARMESANRISOTTO

CHICKENWITHTOMATOES,OLIVES,ANDCILANTRO

Chickenbreastsgetboldburstsofflavorfromazestytoppingofcherrytomatoes,limejuice,cilantro,andgreenolives.Servethisdishwithriceorasimplegreensaladandcrustybread.



4 boneless,skinlesschickenbreasthalves(1½to2pounds)


1 onion,halvedlengthwiseandthinlysliced


⅓ cuppittedgreenolives,halved


¼ cuppackedfreshcilantro

1Inalargeskillet,heatoilovermedium-low.Seasonchickenonbothsideswithsaltandpepper,andcookuntillightlybrownedandjustcookedthrough,turningonce,10to15minutes.Transfertoaplate;coverlooselywithaluminumfoil.2Raiseheattomedium;cookonion,stirringoccasionally,untilsoftened,5to7minutes.Addtomatoesandolives;cookuntiltomatoessoftenandreleasetheirjuice,1to2minutes.Removefromheat,andstirinlimejuiceandcilantro.Seasonwithsaltandpepper.Servechickentoppedwithtomatomixture.


PEANUT-CRUSTEDCHICKENBREASTS

Here,peanutslendagolden,crispcrusttochickenbreasts—andbecausethedishisbaked,there’snoneedforafryingpan.Othernuts,suchaspecansorwalnuts,canbeusedinstead.Blanchedasparagus,tossedwithbutterandlemonzest,roundsoutthedish.


1 tablespoonoliveoil,plusmoreforbakingsheet

¾ cuproastedunsaltedpeanuts

3 sliceswhitesandwichbread,tornintosmallpieces


2 largeeggs


1½ poundsasparagus,toughendstrimmed

1 tablespoonunsaltedbutter

2 teaspoonsfinelygratedlemonzest

1Preheatovento475°F.Bringapotofwatertoaboil.Lightlyoilarimmedbakingsheet.Inafoodprocessor,pulsepeanutsandbreaduntilcoarselyground.Transfertoashallowbowl;whiskintheoil,1½teaspoonssalt,and¼teaspoonpepper.2Inalargebowl,lightlybeateggs;seasongenerouslywithsaltandpepper.Addchicken,andturntocoat.Workingwithonepieceatatime,liftchickenandletexcesseggmixturedripbackintobowl;dredgeinpeanutmixturetocoatcompletely,gentlypressingtoadhere.Transfertopreparedbakingsheet.Bake(withoutturning)untilcrustisbrowned

andchickenisjustcookedthrough,10to15minutes.3Meanwhile,addagenerousamountofsalttoboilingwaterinpot;blanchasparagusuntilcrisp-tender,3to4minutes(dependingonthickness).Drainandtransfertoabowlalongwithbutterandlemonzest;seasonwithsaltandpepper,andtosstocombine.4Servechickenwithasparagus.


GRILLEDCHICKENWITHROASTED-PEPPERSAUCE

Apureedbellpepperandgarlicsaucetopsgrilledchickenbreasts;itcanalsobetossedwithpasta.Ifyoulike,doubletheamountscalledforbelowandrefrigeratetheextrasauceuptooneweekinanairtightcontainer.



2 garliccloves(unpeeled)

2 redbellpeppers,quarteredlengthwise,ribsandseedsremoved

1 tablespoonred-winevinegar


3 to4tablespoonswater



Arugula,forgarnish(optional)

1Heatgrilltomedium;lightlyoilgrates.Wrapgarlicclovesinaluminumfoilandgrilluntilsoftened,10to15minutes.Meanwhile,grillpeppers,skinsidedown,untilcharred,6to8minutes.Letpeppersandgarliccoolslightly.Usepapertowelstoruboffskinsfrompeppers;squeezegarlicclovesfromskins.2Inablender,combinegarlic,peppers,vinegar,2tablespoonsoliveoil,and3tablespoonswater;seasongenerouslywithsaltandpepper.Blenduntilemulsified,addingupto1moretablespoonwater,ifneeded,tothinsauce.3Rubbothsidesofchickenbreastswithremainingtablespoonoliveoil;

seasongenerouslywithsaltandpepper.Grillchickenuntilbrownedandcookedthrough,5to8minutesperside.4Servewithsauce,andgarnishwitharugula,ifdesired.


CRISPYGINGER-LIMECHICKENTHIGHS

Chickenthighsareamoreflavorful(andeconomical)alternativetobreasts,andjustasversatile.Aspice-and-gingerrubflavorsthemeat,whiletheheatofthebroilercrispstheskin.




2 teaspoonscurrypowder,preferablyMadras

4 scallions,trimmedandminced


8 bone-in,skin-onchickenthighs(3pounds)

1Heatbroiler,withrackset4inchesfromheatsource.Inasmallbowl,combineginger,limejuice,currypowder,scallions,1teaspoonsalt,and¼teaspoonpepper.2Placechickenonarimmedbakingsheet;seasonbothsideswithsaltandpepper.Gentlyloosenskinfromeachpiecewithyourfingertips.Dividingevenly,rubgingermixtureunderskin.3Turnthighsskinsidedownonbakingsheet,andbroil5minutes.Flipthighs,andcontinuetobroiluntilskiniscrispandaninstant-readthermometerinsertedinthickestpartofthighs(avoidingbone)registers165°F,6to8minutesmore.Serve,drizzledwithpanjuices.


1½ cupswater

1 cupcouscous

1 carrot,coarselygrated


½ cuppackedcilantroleaves,finelychopped,plussmallsprigsforgarnish


Inasmallsaucepan,bringthewatertoaboil.Stirincouscous,carrot,and½teaspoonsalt;coverpan,andremovefromheat.Letstand5minutes.Fluffcouscouswithafork.Gentlystirinchoppedcilantroandoil;seasonwithsaltandpepper.Serve,garnishedwithcilantrosprigs.SERVES4


CHICKENANDDUMPLINGS

Brimmingwithpeasandcarrotsandtoppedwithfresh-dilldumplings,thisnourishingone-potmealisjustrightforcoldevenings.Keepingtheheatatmedium-lowhelpsthechickencookslowly,soitturnsoutultra-tender.



1 onion,cutinto1-inchpieces

5 carrots,slicedinto1½-inch-thickpieces

1 tablespooncoarselychoppedfreshthyme(or½teaspoondried)


1 can(14½ounces)low-sodiumchickenbroth


1½ poundsboneless,skinlesschickenthighs(about6),cutinto2-inchpieces

2 tablespoonscoarselychoppedfreshdill(or¾teaspoondried)

1¾ teaspoonsbakingpowder

½ cupmilk,plusmoreifneeded

1 package(10ounces)frozenpeas(unthawed)

1InaDutchovenorheavy5-quartpotwithatight-fittinglid,meltbutterovermediumheat.Addonion,carrots,andthyme.Cover;cook,stirringoccasionally,untilonionsoftens,about5minutes.Add¼cupflour;cook,stirring,30seconds.Addchickenbrothandbringtoaboil,

stirringconstantly;seasonwithsaltandpepper.Nestlechickeninpot;reduceheattomedium-low.Cover;cook,stirringoccasionally,20minutes.2Meanwhile,makedumplings:Whiskremaining¾cupflourwiththedill,bakingpowder,and½teaspoonsalt.Withafork,graduallystirin½cupmilktoformamoistandsoftbatter.(Itshouldbejustalittlethickerthanpancakebatterandeasilydropfromthetipofaspoon;addupto2tablespoonsmoremilkifbatteristoothick.)3Stirpeasintopot.Returntoasimmer,anddropbatterinheapingtablespoonfuls,leavingspaceinbetween(dumplingswillswellastheycook).Cover,andsimmeruntilchickenistenderanddumplingsarefirm,20minutes.Serveimmediately.


ROASTCHICKENANDPARSNIPSWITHSWISSCHARD

STRETCHITRoastedchickenbreastsgainabigboostwithsurprisingsides:caramelizedparsnipsandwiltedSwisschard.Tosavetime,thisrecipecallsforroastingfouradditionalchickenbreasthalvestouseinoneoftherecipesonthefollowingpages.


1½ poundsparsnips,peeledandquartered(thickerpieceshalvedagain)



8 bone-in,skin-onchickenbreasthalves(8to10pounds)

1½ poundsSwisschard(2bunches),toughstemstrimmed,leavescoarselytornandstalkssliced1inchthick


1Preheatovento450°F.Onarimmedbakingsheet,tossparsnipswith1tablespoonoil;seasonwithsaltandpepper.Pushparsnipstosidesofsheet;place4chickenbreasthalvesincenter.Placeremaining4chickenbreasthalvesonanotherrimmedbakingsheet.Ruballchickenonbothsideswith1tablespoonoil;seasonwithsaltandpepper.2Roast,tossingparsnipsoccasionally,untiltenderwhenpiercedwiththetipofasharpknifeandaninstant-readthermometerinsertedinthickestpartofchickenbreasts(avoidingbone)registers165°F,30to35minutes.3Meanwhile,cookchard:Inalargeskillet,heatremainingtablespoonoilovermedium.Addstalks,andcook,tossing,untilcrisp-tender,3to4minutes.Addasmanyleavestoskilletaswillfit;seasonwithsaltand

pepper,andtossuntilwilted.Continuetoaddleavesinbatches,tossing,untilwilted.Onceallchardhasbeenadded,cover,andcook,tossingoccasionally,untilchardistender,3to5minutes.Removefromheat,andstirinvinegar.4Serve4chickenbreastswithparsnipsandchard.


Theextraroastedchickencanberefrigerated,coveredtightlywithplasticwrap,upto3days.

Abitofplanningaheadmakespreparingweeknightdinnersabreeze.UsetheextrachickenfromRoastChickenandParsnipswithSwissChardinoneoftherecipesthatfollows.

ORZOWITHCHICKEN,CORN,ANDGREENBEANS


8 ouncesorzo

8 ouncesgreenbeans,trimmedandcutinto1-inchpieces



1 package(10ounces)frozencornkernels,thawed

4 cupsshreddedroastedchickenbreast

1Bringapotofwatertoaboil;addagenerousamountofsalt.Cookorzountilaldenteaccordingtopackageinstructions,addinggreenbeansduringlast6minutesofcooking.Drainorzoandbeans;rinseundercoldwatertostopthecooking.2Meanwhile,inalargeskillet,heatoilovermedium.Addgarlic;cook,stirring,untilfragrant,1to2minutes.Addcornand1teaspoonsalt;cook,stirringoccasionally,untilwarmedthrough,2to3minutes.3Tossorzoandgreenbeanswithcornmixtureandchicken.Seasongenerouslywithsaltandpepper.Thedishcanbemadeupto2daysahead;letcool,thencoverandrefrigerateuntilreadytoserve,chilledoratroomtemperature.SERVES4


CHICKENSALAD

¼cupmayonnaise

¼ cupbuttermilk



½ to1teaspoonhot-peppersauce,suchasTabasco

4 cupsshreddedroastedchickenbreast

2 celerystalks,finelychopped

½ smallredonion,finelychopped

¼ cuppackedfreshflat-leafparsleyleaves,coarselychopped


Stirtogethermayonnaise,buttermilk,mustard,lemonjuice,andhot-peppersauce.Stirinchicken,celery,onion,andparsley;seasonwithsaltandpepper.Serveinasandwichoroversaladgreens.Chickensaladcanberefrigeratedupto3daysinanairtightcontainer.SERVES6


Ifyoupreferpoachedchickentoroasted,youcanmakethesaladrecipewith4boneless,skinlesschickenbreasthalves(about1½pounds).Bring1inchwatertoaboilinalarge,deepskilletwithatight-fittinglid;addsalt.Addchickeninasinglelayer;cover,andreduceheattomedium-low.Simmer5minutes.Removefromheat;letchickenstand(still

covered)untilcookedthrough,12to14minutes.Removefromskillet;whencoolenoughtohandle,cutintochunks,orshredwithtwoforks.

CHICKENANDBASILSTIR-FRY

Coatingthechickenslicesincornstarchbeforecookingthemencouragesbrowning.Addthebasilafterthestir-fryisofftheheat,soitsflavorstaysbright.


1½ poundsboneless,skinlesschickenbreasthalves(about4),cutcrosswiseinto¼-inch-thickslices




1 smallonion,halvedlengthwiseandcutinto¼-inch-thickwedges

2 bellpeppers(red,green,oramix),ribsandseedsremoved,cutinto¼-inch-widestrips


¼ cupwater



1½ cupsfreshThaibasil(seebelow),largerleavestorninhalf

Cookedwhiterice,forserving(optional)

1Patchickenpiecesdrywithpapertowels.Tosschickenwithcornstarchuntilcompletelycoated;seasongenerouslywithsaltandpepper.2Inalargeskillet,heat2teaspoonsoilovermedium-high.Cookhalfthechicken,turningonce,untilbrownedonbothsidesbutnotcompletely

cookedthrough,2to3minutes.Transfertoaplate.Repeatwithanother2teaspoonsoilandremainingchicken;transfertoplate.3Wipeskilletcleanwithapapertowel.Addremaining2teaspoonsoil,alongwiththeonionandbellpeppers;cookovermedium-highheat,tossingoften,untilvegetablesbegintobrown,about3minutes.Addgarlic;cook,stirring,untilfragrant,about1minute.4Addthewater,vinegar,soysauce,andchicken;cook,tossing,untilchickeniscookedthrough,about1minute.Removefromheat.Stirinbasilleaves.Serveoverrice,ifdesired.


Thaibasilhassharp-pointedleavesandtastesofmint,cinnamon,andlicorice.Ifyoucan’tfindit,useregularbasilinstead.

LIGHTERCHICKENPOTPIE

Extravegetablesandalightercrustmakethiscomfort-foodclassicasmarterchoicethantraditionalversions.Usingstore-boughtphyllodoughcutsdownonpreptime.


2 bone-in,skin-onchickenbreasthalves(2to2½pounds)



4 carrots,slicedinto¼-inch-thickpieces



¼ cupall-purposeflour

2½ cupsmilk

1 package(10ounces)frozenpeas,thawed

2 tablespoonsfreshlemonjuice

6 frozenphyllosheets(each12by17inches),thawed

1Preheatovento400°F.Placechickenonarimmedbakingsheet;seasonbothsideswithsaltandpepper.Roastuntilaninstant-readthermometerinsertedinthickestpartofbreasts(avoidingbone)registers165°F,25to30minutes.Letcoolslightly;removeskinandbones,andshredmeat.2Whilechickenisroasting,heat2tablespoonsoilinalargesaucepanovermedium.Addcarrots,onion,andthyme;seasonwithsaltandpepper.Cookuntilcarrotsaretender,stirringoccasionally,8to10

minutes.Addflour;cook,stirring,1minute.Graduallyaddmilk,whiskinguntilsmooth.Cook,stirringoccasionally,untilmixturecomestoasimmerandthickens,about6minutes.3Removefromheat;stirinpeas,lemonjuice,andchicken,andseasonwithsaltandpepper.Pourfillingintoa9-inchroundbakingdishordeep-dishpieplate.4Stackphylloonaworksurface.Usingaplateorpotlidasaguide,cutan11-inchroundfromthestackwithaparingknife;discardtrimmings.Stacktworoundsonworksurface,andbrushgentlywith1teaspoonoil;topwithanothertworounds,andbrushwith1teaspoonoil.Repeatwithremainingtworoundsand1teaspoonoil.Placestackedphyllooverfilling,andpressdownabout½inchfromtheedgesophyllofitsinsiderimofbakingdish,withedgesstickingstraightuparoundrim.5Bakeuntilcrustislightlygoldenandfillingisbubbling,20to25minutes.Letcool15minutesbeforecuttingandserving.


Phyllodoughisusuallysoldin1-poundpackages,whicheachcontainabout20sheetsofdough.Thawinoriginalboxintherefrigerator(checkthelabelforinstructions),anddonotunwrapuntilreadytouse.Leftoverphyllocanbewrappedtightlyinplasticandstoredinaresealableplasticbag;refrigerateupto1weekorfreezeupto2months.

ROASTEDSTUFFEDCHICKENBREASTANDBROCCOLI

Roastingalargechickenbreastisanicealternativetocookingawholechicken,especiallyifyoupreferwhitemeat.Abone-in,skin-onturkeybreasthalf(aboutthree-and-a-halfpounds)alsoworkswellinthisrecipe;cookforaboutanhourandahalf.


½ loafsoftItalianbread,tornintobite-sizepieces

1 celerystalk,thinlysliced

½ teaspoondriedsage

½ smallonion,coarselychopped

⅓ cupdriedcranberries



1 roasterchickenbreast(3to3½pounds)

2 headsbroccoli(about1½pounds),floretsseparated,stemspeeledandslicedinto2-inchlengths

1Preheatovento450°F.Makestuffing:Combinebread,celery,sage,onion,cranberries,and1tablespoonoil;seasonwithsaltandpepper.2Pressdownoncenterofbreastwiththepalmofyourhanduntilthebreastbonecracks.Workingfromneckendofchicken,usefingerstoloosenskinfromflesh,andseparateskinfromcenterbreastbonewithaparingknife.Generouslyseasonunderandoverskinwithsaltandpepper.Tuckstuffingunderskin,distributingevenly.Rubskinwith1

tablespoonoil,andplaceonarimmedbakingsheet.3Roastuntilaninstant-readthermometerinsertedinthickestpartofbreast(avoidingbone)registers165°F,45to60minutes.Removefromoven;coverlooselywithaluminumfoil,andletrest15minutes.4Meanwhile,tossbroccoliwithremaining2tablespoonsoilonanotherbakingsheet;seasonwithsaltandpepper.Roastuntilbeginningtobrown,15to20minutes,tossinghalfwaythrough.5Removechickenbreastmeatfrombone;slicecrosswise.Servechickenwithbroccoli.


GRILLEDGREEKCHICKENKEBABSWITHMINT-FETASAUCE

Chickenthighsstaymoistwhencutintopiecesandgrilled.Youcouldsubstituteothervegetables,suchassummersquashorbellpeppers,forthezucchini.Ifusingwoodenskewers,soaktheminwaterforfifteenminutestokeepthemfromscorchingonthegrill.

SERVES4 PREPTIME:30MINUTES TOTALTIME:1HOUR(WITHMARINATING)

1 poundboneless,skinlesschickenthighs(about4),cutinto1-inchpieces(24total)

1 zucchini,halvedlengthwiseandcutcrosswiseinto1-inchpieces(16total)

½ smallredonion,quarteredlengthwise,layersseparated


1 teaspoondriedoregano




½ cupcrumbledfeta(2ounces)

¼ cupplainyogurt

1 cuppackedfreshmintleaves,plusmoreforgarnish(optional)

1Inaresealableplasticbag,combinechicken,zucchini,onion,oliveoil,oregano,and2tablespoonsvinegar;seasonwith½teaspoonsaltand¼teaspoonpepper.Marinateatroomtemperature30minutes(or

refrigerateuptoovernight;placebagonaplate,incaseofleaks).2Heatgrilltomedium;lightlyoilgrates.(Alternatively,heatagrillpanovermedium-high.)Ontoeachskewer,thread3piecesofchickenwithzucchiniandonion.Grillskewers,turningoccasionally,untilchickeniscookedthroughandvegetablesaretender,12to14minutes.3Tomakesauce,blendfeta,yogurt,mint,andremainingtablespoonvinegarinafoodprocessoruntilsmooth.Servekebabswithdippingsauceandgarnishwithmintleavesifdesired.

PERSERVING:293calories;19gramsfat;24.6gramsprotein;6gramscarbohydrates;2.4gramsfiber

1½ cupswater

1 cuplong-grainwhiterice


¼ cuppinenuts,toasted


½ teaspoonfinelygratedlemonzest,plus1tablespoonlemonjuice

1Inamediumsaucepan,bringthewatertoaboil.Addrice;seasonwithsaltandpepper,andreturntoaboil.Reducetoasimmer,cover,andcookuntilriceistenderandhasabsorbedallliquid,15to17minutes.Removefromheatandletstand,covered,5minutes.2Fluffricegentlywithafork,thentosswithpinenuts,oil,andlemonzestandjuice.Seasonwithsaltandpepper,andserve.SERVES4

CHICKENMILANESEWITHARUGULASALAD

Milanese,whichmeans“inthestyleofMilan,”referstomeat(chicken,pork,orveal)thatispoundedtoaneventhicknessandthenbreaded.Inthismorehealthful(andspatter-free)versionoftheclassicItaliandish,thecutletsarebaked,notpan-fried.


1¼ cupsplaindriedbreadcrumbs,homemadeorstore-bought

¼ cupplus2tablespoonsoliveoil

⅓ cupall-purposeflour

2 largeeggs,lightlybeaten



2 tablespoonsfreshlemonjuice,pluslemonwedgesforserving

5 ouncesbabyarugula

1 smallredonion,halvedlengthwiseandthinlysliced

1Preheatovento425°F.Onarimmedbakingsheet,tossbreadcrumbswith¼cupoiluntilwellcombined;spreadevenlyonsheet.Cook,tossingonce,untilgoldenbrown,6to8minutes.Placeflour,eggs,andbreadcrumbsinseparateshallowbowls;seasoneachwithsaltandpepper.Placeawirerackonthebakingsheet.2Workingwithoneatatime,placechickenbreastsbetweentwolargepiecesofplasticwrap.Usingtheflatsideofameatmalletorthebottom

ofasmall,heavypan,poundeachpieceuntil½inchthick.Patchickendrywithpapertowels.Dredgechickeninflour,turningtocoatbothsides,thenshakeoffexcess.Dipchickenineggs,coatingcompletelyandallowingexcesstodripbackintobowl.Coatentirelyinbreadcrumbs,pressingfirmlytoadhere.3Placebreadedchickenonrack,andbake(withoutturning)untilbrownedandjustcookedthrough,10to15minutes.4Whenchickenisalmostfinishedcooking,whisktogetherremaining2tablespoonsoilandthelemonjuiceinasaladbowl;seasonwithsaltandpepper.Addarugulaandonion;tosstocoat.Servesaladoverchicken,withlemonwedgesontheside.


JERKCHICKEN

JerkseasoningisafieryspicerubthatoriginatedontheCaribbeanislandofJamaica.Youcanmarinatethechickenovernight.Assemblethecucumberandwatermelonsaladwhilethechickenisgrilling.

SERVES4 PREPTIME:40MINUTES TOTALTIME:2HOURS40MINUTES(WITHMARINATING)

1 bunchscallions,trimmedandfinelychopped(1½cups)

2 garliccloves,finelychopped

1 jalapeñochile,finelychopped(ribsandseedsremovedforlessheat,ifdesired)

2 tablespoonsfreshlimejuice


1 tablespoonlight-brownsugar

1½ teaspoonsgroundallspice

1 teaspoondriedthyme


Coarsesalt

2 tablespoonswater

8 pieces(drumsticksandthighs)bone-in,skin-onchicken(2½pounds)


1Inablender,combinescallions,garlic,jalapeño,limejuice,oliveoil,brownsugar,allspice,thyme,cinnamon,1teaspoonsalt,andthewater;blenduntilsmooth.Reserve¼cupforbrushing.2Placechickeninashallowdishoralargeresealableplasticbag;seasonalloverwithsalt.Pourmarinadeoverchicken;tosstocoat.Cover(orseal);refrigerate,turningonceortwice,atleast2hours(oruptoovernight;placebagonaplateincaseofleaks).3Heatgrilltomedium-high;lightlyoilgrates.Liftchickenfrommarinade,lettingexcessdripoff(discardmarinade);placeongrill,andcover.Cook,turningoccasionally,untilchickenisblackenedinspots,about10minutes.4Movechickentoacoolerpartofthegrill;brushwithreservedmarinade.Cover,andgrilluntilchickeniscookedthrough,10to15minutesmore.Serveimmediately.


1 Englishcucumber,peeledandcutinto½-inchcubes

1 small(or½large)seedlesswatermelon,cutinto½-inchcubes

3 tablespoonsfreshlimejuice(from2limes)


Inalargebowl,tosscucumberandwatermelonwithlimejuice,¾teaspoonsalt,and⅛teaspoonpepper(ortotaste).Serveimmediately.SERVES4


BRAISEDCHICKENWITHSHALLOTS

Thighsarethebestcutforbraising,astheybecomeverytenderwhensimmeredforalongperiod.Thisdishisevenbetterthenextday,oncetheflavorshavehadachancetomeld.


¼cupall-purposeflour

8 bone-in,skinlesschickenthighs(3pounds)



1 poundsmallshallots(about12),peeledandhalved

5 garliccloves,halvedlengthwise

½ cupdrywhitewine

3 tablespoonsDijonmustard

1½ cupswater


Freshtarragonleaves,forgarnish(optional)

1Placeflourinashallowbowl.Patchickendrywithpapertowels.Seasononbothsideswithsaltandpepper;dredgeinflour,turningtocoatandshakingoffexcess.2InaDutchovenorheavy5-quartpotwithatight-fittinglid,heatoilovermedium-high.Cookchickenuntilbrowned,3to4minutesperside.Transfertoaplate.3Addshallotsandgarlictopot;cook,stirringoccasionally,untilslightlysoftenedandgoldenbrown,about5minutes.Addwine;cookuntil

evaporated,3to5minutes.Stirinmustardandthewater;bringtoaboil.Returnchicken,bonesidedown,topot.Reduceheattoasimmer;cover,andcookuntilchickenistenderandcookedthrough(juicesshouldrunclearwhenpierced),30to35minutes.Transferchickentoaplate;coverlooselywithaluminumfoiltokeepwarm.4Addtomatoestopot;seasonwithsaltandpepper.Cookoverhighheatuntiltomatoessoftenandsaucethickens,6to8minutes.Reduceheattomedium-low,andreturnchickentopot;cookuntilheatedthrough.Serve,garnishedwithtarragon,ifdesired.


Tomakeahead,letcoolcompletely,thenrefrigerateinacovereddishupto2days.Toserve,reheatovermedium-low,stirringfrequently.

THYME-ROASTEDCHICKENSWITHPOTATOES

STRETCHITThisrecipecallsforroastingtwochickensinthesamepan:Serveonebirdandhalfthepotatoesasamealforfour,andsavetherestfortherecipesonthefollowingpages.Ifcookingonlyonechicken,simplyreducetheingredientsbyhalf.


3 poundsnewredpotatoes,halved



¼ cupfreshthymeleaves(or1tablespoondried)

2 wholechickens(3½to4poundseach),rinsedandpatteddry

1Preheatovento450°F.Onalargerimmedbakingsheet,tossthepotatoeswith2tablespoonsoil,1½teaspoonssalt,and¼teaspoonpepper.2Combinethyme,2teaspoonssalt,and¼teaspoonpepper;tosstoblend.Removegibletsandliversfromchickencavities.Workingfromneckendofchickens,gentlyseparateskinfromfleshwithyourfingertips,includingthighandlegareas.Rubthymemixtureunderskinofeachchicken,dividingevenly;seasoncavitiesgenerouslywithadditionalsaltandpepper.Tuckwingsunderbreasts.Usingkitchentwine,tielegstogethersecurelyontopofchickens.(Thishelpsthechickenscookevenlyandpreservestheirshape.)3Nestlechickens,breastsidesup,amongpotatoes;rubchickenswithremainingtablespoonoil,dividingevenly,andseasoneachwithsaltandpepper.

4Roast,tossingpotatoesoccasionallyandbastingchickenwithpanjuices,untilaninstant-readthermometerinsertedinthickestpartofthigh(avoidingbone)registers165°F,about1hour.5Letchickensrestinawarmspot10minutesbeforecarvingandservingwiththepotatoes.

PERSERVING:374calories;22gramsfat;40.9gramsprotein;0.4gramcarbohydrates;0.2gramfiber

Ifsavingextrachickenandpotatoesforlater,letthemcoolcompletely,thenrefrigerate,coveredtightly,upto3days.

UsingonlyoneofthetheThyme-RoastedChickenswithPotatoeswillleaveyouwithanextracookedbird(aboutfourcupsshreddedorcut-upmeat)toincorporateintooneoftheserecipes.Ofcourse,youcanalsomakeeitherofthesedisheswithstore-boughtrotisseriechicken.

GREENCHICKENCURRY


12 ouncesgreenbeans,trimmedandhalveddiagonally

1 onion,halvedlengthwiseandslicedcrosswise½inchthick


2 tablespoonsThaigreencurrypaste

4 cupscut-uproastedchicken

1 can(14½ounces)coconutmilk

½ cuplow-sodiumstore-boughtchickenbroth

1 cuppackedtornfreshbasilleaves

1 to2teaspoonsfreshlimejuice

Cookedrice,suchasbasmatiorjasmine,forserving(optional)

1Heatoilinalargeskilletovermedium.Addgreenbeansandonion;seasonwithsaltandpepper.Cook,tossingfrequently,untilonionbeginstosoften,5to7minutes.2Addcurrypaste;cook,stirringandscrapingbottomofskillet,untilpasteisslightlydarkened,3to4minutes.Addchicken,coconutmilk,andchickenbroth;bringtoasimmer.3Cookuntilvegetablesaretenderandsauceisslightlythickened,stirringoccasionally,5to8minutes.Removefromheat.Addbasilandlimejuice.Seasonwithsalt,andstirtocombine;serveoverrice,ifdesired.SERVES4


HALF-HOURCHICKENGUMBO



2 redbellpeppers,ribsandseedsremoved,coarselychopped





2 cupslow-sodiumstore-boughtchickenbroth

2 cupswater

1 package(10ounces)frozencutokra(unthawed)

8 ouncessmoked(precooked)andouillesausage,halvedlengthwiseandsliced¼inchthick

4 cupsshreddedroastedchicken

Cornbread,homemadeorstore-bought,forserving(optional)

1InaDutchovenorheavy5-quartpot,heatoilovermedium.Addflour,andcook,whiskingconstantly,untilpalegolden,5to7minutes.Stirinbellpeppers,onion,garlic,andoregano;seasonwithsaltandpepper.Cook,stirringoccasionally,untilvegetablesaretender,10to12minutes.2Addchickenbrothandthewater;stirinokraandsausage.Bringtoaboil.Stirinshreddedchicken,andcookuntilheatedthrough,1to2minutes.Seasonwithsaltandpepper.Servewithcornbread,ifdesired.SERVES4

MINITURKEYMEATLOAVES

Cookingfoursmallmeatloavesinsteadofonelargeloafreducesthecookingtime;servethemhotfromtheoven,atroomtemperature,orevenchilled,ontheirownorslicedandtuckedintocrustyFrenchbread.




1 carrot,finelychopped

1 redbellpepper,ribsandseedsremoved,finelychopped

1 slicewhitesandwichbread

¼ cupmilk

¼ cupplus2tablespoonstomatochilisauce,suchasHeinz

1¼ poundsgrounddark-meat(atleast7%fat)turkey

1 largeegg

1 teaspoondriedsage


1Preheatovento350°F.Inalargeskillet,heatoiloverlow.Addonion,carrot,andbellpepper;cook,stirringfrequently,untilvegetablesaretender,about10minutes.Transfervegetablestoalargebowl.Crumbleinbread;addmilkand2tablespoonschilisauce,andstirtocombine.Letcoolcompletely.2Addturkey,egg,andsage;seasonwith1½teaspoonssaltand¾teaspoonpepper.Usingyourhands,gentlymixtocombine.Dividemeat

mixtureintofourequalparts.Gentlyshapeeachintoa3-by-4-by-2-inchloafonarimmedbakingsheet,leavingamplespaceinbetween.3Rubremaining¼cupchilisauceovertopsofloaves,dividingequally.Bakeuntilaninstant-readthermometernsertedincenterofmeatloavesregisters165°F,35to40minutes.


Lookforgroundturkeylabeled“7%fat.”Donotuse100percentleangroundturkey,ortheloaveswillnotbeasjuicy.

TEX-MEXTURKEYANDBEANCHILI

Chilipowder,chocolate,andcuminareoftencombinedinTex-Mexcooking,andthisturkeychilistaystruetothoseroots.Therecipemakesalargeyield,soyoucanservesomechilirightaway,thenfreezetheresttoenjoylater.


4 slicesbacon(4ounces),cutcrosswiseinto½-inch-thickstrips

3 poundsgrounddark-meat(atleast7%fat)turkey

4 onions,coarselychopped


2 jalapeñochiles,minced(ribsandseedsremovedforlessheat,ifdesired)

3 tablespoonschilipowder

3 tablespoonsunsweetenedcocoapowder

4 teaspoonsgroundcumin

2 cans(28ounceseach)wholepeeledtomatoesinpuree

2 tablespoonsunsulfuredmolasses

1 cupwater

Coarsesalt

3 cans(15½ounceseach)pintobeans,drainedandrinsed

Assortedtoppings,suchascheddarcheese,sourcream,pickledjalapeñoslices,andfreshcilantro,forserving

1HeataDutchovenorheavy5-quartpotovermedium.Addbacon;cook,stirringoccasionally,untilcrisp,6to8minutes.Raiseheattohigh;addturkey.Cook,stirringandbreakingupmeatwithaspoon,untilnolongerpink,8to10minutes.2Addonions,garlic,andjalapeños;cookuntilsoft,stirringoften,about5minutes.Stirinchilipowder,cocoa,andcumin;cook,stirring,untilfragrant,about1minute.3Breakuptomatoeswithkitchenshearsoryourhands,andaddthemtothepotalongwiththepuree.Addmolasses,thewater,and4teaspoonssalt;bringtoaboil.Reduceheattoasimmer;cook,partiallycovered,30minutes.4Addbeans;continuecooking(uncovered)untilturkeyisverytenderandliquidhasthickened,about30minutesmore.Servehot,withassortedtoppings,asdesired.


Chilicanberefrigeratedupto2daysorfrozenupto3months;letcoolcompletelybeforetransferringtoanairtightcontainer.Defrostintherefrigerator,andreheatovermedium-lowbeforeserving.

PAN-FRIEDSHELLSTEAKANDPAPRIKASTEAKFRIES

Togettheperfectsear,makesuretoheattheskilletwellbeforeaddingtheshellsteaks,andwaituntiltheyreleaseeasilyfromthebottomoftheskilletbeforeflippingthem.

SERVES4PREPTIME:20MINUTESTOTALTIME:20MINUTES

4 shellsteaks(each8ouncesand¾inchthick)



½ cupwater

Watercress,forgarnish

1Patdrysteakswithpapertowels.Seasononbothsideswithsaltandpepper.Heatalargeskilletoverhigh;meltbutter,swirlingtocoatbottomofpan.Workingintwobatches,cooksteaks7to8minutesformedium-rare,turningonce.Transfersteakstoplates.2Removeskilletfromheat;addthewaterandscrapeupbrownedbitsfrombottomofskilletwithawoodenspoon.Seasonpansaucewithsaltandpepper.Strainthroughafinesieve,ifdesired,discardingsolids.Servesteakswithsaucespoonedovertop.Garnishwithwatercress.


It’squickworktomakeasaucebyaddingliquidtothepanandscrapinguptheflavorfulbitsfromthebottomofthehotskillet.Ifdesired,usewine(redorwhite)orbrothinplaceofwater.

BEEFSKEWERSWITHHORSERADISHDIPPINGSAUCE

Youdon’talwaysneedagrilltocookskewers(orkebabs);here,theyareconvenientlybroiledinstead.Ifusingwoodenskewers,soaktheminwaterforfifteenminutestokeepthemfromscorching.


2 garliccloves,peeled

2 tablespoonsfreshrosemaryleaves



1½ poundsflatiron(shouldertopblade)steaks(about3),anygristleremoved

½ cupsourcream

1 tablespoonpreparedhorseradishsauce

1Heatbroiler,withrackset4inchesfromheatsource.Linearimmedbakingsheetwithaluminumfoil.2Onacuttingboard,chopgarlicandrosemary,andsprinklewithalittlesalt.Pressingfirmly,rockbladeofknifebackandforthacrossmixturetomakeapaste.Transfertoabowl,andstirinoil;seasonwithsaltandpepper.3Cutsteaksintotwenty-four1½-inchpieces.Addtobowlwithgarlicmixture;tosstocoat.Thread3piecesofbeefontoeachof8skewers;placeskewersonthebakingsheet.Broil(withoutturning)4to6minutesformedium-rare.4Meanwhile,inabowl,stirtogethersourcreamandhorseradish;season

withsaltandpepper.Servebeefskewerswithhorseradishsauceontheside.

PERSERVING:377calories;24gramsfat;34gramsprotein;2.1gramscarbohydrates;0.3gramfiber





2 buncheswatercress(12ounceseach),toughstemstrimmed

½ Englishcucumber,halvedlengthwiseandthinlyslicedintohalf-moons

Inalargebowl,whisktogetheroil,vinegar,andmustard;seasonwithsaltandpepper.Addwatercressandcucumber,andtosstocombine.Serveimmediately.SERVES4

PERSERVING:88calories;7gramsfat;3.8gramsprotein;4.4gramscarbohydrates;1gramfiber

LONDONBROILWITHPOTATOESANDPEPPERS

Broilingisagreatyear-roundmethodforpreparingsteaks,sincethehighheatbrownsthemeatquicklywithoutovercookingtheinterior.ForaSpanishvariation,substituteanequalamountofsmokedpaprikafortheregularvarietyusedinthespicerub.

SERVES4PREPTIME:30MINUTESTOTALTIME:40MINUTES

¼cupplus1teaspoonvegetableoil,suchassafflower

1½ poundsnewredpotatoes,scrubbedandcutinto¾-inchpieces

2 yelloworredbellpeppers,ribsandseedsremoved,cutinto½-inchpieces


1½ poundssteaksforLondonbroil,suchassirloinortopround(about1inchthick)

1 tablespoonpaprika

1Heatbroiler,withrackset4inchesfromheatsource.Inalargeskillet,heat¼cupoilovermedium.Addpotatoesandcook,turningoccasionally,untilgolden,15to20minutes.Addpeppers;seasonwithsaltandpepper.Continuetocook,tossingoccasionally,untilvegetablesaretender,about10minutesmore.2Meanwhile,rubbeefwithremainingteaspoonoil;seasonwithpaprika,salt,andpepper.Broil,turningonce,untilaninstant-readthermometerinsertedinthickestpartregisters130°F(formedium-rare),10to15minutes.Transfertoaplate;coverlooselywithaluminumfoil,andletrest10minutes.Thinlyslicebeefagainstthegrain,andservewithpotatoesandpeppers.


Thenameofthisdishreferstothewaythesteakisprepared,notaparticularcutofmeat,althoughyoucanoftenfindsteakslabeled“Londonbroil”inthegrocerystore.Flanksteakistraditional,butrequiresmarinatingbeforebroilingtobetender.Forthisrecipe,chooseamongothercommoncuts,includingsirloinandtopround,whicharenaturallytender.

RIB-EYEWITHGARLIC-THYMEMARINADE

Thekeytoachievingcleargrillmarksistomakesurethegratesofthegrillareproperlycleaned,heated,andoiledbeforecookingthesteaks.Thesteakscanmarinateuptoovernightintherefrigerator.

SERVES4 PREPTIME:15MINUTES TOTALTIME:1HOUR20MINUTES(WITHMARINATING)


6 garliccloves,coarselychopped

2 tablespoonsfreshthymeleaves(or1teaspoondried)

2 rib-eyesteaks(eachabout1poundand1½inchesthick)



1Combineoil,garlic,andthymeinalargedish;addsteaks,andturntocoat.Coverdishwithaluminumfoil;refrigerate.Letmarinate,turningsteaksoccasionally,atleast1hour(oruptoovernight).2Heatgrilltomedium-high;lightlyoilgrates.Removesteakfrommarinade,lettingexcessdripoff(discardmarinade);seasonwithsaltandpepper.Covergrill;cook,turningonce,6to7minutesformedium-rare.Letrest5minutesbeforeslicing.



1¾ poundsgreenbeans,stemendstrimmed


½ cupslicedunblanchedalmonds,toasted,forgarnish

1Bringalargepotofwatertoaboil;addagenerousamountofsalt.Cookgreenbeansuntilbrightgreenandcrisp-tender,6to8minutes.Draininacolander;rinseundercoldwateruntilcool,andpatdrywithpapertowels.2Inalargebowl,tossgreenbeanswiththeoil;seasonwithsaltandpepper.Serve,garnishedwithtoastedalmonds.SERVES4




1 shallot,minced

2 teaspoonscapers,drained,rinsed,andcoarselychopped

3 ripebeefsteaktomatoes


Inasmallbowl,whisktogethervinegarandoil;stirinshallotandcapers.Placetomatoesinaservingbowl.Drizzlewithdressing,andseasonwithsaltandpepper.SERVES4


ROASTBEEFWITHPEPPERS,ONIONS,ANDPOTATOES

STRETCHITLean,tendereye-of-roundisaninexpensiveoptionforroasting,andyoucangetanothermealoutoftheleftovers.Thisrecipecallsforatwo-and-a-half-poundroast,halfofwhichcanbeusedintherecipesonthefollowingpages.

SERVES4PREPTIME:20MINUTESTOTALTIME:1HOUR20MINUTES

5mixedredandyellowbellpeppers,ribsandseedsremoved,cutinto1-inch-widestrips

2 redonions,halvedlengthwiseandcutinto1-inchwedges

¾ poundnewwhitepotatoes,scrubbedandcutinto1-inchpieces

5 garliccloves,3leftwhole,2cutinto6sliverseach



2½ poundseye-of-roundbeefroast

¾ teaspoondriedthyme

1Preheatovento400°F.Placepeppers,onions,potatoes,andwholegarlicclovesonalargerimmedbakingsheet.Drizzlewith1tablespoonoil,andseasonwithsaltandpepper;tosstocoat.2Usingaparingknife,make12smallslitsintopandsidesofroast;insertgarlicslivers.Movevegetablestosidesofbakingsheet.Placebeefincenter,andrubwithremaining1tablespoonoil.Combine1½teaspoonscoarsesalt,½teaspoonpepper,andthyme;rubmixtureoverbeef.3Transfertooven;roast,tossingvegetablesoccasionally,untiltenderandaninstant-readthermometerinsertedintothickestpartofbeef

registers130°Fformedium-rare,40to50minutes.Letmeatstand10minutes,coveredlooselywithaluminumfoil.Cuthalfthemeatintoverythinslices;servewithvegetables.


Letleftoverbeefcooltoroomtemperaturebeforecoveringtightlyandrefrigerating,upto2days.

RoastbeefsandwichesmakegooduseofmeatleftoverfromRoastBeefwithPeppers,Onions,andPotatoes.Herearetwounexpectedtakesontheclassic.

OPEN-FACEROASTBEEFSANDWICHES

½cupsourcream

1 to2tablespoonspreparedhorseradishsauce


3 buncheswatercress(about1pound),toughstemstrimmed



1 poundcookedroastbeef,roomtemperature,thinlysliced

4 thickslicescountrybread,toasted

1Inasmallbowl,combinesourcreamandhorseradish;seasonwithsaltandpepper.2Tosswatercresswithvinegarandoil;seasonwithsaltandpepper.Placebeefoneachoffourbreadslices;topwithhorseradishcream.Servewithwatercresssalad.SERVES4


ROASTBEEFSANDWICHESWITHPESTOMAYONNAISE

¼cupmayonnaise

4 teaspoonspesto,homemadeorstore-bought

4 teaspoonsgrainymustard


4 onionrolls,halved

2 cupsmixedbabygreens

1 poundcookedroastbeef,roomtemperature,thinlysliced

8 thinslicesredonion

8 cornichons(orgherkins),halvedlengthwise

1Inasmallbowl,mixtogethermayonnaise,pesto,andmustard;seasonwithsaltandpepper.2Layereachbottomrollhalfwithpestomayonnaise,greens,beef,onion,andcornichons,dividingevenly;topwithotherrollhalf.SERVES4


GRILLEDSTEAKWITHSOUTHWESTERNTHREE-TOMATOSALSA

Trythecolorfulsalsathattopsthesesteaksongrilledhamburgersorchicken,orasadipfortortillachips.Orreplaceitwithoneofthevarieties.


3 plumtomatoes,coredandseeded(seeright)

1 jalapeñochile,coarselychopped(ribsandseedsremovedforlessheat,ifdesired)



2 yellowtomatoes(orheirloomvarieties,suchaszebra),cored,seeded,andcutinto¼-inchpieces

2 tablespoonsoil-packedsun-driedtomatoes,thinlyslicedcrosswise,plus1tablespoonoilfromjar



4 bonelessstripsteaks(10to12ounceseach)

1Makesalsa:Inafoodprocessor,pureeplumtomatoes,jalapeño,limejuice,andcumin;transfertoasmallbowl.Stirinyellowandsun-driedtomatoes.Seasonwithsaltandpepper.2Heatgrilltomedium-high;lightlyoilgrates.Patdrysteakswithpapertowels.Seasononbothsideswithsaltandpepper.Covergrill;cook,turningonce,about8minutesformedium-rare.Justbeforeserving,stiroilfromsun-driedtomatoesintosalsa.Servesteakstoppedwithsalsa.

PERSERVING:526calories;37gramsfat;39gramsprotein;6.4gramscarbohydrates;1.7gramsfiber

Topreparethetomatoes,cutoffbothendswithasharpchef’sknife,thenmakealengthwisecutabout¾inchintotomato.Leavebladeinplaceasyourotatefruit,removingcoreandseedypulp.Thencutfirmouterfleshasdesired.

COCONUTANDBEEFCURRYWITHNOODLES

Store-boughtcurrypasteisahandyshortcutforpreparingThai-andIndian-styledishesathome.Here,justonetablespoonaddsthecharacteristiccolorandflavortobeefandnoodles.LookforthepastenearotherAsianingredientsinthesupermarket.SERVES4 PREPTIME:25MINUTES TOTALTIME:25MINUTES


8 ouncesvermicelli(ricenoodles)orangel-hairpasta


1 poundbeefsirloin,cutintothin2-inch-longstrips

1 redonion,halvedlengthwiseandthinlysliced

2 redbellpeppers,ribsandseedsremoved,thinlyslicedlengthwise

¼ cupwater

1 tablespoonThairedcurrypaste

1 can(14ounces)unsweetenedcoconutmilk



1Bringalargepotofwatertoaboil;addagenerousamountofsalt.Cooknoodlesuntiltenderaccordingtopackageinstructions;drain.2Meanwhile,inalargeskillet,heat1tablespoonoilovermedium-high.Seasonbeefwithsaltandpepper;addhalfthebeeftoskillet.Cook,withoutstirring,untilbrownedononeside,1to2minutes.Transferbeeftoaplate.Repeatwithremainingtablespoonoilandbeef.

3Addonion,bellpeppers,andthewatertoskillet;seasonwithsaltandpepper.Cook,stirringoccasionally,untilvegetablesarecrisp-tender,3to4minutes.Addcurrypaste;cook,stirringandscrapingbottomofskillet,untilfragrantandcombined,about1minute.4Returnbeefandanyaccumulatedjuicestoskillet;addcoconutmilk.Simmeruntilsaucethickensslightly,4to5minutes.Removefromheat.Stirinbasilandlimejuice,andseasonwithsaltandpepper.Servebeefmixtureovernoodles.


BEEFANDSCALLIONSTIR-FRY

Crispscallionsprovidethevegetablebaseforthistastystir-fry.Ifthescallionsareparticularlythick,cutthewhitepartsinhalflengthwise;theywillcookthroughmorequickly.


¾cupwater

2 tablespoonshoisinsauce



Coarsesalt

½ teaspooncrushedred-pepperflakes,plusmoreforserving(optional)

1 tablespoonplus1teaspoonvegetableoil,suchassafflower

1¼ poundsflanksteak,cutdiagonallyacrossthegraininto½-by-3-inchstrips


2 bunchesscallions,trimmed,slicedcrosswise1½inchesthick,whiteandgreenpartsseparated

Cookedrice,forserving(optional)

1Inasmallbowl,whisktogetherthewater,hoisinsauce,vinegar,cornstarch,¾teaspoonsalt,and½teaspoonred-pepperflakes.2Heat1tablespoonoilinalargeskilletoverhigh.Pat-drysteakwithpapertowels.Intwobatches,cooksteakuntillightlybrowned,turningonce,about2minutesperbatch.Transfermeattoaplate.

3Addremainingteaspoonoiltoskilletalongwithgarlicandwhitepartsofscallions.Cook,tossingoften,untilfragrant,about1minute.Whiskhoisinmixturetocombine;addtopanalongwithscalliongreens.4Returnmeattopan;cook,tossingtocoatsteakwithsauce,1minute.Removefromheat.Serveimmediatelyoverriceandsprinkledwithmorered-pepperflakes,asdesired.


SPINACH-STUFFEDROLLEDFLANKSTEAK

Butterflyingasteakisactuallyquitesimpleandcanbedonequicklyathome,butyoucanalsoaskyourbutchertodoit.


2 packages(10ounceseach)frozenspinach,thawed


¼ cupgratedAsiagocheese(2ounces)


2 tablespoonsbalsamicvinegar




1 poundflanksteak

2 teaspoonsoliveoil

1Heatbroiler,withrackset4inchesfromheatsource.Linearimmedbakingsheetwithaluminumfoil.Squeezespinachinacleankitchentowel(oradoublelayerofpapertowels)toremoveasmuchliquidaspossible.Combinespinach,parsley,cheese,capers,vinegar,garlic,andred-pepperflakesinabowl.Seasonwithsaltandpepper;tosstocombine.2Tobutterflysteak,layitonacuttingboardwithashortsidefacingyou.Usingalongknife,slicesteakhorizontally,leavingonesideintact;openuplikeabook.3Cutseveral12-inchpiecesofkitchentwine;spaceevenlyunderneath

steak.Spreadspinachmixturedowncenterofmeat.Rollsteakovermixture,pressingfirmlytocompactfilling;tietwinetosecureroll.Cutrollinhalfcrosswise.Placehalves,seamsidedown,onpreparedbakingsheet;rubwithoil,dividingevenly,andseasonwithsaltandpepper.4Broilsteakuntilbrownedonallsides,turningasneededwithtongs,8to10minutesformedium-rare;letrest,coveredlooselywithaluminumfoil,10minutes.Removestring;slicesteak½inchthick.



1 smallonion,chopped

½ teaspoondriedoregano

1 can(15½ounces)whitebeans,drainedandrinsed

3 plumtomatoes,cutintosmallpieces

1 to2tablespoonsfreshlemonjuice

Coarsesaltandgroundpepper

1Inalargesaucepan,heatoilovermedium.Addonionandoregano;cook,stirringoccasionally,untilonionistender,4to5minutes.2Addbeansandtomatoes.Cook,stirringoccasionally,untiltomatoesaretender,3to4minutes.Removefromheat;addlemonjuice.Seasonwithsaltandpepper.SERVES4


FLANKSTEAKWITHPARSLEY-GARLICSAUCE

STRETCHITForthemosttenderslices,cutflanksteakagainstthegrain,ataslightangle.Thisrecipecallsforcookingtwosteaks,soyoushouldhaveaboutonepoundleftovertoincorporateintothesaladorfajitasonthefollowingpages.


2 flanksteaks(1½poundseach)


¼ cupplus1tablespoonoliveoil

2 garliccloves

1 bunchfreshflat-leafparsley,leavespickedfromstems(about4cups)

3 tablespoonsfreshoreganoleaves



2 tablespoonswater

1Pat-drysteakswithpapertowels.Generouslyseasononbothsideswithsaltandpepper.Heat1tablespoonoilinalargeskilletovermedium-high.Cookonesteak5to8minutesperside,turningonce,formedium-rare.Transfertoacuttingboard;letrest,coveredlooselywithaluminumfoil.Repeatwithremainingsteak.2Whilesteaksrest,makesauce:Inafoodprocessor,pulsegarlicuntilfinelychopped.Addparsley,oregano,vinegar,red-pepperflakes,remaining¼cupoil,andthewater.Pulseuntilherbsarefinelychopped;seasonwithsalt.

3Thinlyslicesteakagainstthegrain,andservewithparsley-garlicsaucealongside.


Letsteakcooltoroomtemperaturebeforecoveringtightlyandrefrigeratingupto2days.Thinlyslicewhenreadytouse.

TurnleftovermeatfromFlankSteakwithParsley-GarlicSauceintooneoftheseweeknightdinners.Thesteakforthesaladcanbeservedcold,whilethesteakinthefajitaswillwarmthroughasitgetscookedwiththerestoftheingredients.

FLANKSTEAKANDARUGULASALAD

1 cupsalsa,homemadeorstore-bought

2 teaspoonsbalsamicvinegar


3 largebunchesarugula(about1¼pounds),washedwellanddried

1 poundcookedflanksteak,thinlyslicedagainstthegrain

½ cupcrumbledfreshgoatcheese(2ounces)

Inalargebowl,whisktogethersalsaandvinegar;seasonwithsaltandpepper.Addarugula,andtosstocoat.Dividesaladamongfourplates;topwithsteakandgoatcheese.SERVES4


SPICYBEEFFAJITAS

8 flourtortillas(6-inchsize)


2 yelloworredbellpeppers,ribsandseedsremoved,thinlyslicedlengthwise

1 redonion,halvedlengthwiseandthinlysliced


1 to2jalapeñochiles,verythinlyslicedcrosswise(ribsandseedsremovedforlessheat,ifdesired)

1 teaspoongroundcumin

½ teaspoongroundcoriander


1 poundcookedflanksteak,thinlyslicedagainstthegrain


Assortedaccompanimentssuchassourcream,salsa,cilantrosprigs,andlimewedges

1Holdeachtortillawithtongsandheatoveragas-burnerflameuntilwarm.(Alternatively,wrapstackedtortillasinfoil,andheatina375°Foven.)Wrapinakitchentoweltokeepwarm.2Heatoilinalargeskilletovermedium-high.Addbellpeppers,onion,garlic,jalapeño,cumin,andcoriander;seasonwithsaltandpepper.Cook,tossing,untilvegetablesaretenderandbrowned,5to7minutes.Addsteakandcookuntilheatedthrough,about2minutes.Addlimejuice,andstir,scrapingupbrownedbitsfrombottomofskillet.

3Servebeefmixturewithtortillasandaccompaniments,asdesired.SERVES4


BAKEDPORKCUTLETSWITHSAUTÉEDSPINACHANDSHIITAKES

Becausetheyarebaked,thesebreadedcutletsaremorehealthfulandeasiertopreparethanfriedversions.Makingthecutletsyourselffromaporktenderloinislessexpensivethanbuyingthempre-cut.


1½ cupspanko(Japanesebreadcrumbs)

1 porktenderloin(about1pound),trimmedofexcessfat





8 ouncesshiitakemushrooms,stemsremoved,capsthinlysliced

1 package(10ounces)babyspinach

1 to2teaspoonswhite-winevinegar

3 tablespoonsunsaltedbutter,cutintopieces

1 shallot,minced

¾ cupdrywhitewine


1Preheatovento350°F.Toastpankoonarimmedbakingsheet,tossingonce,untilgolden,10to12minutes.Transfertoaplate,andraiseoventemperatureto450°F.2Cutporkcrosswiseintofourequalpieces.Spliteachpieceinhalf

horizontally(donotcutallthewaythrough);openuplikeabook.Workingwithonepieceatatime,useameatmalletorthebottomofaheavypantopoundporkbetweenlargepiecesofplasticwrapuntil¼inchthick.3Placeflour,eggs,andpankoinseparateshallowbowls;seasoneachwithsaltandpepper.Dredgeporkinflour,turningtocoat;shakeoffexcess.Dipineggs,allowingexcesstodripbackintobowl.Coatwithpanko,pressinggentlytoadhere.Bakeonbakingsheetuntilbrownedandcookedthrough,10to12minutes.4Meanwhile,heat1tablespoonoilinalargeskilletovermedium.Addmushrooms;seasonwithsaltandpepper.Cook,stirringoccasionally,untilbrowned,8to10minutes.Transfertoaplate.Heatremainingtablespoonoil.Addspinachinbatches,tossingtowilt;seasonwithsaltandpepper.Cook,tossing,untiltender,about2minutes.Removefromheat;pouroffexcessliquid,andtosswithvinegartotaste.Topwithmushrooms;keepwarm.5Inasmallsaucepan,melt1tablespoonbutterovermedium.Cookshallot,stirringfrequently,untilsoftened,3to4minutes.Addwine;simmeruntilalmostevaporated,about4minutes.Removefromheat;stirinlemonjuiceandremaining2tablespoonsbutter;seasonwithsaltandpepper.Serveporkandspinachmixturewithlemon-buttersauceontheside.


MEATBALLSWITHROSEMARY

Pankobreadcrumbsgivethesebeef-and-porkmeatballsalightertexturethanthosemadewithregularbreadcrumbs.Serveoverspaghetti,ifyouwish,orinasmallloafofsoftItalianbreadformeatballsandwiches.


8 ouncesgroundbeefchuck

8 ouncesgroundpork

1½ cupspanko(Japanesebreadcrumbs)



1 teaspoonfreshrosemaryleaves,finelychopped(or½teaspoondried),plusmoreleavesforgarnish(optional)

1 tablespoonfinelygratedlemonzest,plus1tablespoonlemonjuice



4 cupsBasicTomatoSauceorstore-boughttomatosauce

1Inalargebowl,combinebeef,pork,panko,egg,garlic,rosemary,lemonzestandjuice,½teaspoonsalt,and¼teaspoonpepper.Gentlymixwithyourhandsjustuntilcombined(donotovermix).Dividemixtureinto12equalparts(witha¼-cupmeasuringcup,ifdesired);shapeintomeatballs.2Heatoilinalargeskilletovermedium-high.Addmeatballs;cook,turningoccasionally,untilbrowned,10to12minutes.

3Tiltskilletawayfromyou;pourintomatosauce.Bringtoaboilovermedium-highheat;reduceheattomedium.Cover;simmeruntilmeatballsarecookedthrough,8to10minutes.Serve,garnishedwithadditionalrosemaryleaves,ifdesired.


PORKRIBSWITHBARBECUESAUCE

Smallandleanbaby-backribsareaquick-cooking(andverytender)alternativetospareribs.Ifdesired,coatthemwithyourfavoritespicerubbeforebaking.Servetheribswithanyofthepotatosidedishesorsteamedcornonthecob.


2 slabsbaby-backporkribs(1to1½poundseach)



½ cupBarbecueSauce(recipebelow),plusmoreforserving

1Preheatovento400°F.Seasonribsalloverwithsaltandpepper.Stackslabsonalargepieceofheavy-dutyaluminumfoil;sealtightly,andplaceonarimmedbakingsheet.Cookuntilmeatisfork-tender,about1½hours.2Heatgrilltomedium-high;lightlyoilgrates.Removeribsfromfoil;brushwithsauce,coatingroundedsidewell.Grilluntilnicelybrowned,turningonce,3to4minutes.Servewithadditionalsauceontheside.





1 tablespoonmustardpowder

1 teaspooncrushedred-pepperflakes

3 tablespoonslight-brownsugar

2 cupsketchup

1 cupWorcestershiresauce

1 cupapple-cidervinegar

1 tablespoonunsulfuredmolasses

¼ teaspoonfreshlygroundpepper

1Inamediumsaucepan,heatoilovermedium.Addonionandgarlic;cook,stirringoccasionally,untilsoftenedandtranslucent,about5minutes.Stirinmustardpowderandred-pepperflakes;cook,stirring,30seconds.2Reduceheattomedium-low;stirinbrownsugar,ketchup,Worcestershire,vinegar,molasses,andpepper.Cook,stirringoccasionally,untilthickened,5to10minutes.Useimmediately,orletcoolcompletelybeforetransferringtoanairtightcontainerandrefrigeratingupto1month.Reheatgentlybeforeserving.MAKES3CUPS

PORKTENDERLOINWITHSAUTÉEDAPPLESANDLEEKS

STRETCHITNothingcomplementsporkliketheflavorofapples;herethefruitissautéedwithleeksandhoney.Thisrecipecallsforroastinganextratenderloin;serveonewiththeapples,andreserveoneforuseinarecipeonthefollowingpages.


2 porktenderloins(about1poundeach),trimmedofexcessfat



2 leeks,whiteandlightgreenpartsonly,halvedlengthwiseandcutcrosswiseinto1-inchpieces,washedwellanddried

½ teaspoonfennelseeds

3 Galaapples,cored,halvedlengthwiseandthencrosswise,andcut¼inchthick

1 tablespoonhoney

1 teaspoonsherryvinegarorred-winevinegar

1Heatbroiler,withrackset4inchesfromheatsource.Onarimmedbakingsheet,rubporkwith1tablespoonoil;generouslyseasonwithsaltandpepper.Broiluntilaninstant-readthermometerinsertedinthickestpartregisters145°F,14to18minutes.Transferporktoaplate.Coverlooselywithaluminumfoil,andletrest10minutes(internaltemperaturewillriseabout5degreesasitsits).2Meanwhile,inalargeskillet,heatremainingtablespoonoilovermedium.Addleeksandfennelseeds;cook,stirringoccasionally,untilleeksaretender,about6minutes.Addapples,andcook,tossing,until

justbeginningtosoften,3to4minutes.Removefromheat;stirinhoneyandvinegar,andseasonwithsaltandpepper.Thinlyslicepork,andservewithapplesandleeks.


Ifyouaresavingacookedporktenderloin,letitcoolcompletelybeforecoveringtightlyandrefrigeratingupto2days.Sliceorshredwhenreadytouse.

MakethePorkTenderloinwithSautéedApplesandLeeks,andthenusetheextraroastedtenderloininoneoftheserecipes—onewithAsianflavors,onewithMexican.

PORKANDSOBANOODLESALAD

Coarsesalt

6 ouncessobanoodles

¼ cupsoysauce

2 tablespoonsfreshlimejuice,pluswedgesforserving

2 teaspoonstoastedsesameoil

1 teaspoonfinelygratedpeeledfreshginger

1 teaspoonhoney


½ teaspooncrushedred-pepperflakes

1 poundroastedporktenderloin,thinlysliced

3 carrots,coarselygrated

1 redbellpepper,ribsandseedsremoved,cutintostrips

3 scallions,trimmed,halvedlengthwise,andcutinto2-inchpieces

1Bringalargepotofwatertoaboil;addagenerousamountofsalt.Cooknoodlesuntiltenderaccordingtopackageinstructions;drainandrinseundercoldwateruntilcool.2Inalargebowl,whisktogethersoysauce,limejuice,sesameoil,ginger,honey,garlic,andred-pepperflakes.Addnoodles,pork,carrots,bellpepper,andscallions;tosstocombine.Serveatroomtemperature,orchilled;garnishwithlimewedges.SERVES4


PORKENCHILADASWITHGREENSAUCE


1 largeonion,coarselychopped


3 poundstomatillos,husksremoved,rinsedwell,andcoarselychopped

¾ cupwater


1 poundroastedporktenderloin,shredded

1 cupfrozencornkernels(about5ounces),thawed

12 corntortillas(6-inchsize)

2 cupscoarselygratedwhitecheddarcheese(8ounces)

1Preheatovento450°F.Inalargesaucepan,heatoilovermedium;addonionandgarlic.Cook,stirringoccasionally,untilonionsoftens,4to6minutes.Addtomatillosandthewater.Bringtoaboil,andreducetoasimmer;cookuntiltomatillosaresoft,5to7minutes.2Transfertomatillomixturetoafoodprocessor,andblenduntilsmooth;seasonwithsaltandpepper.Combineporkwith1cuptomatillosauceandthecorn;mixtocombine.Transferremainingsaucetoashallowbowl.3Holdeachtortillawithtongsandheatoveragas-burnerflameuntillightlycharred.(Alternatively,heatinasmallskilletovermedium-highuntilwarmandsoft.)Wraptortillasinkitchentowelstokeepwarm.Workingwithonetortillaatatime,dipinsauce,placeonawork

surface,andfillwith¼cupporkmixtureand1tablespooncheese.Rollup,andarrange,seamsidedown,ina9-by-13-inchbakingdish.Topwithremainingsauce,porkmixture,andcheese;coverdishwithaluminumfoil.4Bakeuntilsauceisbubbling,15to20minutes.Removefoil,andcontinuetobakeuntilcheeseisbrowned,about15minutesmore.Letenchiladascool10minutesbeforeserving.SERVES6


HONEY-SOYGRILLEDPORKCHOPSWITHCRUNCHYBOKCHOY

ThisAsiantakeongrilledporkchopsblendshoney,soysauce,andgingerforasweetandsavoryglaze.Grillthebokchoyonlyuntilcharmarksformandtheouterleavesbegintowilt.



2 tablespoonsricevinegar(unseasoned)



2 tablespoonshoney

1 teaspoonsoysauce

1 teaspoonfinelygratedpeeledfreshginger


4 bone-inporkribchops(2to2½pounds)

4 headsbabybokchoy,halvedlengthwise

1 tablespoontoastedsesameoil

1Heatgrilltohigh.Meanwhile,cookriceuntiltenderaccordingtopackageinstructions.Fluffwithafork,thenstirinvinegarandred-pepperflakes;seasonwithsalt.Covertokeepwarm.2Whilethericeiscooking,maketheglaze:Stirtogetherhoney,soysauce,andgingerinasmallbowl;seasonwithsaltandpepper.3Whengrillishot,lightlyoilgrates.Seasonporkchopsonbothsideswithsaltandpepper.Grillporkuntilaninstant-readthermometerinsertedincenter(avoidingbones)registers145°F,5to7minutesper

side.Brushporkwithglaze,andgrill30secondsmoreperside.Transferporktoaplatetorest.4Inabowl,drizzlebokchoywithsesameoil.Seasonwithsaltandpepper,andtosstocoat.Grilluntillightlycharredonbothsidesandleavesbegintowilt,1to3minutes.Transfertoplatewithchops.Serveporkandbokchoywithseasonedricealongside.


Ifyoucan’tfindbabybokchoy,use2headsregularbokchoy:Cutitintouniformpieces,andthenquicklysautébeforegrilling.

MOOSHUPORK

Usingstore-boughtflourtortillasinlieuofhomemadepancakesmakesiteasytoreplicatethisChinesetake-outfavoriteinyourownhome.Hoisinsauce,soldinmostgrocers’Asian-foodsection,replacesthetraditional(andharder-to-find)plumsauce.




1 porktenderloin(about1pound),trimmedofexcessfat,halvedlengthwiseandthinlyslicedcrosswise

2 tablespoonscornstarch


1 poundshiitakemushrooms,stemsremoved,capsthinlysliced

2 tablespoonsmincedpeeledfreshginger

½ headnapacabbage(½pound),shredded


⅓ cupsoysauce

¼ cupricevinegar(unseasoned)

8 flourtortillas(6-inchsize),forserving

Hoisinsauce,forserving

1Inalargenonstickskillet,heat1teaspoonoilovermedium.Addeggs;cook,withoutstirring,untiljustset,1to2minutes.Transfertoacutting

board.Whencoolenoughtohandle,rollintoalog,andslicecrosswiseinto¼-inch-widestrips.2Placeporkinamediumbowl,andsprinklewithcornstarch.Seasonwithsaltandpepper,andtosstocoat.Wipeskilletcleanwithpapertowels,andheatremaining3teaspoonsoilovermedium-high.Addpork,andcookuntilbrownedononeside,4to5minutes(porkwillfinishcookinglater);transferporktoaplate.3Addmushroomsandgingertoskillet;seasonwithsaltandpepper.Cookuntilmushroomsarelightlybrowned,3to5minutes.Addcabbage,scallions,soysauce,vinegar,eggstrips,andpork;cook,tossingoccasionally,untilcabbageiswiltedandporkiscookedthrough,2to3minutes.4Holdeachtortillawithtongsandheatoveragas-burnerflameuntilwarm.(Alternatively,wrapstackedtortillasinfoil,andheatina375°Foven.)Toassemble,spreadcenterofatortillawithathinlayerofhoisinsauce;topwithmooshufilling,androllup.Serveextrahoisinsauceontheside.


PORKPAPRIKA

SweetpaprikaandsourcreamsharethespotlightwithporkinthisHungarianclassic.Butteredeggnoodles,thetraditionalaccompaniment,soakupthespicy,creamysauce.



8 ounceswideeggnoodles

1 tablespoonunsaltedbutter,cutintopieces

1 porktenderloin(about1pound),trimmedofexcessfat,halvedlengthwise,thencutcrosswiseinto1-inch-thickpieces

2 tablespoonssweetpaprika




¼ cupwater

½ cupsourcream

Freshflat-leafparsleyleaves,torn,forgarnish(optional)

1Bringalargepotofwatertoaboil;addagenerousamountofsalt.Cooknoodlesuntiltenderaccordingtopackageinstructions;drain,andreturntopot.Stirinbutter;covertokeepwarm.2Meanwhile,inashallowdish,combineporkwith1tablespoonpaprika;seasonwithsaltandpepper,andtosstocoat.Inalargeskillet,heat1tablespoonoilovermedium-high;cookpork,turningoccasionally,untillightlybrownedonallsides,3to5minutes.Transfer

porktoaplate.3Reduceheattomedium.Addremainingtablespoonoilandtheoniontoskillet;cook,stirringfrequently,untilonionissoft,4to5minutes.Addpork,remainingtablespoonpaprika,tomatoeswiththeirjuice,andthewater;bringtoaboil.Reducetoasimmer;cook,breakinguptomatoeswithaspoon,untilsauceisslightlythickened,2to4minutes.4Removefromheat,andstirinsourcream;seasonwithsaltandpepper.Serveporkmixtureovernoodles,andgarnishwithparsley,ifdesired.


Paprika,madebygrindingdriedsweetredpeppers,isusedinmanycuisinesaroundtheworld.Itcomesinavarietyofflavors,rangingfromsweettospicy,andcanvaryincolorfrombrightorangetodeepred.Hungarianpaprikaisrenownedforitsbrightcolorandpronouncedflavor.Itisavailableinsweetandhotvarieties.Spanishpaprika(pimentón)ismadefrompeppersthataredriedoverfire,soboththesweet(dulce)andspicy(picante)versionshaveadistinctivesmokyquality.

PORKCHOPSWITHBULGURSTUFFING

Whencookingstuffedchopsandroasts,itisimportanttochecktheinternaltemperatureofthestuffingtodeterminedoneness.Toaccompanythepork,useagood-qualitystore-boughtchutney,andserveasimplegreensaladontheside.


⅔cupmedium-grainbulgurwheat

¼ cupdriedapricots,finelychopped

1 largeegg


½ teaspoongroundginger


¼ cupslicedalmonds


4 bonelesscenter-cutporkchops(each8ouncesand1inchthick)


Chutney,forserving(optional)

1Heatbroiler,withrackset4inchesfromheatsource.Placebulgurandapricotsinafinesievesetinabowl;coverwithboilingwater,andletsoak5minutes.Drainandrinsewithcoolwater;pressonbulgurandapricotstoremoveexcesswater.2Inalargebowl,whisktogetheregg,cumin,ginger,1teaspoonsalt,and¼teaspoonpepper.Addalmonds,scallions,anddrainedbulgurandapricots;mixtocombine.

3Tostuffporkchops(seenote),makeadeepslitineachporkchop,beingcarefulnottocutallthewaythrough.Fillwithstuffing,dividingevenly;presstoflatten.Placeporkchopsonabakingsheet.Rubwithoil;seasonwithsaltandpepper.Broil(withoutturning)untilporkandstuffingarecookedthrough(aninstant-readthermometerinsertedintostuffingshouldregister160°F),12to15minutes.Serveporkwithchutney,ifdesired.


PORKLOINWITHFIGSANDPORTSAUCE

STRETCHITPorkworkswellwithmanykindsoffruit,includingfigs.Keepfreshfigsintherefrigeratorandusewithinadayorso.Thisrecipecallsforroastinganextraporklointouseinmakingtwoquickdishesonthefollowingpages.



2 bonelessporkloins(about1½poundseach)


1 shallot,finelychopped

1 tablespoonall-purposeflour

1 cupportwine

½ poundripefreshfigs(about8),stemmedandhalved

1Preheatovento450°F.Inamediumovenproofskillet,heatoilovermedium-high.Patporkdrywithpapertowels.Generouslyseasonporkalloverwithsaltandpepper;cookuntilbrownonallsides,turningasneeded,8to10minutes.Pouroffallbut1tablespoonfat.2Transferskillettooven,andcontinuetocookporkuntilaninstant-readthermometerinsertedinthickestpartregisters145°F,25to35minutes.Transferporktoaplate;coverlooselywithaluminumfoil(internaltemperaturewillriseabout5degreesasitsits).3Placeskilletovermediumheat;addshallot,andcookuntilsoftened,2to3minutes.Addflour;cook,stirring,30seconds.Graduallywhiskinport;cookuntilsauceisthickenoughtocoatthebackofaspoon,2to3minutes.Addfigs;cookuntilwarmedthrough,about1minute(addalittlewater,ifneeded,tothinsauce).Slicepork,andservewithfigsand

portsauce.


Letporkloincoolcompletelybeforecoveringtightlyandrefrigerating,upto3days.Sliceorchopwhenreadytouse.

UsetheextraloinfromthePorkLoinwithFigsandPortSauceintherecipesthatfollow(you’llhaveenoughmeattomakeboth).

ROASTEDPORKCLUBWITHSCALLIONMAYONNAISE

8 slicesbacon(8ounces)

½ cupmayonnaise

4 scallions,trimmedandminced


12 sliceswhole-wheatsandwichbread,lightlytoasted

¾ poundroastedporkloin,roomtemperature,thinlysliced

1 ripeavocado,pitted,peeled,andthinlysliced

1 cupalfalfasprouts

8 thinslicesSwisscheese(4ounces)

DillPickleSpears,forserving(optional;recipebelow)

1Inalargeskilletovermediumheat,cookbaconuntilcrisp,turningonce,6to10minutes;letdrainonapapertowel–linedplate.Mixtogethermayonnaiseandscallions;seasonwithsaltandpepper.2Spreadonesideofeachbreadslicewithmayonnaisemixture.Layer4breadsliceswithporkandavocado;layeranother4sliceswithsprouts,bacon,andcheese.Stacklayers,thentopwithremainingbread.Spearsandwicheswithtoothpicks,thenhalvewithaserratedknife.Servesandwichwithpickles,ifdesired.MAKES4


1Quarter4to6Kirbycucumberslengthwise,thenplaceinalargebowl.Inamediumsaucepan,combine1cupwhite-winevinegar,¼cupsugar,3tablespoonscoarsesalt,1teaspoondillseed,2crushedandpeeledgarliccloves,and2cupswater.Bringtoaboil,stirringuntilsugarandsaltdissolve;pourmixtureovercucumbers.2Useasmallplatetosubmergecucumbersinliquid.Refrigerateuntilcool,atleast2hours.Picklescanberefrigeratedinanairtightcontainerupto2weeks.MAKES1QUART

PERSERVING:32calories;0.1gramfat;0.6gramprotein;7.8gramscarbohydrates;0.5gramfiber

CHOPPEDSALADWITHPORKANDBUTTERMILKDRESSING

½cupbuttermilk


2 scallions,trimmed,whitepartsmincedandgreenpartsthinlysliced,separated

1 garlicclove,crushed


1 headromainelettuce(1½pounds),trimmedandchopped

1 pintcherrytomatoes,quartered

1 package(10ounces)frozencornkernels,thawed

2 ouncespepperJackcheese,cubed

¾ poundroastedporkloin,roomtemperature,cutinto1-inchpieces

1Inalargebowl,whisktogetherbuttermilk,mayonnaise,whitepartsofscallions,andthegarlic;seasonwithsaltandpepper.2Addromaine,tomatoes,corn,cheese,scalliongreens,andporktothebowl.Tosstocombinewithdressing,andserveimmediately.SERVES4


Toneatlycutupaheadofromaine,halveitthroughthecore,andmakeafewevenlyspacedcutslengthwise,leavingcoreintact.Chopcrosswiseintobite-sizepieces.

SPICEDBUTTERFLIEDLEGOFLAMB

Marinatingisawonderfulwaytotenderizelegoflambandotherlessexpensive(andtougher)cutsofmeatbeforegrillingorbroiling.Grilledlemonsandlemonorzocomplementtherobustlamb.

SERVES4 PREPTIME:20MINUTES TOTALTIME:50MINUTES(WITHMARINATING)


1 tablespooncorianderseeds,crushed

1 tablespoonfennelseeds,crushed

1 teaspooncrushedred-pepperflakes


1½ poundsbutterfliedlegoflamb


2 lemons,quartered

1Inashallowdish,combineoliveoil,corianderandfennelseeds,red-pepperflakes,1teaspoonsalt,and¼teaspoonpepper.Addlamb,andturntocoat.Marinateatroomtemperature30minutes(orrefrigerate,coveredtightly,uptoovernightandbringtoroomtemperaturebeforegrilling).2Heatgrilltomedium-low;lightlyoilgrates.Placelambongrill.Cover,andcookuntilaninstant-readthermometerinsertedinthickestpartregisters130°Fformedium-rare,6to8minutesperside.Transferlambtoaplate,andcoverlooselywithaluminumfoil;letrest5minutes.3Meanwhile,grilllemonwedgesuntilcutsidesaremarked,about1minuteperside.Thinlyslicelamb,andservewithgrilledlemonwedges.


1 lemon


1 cuporzo



1Useavegetablepeelertoremovepeelfromhalfthelemoninwidestrips(leavingthebitterwhitepithbehind).Thinlyslicepeelwithasharpknife.Halvelemon,andsqueezetoextract2tablespoonsjuice.2Bringalargesaucepanofwatertoaboil;addagenerousamountofsalt.Addorzoandlemonpeel.Cookuntilorzoisaldenteaccordingtopackageinstructions;drain,andreturntopan.3Addlemonjuice,oil,andscallions.Seasonwithsaltandpepper;tosstocombine.Servewarmoratroomtemperature.SERVES4


LAMBCHOPSWITHPARSLEYPESTO

PestomadewithparsleyandsharpPecorinoRomanocheese(andwithoutnuts)makesacolorfultoppingfortenderlambchops.Itcouldalsobetossedwithpasta,spreadonsandwiches,ormixedwithcreamcheeseforadiptoservewithcrudités.


8 lambloinchops(each4ouncesand1inchthick)


½ cupParsleyPesto(recipebelow)

Heatalargeskilletovermedium.Pat-drylambwithpapertowels.Seasonchopsonbothsideswithsaltandpepper.Cook(intwobatches,ifnecessary)4to6minutespersideformedium-rare.Serveimmediately,toppedwithpesto.

PERSERVING:595calories;47.7gramsfat;38gramsprotein;1.7gramscarbohydrates;0.5gramfiber

2 cupspackedfreshflat-leafparsleyleaves

¾ cupgratedPecorinoRomanocheese(2ounces)

1 smallgarlicclove,coarselychopped

¼ cupextra-virginoliveoil,plusmoreforstoring(optional)

Freshlygroundpepper

Inafoodprocessor,finelychopparsley,cheese,andgarlic.Withthemotorrunning,addoilinaslow,steadystream;seasonwithpepper.Serveimmediately,ortransfertoanairtightcontainerandcoverwithathinlayerofoil;refrigerateupto4daysorfreezeupto3months.MAKES½CUP

Pestokeepsverywellinthefreezer,soit’sworthmakingextra.Freezeitinsmallairtightcontainers,coveredwithathinlayerofoliveoil.Defrostintherefrigeratorbeforeusing.

LAMBCHOPSWITHPISTACHIOSAUCE

PistachiosandlambareoftenpairedinGreekcooking.Tomatoes,artichokes,andparsley—othercommoningredients—combinetocreateaflavorfulaccompaniment.


½cupshelledunsaltedpistachios

¾ cuppackedcoarselychoppedfreshflat-leafparsley

⅓ cupplus¼cupwater


8 lambloinchops(each4ouncesand1inchthick)

2 pintsgrapeorcherrytomatoes

1 can(14ounces)artichokeheartsinwater,drained,rinsed,andquartered

1Makesauce:Inablender,pureepistachioswith¼cupparsleyand⅓cupwateruntilsmooth(addabitmorewaterifsauceistoothick);seasonwithsaltandpepper.2Heatalargeskilletovermedium-high.Pat-drylambwithpapertowels.Seasonchopsonbothsideswithsaltandpepper.Cook(intwobatches,ifnecessary)4to6minutespersideformedium-rare.Usingaslottedspatula,transfertoaplate,andcoverlooselywithaluminumfoil.3Addtomatoes,artichokes,andremaining¼cupwatertoskillet;seasonwithsaltandpepper.Cookovermedium-highheat,stirringfrequently,untiltomatoesbegintosoften,6to8minutes.Stirinremaining½cupparsley.Servelambwithtomatomixtureandpistachiosauce.


Althoughtheyarealittlemoreexpensivethanothercuts,lambloinchopsareincomparablytender.Takecaretocookthemproperly,preferablytonomorethanmedium-rare(sotheyremainpinkinthecenter).

SALMONWITHBRAISEDNAPACABBAGE

Inthisrichlyflavoreddish,thesalmonandcabbagearecookedinrenderedbaconfat;foravegetarianvariation,omitstep1andstartbyheatingtwotablespoonsoliveoilintheskillet.


4 slicesbacon(4ounces),cutinto1-inchpieces

1½ poundsskinlesssalmonfillet,cutinto4pieces(lengthwise,thencrosswise)


1 napacabbage(about2½pounds),halved,cored,andthinlyslicedcrosswise


1Inalarge,deepskilletwithatight-fittinglid,cookbaconovermediumheatuntilcrisp,turningoccasionally,5to8minutes.Withaslottedspoon,transfertoapapertowel–linedplatetodrain.Pouroffallbut2tablespoonsrenderedfatfromskillet.2Raiseheattomedium-high.Seasonsalmononbothsideswithsaltandpepper.Cookuntilbrowned,1to2minutesperside(salmonwillfinishcookinglater).Transfersalmontoaplate.3Putasmuchcabbageintoskilletaswillfit;addvinegar.Cover;cook,tossingoccasionally,addingmorecabbageasitwilts.Onceallcabbagehasbeenadded,cook,covered,untiltender,10to12minutes.Seasonwithsaltandpepper.4Stirinbacon,andplacesalmonontop.Cover;cookuntilsalmonisopaquethroughout,3to5minutes.Dividecabbagemixtureamongfourplates,topwithsalmon,andserve.


Ifyou’renotgoingtouseallofthebaconinapackagewithinafewdays,wraptheuncookedportiontightlyinplastic,thenfreezeinaresealableplasticbagupto1month.Forconvenience,youmaywanttowrapafewstripstogetherforsingleservings.Thawfrozenbaconintherefrigeratorbeforecooking.

ASIANSALMONPATTIES

Uncookedsalmonpattiescanberefrigerated,tightlywrappedinplastic,uptooneday.Orwrapindividuallyandfreezeuptotwomonthsinaresealableplasticbag(thawinrefrigeratorbeforecooking).Servewiththemayonnaiseandnoodlesbelow,ormixedgreens.

SERVES4 PREPTIME:20MINUTES TOTALTIME:45MINUTES(WITHFREEZING)

1½ poundsskinlesssalmonfillet,finelychopped

2 shallots,minced

2 tablespoonsfinelygratedpeeledfreshginger




Limewedges,forserving

SesameMayonnaise,forserving(recipebelow)

1Inalargebowl,gentlycombinesalmon,shallots,ginger,egg,red-pepperflakes,1teaspoonsalt,and1teaspoonpepper.Formmixtureintoeightequalpatties,about1inchthick,packingeachfirmly;transfertoaplate.Freezeuntiljustfirm,about20minutes.2Heatalargenonstickskilletovermedium-high.Cooksalmonpatties(workinginbatches,ifnecessary)untilbrownedonbothsidesandjustopaquethroughout,4to6minutesperside.Servewithlimewedgesandsesamemayonnaise.

PERSERVING(WITHOUTSESAMEMAYONNAISE):269calories;12.1gramsfat;

35.6gramsprotein;2.3gramscarbohydrates;0.1gramfiber

⅓ cupmayonnaise




Inasmallbowl,stirtogethermayonnaise,scallions,limejuice,andsesameoil.Coverandchilluntilreadytoserve,upto3days.

8 ouncesthinChinesenoodles


¼ cupfreshlimejuice(from2to3limes)



2 teaspoonslight-brownsugar


3 tablespoonscoarselychoppedcilantro

Coarsesaltandgroundpepper

1Bringapotofwatertoaboil.Cooknoodlesuntiltenderaccordingtopackageinstructions.Drain;rinseundercoldwateruntilcompletelycool.Transfertoalargebowl;tosswithvegetableoil.2Inasmallbowl,whisktogetherlimejuice,soysauce,sesameoil,brownsugar,andred-pepperflakes;whiskincilantro.Pourover

noodles;seasonwithsaltandpepper,andtosstocoat.


SALMONWITHPOTATO-ARTICHOKEHASH

Tokeepthesalmonpiecesmoistastheyroast,theyaregentlypressedtogetherinthepan.Arusticpotato-and-artichokehashiscookedalongside.Slicethepotatoesonamandolineorwithaverysharpknifetomakethin,uniformpieces.


8 newredpotatoes(about¾pound),scrubbedandsliced¼inchthick

1 can(14ounces)artichokeheartsinwater,drainedandhalved

1 tablespoonfreshthymeleaves(or¼teaspoondried)

1 teaspoonoliveoil


1½ poundsskinlesssalmonfillet,cutcrosswiseinto4pieces



½ cuppackedcoarselychoppedfreshflat-leafparsley

1 tablespoonwater

1Preheatovento475°F.Inalargeroastingpan,tosstogetherpotatoes,artichokes,thyme,½teaspoonoil,½teaspoonsalt,and¼teaspoonpepper.Pushvegetablestosidesofpan.2Arrangesalmonpiecesincenterofpan,andgentlypressthemtogethertoformonelongpiece.Coatwithremaining½teaspoonoil,andsprinkleevenlywithsaltandpepper.Roast,turningthevegetablesonce,untillightlybrownedandtenderandsalmonisopaquethroughout,

about20minutes.3Meanwhile,makesauce:Stirtogethermustard,vinegar,parsley,andthewater;seasonwithsaltandpepper.4Gentlyseparatesalmonpieces.Serveimmediately,ontopofhash,spooningparsleysauceoverfish.


PANKO-CRUSTEDFISHSTICKSWITHHERBDIPPINGSAUCE

Toformfishsticks,cuttilapiafilletsinhalflengthwisedownthecenterline.Halveagainlengthwise,thencrosswise.Ifyoucan’tfindOldBaySeasoning,aspecialtyoftheMid-AtlanticandSoutheastregionsoftheUnitedStates,useanotherseafoodspiceblend.




2 cupspanko(Japanesebreadcrumbs)

1 tablespoonseafoodseasoning,preferablyOldBay


1½ poundstilapiafillets,cutintowidestrips

½ cupmayonnaise



1 tablespoonfreshlemonjuice,pluslemonwedgesforserving

2 teaspoonspreparedhorseradishsauce

1Preheatovento475°F,withracksinupperandlowerthirds.Placeegginashallowbowl;seasonwithsaltandpepper.Inanotherbowl,stirtogetherpanko,seafoodseasoning,andoil.Diptilapiaintoegg,lettingexcessdripbackintobowl,thencoatcompletelywithpankomixture,gentlypressingtoadhere.Placeonbakingsheets,leavingampleroombetween.

2Bake(withoutturningfish),rotatingsheetsfromtoptobottomandfronttobackhalfwaythrough,untillightlybrowned,12to15minutes.3Meanwhile,makesauce:Inasmallbowl,stirtogethermayonnaise,parsley,mustard,lemonjuice,andhorseradishsauce;seasonwithsaltandpepper.4Servefishstickswithsauceandlemonwedgesontheside.


TILAPIAWITHARUGULAANDTOMATOES

ThisrecipeborrowsfamiliaringredientsfromtheItalianpantry—arugula,tomatoes,capers,andred-pepperflakes—toproduceadishwithboldflavors.Sole,flounder,halibut,orcodcanbeusedinplaceofthetilapia.


2 tablespoonsoliveoil,plusmoreifneeded

1 pintgrapeorcherrytomatoes,halved


2 bunchesarugula(1pound),toughstemstrimmed,washedwellanddried

3 tablespoonsall-purposeflour

4 tilapiafillets(1½pounds)

½ teaspooncrushedred-pepperflakes

½ cupdrywhitewine


2 tablespoonscoldunsaltedbutter,cutintopieces

1Inalargesaucepan,heat1tablespoonoilovermedium-high.Addtomatoes;seasonwithsaltandpepper.Cook,stirringoccasionally,untilsoftened,about5minutes.Removefromheatandstirinarugula;covertokeepwarm.2Placeflourinashallowbowl.Patdrytilapiawithpapertowels;seasonbothsideswithsaltandthered-pepperflakes.Dredgefishinflour,tappingoffexcess.Inalargeskillet,heat1tablespoonoilovermedium-

high.Cooktilapia(workinginbatches,ifnecessary)untillightlybrownedandcookedthrough,3to4minutesperside;transfertoaplateandcoverlooselywithaluminumfoil.(Addmoreoilbetweenbatches,ifneeded.)3Addwinetoskillet;bringtoaboil.Cookuntilreducedbyhalf,about1minute.Removefromheat,andstirincapers;graduallystirinbutteruntilcombined.Dividevegetablesandfishamongplates;topwithpansauce.


SEAREDTUNASTEAKSWITHEGGPLANTANDSCALLIONSAUTÉ

Tunaismostoftencookedtomedium-raretopreventitfromdryingout.Ifyouprefer,cookoneortwominuteslongerafterturning,oruntilopaquethroughout.



6 scallions,trimmedandthinlyslicedcrosswise(1cup)

1 cupricevinegar(unseasoned)

⅓ cuptoastedsesameoil



1½ poundssmalleggplant(about4),halvedlengthwiseandslicedcrosswise½inchthick

4 tunasteaks(each6to8ouncesand1inchthick)

1Inamediumbowl,stirtogetherginger,scallions,vinegar,andsesameoil;seasonwithsaltandpepper.2Inalargeskilletwithatight-fittinglid,heat2tablespoonsvegetableoilovermedium-high.Addeggplant,andseasonwithsaltandpepper.Cover;cook,stirringoccasionally,untilslightlysoftenedandlightlybrowned,5to6minutes.Uncover,andcook,stirringoccasionally,untiltenderandbrowned,4to5minutes.Transfereggplanttoaplate.Wipeskilletwithapapertowel.3Rubbothsidesoftunasteakswithremaining1tablespoonvegetableoil;seasonwithsaltandpepper.Placeinskilletandcookoverhighheat,turningonce,untilbrownedbutstillpinkinthecenter,about5minutes.

Cuteachtunasteakinhalf.Divideeggplantandtunaamongfourplates.Spoonsauceontop,andserve.


Arasp-stylezester,suchasaMicroplane,isanefficienttoolforgratingginger,asthesharp,tinyholesproduceveryfinestrips.Lookforoneinkitchen-supplyorhardwarestores.Thefineholesofaboxgraterwillalsodothejob.

CURRIEDSHRIMP

Thisquick-cookingdishprovesthatyoucanmakeflavorfulIndiancurriesentirelyfromscratchwithjustahandfuloffresh(andeasytofind)ingredients.



1 largeonion,thinlysliced

1 jalapeñochile,finelychopped(ribsandseedsremovedforlessheat,ifdesired)

Coarsesalt

2 tablespoonstomatopaste

2 teaspoonscurrypowder,preferablyMadras

½ teaspoongroundginger

4 plumtomatoes,quarteredlengthwiseandcutintolargechunks

1½ cupswater

1 poundfreshorfrozen(thawed)shrimp(36to40count),peeledanddeveined

¼ cupsourcreamorplainyogurt

1 tablespoonfreshlimejuice,pluslimewedges,forserving(optional)


1Heatoilinalargeskilletovermedium.Addonion,jalapeño,and¾teaspoonsalt.Cook,stirringoccasionally,untilonionbeginstosoften,3

to5minutes.Addtomatopaste,currypowder,andginger.Cook,stirringtobreakuppaste,untilmixtureissmoothandfragrant,about1minute.2Addtomatoestoskillet.Cook,stirring,untiltheybegintoreleasetheirjuices,about1minute.Addthewater;simmeruntiltomatoesbreakdownslightly,3to5minutes.Addshrimp;cook,stirringoccasionally,untilopaquethroughout,3to4minutes.Removefromheat.3Addsourcreamandlimejuicetoskillet;stirtocombine.Serveimmediatelyoverrice,withlimewedgesalongside,asdesired.

PERSERVING:237calories;11.9gramsfat;20.9gramsprotein;12.5gramscarbohydrates

GRILLEDFISHKEBABSWITHCHERRYTOMATOES

Twotypesoffish—flakysalmonandmeatyswordfish—producedoublydeliciousgrilledkebabs.Threadthefishwiththegrainperpendiculartotheskewers.Ifusingwoodenskewers,soaktheminwateratleastfifteenminutestopreventthemfromscorching.



1 poundskinlessswordfishfillet

1 poundskinlesssalmonfillet

24 cherrytomatoes

4 thickslicescountrybread

½ cupextra-virginoliveoil,plusmoreforcoatingbread


1 garlicclove


1Heatgrilltohigh;lightlyoilgrates.Cutswordfishandsalmoninto24pieceseach(about1½inches);dividingevenly,threadfishagainstthegrainon8skewers,alternatingwithcherrytomatoes.Brushbreadslicesonbothsideswitholiveoil,andgrilluntillightlycharred,about2minutesperside.2Inablender,pureebasil,garlic,andtheoliveoiluntilsmooth;seasonwithsaltandpepper.Reservehalf.3Brushkebabswithbasiloil;seasonwithsaltandpepper.Grill,turningoccasionally,untilfishisopaquethroughoutandtomatoesaresoftened,

6to10minutes.Withacleanbrush,coatkebabswithreservedbasiloil.Serveimmediately.

PERSERVING:411calories;23.7gramsfat;34gramsprotein;18.3gramscarbohydrates;4gramsfiber

BAKEDFLOUNDERWITHROASTEDTOMATOES

HereDijonmustardservesadualpurpose:Itflavorsthedelicatefish,andhelpsthebread-crumbcoatingstayinplaceasthefishcooks.Tilapiacanbeusedinplaceofflounder.


6 plumtomatoes,halvedlengthwise

2 tablespoonsoliveoil,plusmoreforbakingsheet

¾ teaspoondriedtarragonordriedoregano

Pinchofsugar


⅓ cupmayonnaise


3 sliceswhitesandwichbread,tornintolargepieces

4 flounderfillets(1½pounds)

2 tablespoonsDijonmustard

1Preheatovento450°F,withracksinupperandlowerthirds.Placetomatoesonarimmedbakingsheet.Drizzlewith1tablespoonoil,andsprinklewith¼teaspoontarragonandthesugar;seasonwithsaltandpepper.Tosstocoat.Arrangetomatoesinasinglelayer,cutsidesup.Roastonlowerrackuntiltender,20to25minutes.2Meanwhile,makesauce:Inasmallbowl,whisktogethermayonnaise,remaining½teaspoontarragon,andthelemonjuice;seasonwithsaltandpepper.3Lightlyoilanotherrimmedbakingsheet.Inafoodprocessor,pulse

breadwithapincheachofsaltandpepperandremainingtablespoonoiluntilfinecrumbsform.4Patfishdrywithpapertowels,andseasonbothsideswithsaltandpepper.Placefilletsonpreparedbakingsheet.Dividingevenly,spreadmustardontop;sprinklewithbreadcrumbs,gentlypressingtoadhere.Bakeonupperrackuntilfishiscookedthroughandcoatingisbrowned,6to8minutes.Servewithroastedtomatoesandsaucealongside.


BROWN-RICEBOWLWITHSHRIMP,SNOWPEAS,ANDAVOCADO

AvocadoisrightathomeinthisAsian-styleone-bowlsupperofshrimp,snowpeas,andbrownrice.Servethecitrusysauceontheside,ordrizzlealittleovereachportion.

SERVES4 PREPTIME:20MINUTES TOTALTIME:1HOUR

2 cupswater

1 cuplong-grainbrownrice

¼ cupsoysauce

¼ cupfreshlemonjuice(from2lemons)




1 poundfreshorfrozen(thawed)mediumshrimp(36to40count),peeledanddeveined


1 piece(1inch)freshginger,peeledandcutintomatchsticks


1 ripeavocado,pitted,peeled,andcutintochunks

1Inalargesaucepan,bringthewatertoaboil.Addrice;cover,reduceheattolow,andcookuntilriceistenderandwaterisabsorbed,45to50minutes.Removefromheat;letstandcovered,10minutes.2Meanwhile,makesauce:Stirtogethersoysauce,lemonjuice,vinegar,

andsugaruntilsugarisdissolved.3Whilericeisstanding,heatoilinalargeskilletovermedium-high.Addshrimp,snowpeas,andginger;seasonwithsaltandpepper.Cook,stirringfrequently,untilshrimpareopaquethroughoutandsnowpeasarebrightgreenandcrisp-tender,2to3minutes.4Fluffricewithafork,anddivideamongfourbowls.Topwithshrimpmixtureandavocado;servesauceontheside.


STEAMEDCODWITHGINGERANDSCALLIONS

Steamedfishisahealthfulandquick-cookingdinneroption.Addingafewaromaticstothesteamingliquidenhancesthetasteofthefishwithoutusinganybutteroroil.Haddock,halibut,orotherfirm-fleshedwhitefishcanbeusedinplaceofthecod.





4 skinlesscodfillets(1½pounds)


6 scallions

1Inalargeskilletwithatight-fittinglid,combinevinegar,soysauce,andginger.Seasonbothsidesofcodfilletswithsaltandpepper;placeinskillet.Bringliquidtoaboil;reduceheattoagentlesimmer.Cover;cookuntilfishisalmostopaquethroughout,6to8minutes.2Meanwhile,cutgreenpartsofscallionsinto3-inchlengths;thinlyslicelengthwise(reservewhitepartsforanotheruse).Scatteroverfish;coverandcookuntilfishisopaquethroughoutandscallionsarejustwilted,about2minutesmore.Serveimmediately.


REDSNAPPERVERACRUZANO

MadefamousintheportcityofVeracruz,Mexico,thisspicydishcombinesjalapeños,olives,tomatoes,andoreganoinapansaucethatsurroundsthefirm-fleshedsnapperasitcooks.Servewithlimewedgesandwhitericeorasimplegreensalad.



1 largeonion,thinlysliced


1 to2tablespoonsfinelychoppedpickledjalapeñochiles

3 plumtomatoes,seededandchopped

½ cupwater

½ cupcoarselychoppedpittedgreenolives

1 tablespooncoarselychoppedfreshoregano(or1teaspoondried)

4 skinlesssnapperfillets(1½pounds)


Limewedges,forserving

1Heatoilinalargeskilletwithatight-fittinglidovermedium-high.Addonion;cook,stirringoccasionally,untilsoftened,5to7minutes.Addgarlicandjalapeño;cook,stirring,1minute.Addtomatoesandthewater;cookuntilliquidisalmostevaporated,6to8minutes.Stirinolivesandoregano.2Seasonsnapperfilletsonbothsideswithsaltandpepper.Reduceheattomedium;nestlefilletsinsauce.Cover,andcookuntilfishisopaque

throughout,5to7minutes.Serveimmediately,spooningsauceoverfish,withlimewedges.


MUSHROOMANDPECORINOTARTS

Usingstore-boughtpuffpastryallowsyoutomakethesetartsonabusyweeknight.Roundoutthevegetarianmealwithasaladofmixedgreensoranyofthewintervegetablesides.


All-purposeflour,fordusting

1 sheetfrozenpuffpastry(halfa17.3-ouncepackage),thawed


1¼ poundsmixedfreshmushrooms,suchascremini,shiitake(stemsremoved),andbutton,thinlysliced


¾ cupgratedPecorinoRomanocheese(2ounces)

2 tablespoonssnippedfreshchives

1Preheatovento400°F.Onalightlyflouredworksurface,rolloutpuffpastrytoan11-inchsquare.Usingaparingknife,cutinto4equalsquares,thenlightlyscoreeachsquare(donotcutallthewaythrough),forminga1-inchborder.Usingafork,piercedoughinsideborder.Carefullytransferpastrysquarestoabakingsheet;refrigerate10minutes.Bakeuntilgolden,rotatingsheethalfwaythrough,about15minutes.2Meanwhile,inalargeskillet,heatoilovermedium-high.Addmushrooms;seasonwithsaltandpepper.Cook,tossingfrequently,untiltender,6to8minutes.3Dividingevenly,sprinkle½cupcheeseincenterofbakedpastrysquares;topwithmushroomsandremaining¼cupcheese.Bakeuntilcheeseismeltedandlightlybrowned,6to8minutes.Sprinklewith

chives,andserve.


Frozenpuffpastryisawonderfulstapletokeeponhand.Thepastryneedsonlyalittletimetodefrost,rollsouteasily,andbakesquickly.

GOATCHEESE–LEEKTART

Tosavetime,youcanmakethisrecipewithstore-boughtpiedough;lookforrefrigerateddough(notfrozenpiecrusts)madewithbutterratherthanmargarineorpartiallyhydrogenatedoils.

SERVES4 PREPTIME:25MINUTES TOTALTIME:2HOURS25MINUTES(WITHCHILLINGDOUGH)

1 bunchleeks,whiteandlightgreenpartsonly,thinlyslicedintohalf-moons(about2cups),washedwellanddried(seenote)



6 ouncesfreshgoatcheese,softened

2 ouncescreamcheese,softened

2 tablespoonsmilk

3 largeeggyolks

1 teaspoonfinelychoppedfreshthyme(or¼teaspoondried)

1 tablespoonwater

1 BasicPieCrustorstore-boughtrefrigerateddough(fora9-inchpie)

All-purposeflour,fordusting

1Preheatovento350°F,withrackonlowestshelf.Inabowl,tossleekswithoil,andseasonwithsaltandpepper.2Whisktogethergoatcheese,creamcheese,milk,2eggyolks,andthyme;seasonwithsaltandpepper.Inanotherbowl,lightlybeat

remainingeggyolkwiththewater,foreggwash.3Rolloutdoughtoa13-inchround,about⅛inchthick,onalightlyflouredworksurface.(Orunfoldstore-boughtdough.)Placeonabakingsheet.Spreadgoat-cheesemixtureoncrust,leavinga2-inchborder.Sprinkleleeksevenlyontop.Foldedgeofdoughoverfilling,pinchingfoldstogethertoseal.Brushdoughwitheggwash.4Bake,rotatingsheethalfwaythrough,untilcrustisgoldenbrownandfillingisbrownedinspots,about1hour.Letcoolcompletelyonawirerack.Toserve,cutintowedges.

PERSERVING:505calories;35gramsfat;12.1gramsprotein;33.7gramscarbohydrates;0.6gramfiber

TERIYAKITOFUANDMUSHROOMS

Althoughyoucouldcertainlysubstituteone-quartercupbottledteriyakisauceforthehomemadeversioninthisrecipe,theresultingdishwon’ttastenearlyasfreshandvibrant.


2 packages(14ounceseach)firmtofu,eachslicedcrosswiseinto6rectangles


¼ cupsoysauce

1 tablespoonricevinegar(unseasoned)

1 tablespoonsugar

2 teaspoonscornstarch

1 to1½cupswater


8 ouncesfreshshiitakemushrooms,stemsremoved,capssliced¼inchthick(about4cups)

1 to2buncheswatercress,toughstemsremoved(about6cupssprigs),forserving

1Presstofu:Arrangetofuslicesinasinglelayeronabakingsheetlinedwithadoublelayerofpapertowels.Coverwithmorepapertowelsandanotherbakingsheet;weightwithaheavyskillet.Letdrain15minutes.2Meanwhile,makesauce:Placegingerinafinesieve;presstoreleasejuicesintoabowl(discardsolids).Whiskinsoysauce,vinegar,sugar,

cornstarch,and1cupwater.3Inalargeskillet,heat1tablespoonoilovermedium.Cookhalfthetofuuntilgoldenbrown,4to6minutesperside.Transfertoaplate.Repeatwithremainingtofuslices.4Heatremainingtablespoonoilinsameskilletovermedium.Cookmushrooms,stirringoften,untilbrowned,about5minutes.Addsauce;bringtoaboil.Cookjustuntilthickenoughtocoatthebackofaspoon,about1minute(ifnecessary,thinsaucewithupto½cupmorewater).Returntofutopan;tossgentlytocoat.Serveimmediately,withwatercress.


Beforecookingtofu,it’sagoodideatosqueezeoutasmuchwateraspossible,whichmakesiteasierforthetofutoabsorbanymarinadeorsauce,holditsshapewhencooked,anddevelopagoldencrustwhensautéed.

STEAMEDEGGPLANTANDMUSHROOMSWITHPEANUTSAUCE

Japaneseeggplantsaremoreslender,lighterincolor,andhaveaslightlysweeter,creamierfleshthanthelarger,pear-shapedglobevarieties.Topreventthefleshfromdiscoloring,cuttheeggplantsjustbeforeyou’rereadytosteamthem.

SERVES4 PREPTIME20MINUTES TOTALTIME:20MINUTES

6 Japaneseeggplants(about2pounds),slicedinto1-inch-thickrounds

1 poundshiitakemushrooms,stemsremoved,capshalved

3 tablespoonssmoothpeanutbutter,preferablynatural-style




1 to2tablespoonslight-brownsugar

Coarsesalt

4 scallions,trimmed,cutinto2-inchlengths,andthinlyslicedlengthwise


1Fillalargepotwithabout1inchwater;bringtoaboil.Addeggplantandmushrooms.Reduceheattomedium-high;cover,andsteamuntiltender,8to10minutes.2Meanwhile,makesauce:Placepeanutbutterinasmallbowl.Graduallywhiskinvinegar,thenaddsoysauce,ginger,brownsugar,and1teaspoonsalt;whiskuntilsmoothandcombined.(Alternatively,combineeverythinginablenderandpureeuntilsmooth.)

3Withaslottedspoon,transfersteamedeggplantandmushroomstoalargebowl.Addscallionsandpeanutsauce;tossgentlytocoat.Serveimmediately,overriceifdesired.

PERSERVING(WITHOUTRICE):192calories;6.8gramsfat;9.2gramsprotein;29.9gramscarbohydrates;10.5gramsfiber

STUFFEDPOBLANOS

TosimplifyMexicanchilesrellenos—fried,stuffedmildchilepeppers—thesepoblanopeppersarefilledwithablack-beanmixture(withoutfirstbeingroastedandpeeled)andthenbakedinaspicytomatosauce.



1 jalapeñochile,minced(ribsandseedsremoved,forlessheat,ifdesired)

2 smallonions,coarselychopped

3 garliccloves(peeled):2crushed,1minced


1 can(19ounces)blackbeans,rinsedanddrained

½ cupyellowcornmeal

1 cupshreddedpepperJackcheese(4ounces)


¾ cupwater

4 largepoblanochiles,halvedlengthwise(stemsleftintact),ribsandseedsremoved

1Preheatovento425°F.Inablender,pureetomatoesalongwiththeirjuice,jalapeño,halftheonions,andthecrushedgarlicuntilsmooth;seasonwithsalt.Poursauceintoa9-by-13-inchbakingdishandspreadtocoverevenly.

2Inabowl,combinebeans,cornmeal,½cupcheese,remainingonion,mincedgarlic,cumin,andthewater;seasonwithsaltandpepper.3Dividingevenly,stuffpoblanohalveswithbeanmixture;placeontopofsauceinbakingdish.Sprinklepoblanosevenlywithremaining½cupcheese;coverdishtightlywithaluminumfoil.4Bakeuntilpoblanosaretender,about45minutes.Uncover,andcontinuetocookuntilsaucethickensslightlyandcheeseisbrowned,10to15minutesmore.Letcool10minutesbeforeserving.


BRAZILIANBLACKBEANS

Driedbeansareaninexpensivealternativetocanned—oncecooked,theyalsohaveabettertextureandfarlesssodium.Herethebeansaresimmeredwithbeets,whichinfusesthemwithcolorandflavor.

SERVES6 PREPTIME:25MINUTES TOTALTIME:2HOURS15MINUTES

3mediumbeets,scrubbedandtrimmed

1 bag(1pound)driedblackbeans,rinsed


2 garliccloves


1 scallion,trimmedandthinlysliced,plusmoreforgarnish

½ cuppackedcoarselychoppedcilantro,plussmallsprigsforgarnish

Cookedriceandlimewedges,forserving

Shreddedcheddarcheese,forgarnish

1InaDutchovenorheavy5-quartpot,combinebeets,beans,andenoughwatertocover;seasonwithsaltandpepper.Bringtoaboil;reducetoasimmer,andcook(uncovered)untilbeetsaretenderwhenpiercedwiththetipofasharpknife,45minutesto1hour(addmorewatertocover,asneeded).2Transferbeetstoabowl;whencoolenoughtohandle,ruboffskinswithpapertowels,thencutintodice.Continuetocookbeansuntiltender,about1hourmore;pouroffanyexcessliquid.3Onacuttingboard,finelychopgarlic,andsprinklewithsalt.Usingachef’sknife,pressflatsideofbladebackandforthacrossgarlictomake

apaste.Inasmallskillet,heatoilovermedium;addgarlicpaste,scallion,andcilantro.Cook,stirringfrequently,untilscallionhassoftened,2to4minutes.4Stirscallionmixtureintobeans;cookovermediumheattoallowflavorstomeld,about5minutes.5Servebeansandbeetsoverrice,withlimewedgesalongside;garnisheachportionwithcheese,choppedscallion,andasprigofcilantro.


Thedishcanbepreparedthroughstep4upto3daysahead;letcoolcompletelybeforerefrigeratinginanairtightcontainer.Reheatovermediumbeforeserving.

SHIITAKEFRIEDRICE

ThishomemadeversionoftheChinesestandbyisagreatwaytouseupleftoverrice.Or,tosavetime,cookthericeuptothreedaysinadvance,thenletcoolandrefrigerate,coveredtightly.Bringtoroomtemperaturebeforeaddingtostir-fry.


1¾ cupswater


1 cupbasmatirice

1 tablespoonplus1teaspoonvegetableoil



2 carrots,halvedlengthwiseandthinlysliceddiagonally

10 ouncesshiitakemushrooms,stemsremoved,capsthinlysliced


1 teaspoonmincedpeeledfreshginger


2 to3tablespoonssoysauce


1Bringthewatertoarapidboilinamediumsaucepan;add1teaspoonsalt.Stirinrice;returntoaboil.Reducetoasimmer.Cover;cookuntilriceistenderandhasabsorbedallliquid,15to20minutes.Remove

fromheat;letstand,covered,5to10minutes.Fluffwithafork.2Whilericeiscooking,heat1teaspoonoilinalargeskilletovermedium.Addeggs;swirltocoatbottomofpan.Cook,withoutstirring,untilset,1to2minutes.Transfertoacuttingboard.Whencoolenoughtohandle,thinlyslice(seenote).3Addremainingtablespoonoiltopan;cookonion,stirring,untilsoftened,2to4minutes.Addcarrots;cook,stirring,untilbeginningtobrown,4to6minutes.Addmushrooms;cook,stirring,untiltender,3to5minutes.Stiringarlic,ginger,andsnowpeas;cookuntilpeasarebrightgreenandcrisp-tender,2to3minutes.4Addcookedrice,soysauce,andvinegar;tosstocoat.Seasonwithsaltandpepper.Foldinslicedegg,andserve.


VEGETABLELASAGNA

Thisrecipemakesonelargelasagna,butyoucaneasilymaketwosmallerversionsineight-inchbakingdishes.Enjoyonefordinnertonight,andfreezetheotherforlater.Oraddsausagetoone(seevariationbelow)andkeeptheothermeat-free.


32 ouncesricottacheese(4cups)

2 largeeggs


2 packages(10ounceseach)frozenchoppedspinach,thawed

6 cupsBasicTomatoSauceorstore-boughttomatosauce

12 no-boillasagnanoodles(8ounces)

4 cupsshreddedfontinacheese(1pound)

1Preheatovento400°F.Whisktogetherricotta,eggs,½teaspoonsalt,and¼teaspoonpepper.Squeezespinachtoremoveasmuchliquidaspossible,andaddtoricottamixture;stirwelltocombine.2Spreadathinlayeroftomatosauceinthebottomofa9-by-13-inchglassbakingdish.Arrange4noodlesontop.Spreadone-thirdofthericottamixtureovernoodles,followedbyone-thirdoftheremainingtomatosauce;sprinklewithone-thirdofthefontinacheese.Repeattomaketwomorelayers,endingwithfontina.(Atthispoint,thelasagnacanbetightlywrappedinplasticandfrozenupto2months.Thawovernightintherefrigeratorbeforeproceeding.)3Coverwithaluminumfoil;bake30minutes(40minutesifpreviouslyfrozen).Removefoil;continuebakinguntilgoldenbrownontopandsauceisbubbling,about15minutesmore.Letcoolslightlybefore

cuttingintosquaresandserving.


RemovecasingsfromhotorsweetItaliansausage(youwillneedabout1poundforalargelasagnaand8ouncesforasmallone).Cookinamediumskilletovermediumheat,breakingupmeatwithaspoon,untilnolongerpink,about10minutes.Letcool.Followrecipeabove,layeringsausageinthirdsafterthetomatosauce.

BARLEYRISOTTOWITHCORNANDBASIL

Althoughtraditionallymadewithrice(risoinItalian),risottocanalsobemadewithpearlbarley(andothergrains,suchasfarro)toprovideaslightlychewydishwithanuttyflavor.

SERVES4 PREPTIME:1HOUR TOTALTIME:1HOUR


4 cupswater




1 cuppearlbarley

½ cupdrywhitewine

2 cupsfresh(from3to4ears)orfrozen(unthawed)cornkernels

2 cupslightlypackedfreshbasilleaves,tornintosmallpieces

½ cupgratedparmesancheese(about2ounces),plusmore(gratedorshaved)forgarnish

1Inamediumsaucepan,bringvegetablebrothandthewaterjusttoasimmer;reduceheattolow,andcovertokeepwarm.2Meanwhile,heatoilinalargesaucepanovermedium.Addonion,andseasonwithsaltandpepper;cook,stirringoccasionally,untilonionissoftened,4to5minutes.Addbarley;cook,stirring,1minute.Pourinwine;cook,stirring,untilabsorbed,about1minute.3Ladlein2cupswarmbroth;cook,stirringfrequently,untilalmostcompletelyabsorbed,10to12minutes.Continuetoaddbroth1cupata

time,stirringfrequentlyandallowingliquidtobealmostabsorbedbeforeaddingmore,untilbarleyistenderandmixtureiscreamy,40to50minutes(youmaynotneedallthebroth).Addcorn;cookjusttoheatthrough,3to5minutes.4Removefromheat.Stirinbasilandparmesan;seasonwithsaltandpepper.Serveimmediately,garnishedwithmorecheese.


Thisrecipecanbemadewithothervegetables,suchasfrozenpeas,sliveredoil-packedsun-driedtomatoes,orchoppedroastedbellpeppers,inplaceofthecorn.Orforaspringvariation,prepareAsparaguswithLemonButter,cutintosmallpieces,andadditattheend,justtocombineandheatthrough.

MUSHROOMANDPARMESANRISOTTO

Makingrisottoisasimplemattersolongasyoukeepacarefuleyetowardtheendtopreventovercookingtherice,asthemixturewillcontinuetothickenafterit’stakenofftheheat.Here,thecookingliquidisalsousedtorehydratetheporcinimushrooms.



½ ouncedriedporcinimushrooms,rinsed

2 cupswater


8 ouncesmixedfreshmushrooms,suchascremini,shiitake(stemsremoved),andoyster,allcutinto½-inchpieces



1 cupArboriorice

½ cupdrywhitewine

½ cupgratedparmesancheese(2ounces),plusmore(gratedorshaved),forgarnish

1Inamediumsaucepan,bringvegetablebroth,porcini,andthewatertoaboil;cookuntilporciniaretender,about1minute.Withaslottedspoon,removeporcini;coarselychop,andreserve.Reduceheattolow,andcovertokeepbrothwarm.2Inalargesaucepan,heat1tablespoonbutterovermedium-high.Add

freshmushroomsandchoppedporcini;seasonwithsaltandpepper.Cook,stirringfrequently,untiltender,3to5minutes.Transfertoaplate.3Reduceheattomedium-low.Add1tablespoonbutterandtheoniontolargesaucepan;seasonwithsaltandpepper.Cook,stirringoccasionally,untilonionistender,3to5minutes.Addrice,andcook,stirring,1minute.Pourinwine;cook,stirring,untilabsorbed,about1minute.4Ladlein2cupswarmbroth(leavebehindanysedimentfromporcinithatmayhavesettledatthebottom);cook,stirringoccasionally,untilalmostcompletelyabsorbed,4to5minutes.Continuetoaddbroth1cupatatime,stirringoccasionallyandallowingliquidtobealmostabsorbedbeforeaddingmore,untilriceisaldenteandmixtureiscreamy,about25minutestotal(youmaynotneedallthebroth).5Removefromheat.Stirinparmesan,remainingtablespoonbutter,andhalfthesautéedmushrooms;seasonwithsaltandpepper.Serveimmediately,toppedwithremainingmushroomsandgarnishedwithadditionalcheese.


SNAP-PEASAUTÉLEEKSVINAIGRETTEASPARAGUSWITHLEMONBUTTERSHAVEDCARROTSALADWITHSCALLIONSANDSESAMESEEDSSAUTÉEDCORN,BACON,ANDSCALLIONSROASTEDTOMATILLOSANDTOMATOESGRILLEDEGGPLANTWITHYOGURTSAUCEGREENBEANSWITHTOMATOESSAUTÉEDBEETSANDGREENSGLAZEDSHALLOTSSWEET-POTATOWEDGESROASTEDCAULIFLOWERWITHPAPRIKAWILTEDMUSTARDGREENSWITHSWEETONIONSAUTÉEDKALEWITHGARLICANDLEMONSWISSCHARDANDRAISINSANDPINENUTSSAUTÉEDESCAROLEPOTATOESANNASWEET-POTATOPANCAKESHORSERADISHMASHEDPOTATOESROASTEDHERBEDPOTATOESGERMANPOTATOSALADONIONRINGS

PROSCIUTTO-STUFFEDARTICHOKESROASTEDROOTVEGETABLESCAULIFLOWERGRATINSTUFFEDONIONSCHEDDAR-CORNSPOONBREADBOSTONBAKEDBEANSCABBAGEANDFENNELSLAWQUICK-MARINATEDYELLOWSQUASHSALADRADICCHIOANDENDIVESALADCUCUMBERSALADWITHSOURCREAMANDDILLSESAME-LIMERICECURRIEDRICESALADRICEPILAFWITHTOASTEDALMONDSRICESALADWITHRAISINSANDRADICCHIOQUINOAANDCUCUMBERSALADBULGURPILAFWITHDRIEDCRANBERRIESCHICKPEASANDTOMATOESLENTILSWITHCARROTANDSPINACHPARSNIPFRIESPOLENTAFRIESROASTEDSWEET-POTATOFRIESPAPRIKASTEAKFRIES

SNAP-PEASAUTÉ


1 poundsugarsnappeas,stemendstrimmedandanystringsremoved


¼ cupcoarselychoppedfreshdill

Inalargeskillet,heatbutterovermedium-low.Addsnappeas,andseasonwithsaltandpepper.Cook,tossingfrequently,untilbrightgreenandcrisp-tender,6to8minutes.Stirindill,andserve.SERVES4


LEEKSVINAIGRETTE

6 leeks(about2¼pounds)


1 tablespoongrainymustard

1 teaspoonDijonmustard



1Trimtough,darkgreensfromleeks;discard.Halveleekslengthwise,andcutoffrootends,leavingasmuchofbulbintactaspossible.Rinseeachhalfunderrunningwater,carefullyseparatinglayerstoloosengrit.2Bring2inchesofwatertoaboilinalargesaucepan.Preparealargeice-waterbath.Setasteamerbasket(orlargecolander)overpan,andplaceleeksinbasket.Cover;steamuntilverytender,10to12minutes.Transfertoice-waterbathuntilcool;drainonpapertowels,pattinggentlytoremoveexcesswater.3Whisktogetheroil,bothmustards,andvinegar;seasonwithsaltandpepper.Arrangeleeksonaplatter,anddrizzlewithvinaigrette.SERVES4


ASPARAGUSWITHLEMONBUTTER


1½ poundsasparagus,toughendstrimmed


1 teaspoongratedlemonzest,plus1tablespoonlemonjuice

1Bring2inchesofwatertoaboilinalargesaucepanordeepskillet;addsaltandasparagus.Blanchuntilstalksarecrisp-tender,5to8minutes.Drainwellinacolander.2Returnasparagustopan;tosswithbutterandlemonzestandjuice.Seasonwithsaltandpepper,andserve.SERVES4

PERSERVING:60calories;3gramsfat;3.8gramsprotein;7gramscarbohydrates;0.1gramfiber

SHAVEDCARROTSALADWITHSCALLIONSANDSESAMESEEDS

¾poundcarrots,peeledandshavedwithavegetablepeeler




1 tablespoonsesameseeds,toasted

½ teaspoonfinelygratedlimezest,plus1tablespoonlimejuice


Inabowl,combinecarrots,scallions,vinegar,oil,sesameseeds,andlimezestandjuice.Seasonwithsaltandpepper;tosstocombine,andserve.SERVES4


SAUTÉEDCORNWITHBACONANDSCALLIONS

4 slicesbacon(4ounces),cutcrosswiseinto1-inchstrips

4 cupsfresh(from7to8ears)orfrozen(unthawed)cornkernels


Pinchofcrushedred-pepperflakes

2 to3scallions,trimmedandthinlysliced

1Cookbaconinalargeskilletovermedium-highheat,stirringoccasionally,untilbrownedandcrisp,4to6minutes.2Addcorn;seasonwithsalt,pepper,andred-pepperflakes.Cook,stirringfrequently,untilcornisjusttender,5to8minutes.Stirinscallions,andserve.SERVES4


ROASTEDTOMATILLOSANDTOMATOES

¾poundtomatillos,husksremoved,washedandhalved

¾ poundplumtomatoes,halvedlengthwise


2 teaspoonsgroundcoriander


1Preheatovento350°F.Placetomatillosandtomatoes,cutsidesup,onarimmedbakingsheet.Drizzlewithoil,andsprinklewithcoriander;seasonwithsaltandpepper.Tosstocombine,thenspreadinanevenlayer.2Bakeuntiltomatillosandtomatoesareverysoftandbrownedinspots,45to55minutes.Servehot,roomtemperature,orchilled.Mixturecanbestoredupto3days;letcool,thenrefrigerateinanairtightcontainer.SERVES4


GRILLEDEGGPLANTWITHYOGURTSAUCE


1 Kirbycucumber

2 eggplants(about1poundeach)

¼ cupoliveoil


½ cupplainyogurt

2 tablespoonsfinelychoppedfreshflat-leafparsley

1 to2tablespoonsfreshlemonjuice,pluslemonwedges,forserving(optional)

1Heatgrilltomedium-high;lightlyoilgrates.Halvecucumberlengthwise,scoopoutseeds,andgrateonthelargeholesofaboxgrater.Squeezeoutasmuchliquidaspossibleinacleankitchentowel(orpapertowels).2Halveeggplantslengthwise;sliceoffenoughfromskinsidesohalveslayflat.Brushbothsidesofeggplanthalveswitholiveoil;seasongenerouslywithsaltandpepper.Grilluntiltender,5to7minutesperside.3Meanwhile,inasmallbowl,combinecucumber,yogurt,parsley,andlemonjuice;seasonwithsaltandpepper.Servegrilledeggplantwithyogurtsauceandlemonwedges,ifdesired.SERVES4


GREENBEANSWITHTOMATOES



2 largebeefsteaktomatoes,coarselychopped

1 poundgreenbeans,stemendstrimmed


1 tablespoonfreshoregano

1Inalargeskillet,heatoilovermedium-high.Addonion;cook,stirringoften,untilgolden,2to3minutes.2Addtomatoes;cook,stirringoccasionally,untilbeginningtobreakdown,about3minutes.Addgreenbeans,seasonwithsaltandpepper.Bringtoaboil.Reduceheattomedium-low;cover,andsimmer,stirringoccasionally,untilgreenbeansareverytender,15to20minutes.Stirinoregano,andserve.SERVES4


SAUTÉEDBEETSANDGREENS

5 smallbeets(about1pound),scrubbed,greensreservedandthinlysliced(toyield1cup)


1 largeshallot,minced

1 teaspoonchoppedfreshrosemary

Coarsesalt

1Preheatovento425°F.Wrapbeetsin2or3packetsoffoil;bakeuntilslightlysofttothetouch(squeezepacketstotest),about45to60minutes.Coolbeetsinpackets,thenruboffskinswithpapertowels(useaparingknifefortoughspots).Cutbeetsinto½-inchwedges.2Inalargeskillet,heatoilovermedium.Addshallot;cook,stirring,untiltender,2to3minutes.Addbeetgreens;cook,stirringoften,untilwilted,about3minutes.Addbeetsandrosemary.Seasonwithsalt.Cook,stirring,untilbeetsarejustheatedthrough,2to4minutes.Servehot.SERVES4


GLAZEDSHALLOTS


1 poundsmallshallots(about12),peeled(stemendsleftintact),halvedlengthwiseiflarge

1¾ cupswater

1 teaspoonfinelygratedorangezest,plus½cupjuice(fromabout2oranges)

½ cupapple-cidervinegar

3 tablespoonslight-brownsugar


1Inalargeskillet,heatoilovermedium-high.Addshallots,andcook,stirringfrequently,untillightlybrowned,about5minutes.2Addthewater,orangezestandjuice,vinegar,andbrownsugar;seasonwithsaltandpepper.Bringtoaboil,andcookovermediumheatuntilshallotsaretenderwhenpiercedwiththetipofasharpknifeandliquidissyrupy,35to40minutes.(Raiseheattohighforafewminutesifshallotsaretenderbutnotquiteglazed.)Servehot.SERVES4


SWEET-POTATOWEDGES

3 sweetpotatoes(1½pounds),scrubbed

2 to3garliccloves(unpeeled)

4 teaspoonsoliveoil



Coarsesalt

1Preheatovento400°F.Cutsweetpotatoesinhalfcrosswise,andtheninto1-inch-widewedges.Crushgarlicclovesintheirskin.2Onalargerimmedbakingsheet,tossthesweetpotatoes,garlic,oliveoil,thyme,andred-pepperflakes;seasonwithsalt.Spreadinasinglelayer,roastuntilpotatoesarefork-tender,turninghalfwaythrough,about30minutes.Servehot.SERVES4


ROASTEDCAULIFLOWERWITHPAPRIKA

1 largeheadcauliflower(1pound),trimmedandbrokenintosmallflorets


1½ teaspoonspaprika


1Preheatovento450°F.Placecauliflowerfloretsonarimmedbakingsheet;drizzlewithoil,andsprinklewithpaprika.Seasonwithsaltandpepper,andtosstocoat;spreadinasinglelayer.2Roastuntiltenderwhenpiercedwiththetipofasharpknifeandlightlybrowned,20to25minutes,tossinghalfwaythrough.Servehotorroomtemperature.SERVES4


WILTEDMUSTARDGREENSWITHSWEETONION


1 sweetonion,suchasVidalia,halvedlengthwiseandthinlysliced

1½ poundsmustardgreens(2bunches),stemsremoved,leavesslicedcrosswiseinto1-inch-thickpieces


2 teaspoonsapple-cidervinegar

1Inalargeskillet,heatoilovermedium-high.Addonion;cook,stirringfrequently,untilonionistenderandgolden,6to8minutes.2Addasmanygreenstoskilletaswillfit;seasonwithsaltandpepper.Cookuntilwilted,tossingandaddingmoregreensastheywilt,2to3minutestotal.Stirinvinegar;seasonwithsaltandpepper,andserve.SERVES4


SAUTÉEDKALEWITHGARLICANDLEMON


1½ poundskale(2largebunches),stemsremoved,leavestornintobite-sizepieces



1½ teaspoonsfreshlemonjuice

1Bringalargepotofwatertoaboil;addagenerousamountofsalt.Cookkaleuntiljusttender,4to6minutes.Drainwell.2Heatoilinalargeskilletovermedium.Addgarlic;cook,stirring,untilfragrant,about1minute.Addkale;seasongenerouslywithsaltandpepper.Cook,tossingoften,untiltender,4to6minutes.Sprinklewithlemonjuice;tosstocombine,andserve.SERVES4


SWISSCHARDWITHRAISINSANDPINENUTS

1½ poundsSwisschard(2bunches),toughstemstrimmed,stalkscutcrosswiseinto1-inchpieces,leavestorninto2-inchpieces(keepstalksandleavesseparate)


⅓ cupgoldenraisins


1 tablespoonbalsamicvinegar

2 tablespoonspinenuts,toasted


1Washanddrainchard,leavingsomewaterclingingtostalksandleaves.Inalargesaucepan,heatoilovermedium-high.Addchardstalks,andcookuntilbeginningtosoften,stirringoccasionally,about4minutes.2Addchardleaves,raisins,andgarlic.Cover,andreduceheattomedium-low;cook,stirringoccasionally,untilchardistender,6to10minutes.Pouroffexcessliquidfrompan.Addvinegarandpinenuts,andtosstocombine;seasonwithsaltandpepper,andserve.SERVES4


SAUTÉEDESCAROLE



1 poundescarole(2smallheads),stemstrimmed,leavestornandwashedwell

Coarsesalt

Lemonwedges,forserving(optional)

Inalargeskillet,heatoilovermedium.Addgarlic;cook,stirring,untilfragrantandlightlygolden,about3minutes.Addescarole,andseasonwithsalt.Cook,tossingfrequently,untiltender,about10minutes.Servewithlemonwedges.SERVES4


POTATOESANNA

Withalittleartfularranging(andminimalseasonings),humblepotatoesaretransformedintoanelegantsidedish.Thisresemblesagratinbuthasnoneoftheusualcreamorcheese.


6 russetpotatoes(2¾pounds),peeled

6 tablespoons(¾stick)unsaltedbutter,melted


1Preheatovento450°F.Usingamandolineorchef’sknife,slicepotatoesasthinlyaspossible(lessthan¼inchthick).2Brusha10-inchcast-ironskilletwith1to2tablespoonsbuttertolightlycoat.Startingincenterofpan,arrangepotatoslices,overlappingslightly,inacircularpattern(seenote).Brushpotatoeswithone-thirdoftheremainingbutter;seasonwellwithsaltandpepper.Repeattomaketwomorelayerswithremainingpotatoesandbutter,seasoningeachlayer.3Placeoverhighheatuntilbutterinpansizzles,2to4minutes.Transfertooven;bakeuntilpotatoesaretender,about1hour.(Tomakeahead,letthedishcoolcompletelyandrefrigerateupto8hours,looselycoveredwithfoil.Reheatat350°Fbeforeserving.)4Whenreadytoserve,runasmallspatulaaroundedgeofpan;slidealargespatulaunderneathpotatoestoloosen.Carefullyinvertontoaplate,andcutintowedges.Serveimmediately.


SWEET-POTATOPANCAKES

Tokeepthesepancakesfrombrowningtoomuch,cookthemovermedium(nothigh)heat,andlowerthetemperatureiftheystarttodarkentooquickly.Sourcreamisaclassicaccompanimenttograted-potatopancakesofallsorts(includinglatkes).SERVES4 PREPTIME:40MINUTES TOTALTIME:40MINUTES

1 poundsweetpotatoes,peeled

3 scallions,trimmedandfinelychopped




¾ cupvegetableoil,suchassafflower

Sourcream,forserving(optional)

1Coarselygratesweetpotatoesonthelargeholesofaboxgrater(oruseafoodprocessorfittedwiththeshreddingblade).Transfertoalargebowl;stirinscallions,eggs,flour,1teaspoonsalt,and½teaspoonpepper.2Usingapacked¼-cupmeasureperpancake,dividepotatomixtureinto12portions,placingthemonabakingsheet.Formeachintoafirmballwithyourhands,thenflatteninto¾-inch-thickcakes.3Inalargeskillet,heatoilovermediumuntilshimmering.Usingametalspatula,carefullyplace6pancakesinskillet;flattentoabout½inchthick.Cookuntilgoldenbrown,4to5minutesperside.Transferpancakestoapapertowel–linedplatter;sprinklewithsalt.Repeatwithremainingcakes.Servehot,withsourcreamalongside,ifdesired.

NEW-POTATOSIDES

Newpotatoesarereallyjustyoungpotatoesofanyvariety.Theyarecrisp,waxy,andholdtheirshapewhenboiledorroasted,asintherecipesthatfollow.Tryanyoftheserusticpotatodisheswithroastchicken,pork,orbeef.

2 poundsnewpotatoes,scrubbedandquartered

Coarsesalt

¾ cupmilk

4 tablespoons(½stick)unsaltedbutter,cutintosmallpieces

2 tablespoonspreparedhorseradishsauce

1Inalargesaucepan,coverpotatoeswithwater.Bringtoaboil;addsalt,andreducetoasimmer.Cookuntilpotatoesaretenderwhenpiercedwiththetipofasharpknife(butnotfallingapart),20to25minutes.Drain;returnpotatoestopan.Cookovermedium-highheat,stirring,untildry,1to2minutes.2Inasmallsaucepan,bringmilktoasimmer.Pouroverpotatoes,andaddbutterandhorseradish;mashpotatoeswithapotatomasherortwoforks,thenseasonwithsalt.Ifnecessary,cookovermediumheat,stirring,untilthickened.Serveimmediately.SERVES4


1½ poundsnewpotatoes,scrubbed


½ teaspoonmixeddriedherbs,suchasthyme,rosemary,andoregano


1Preheatovento450°F.Inaroastingpan,tosspotatoeswithoilandherbs.Seasonwithsaltandpepper,andspreadinasinglelayer.2Roast,turningoccasionally,untilpotatoesaregoldenbrownandtenderwhenpiercedwiththetipofasharpknife(butnotfallingapart),30to40minutes.Servehot.SERVES4



1½ poundsnewpotatoes,scrubbed

3 slicesbacon(3ounces),thinlyslicedcrosswise

1 smallredonion,halvedlengthwiseandthinlysliced

3 tablespoonswhite-winevinegar,plusmorefordrizzling(optional)

3 tablespoonsgrainyDijonmustard

1Inalargesaucepan,bring1inchwatertoaboil;addsaltandpotatoes,andreducetoasimmer.Cover;cookuntilpotatoesaretenderwhenpiercedwiththetipofasharpknife(butnotfallingapart),25to30minutes.Drain;coolslightly,andhalvepotatoes.2Inasmallskilletovermediumheat,cookbacon,stirringoften,untilcrisp,3to5minutes.Addonion,andcook,stirringoften,untiltender,2to4minutes.Removefromheat;stirinvinegarandmustard.3Tossbaconmixturewithwarmpotatoes.Seasonwithsaltandpepper,anddrizzlewithmorevinegar(about1tablespoon),ifdesired.Servewarm.SERVES4


ONIONRINGS

Seltzerwateristhesecrettoachievingadelicatecrustonhomemadeonionrings.Useadeep-frythermometertomonitortheoil,andbesuretomaintainatemperatureof375degrees;otherwise,theringswillabsorbtoomuchoilastheycook.


1 largesweetonion,suchasVidalia,slicedcrosswiseintothinrings

1¼ cupsall-purposeflour

½ cupcornstarch

1½ teaspoonsbakingpowder

Coarsesalt

12 ouncesseltzerwater(1½cups)

6 cupsvegetableoil,suchassafflower

½ cuppackedfreshflat-leafparsleyleaves

1Preheatovento250°F.Soakonionslicesinalargebowloficewater10minutes;drainandpatdrywithpapertowels.Inalargebowl,whisktogetherflour,cornstarch,bakingpowder,1teaspoonsalt,andseltzer.2Inalargeheavypot,heatoiloverhighuntiladeep-fry(orcandy)thermometerregisters375°F.Workinginsevenoreightbatches,placeonioninbatter,coatingcompletely;usingyourfingers,liftout,lettingexcessdripbackintobowl.Carefullyloweronionslicesintooil,makingsurenottoovercrowdpot;cookuntilgoldenbrown,2to3minutes.3Useaspider—awideandshallowwireskimmer—orabigslottedspoontotransferonionringstoapapertowel–linedbakingsheet,andseasonwithsalt.Keepwarmintheoven.Returncookingoilto375°F

beforecoatingmoreonionwithbatterandfrying.4Afterthelastbatchiscooked,placeonionringsonaplatter.Carefullylowerparsleyintopot(oilwillspatter),andfryuntilcrisp,about10seconds;transfertobakingsheetwithaspiderorslottedspoon,andseasonwithsalt.Sprinkleparsleyovertheonionrings,andserveimmediately.


PROSCIUTTO-STUFFEDARTICHOKES

Forameatlessvariation,replacetheprosciuttowithahalfcupofgratedparmesanandthescallionswithacupofchoppedmixedfreshherbs,suchasmint,parsley,andtarragon.


Juicefrom1lemon

4 artichokes(about12ounceseach)

1 cupdrywhitewine

1 cupwater


6 sliceswhitesandwichbread

4 ouncesthinlyslicedprosciutto,coarselychopped(1cup)



1 garlicclove,coarselychopped

Lemonwedges,forserving

1Preheatovento425°F.Fillabowlwithcoldwaterandaddthelemonjuice.Prepareartichokes(seenote).Keepartichokesinlemonwateruntilreadytouse.Pourwineand1cupwaterintoa2-quartbakingdish;seasonwithsaltandpepper.2Pulsebread,prosciutto,scallions,oil,andgarlicinafoodprocessortoformcoarsecrumbs.Seasonwithsaltandpepper.Gentlyspreadouterleavesofartichokestocreateroomforstuffing.Dividingevenly,fillcavitiesandspacesbetweenouterleaveswithbread-crumbmixture;

placeartichokesuprightinthebakingdish.3Coverdishtightlywithaluminumfoil.Bakeuntilbaseofanartichokeiseasilypiercedwiththetipofaparingknife,60to75minutes.Servewithlemonwedges.


ROASTEDROOTVEGETABLES

Takecarenottocrowdthevegetables,ortheywillsteamratherthanbrown.You’llalsoneedtotossthemperiodicallysothey’llstaycoatedinoil.Addleftovervegetablestoasalad,orusethemtotoptheRoastedRoot-VegetablePizza.


1 butternutsquash(2pounds),peeled,seeded,andcutinto1½-inchpieces

2 poundsnewpotatoes,scrubbedandquartered

1 poundredonions,peeledandquarteredlengthwise

1 poundcarrots,halvedlengthwiseifthick,cutinto1½-inchpieces




1Preheatovento450°F,withracksinupperandlowerthirds.Dividevegetablesandgarlicevenlybetweentworimmedbakingsheets;drizzlewithoil,andseasonwithsaltandpepper.Tosstocombine,thenspreadinsinglelayers.2Roastuntilvegetablesaretenderandbeginningtobrown,40to50minutes,tossingvegetablesandrotatingsheetsfromtoptobottomhalfwaythrough.Servehotoratroomtemperature.


Letvegetablescoolcompletely,thentransfertoanairtightcontainer;refrigerateupto3days.

CAULIFLOWERGRATIN

Smotheredinarich,creamyGruyère-cheesesauce,thensprinkledwithtoastedparmesanbreadcrumbs,cauliflowerbecomesafavorite-comfort-foodcontender.


3 sliceswhitesandwichbread,tornintolargepieces

2 tablespoonscoarselygratedparmesancheese



2 cupsmilk

1 headcauliflower(about2pounds),trimmedandcutintosmallflorets(seenote)


1 cupcoarselygratedGruyèrecheese(4ounces)

1Preheatovento350°F.Inafoodprocessor,pulsebreadandparmesanuntilcoarsecrumbsform.2Inalargesaucepan,meltbutterovermediumheat.Addflour;cook,whiskingconstantly,1minute(donotletitdarken).Graduallywhiskinmilk.3Addcauliflower,andseasonwithsaltandpepper.Bringtoaboil,andreducetoasimmer.Cover,andcookuntilcauliflowerisstartingtosoften,about5minutes.Removefromheat;graduallystirinGruyère.4Transfercauliflowermixturetoa2-quartbakingdish,andsprinkleevenlywithbread-crumbmixture.Coverwithaluminumfoil;bakeuntilcauliflowerisjusttenderwhenpiercedwiththetipofasharpknife,

about20minutes.Removefoil,andcontinuebakinguntilbreadcrumbsaregoldenbrown,about20minutesmore.Servehot.


STUFFEDONIONS

Servethesebacon-and-cheese-stuffedonionsasasidedishforroasts,orasanunexpectedmaincoursefordinner,supplementedbyagreensalad.Don’trushthecookingofthechoppedonions;keepthemontheheatuntilcaramelized,forthebestflavor.

SERVES4 PREPTIME:35MINUTES TOTALTIME:1HOUR

4 largeyellowonions,peeledandhollowed(seenote),insideschoppedandreserved

½ cuplow-sodiumchickenbroth

4 slicesbacon(4ounces),cutcrosswiseinto½-inch-thickpieces

2 sliceswhitesandwichbread,tornintosmallpieces

1 cupshreddedGruyèreorSwisscheese(4ounces),plusmoreforsprinkling

2 tablespoonscoarselychoppedfreshflat-leafparsley


1Preheatovento450°F.Arrangeonionsinan8-inchbakingdish,hollowedsideup.Pourchickenbrothintodish,aroundonions.Coverpantightlywithaluminumfoil.Bakeonionsuntiltenderwhenpiercedwiththetipofasharpknife,about20minutes.Removeonionsfrombakingdish.Pouroffhotliquidfromdish,thenreturnonions.2Meanwhile,inamediumskillet,cookbaconovermediumheat,stirringoccasionally,untilcrisp,3to5minutes.Addchoppedonions;cook,stirringoften,untilgoldenbrown,10to15minutes.Removefromheat;addbread,cheese,andparsley.Seasonwithsaltandpepper;stirto

combine.3Fillhollowedonionswithbreadmixture,pressingwithbackofspoontopacktightly.Sprinklewithmorecheese.Bake,uncovered,untilgoldenbrownontop,20to25minutes.


CHEDDAR-CORNSPOONBREAD

Asitsnameimplies,thissavorySouthernsidedishissosoftitshouldbeserved—andeaten—withaspoon.Youcouldservethespoonbreadasanalternativetocornbreadwiththebarbecuedribsorwiththeturkeychili.


1 tablespoonunsaltedbutter,plusmoreforbakingdish

2 cupsmilk

1½ cupsfresh(from2to3ears)orfrozen(unthawed)cornkernels

⅔ cupyellowcornmeal

Pinchofcayennepepper

Coarsesalt

1 cupfinelygratedwhitecheddarcheese,preferablysharp(4ounces)

4 largeeggs,whitesandyolksseparated

1Preheatovento400°F.Butteradeep2-quartbaking(orsoufflé)dish.Inamediumsaucepan,combinebutter,milk,corn,cornmeal,cayenne,and1teaspoonsalt.Bringtoaboil;reduceheattomedium,andsimmer,stirringfrequently,untilmixtureisslightlythickened,3to4minutes.Removefromheat;stirincheese.Letcooluntiljustwarmtothetouch,about15minutes.Stirineggyolksuntilcombined.2Withanelectricmixeronmediumspeed,beateggwhiteswithapinchofsaltjustuntilsoftpeaksform.Stirone-thirdofthewhitesintothecornmealmixtureuntilcombined,thengentlyfoldintheremainingwhiteswithaflexiblespatula.Pourintoprepareddish.3Placedishinoven;reduceovenheatto375°F.Bakeuntilbrownedon

topbutstillslightlylooseinthecenter,25to30minutes.Letcool5minutesbeforeserving.


BOSTONBAKEDBEANS

UsingcannedbeansinsteadofdriedgreatlyreducesthecookingtimeforthisNewEnglandspecialty,butyoucanusedriedbeansinstead(soakinginstructions).


½cupunsulfuredmolasses

½ cupketchup

¼ cupDijonmustard

3 cans(15½ounceseach)navybeans,drainedandrinsed


1 largeonion,halvedlengthwiseandsliced¼inchthick

4 slicesbacon(4ounces),halvedcrosswise

1Preheatovento375°F.Combinemolasses,ketchup,andmustard.Addbeans,andseasonwithsaltandpepper;mixtocombine.2Transfertoa2-to3-quartcoveredbakingdish.Scatterslicedonionoverbeans;laybaconslicesontop,inasinglelayer.3Coverdish,andbake30minutes.Uncover;cookuntilbaconiscrisp,30to40minutesmore.Letcool5minutes,andstirwellbeforeserving.


Molassesisthesyrupleftoveraftersugarcrystalsareextractedfromthejuiceofsugarcaneorsugarbeets.Sometimessulfurisusedinthe

refiningprocess,whichcanaltertheflavor.Unsulfuredmolassestendstohaveacleanerflavorandisgenerallylighterincolor.

CABBAGEANDFENNELSLAW

2 tablespoonssherryvinegarorapple-cidervinegar


¼ cupraisins


1 fennelbulb(withgreenfronds)

½ headgreencabbage(about1pound)

½ cupwalnuts,toastedandcoarselychopped

1Inalargebowl,whisktogethervinegar,oil,andraisins;seasonwithsaltandpepper.2Cutoffandreserve¼cupfeatherygreenfrondsfromfennel;trimoffanddiscardstalks.Usingthelargeholesofaboxgrater,coarselygratefennelbulb,thencabbage.Transferfennelfronds,gratedfennelandcabbage,andwalnutstobowlwithdressing.Seasonwithsaltandpepper;tosstocombine,andserve.SERVES4


QUICK-MARINATEDYELLOW-SQUASHSALAD




2 yellowsquash(1pound),halvedlengthwiseandthinlyslicedcrosswise

1 shallot,thinlyslicedcrosswise

1 to2teaspoonsfreshthymeleaves(or¼teaspoondried)

Whisktogetherlemonjuiceandoilinalargebowl.Seasonwithsaltandpepper.Addsquash,shallot,andthyme.Tosstocombine.Letstand5minutesbeforeserving.SERVES4


RADICCHIOANDENDIVESLAW

1 headradicchio

2 headsBelgianendive



1 tablespoonhoney


1Halveandcoreradicchio,andthinlyslicelengthwise.Trimofftheendsoftheendives;halvecrosswise,andthinlyslicelengthwise.2Inalargebowl,whisktogethervinegar,oil,andhoney;seasonwithsaltandpepper.Addradicchioandendive;tosstocoat,andserve.SERVES4


CUCUMBERSALADWITHSOURCREAMANDDILL

½cupsourcream


2 tablespoonsfinelychoppedfreshdill,plusmoreforgarnish(optional)


4 to6Kirbycucumbers(1pound),halvedlengthwiseandthinlyslicedintohalf-moons

1Inamediumbowl,combinesourcream,lemonjuice,andchoppeddill.Seasonwithsaltandpepper,andwhiskwelltocombine.2Addcucumbers,andtosstocoat.Garnishwithmoredill,ifdesired.Serve,orrefrigerate,covered,upto4hours.SERVES4


Anadjustablebladeslicer,suchasamandoline,makesquickworkofslicingvegetablespaperthin(orasthinasyoulike).Lookforthemathousewareshopsandinmanydepartmentstores.

SESAME-LIMERICE

1½ cupswater



2 tablespoonssesameseeds,toasted


½ teaspoonfinelygratedlimezest,plus1tablespoonfreshlimejuice

1Bringthewatertoaboilinamediumsaucepan.Addrice;seasonwithsaltandpepper.Returntoaboil;reduceheat.Cover;simmeruntilriceistenderandhasabsorbedallliquid,15to17minutes.Removefromheat;letstand,covered,5minutes.2Addsesameseeds,oil,andlimezestandjuice.Seasonwithsaltandpepper.Fluffwithafork,thentosstocombineandserve.SERVES4


CURRIEDRICESALAD


1 tablespooncurrypowder,preferablyMadras

1 cuplong-grainbrownrice,rinsedwell

2½ cupswater


¼ cupfreshlimejuice(from2limes)

1 cuphalvedredseedlessgrapes

½ cupcoarselychoppedfreshmint

⅓ cupcoarselychoppedroastedunsaltedcashews

1Inamediumsaucepan,heat1tablespoonoilovermedium-high.Addcurrypowder;cook,stirring,30seconds.Stirinriceandthewater;seasonwithsaltandpepper.Bringtoaboil;reduceheat.Cover;simmeruntilriceistenderandhasabsorbedallliquid,about1hour.Removefromheat;letstand,covered,10minutes.2Fluffwithafork;transfertoashallowbowl.Stirinlimejuiceandremainingtablespoonoil;seasonwithsaltandpepper.Coverlooselywithplasticwrap;refrigerateuntilcool,about1hour.Justbeforeserving,stiringrapes,mint,andcashews.SERVES6


RICEPILAFWITHTOASTEDALMONDS


1 smallonion,minced

¼ teaspoongroundcoriander



1 can(14½ounces)low-sodiumchickenbroth

2 tablespoonscoarselychoppedfreshflat-leafparsleyleaves

¼ cupslicedalmonds,toasted

1Inamediumsaucepan,meltbutterovermediumheat.Cookonion,stirringoccasionally,untilgoldenbrown,about8minutes.Addcoriander;seasonwithsaltandpepper.Addrice;cook,stirring,2minutes.2Stirinbroth.Bringtoaboil;reduceheat.Cover;simmeruntilriceistenderandhasabsorbedallliquid,about15minutes.Removefromheat;letstand,covered,10minutes.Fluffwithafork.Stirinparsley;sprinklewithalmondsandserve.SERVES4


RICESALADWITHRAISINSANDRADICCHIO

1½ cupswater



1 cupgoldenraisins



1 smallheadradicchio,thinlyslicedcrosswise

2 scallions,trimmedandthinlysliceddiagonally

1Inamediumsaucepan,bringthewatertoaboil.Addrice;seasonwithsaltandpepper.Returntoaboil;reduceheattolow.Cover;simmeruntilriceistenderandhasabsorbedallliquid,15to17minutes.Removefromheat;letstand,covered,5minutes.2Fluffwithafork,thenaddraisinsandoil;tosstocombine.Transfertoashallowbowl.Coverlooselywithplasticwrap;refrigerateuntilcool,about1hour.Justbeforeserving,stirinlemonjuice,radicchio,andscallions;seasonwithsaltandpepper.SERVES4


QUINOAANDCUCUMBERSALAD

1 cupquinoa,rinsed

1 cupwater




½ Englishcucumber,quarteredlengthwiseandthinlyslicedcrosswise


¼ cuppackedfreshflat-leafparsleyleaves

1Combinequinoaandthewaterinamediumsaucepan;addsalt,andbringtoaboil.Reduceheattolow;cover,andsimmeruntilquinoaistenderandhasabsorbedallliquid,11to13minutes.(Thegermringshouldbevisiblealongtheouteredgeofthegrain.)Transfertoamediumbowl,andcooltoroomtemperature.2Addvinegar,oil,cucumber,scallions,andparsley;seasonwithsaltandpepper,andtosstocombine.Serveatroomtemperatureorchilled.SERVES4


BULGURPILAFWITHDRIEDCRANBERRIES



1 cupmedium-grainbulgurwheat

1 can(14½ounces)low-sodiumchickenorvegetablebroth


¼ cupdriedcranberries

⅓ cupslicedalmonds,toasted

1Inamediumsaucepan,meltbutterovermediumheat.Cookonion,stirringoccasionally,untilbeginningtobrown,6to8minutes.Addbulgur;stirtocoat.2Pourinbroth;seasonwithsaltandpepper.Bringtoaboil;reduceheattolow.Cover,andsimmeruntilbulguristenderandhasabsorbedallliquid,about15minutes.Removefromheat;sprinklebulgurwithcranberries.Cover,andletstand5minutes.Addtoastedalmondstobulgur;fluffwithafork,andserve.SERVES4

PERSERVING:257calories;10.4gramsfat;8gramsprotein;36.6gramscarbohydrates;8gramsfiber

CHICKPEASANDTOMATOES


1 largeonion,halvedlengthwiseandthinlysliced



1 can(15½ounces)chickpeas,drainedandrinsed

1 can(14ounces)dicedtomatoesinjuice

¼ cuppackedfreshmintleaves,thinlysliced

1Heatoilinamediumskilletovermedium.Addonionandgarlic;seasonwithsaltandpepper.Cook,stirringfrequently,untilonionbeginstosoften,5to7minutes.2Addchickpeasandtomatoesalongwiththeirjuice.Simmeruntilthickenedbutstillsaucelike,6to8minutes;removefromheat.Seasonwithsaltandpepper;stirinmint.Servehot.SERVES4


LENTILSWITHCARROTANDSPINACH

4 cupswater

½ cupbrownlentils,pickedoverandrinsed

1 carrot,finelychopped

¼ onion,finelychopped


1 driedbayleaf

½ poundspinach,toughstemstrimmed,washedwellanddried,leavestornintobite-sizepieces



1Inalargesaucepan,combinethewater,lentils,carrot,onion,garlic,andbayleaf;bringtoaboil.Reduceheat;partiallycover,andsimmeruntillentilsaretender,15to20minutes.Drain,anddiscardbayleaf.2Returnlentilsandvegetablestothesaucepan.Addspinach,andseasonwithsaltandpepper.Cookovermedium-lowheatuntilspinachhaswiltedandlentilsareheatedthrough,about2minutes.Transfertoaservingbowlorplateswithaslottedspoon.SERVES4


PARSNIPFRIES

2½ poundsparsnips



1Preheatovento450°F,withracksinupperandlowerthirds.Trimtopsandbottomsofparsnips;peel,andsliceinhalfcrosswisetoseparatethickandnarrowparts.Halveorquarterthickpartslengthwisetomakeuniformpieces.2Ontwolargerimmedbakingsheets,tossparsnipswithoil;seasonwithsaltandpepper.Spreadinasinglelayer.Roast,rotatingsheetsandtossingparsnipshalfwaythrough,untiltenderandgoldenbrown,25to30minutes.Servehot.SERVES4

PERSERVING:272.3calories;7.6gramsfat;13.9gramsprotein;51gramscarbohydrates;3.4gramsfiber

POLENTAFRIES

2 tubes(18ounceseach)plainpreparedpolenta




1Preheatovento450°F.Cuteachunwrappedtubeofpolentainhalfcrosswise,thenremovewrapperandcuteachhalflengthwiseinto8wedges.2Drizzleoilonalargerimmedbakingsheet.Placepolentawedgesonbakingsheet;seasonwithsaltandpepper,andturngentlytocoatwithoil.Arrangeinasinglelayer.3Roast,turningwedgeshalfwaythroughwithametalspatula,untilgoldenandcrisp,45to50minutes.Drainonapapertowel–linedplate.Transfertoashallowdish;tosswithoregano,andserve.SERVES4


ROASTEDSWEET-POTATOFRIES

3mediumsweetpotatoes(1½pounds),scrubbed




1Preheatovento425°F.Halvesweetpotatoescrosswise;quartereachhalflengthwise.Onalargerimmedbakingsheet,tosssweetpotatoeswithoilandcumin,andseasonwithsaltandpepper.Arrangepotatoes,cutsidesdown,inasinglelayer.2Roast,turningpotatoeshalfwaythroughwithametalspatula(theyshouldreleaseeasilyfromthesheet),untilfork-tenderandbrowned,about40minutes.Servehot.SERVES4


PAPRIKASTEAKFRIES

2½ poundsrussetpotatoes,scrubbed


2 teaspoonspaprika


1Preheatovento450°F,withracksinupperandlowerthirds.Halvepotatoescrosswise;cutinto1-inch-widewedges.Onalargerimmedbakingsheet,tosspotatoeswithoilandpaprika,andseasonwithsaltandpepper.Arrangepotatoes,cutsidesdown,inasinglelayer.2Roast,turningpotatoeshalfwaythroughwithametalspatula(theyshouldlooseneasilyfromthesheet),untilfork-tenderandbrowned,about50minutes.Servehot.SERVES4


GLAZEDCHOCOLATECAKEGLAZEDLEMONPOUNDCAKESORANGECORNMEALCAKEFLOURLESSCHOCOLATECAKEGINGEREDBLACKBERRYANDPLUMSHORTCAKESPEACHBUCKLECHERRIESWITHCINNAMONDUMPLINGSAPPLEBROWNBETTYSTRAWBERRIESWITHMINTWHIPPEDCREAMBROILEDSPICEDAPRICOTSWITHGINGERWHIPPEDCREAMCARAMELIZEDPEARSFIGANDALMONDCROSTATACHOCOLATE–PEANUTBUTTERPIELEMON-RICOTTATARTHAZELNUTESPRESSOCOOKIESCOCONUTMACAROONSFUDGYBROWNIESMEXICANWEDDINGCAKESCREAMYLEMONSQUARESCHOCOLATEMOUSSEMEXICANICECREAMSUNDAESWITHCINNAMON-CHOCOLATESAUCE

STRAWBERRYSLUSHCLASSICICECREAMSANDWICHES

GLAZEDCHOCOLATECAKE

Dustingthepanwithcocoapowder(ratherthanflour)keepsthecakedarkontheoutside.Tomakechocolateshavings,scrapealongtheedgeofabarofchocolatewithavegetablepeeler.

SERVES10TO12 PREPTIME:30MINUTES TOTALTIME:3HOURS(WITHCOOLING)

¾cup(1½sticks)unsaltedbutter,roomtemperature,plusmoreforpan

¾ cupunsweetenedcocoapowder,plusmoreforpan

¾ cupall-purposeflour

½ teaspoonbakingpowder

¼ teaspoonsalt

1 cupsugar,plus2tablespoonsforwhippedcream(optional)

3 largeeggs

1 teaspoonpurevanillaextract

½ cupsourcream

ChocolateGanacheGlaze(recipebelow)

1 cupheavycream(optional)

Chocolateshavings,forgarnish(optional)

1Preheatovento350°F.Butteran8-inchroundcakepan;linebottomwitharoundofwaxedorparchmentpaper.Butterpaper;dustbottomandsidesofpanwithcocoa,tappingoutexcess.2Sifttogethercocoa,flour,bakingpowder,andsalt.Withanelectric

mixeronmedium-highspeed,creambutterand1cupsugaruntillightandfluffy.Addeggsoneatatime,beatingwellaftereachandscrapingdownsidesofbowlasneeded.Beatinvanilla.Reducespeedtolow.Addflourmixtureintwobatches,alternatingwiththesourcreamandbeginningandendingwiththeflour.3Spreadbatterinpreparedpan.Tappanfirmlyoncountertoponcetoeliminatelargeairbubbles.Bakeuntilacaketesterinsertedintothecentercomesoutclean,30to35minutes.Cool10minutesinpan,theninvertontoawireracktocoolcompletely(bottomsideup).Setrackwithcakeoverarimmedbakingsheet.Pourglazeovercake,lettingitrunoversides;spreadgentlywithanoffsetspatulaortableknifetocoat.Letset,about30minutes.4Ifdesired,whipcreamandremaining2tablespoonssugarwithanelectricmixeruntilsoftpeaksform.Servecakewithwhippedcreamandchocolateshavings.

PERSERVING(PERSLICE;BASEDON12):330calories;22.4gramsfat;4.4gramsprotein;32.5gramscarbohydrates;2.4gramsfiber

4 ouncessemisweetchocolate,coarselychopped

½ cupheavycream

Placechocolateinamediumbowl.Inasaucepan,bringcreamtoaboil.Pouroverchocolate;whiskuntilsmooth.Letcooluntilthickyetpourable,2to3minutes.MAKES¾CUP

GLAZEDLEMONPOUNDCAKES

Forbestresults,bringalloftheingredientstoroomtemperaturebeforemixing.Whenzestingandjuicinglemons,gratezestfirst,thensqueezehalvestoextractjuice.Tomakeonelargecake,bakethebatterinatwelve-cupbutteredandflouredBundtpan.

MAKES2LOAVES PREPTIME:30MINUTES TOTALTIME:3HOURS(WITHCOOLING)

1 cup(2sticks)unsaltedbutter,roomtemperature,plusmoreforpans

3 cupsall-purposeflour,plusmoreforpan

¾ cupbuttermilk

Finelygratedzestof2lemonsand1cuplemonjuice(from5to6lemons)

1½ teaspoonssalt

½ teaspoonbakingpowder

½ teaspoonbakingsoda

2 cupssugar

5 largeeggs

LemonGlaze(recipebelow)

1Preheatovento350°F,withrackinlowestposition.Buttertwo4½-by-8-inch(6-cup)loafpans;dustwithflour,tappingoutexcess.2Combinebuttermilkwithlemonzestandjuice.Inabowl,whisktogetherflour,salt,bakingpowder,andbakingsoda.3Withanelectricmixeronmedium-highspeed,creambutterandsugaruntillightandfluffy.Addeggs,oneatatime,beatinguntilincorporated

aftereachandscrapingdownsidesofbowlasneeded.4Reducespeedtolow.Addflourmixtureinthreeparts,alternatingwiththebuttermilkandbeginningandendingwithflour;beatjustuntilsmooth(donotovermix).5Dividebatterevenlybetweenpans;smoothtops.Bakeuntilatoothpickinsertedincenterscomesoutclean,50to60minutes(tentwithfoilifbrowningtooquickly).Cool15minutesinpan,thenturnoutontoaracktocoolcompletely(topsideup).6Setrackwithcakesoverarimmedbakingsheet.Pourglazeovercakes;letset,about30minutes.


2 cupsconfectioners’sugar,plusmoreifneeded

3 to4tablespoonsfreshlemonjuice

Placesugarinamediumbowl;stirin3tablespoonslemonjuice.Addmoresugarorlemonjuice,asnecessary,untilglazeisthickyetpourable.MAKES¾CUP

ORANGECORNMEALCAKE

Oliveoilandwhitewinemayseemlikeunfamiliaringredientsindesserts,yetheretheycombinetoproduceasubtlyfruitycake.Foracrunchiertopping,usecoarsesandingsugar,availableatmanygrocerystores,inplaceofthegranulatedsugarinstep3.

SERVES8 PREPTIME:10MINUTES TOTALTIME:1HOUR10MINUTES(WITHCOOLING)

½cupoliveoil,plusmoreforpan


½ cupyellowcornmeal


1 teaspoonsalt

Finelygratedzestof1orange

2 largeeggs

1 cupsugar,plus⅓cupfortopping

½ cupdrywhitewine(ororangejuice)

Orangesegments,forserving(optional)

1Preheatovento375°F.Brushbottomandsidesofan8-inchroundcakepanwithoil;linebottomwitharoundofwaxedorparchmentpaper,andbrushpaperwithoil.2Whisktogetherflour,cornmeal,bakingpowder,salt,andorangezest.Inanotherbowl,whisktogetheroil,eggs,1cupsugar,andthewineuntilsmooth.Addflourmixtureandwhiskgentlytocombine.

3Pourbatterintopreparedpan;sprinkleevenlywithremaining⅓cupsugar(thelayerofsugarwillbethick).Bakeuntilcakebeginstopullawayfromsidesofpanandacaketesterinsertedintothecentercomesoutclean,35to40minutes.4Coolinpan20minutes.Runaknifearoundedgeofcake;gentlyinvertcakegentlyontoaplate,andremoveparchmentpaper.Reinvertcakeontoawireracktocoolcompletely.Servewithorangesegments,ifdesired.


Sliceoffbothendsoffruitwithasharpparingknife.Workingfromtoptobottom,cutawayrind(includingbitterwhitepith)withlongstrokes,followingthefruit’scurve.Thencutbetweenmembranestoreleaseeachsegment.

FLOURLESSCHOCOLATECAKE

Thisfour-ingredientcakedeservesaspotoneveryhomebaker’slistofgo-todessertrecipes.It’sacinchtoprepare,andthecakeitselfisarevelation—theedgesandtopdevelopadelicatelycrispcrust,whilethecenterremainsmoistandfudgy.


6 tablespoons(¾stick)unsaltedbutter,plusmoreforpan

1½ cupssemisweetchocolatechips(or8ouncescoarselychoppedbittersweetchocolate)

6 largeeggs,yolksandwhitesseparated

½ cupgranulatedsugar

Confectioners’sugar,fordusting(optional)

1Preheatovento275°F,withrackincenter.Buttera9-inchspringformpan.Placebutterandchocolateinalargeheatproofbowlsetover(notin)asaucepanofsimmeringwater;heatuntilalmostmelted.Removefromheat;stiruntilcompletelymeltedandcombined.Whiskinyolks.2Inanotherbowl,beateggwhitestosoftpeakswithanelectricmixeronmedium-highspeed.Graduallyaddgranulatedsugar;beatuntilpeaksarestiffandglossy.Whiskone-fourthofwhitesintochocolatemixture;gentlybutthoroughlyfoldmixtureintoremainingwhites.3Spreadbatterinpreparedpan;smoothtop.Bakeuntilcakepullsawayfromsidesofpanandisjustsetincenter,45to50minutes.Coolcompletelyonawirerack.Servelightlydustedwithconfectioners’sugar,ifdesired.

GINGEREDBLACKBERRYANDPLUMSHORTCAKES

Thedarkhuesofthesetwofruitscomplementoneanother,butyoucancertainlyswapinotherberries,suchasraspberries,orslicesofstonefruit,likenectarinesorpeaches(allaredeliciouswithginger).Biscuitsarebestservedthesamedaytheyarebaked.


2 cupsall-purposeflour,plusmorefordusting

1 tablespoonbakingpowder

½ teaspoonplusapinchofsalt

¼ cupplus5tablespoonssugar

2¼ cupsplus2tablespoonsheavycream

4 blackplums(1to1½pounds),halved,pitted,andthinlysliced

1 pintblackberries(about1cup)


1Makebiscuits:Preheatovento450°F.Whisktogetherflour,bakingpowder,½teaspoonsalt,and1tablespoonsugar.Add1¼cupscream,andmixjustuntilmoistened.2Turnoutdoughontoaflouredworksurface,andgentlypatintoa¾-inch-thickround.Usingafloured3-inchbiscuitcutter,cutout6rounds(pattogetherscrapsandcutoutmorerounds,ifneeded);transfertoabakingsheet.Brushtopswith2tablespoonscream,andsprinklewith2tablespoonssugar.Bakeuntilgolden,15to20minutes;transfertoawireracktocool.3Meanwhile,makefilling:Inalargebowl,combineplums,blackberries,

¼cupsugar,andremainingpinchofsalt.Placegratedgingerinafinesieve;holdoverthebowlandpressongingerwithawoodenspoontoreleasejuice(discardsolids).Tossgentlytocombine.Letsitatleast15minutesandupto1hour.4Justbeforeserving,useanelectricmixertowhipremaining1cupcreamand2tablespoonssugaruntilsoftpeaksform.5Withaserratedknife,halvebiscuitshorizontally.Placebottomhalfofeachbiscuitonaservingplate;layerwithfruitandwhippedcream,thenreplacetophalves.Serveimmediately.


PEACHBUCKLE

Acast-ironskilletisarusticoven-to-tableoption,butyoucanalsobakethebuckleinanine-inchsquarecakepanorinatwo-quartshallowbakingdish.


½cup(1stick)unsaltedbutter,roomtemperature,plusmoreforskillet


¼ teaspoonbakingpowder

½ teaspoonsalt

¾ cupplus2tablespoonssugar

3 largeeggs


1½ poundsripebutfirmpeaches,pitted,peeled,andcutinto½-inchpieces(4cups)


⅓ cupslicedalmonds

1Preheatovento350°F.Buttera10-inchcast-ironskillet.Inamediumbowl,whisktogetherflour,bakingpowder,andsalt.2Withanelectricmixer,creambutterand¾cupsugaruntillightandfluffy.Addeggs,oneatatime,beatingaftereachuntilcombinedandscrapingdownsidesofbowlasneeded.Beatinvanilla.3Withmixeronlowspeed,graduallyaddflourmixturetobuttermixture;beatuntilincorporated.Gentlyfoldinpeaches.

4Spreadbatterinpreparedskillet.Mixremaining2tablespoonssugarwithcinnamonandalmonds.Sprinklemixtureevenlyovertop;bakeuntilatoothpickinsertedincentercomesoutcleanandtoppingisgolden,45to50minutes.Letcool20minutesbeforeserving.


Freshblackberries,raspberries,orblueberriesmakeaniceadditiontothiscake.Simplyreplace1cupofcut-uppeacheswith1cupwholeberries.

CHERRIESWITHCINNAMONDUMPLINGS

Thisold-fashioneddessert—alsoknownasaslumporgrunt—ismadebysimmeringfruitandsugarwithdumplings,whichsoakupthesweetsyrupastheycook.Becarefulnottoovermixthedough;itshouldbeslightlylumpy,notsmooth.


2 bags(16ounceseach)frozendarksweetcherries(unthawed)

⅓ cupplus1tablespoonsugar




¼ teaspoonsalt

¾ cupmilk

Icecream,forserving(optional)

1Combinecherriesand⅓cupsugarinalargeskilletwithatight-fittinglid.Bringtoaboiloverhighheat.Reduceheattomedium-high;simmerrapidlyuntilliquidissyrupy,8to10minutes.2Meanwhile,inasmallbowl,combinecinnamonandremainingtablespoonsugar.Inanotherbowl,stirtogetherflour,bakingpowder,andsalt;graduallystirinmilk,mixingjustuntilawetdoughforms.3Reduceheattomedium-low.Spoontablespoonsofdough(youshouldhaveabout18)oversimmeringfruitinskillet;sprinklewithcinnamon-sugar.4Coverskillet;simmerverygentlyuntildumplingsaresetanddrytothetouch,10to12minutes.Servewarm,withicecream,ifdesired.

PERSERVING(WITHOUTICECREAM):273calories;1.2gramsfat;5.3gramsprotein;63.5gramscarbohydrates;1.7gramsfiber

Tomakethisrecipewithfrozenberries,replacethecherrieswith2packages(16ounceseach)blueberries,blackberries,orstrawberries(oracombination).

APPLEBROWNBETTY

BrownBettiesaresimilartofruitcrispsandcobblers,buttheyrelyontoastedbreadcrumbstobindthefillingandtoproduceacrunchytopping.Ifyoucan’tfindGalaapples,useothercrisp,slightlytartvarieties,suchasGrannySmith.


4 to5sliceswhitesandwichbread,tornintolargepieces

4 tablespoons(½stick)unsaltedbutter,melted

2½ poundsGalaapples(about6),peeled,cored,andcutinto½-inch-thickslices


⅓ cuppackedlight-ordark-brownsugar

½ teaspoongroundcinnamon,plusmoreforserving(optional)

¼ teaspoongroundnutmeg

Vanillaicecream,forserving(optional)

1Preheatovento375°F.Inafoodprocessor,pulsebreaduntilcoarsecrumbsform(toyield2cups).Spreadbreadcrumbsonarimmedbakingsheet;bakeuntilgolden,tossingoccasionally,8to10minutes.Transfertoabowl;letcoolcompletely.Addbutter,andtossuntilevenlycoated.2Placeapplesinalargebowl,andtosswithlemonjuice.Stirinbrownsugar,cinnamon,nutmeg,andhalfthebreadcrumbs.Transfermixturetoashallow2-quartbakingdish.Sprinklewithremainingbreadcrumbs.Coverdishtightlywithaluminumfoil.3Bakeuntilfruitmixtureisbubbling,about40minutes.Removefoil,andcontinuebakinguntilbreadcrumbsarebrownedandapplesare

easilypiercedwiththetipofasharpknife,10to15minutesmore.Letcoolatleast15minutesbeforeserving.Ifdesired,topwithicecreamandsprinklewithcinnamon.


STRAWBERRIESWITHMINTWHIPPEDCREAM

Mint-steepedsimplesyrupgiveswhippedcreamsurprisinglybrightflavor(butnocolor).Useanyleftoversyruptosweetenicedteaorlemonade.


¼cupsugar

2 cupspackedfreshmintleavesandstems,coarselychopped,plussprigsforgarnish

2 tablespoonswater

1 cupheavycream

1 quartstrawberries,rinsed,hulled,andthinlysliced

1Inamediumsaucepanovermediumheat,bringsugar,mint,andthewatertoaboil.Removefromheat;letsteep15minutes.Strainthroughafine-meshsieveintoaliquidmeasuringcup,pressingtoextractasmuchliquidaspossible(toyieldabout¼cup).Discardsolids.Letcool.(Syrupcanberefrigeratedinanairtightcontainerupto1week.)2Withanelectricmixer,whipcreamuntilstiffpeaksform.Gentlyfoldinthesyrup;ifneeded,rewhipcreamtostiffen.3Startingwithstrawberries,spoonalternatinglayersofstrawberriesandcreamintofourservingglasses.Topeachwithamintsprig.Serveimmediately.


BROILEDSPICEDAPRICOTSWITHGINGERWHIPPEDCREAM

Broilingtheapricotswithatouchofbrownsugardrawsouttheirsweetness.Lookforapricotsthataredeeporange,fairlyplump,andsoftenoughtoyieldtogentlepressure(avoidanythatarebruised,mushy,orshriveled).



½ cupheavycream

1 tablespoongranulatedsugar

8 apricots(about1pound),halvedandpitted

1 tablespoonunsaltedbutter,cutintosmallpieces


⅛ teaspoongroundcardamom

1Heatbroiler,withrackset4inchesfromheat.Placegingerinafinesieve;setoveralargebowlandpressongingerwithawoodenspoontoreleasejuice(discardsolids).Addcreamandgranulatedsugar;withanelectricmixer,whipuntilsoftpeaksform.Refrigerate,covered.2Placeapricots,cutsidesup,onarim-medbakingsheet.Dividingevenly,dotwithbutter;sprinklewithbrownsugarandcardamom.Broiluntilapricotsjustbegintobrowninspots,2to5minutes.Serveimmediately,toppedwithwhippedcream.


CARAMELIZEDPEARS

Allyouneedtohaveonhandtomakethisdelightfullysimpleandrelativelywholesomedessertaretwoingredients—pearsandsugar(pluswater).Amelonballermakesquickworkofcoringpears,butasmallspooncanbeusedinstead.


4 ripebutfirmredBartlettpears

⅓ cupsugar

½ cupwater,plusmoreifneeded

1Halvepearslengthwise;removecores.Placesugaronaplate.2Heatalargeskilletwithatight-fittinglidovermedium.Presscutsideofeachhalvedpearinsugar,thenplace,cutsidedown,inskillet(fitwillbesnug).Cook(uncovered)untilsugaredsidesarebeginningtobrown,7to8minutes.3Pourwaterintoskillet.Cover;simmeruntilpearsaretenderwhenpiercedwiththetipofasharpknife,5to10minutes(dependingonripeness),addingmorewaterifsugarbeginstoburn.Removepearsfromskilletwithaslottedspoon.4Ifliquidinpanisthin,simmeruntilthickenedtoasauce-likeconsistency;ifitisverythick,addmorewater.Servesauceoverpears.

PERSERVING:162calories;0.7gramfat;0.7gramprotein;41.6gramscarbohydrates;4gramsfiber

FIGANDALMONDCROSTATA

InthisItalian-stylefree-formtart,thinlyslicedfreshfigsandatenderalmondfillingareencasedinabutterycrust.Ifyoucan’tfindfreshfigs,useripeplums,pittedandthinlysliced.

SERVES8 PREPTIME:45MINUTES TOTALTIME:2HOURS45MINUTES(WITHCHILLINGDOUGHANDCOOLINGTART)

½cupblanchedwholealmonds

½ cupsugar

2 largeeggs

4 tablespoons(½stick)unsaltedbutter,cutintopieces,roomtemperature

2 teaspoonsall-purposeflour,plusmorefordusting

¼ teaspoonpurevanillaextract

⅛ teaspoonsalt

1 poundripefreshfigs(about16),stemmedandsliced


BasicPieDough

1 teaspoonwater

1Inafoodprocessor,combinealmondsandsugar;processuntilfinelyground.Add1eggalongwithbutter,flour,vanilla,andsalt;pulseuntilsmooth.Inabowl,gentlytossfigsandlemonjuicetocombine.2Preheatovento350°F.Onalarge,lightlyflouredpieceofparchmentpaper,rolloutdoughtoa14-inchround.Transfertoarimmedbakingsheet.Spreadalmondfillingincenterofdough,leavinga2-inchborder;

topevenlywithfigmixture.Foldborderoveredgeoffilling,pleatingallaround;pressdowngentlytoseal.Inasmallbowl,mixremainingeggwiththewater;brushdoughborderwitheggwash.3Bakeuntiledgesofcrustaregoldenbrown,about1hour.Letcoolonbakingsheetatleast30minutesbeforecuttingintowedgesandserving.


CHOCOLATE–PEANUTBUTTERPIE

Gelatinthickensthiscreamyno-bakepiefilling,makingiteasiertosliceonceitsets.Tocreateanevencrust,pressthecrumbswiththebottomofadrymeasuringcupandyourfingers,workingfromthecentertotheedgeofthepanandthenupthesides.

SERVES8 PREPTIME:20MINUTES TOTALTIME:2HOURS40MINUTES(WITHCHILLING)

30 chocolatewafercookies

4 tablespoons(½stick)unsaltedbutter,melted

¼ cupcoldwater

1 envelope(¼ounce)unflavoredgelatin

¾ cuppackedlight-brownsugar

½ cupcreamypeanutbutter

1 cupheavycream

¼ cupchoppedroastedunsaltedpeanuts

1Preheatovento350°F.Processcookiesinafoodprocessoruntilfinelyground(toyield1¾cups).Addbutter,andpulseuntilcrumbsareevenlymoistened.2Transfercrumbmixturetoa9-inchtartpanwitharemovablebottom.Pressfirmlyintothebottomandupthesides.Placepanonabakingsheet;bakecrustuntilset,15to20minutes;letcoolcompletely.3Meanwhile,placethewaterinasmallsaucepan(offheat);sprinklewithgelatin.Letstanduntilsoftened,5to10minutes.4Inafoodprocessor,combinebrownsugarandpeanutbutter;process

untilsmooth.Addcream;processuntilmixtureislightandholdssoftpeaks,scrapingdownsidesofbowlasneeded.5Placesoftenedgelatinoververylowheat,stirring,justuntildissolved.Addtopeanut-buttermixtureinfoodprocessor;blendtocombine.Transferfillingtocooledcrust,andsmoothtopwithaflexibleoroffsetspatula.Sprinklewithchoppedpeanuts,andchilluntilset,atleast2hoursandupto3days.


LEMON-RICOTTATART

Thischeesecake-liketarthasacrustmadefromgroundvanillawafersratherthanthestandardgrahamcrackers.Thetopofthetartmightbrownirregularly;concealanyspotsbydustingthesurfacelightlywithconfectioners’sugar(useafine-meshsieve).

SERVES8 PREPTIME:15MINUTES TOTALTIME:2HOURS(WITHCOOLING)

72 vanillawafers(froma12-ouncebox)

6 tablespoons(¾stick)unsaltedbutter,melted

2 cupsricottacheese

4 ouncescreamcheese,softened

2 largeeggs

⅓ cupgranulatedsugar

2 tablespoonsfinelygratedlemonzest(from2lemons),plus3tablespoonslemonjuice

Confectioners’sugar,fordusting(optional)

1Preheatovento375°F.Inafoodprocessor,pulsevanillawafersuntilfinelyground(toyield2cups).Addbutter,andpulseuntilcrumbsareevenlymoistened.2Transfercrumbmixturetoa9-inchtartpanwitharemovablebottom.Pressfirmlyintothebottomandupthesides.Placepanonabakingsheet;bakecrustuntillightlybrownedandset,10to12minutes.Removefromoven.3Incleanfoodprocessor,blendricotta,creamcheese,eggs,granulatedsugar,andlemonzestandjuiceuntilsmooth.Pourintohotcrustinpan;

bakeuntilfillingissetandbrownedinspots,30to35minutes.Coolcompletelyonawirerack.Justbeforeserving,dusttopoftartwithconfectioners’sugar,ifdesired.

PERSERVING(BASEDON8):374calories;25.8gramsfat;10.7gramsprotein;26.1gramscarbohydrates;0.2gramfiber

HAZELNUTESPRESSOCOOKIES

Instantespressopowdergivesthesedropcookiesgrown-upappeal.Ifyou’drathernotremovethehazelnutskinsyourself,asdescribedbelow,lookforblanchednutsatspecialtyshops,thentoastthem.


2 cupsall-purposeflour

1 teaspoonbakingsoda

1 teaspoonsalt

1 cup(2sticks)unsaltedbutter,roomtemperature

1 cupgranulatedsugar

½ cuppackedlight-brownsugar

2 largeeggs

3 tablespoonsinstantespressopowder(donotuseinstantcoffee)

2 cupshazelnuts(about10ounces),skinsremoved(seenote),coarselychopped

1Preheatovento375°F,withracksinupperandlowerthirds.Whisktogetherflour,bakingsoda,andsalt.2Withanelectricmixeronmedium-highspeed,creambutterandbothsugarsuntillightandfluffy.Beatineggs,oneatatime,mixinguntileachisincorporatedandscrapingdownsidesofbowlasneeded.Beatinespressopowder.3Reducespeedtolow.Addflourmixture,andbeatuntilincorporated.Withawoodenspoon,stirinhazelnuts.

4Dropheapingtablespoonsofdough1½inchesapartontobakingsheets.Bake,rotatingsheetsfromfronttobackandtoptobottomhalfwaythrough,untilgolden,about12minutes.Coolonsheets2minutes;transfertoawireracktocoolcompletely.Cookiescanbestoredupto3daysinairtightcontainers.

PERCOOKIE:147calories;9.3gramsfat;2.1gramsprotein;14.9gramscarbohydrates;0.8gramfiber

COCONUTMACAROONS

Astheybake,thesequick-to-makecookiesgetcrunchyontheoutsideyetremainmoistandchewyinside.Andbecausetheydon’tcontainflour,theyareanicegluten-freeoption.


Nonstickcookingspray(optional)

3 largeeggwhites

½ cupsugar

¼ teaspoonsalt

1 package(14ounces)sweetenedflakedcoconut

1Preheatovento350°F.Lineabakingsheetwithparchmentpaper(orcoatsheetgenerouslywithcookingspray).2Whisktogethereggwhites,sugar,andsaltuntilfrothy.Withafork,stirincoconutuntilmoistened.3Dropmixturebypackedleveltablespoonsontopreparedsheet(cookieswillnotspreadintheoven).Bake,rotatingsheethalfwaythrough,untillightlygolden,25to30minutes.Transferbakingsheettoawireracktocoolcompletely.Cookiescanbestoredupto3daysatroomtemperatureinanairtightcontainer.

PERSERVING:77calories;4.3gramsfat;0.8gramprotein;9.7gramscarbohydrates;0.6gramfiber

FUDGYBROWNIES

Whenliningthebakingpan,pressthefoilneatlyintothecorners,andsmooththebottomandsides.Ifnecessary,brushsidesofpanwithbuttertohelpfoilstayinplace.

MAKES16 PREPTIME:25MINUTES TOTALTIME:3HOURS(WITHCOOLING)

½cup(1stick)unsaltedbutter,plusmore(roomtemperature)forfoil

8 ouncessemisweetchocolate,coarselychopped

1¼ cupssugar

¾ teaspoonsalt

3 largeeggs


1 cupchoppedwalnutsorpecans(about5ounces;optional)

1Preheatovento350°F.Linean8-inch-squarebakingpanwithaluminumfoil,leavinganoverhangontwosides;butterthefoil.2Placebutterandchocolateinamediumheatproofbowlsetover(notin)asaucepanofsimmeringwater;heat,stirringfrequently,untilalmostmelted.Removefromheat;stiruntilcompletelymelted.3Whisksugarandsaltintochocolatemixtureuntilsmooth;whiskineggsuntilcombined.Gentlywhiskinflourjustuntilsmooth(donotovermix).Foldinnuts,ifdesired.4Spreadbatterevenlyinpreparedpan.Bake,rotatingpanhalfwaythrough,untilacaketesterinsertedintothecentercomesoutwithonlyafewmoistcrumbsattached,45to50minutes.Transferpantoawireracktocoolcompletely.5Usefoiltoliftbrowniefrompan;peelofffoilanddiscard.Cutinto16

squares.Browniescanbestoredupto2daysatroomtemperatureinanairtightcontainer.


MEXICANWEDDINGCAKES

Manycountries,includingGreeceandRussia,havevariationsonthesecrumbly,sandy,nut-richcookies.Whatevertheirorigin,thetreatsarenearlyalwaysrolledtwiceinconfectioners’sugarafterbaking,whichiswhythere’ssolittlesugarinthedough.

MAKES24 PREPTIME:20MINUTES TOTALTIME:2HOURS(WITHCHILLINGDOUGHANDCOOLINGCOOKIES)

1 cuppecanhalves(about4ounces)


¼ cupgranulatedsugar


⅛ teaspoonsalt

½ cup(1stick)unsaltedbutter,cutintosmallpieces,roomtemperature

Confectioners’sugar,forcoating

1Inafoodprocessor,pulsepecans,flour,granulatedsugar,cinnamon,andsaltuntilmixtureresemblescoarsemeal.2Addbutter,andpulseuntiladoughforms.Shapedoughintoadisk,andwraptightlyinplastic;refrigerateuntilfirm,30to60minutes.Doughcanbefrozen,tightlywrapped,upto3months.3Preheatovento325°F,withracksinupperandlowerthirds.Scoopoffleveltablespoonsofdough,androllintoballs.Space1½inchesapartontwolargebakingsheets.Bake,rotatingsheetsfromtoptobottomandfronttobackhalfwaythrough,untiljustlightlygoldenaroundedges,20

to25minutes.4Cool5minutesonsheets;transfertoawireracktocoolcompletely.Placeconfectioners’sugarinabowl.Rollcookiesinsugartwicetocoatthoroughly,tappingoffexcesseachtime.Cookiescanbestoredupto1weekatroomtemperatureinanairtightcontainer,betweenlayersofwaxedorparchmentpaper.

PERSERVING:111calories;7.1gramsfat;1gramprotein;11.7gramscarbohydrates;0.6gramfiber

CREAMYLEMONSQUARES

Withtheirtartflavorandsunnycolor,theselemonbarsaresuretobecomeafavoriteyear-roundtreat.Useaserratedknifetocutintobars,wipingthebladewithadamptowelaftereachslice.

MAKES16 PREPTIME:15MINUTES TOTALTIME:2HOURS45MINUTES(WITHCHILLING)

½cup(1stick)unsaltedbutter,roomtemperature,plusmoreforpan

½ cupconfectioners’sugar,plusmorefordusting

¼ teaspoonsalt


4 largeeggyolks

1 can(14ounces)sweetenedcondensedmilk

¾ cupfreshlemonjuice(from4lemons)

1Preheatovento350°F.Butteran8-inch-squarebakingpan.Linewithparchmentpaper,leavinganoverhangontwosides;butterpaper.2Withanelectricmixeronmedium-highspeed,creambutter,confectioners’sugar,andsaltuntillightandfluffy.Reducespeedtolow.Addflour,andmixjustuntilcombined.Pressdoughintothebottomand½inchupsidesofpreparedpan;prickalloverbottomwithafork.Bakeuntillightlygolden,15to20minutes.3Whisktogethereggyolks,condensedmilk,andlemonjuiceuntilsmooth.Pouroverhotcrustinpan;returntooven,andbakeuntilfillingisset,25to30minutes.Coolcompletelyinpan.4Refrigerate,covered,untilfillingisfirm,about2hours(orupto3days).Usingpaperoverhang,liftcakeontoacuttingboard;cutinto2-

inchsquares.Dustwithconfectioners’sugarjustbeforeserving.

PERSQUARE:189calories;9gramsfat;3.5gramsprotein;24.3gramscarbohydrates;0.3gramfiber

CHOCOLATEMOUSSE

Thisrich,pudding-likemousseissimpletomake,andit’salsoarealkid-pleaser.Aserratedknifeworksbestforchoppingchocolate.Ifyoudon’thaveone,useachef’sknife.

SERVES6 PREPTIME:30MINUTES TOTALTIME:2HOURS(WITHCHILLING)

8 ouncesbittersweetchocolate,finelychopped

4 largeeggyolks

4 tablespoonssugar

2 cupsheavycream

1 tablespoonpurevanillaextract

1Placechocolateinaheatproofbowlsetover(notin)apanofsimmeringwater,stirringoccasionally,untilmelted.Removefromheat.2Inamediumsaucepan,whisktogethereggyolks,2tablespoonssugar,and¾cupheavycream.Cookovermedium-lowheat,stirring,untilmixturecoatsbackofspoon,3to4minutes(donotboil).Removefromheat;whiskinmeltedchocolateandvanillauntilcompletelysmooth.Strainthroughafinesieveintoabowl(discardsolids).Refrigerate,covered,untilcool.3Withanelectricmixeronmediumspeed,beatremaining1¼cupsheavycreamand2tablespoonssugaruntilstiffpeaksform.Stirone-thirdofwhippedcreamintocooledcustardmixture,thenuseaflexiblespatulatogentlybutthoroughlyfoldintherest.4Spoonintoservingdishes;chill,covered,atleast1hourandupto3days.Removefromrefrigerator15minutesbeforeserving.

PERSERVING:532calories;46gramsfat;6.1gramsprotein;31.9grams

carbohydrates;0.9gramfiber

MEXICANICECREAMSUNDAESWITHCINNAMON-CHOCOLATESAUCE

Dulcedelecheisamilk-basedcaramelsaucefoundinmanyLatinAmericandesserts.IntheUnitedStates,ithasbecomeapopularicecreamflavor.Ifyoucan’tfindit,lookforcaramelicecream;vanillawouldalsotastegreathere.


¾cupsweetenedflakedcoconut

⅔ cupheavycream

6 ouncesbittersweetchocolate,coarselychopped

1 teaspoongroundcinnamon

Pinchofsalt

1½ pintsdulcedelecheicecream,softenedslightly

¼ cuproastedunsaltedpeanuts

1Preheatovento350°F.Spreadcoconutevenlyonarimmedbakingsheet;toast,tossingoccasionally,untilbrownedandfragrant,about10minutes.(Toastedcoconutcanbecoveredandstoredatroomtemperatureupto1day.)2Inamediumsaucepanovermedium-highheat,bringcreamtoaboil;removefromheat.Addchocolate,cinnamon,andsalt.Letstand1to2minutes.Whiskuntilchocolateismeltedandmixtureisshiny.(Chocolatesaucecanbecooledcompletely,thencoveredandrefrigeratedupto2days;beforeserving,reheatoverapanofsimmeringwaterorinthemicrowave.)3Scoopicecreamintobowls;topwithwarmchocolatesauce,peanuts(wholeorcoarselychopped),andtoastedcoconut,dividingevenly.

STRAWBERRYSLUSH

Thisrefreshingdessertisinspiredbysgroppino,anItalianspecialty.Proseccoisanauthenticchoice,butfeelfreetouseanytypeofsparklingwine,orevenchampagne.


1 cupberries,suchasraspberriesorquartered(rinsedandhulled)strawberries(4ounces)

2 teaspoonssugar

¼ cupchilledsparklingwine

1 pintlemonsorbet,softenedslightly

1Inablender,pureeberriesandsugaruntilsmooth.Strainmixturethroughafinesieveintoabowl,pressingtoreleaseasmuchliquidaspossible;discardsolids.Pureecanberefrigeratedupto2daysinanairtightcontainer.2Chillfoursmallglassesinthefreezer.Withanelectricmixer,beatwine,halfthesorbet,andhalfthefruitpureeuntilsmoothanduniformincolor.Addremainingsorbetandfruitpuree;beatuntilmixtureissmoothandholdssoftpeaks(donotovermixormixturewillmelt).Spoonintochilledglasses,andserveimmediately.


CLASSICICECREAMSANDWICHES

Athin,simple-to-preparechocolatesheetcakeprovidesthefoundationforthesenostalgicfrozentreats.Tosoftentheicecream,leaveitatroomtemperatureforafewminutesbeforespreading.

SERVES8 PREPTIME:20MINUTES TOTALTIME:2HOURS40MINUTES(WITHCHILLING)

½cup(1stick)unsaltedbutter,melted,plusmoreforpan

½ cupsugar

1 largeegg


½ teaspoonsalt


¼ cupunsweetenedcocoapowder

2 pintsicecream(anyflavor),softenedslightly

1Preheatovento350°F.Buttera10-by-15-inchrimmedbakingsheet;linewithparchmentpaper,leavinga2-inchoverhangonthetwoshortersides.2Whisktogetherbutterandsugar;whiskinegg,vanilla,andsaltuntilcombined.Addflourandcocoa,andmixjustuntilsmooth.Spreadinpreparedpan,smoothingtop.Bakeuntilcakeisdrytothetouchandedgesbegintopullawayfromthesides,10to12minutes.Coolcompletelyinpan.3Usingpaperoverhang,liftcakeontoaworksurface.Withaserratedknife,halvecrosswise.Placeonehalfofcake,flatsidedown,onalarge

pieceofplasticwrap.Spreadwithicecream,smoothingwithanoffsetspatula,thentopwithremaininghalfofcake,cutsidedown.Returnassembleddesserttobakingpan,andwraptightlyinplastic.Freezeuntilfirm,about2hours.4Unwrap;usingaserratedknife,cutinto8rectangles,wipingbladewithadampkitchentowelbetweeneachslice.Serveimmediately(orfreeze,wrappedindividuallyinplastic,upto1week).


1.HALVEANDPEELUsingasharpknife,sliceonioninhalflengthwise,throughtheroot.Sliceofftipofstemendfromeachhalf,thenpeeloffpaperyskins.2.SLICEHORIZONTALLYHoldingonionsteadywithonehand,slicehorizontallyatevenintervals,stoppingshortoftheroot.3.SLICELENGTHWISEInsertingtipofknifeneartheroot,slicedownatevenintervals.Curlfingersawayfromtheknifewitheachslice.

4.SLICECROSSWISEHoldingrootend,slicedowncrosswise.Thepieceswillfallawayasyouchop.Brushthepiecestothesideofthecuttingboardwiththebluntedgeoftheknife.(Neverusethesharpedgeforthis,orthebladewillbecomedull.)

PEELPlaceacloveinsideagarlicpeeler,aspecialrubbertubemadeforthispurpose;rollbackandforthtoremoveskins.(Ortrimrootendandpeeloffpaperyskinswithyourfingers.)SLICEHoldapeeledclove,flatsidedown,inplacewithonehand(curlfingersinward).Carefullysliceverythinlywithasharpknife.CRUSHHere’sanotherwaytopeelgarlicwhenitwillbechopped(notsliced).Holdthebladeofalargeknifeflatontopofclove,andpress

firmlyuntilskinsplits.Popoutcrushedclove,thensliceoffrootend.CHOPRockthesharpedgeoftheknifebladebackandforthacrossacrushed,peeledcloveuntilpiecesaredesiredsize(smallforchopped;verysmallforminced).

STRIPToremoveleavesfromwoodyherbssuchasthymeandoregano,graspasprigattopandsweepstemfromtoptobottomwithyourfingers,againstthedirectionoftheleaves.SHAVEForleafyherbs,suchasflat-leafparsleyorcilantro,theleavescanbepickedfromeachstem.Ifalargeamount(suchasawholebunch)iscalledfor,useasharpknifetoremovethebulkoftheleavesfromthetoughstems,withashort,downwardmotion.Discardthestrippedstems,

orreservethemforflavoringsoupsorsauces.CHIFFONADEThisisagoodtechniqueforcuttinglarge-leavedherbs,suchasbasil,intothinstrips.Stackseveralleavesandrolltightlylengthwise.Usingasharpknifetoavoidbruising,slicethinlycrosswise.STOREWrapherbsindamppapertowels,thenplaceinresealableplasticbagsandrefrigerate2to4days.Donotrinseanddryherbsuntiljustbeforeusingthem.

1.HALVELENGTHWISEPlaceanavocadoonacuttingboard;holdingitsteadywithonehand,usealargesharpknifetocutthefruitlengthwiseallthewayaroundthepit.Keepyourhandsawayfromtheedgeoftheblade,andcutslowly.2.TWISTTOOPENHoldthecutavocadointhepalmofonehand;gentlytwistthetophalfwiththeotherhandtoreleasefromthepit.3.REMOVEPITPlaceavocadohalfwithpitontheboard;carefully(but

forcefully)whackthebladeofalargeknifeintothepit.Makesureyourknifeissharp;adullbladecanslip.Twisttoremovethepit;taponpittoreleasefromknife.4.SCOREANDPEELUseaparingknifetodiceorsliceeachavocadohalf,withoutcuttingthroughtheskin.Cuppingavocado,scoopoutfleshwithalargespoon.

Insteadofcrushingtomatoeswithyourhandsasyouaddthemtothepot,usekitchenshearstocutthemrightinthecan.

Theeasiestwaytopitanoliveistolaythebladeofalargeknifeoveritandsmackthebladewithyourfistortheheelofyourhand.Theoliveshouldsplitopen,causingthepittopoprightout.

Whenarecipecallsforpeeledfreshginger,reachforaspoon:Holdinggingersteadywithonehand,scrapethespoontowardyouinshortstrokes.Toreachespeciallytightcrevices,youmayneedtosliceoffaknobbyportionandthencontinuepeeling.

Usingaparingknife,gentlycutthroughtheshellandintotheflesh,fromheadtotailalongthecenteroftheback.Thenpullofftheshellandveintogether,leavingtailintact(ifdesired).

Togaugebutter’sfirmness,pressafingertipintothetop.Whenyourfingercanmakeadeepindentationbutthebutterstillholdsitsshape,ithasreachedroomtemperature.Fromtop:Butterthathasjustbeenremovedfromtherefrigerator;still-too-firmbutter;room-temperaturebutter.

Apieceofparchment(orwaxed)paperwillkeepacakefromstickingtothepan.Tocreateaperfectround,tracethebottomofthepanontoparchmentpaper,thencutouttheroundandfitintothepan.

Rubsoftenedbutteroncornersofbakingsheetstohelpparchmentpaperadhere.Thiswillalsopreventrolledpaperfromcurlingupatedgesduringbaking.

Toavoidlosingtrackofwhichdryingredientsyou’vemeasuredandmixed,trythistip:Restafinesieveoveryourbowl,andplacethemostplentifulingredient—say,flour—inthesifterfirst.Addtheotheringredientsontop,invisiblemounds,beforesifting.

Anice-cubetrayisahandytoolforfreezingleftoverbrothinsmallportions.Fillthecupsthree-quartersoftheway.Coverwithplasticwrap,andfreeze;oncefirm,popthecubesintoalabeledresealableplasticbag(usewithin6months,withoutthawing).Eachcubeequalsabout2tablespoonsbroth.

Pureeinghotfoodsandliquidscancausepressuretobuildupintheblender—andamessyaccidentifthetoppopsoff.Topreventthis,allowtheheattoescape:Removethecapfromtheblender’slid,andcovertheholewithadishtowelwhileblending.Also,neverfillthejarmorethanhalfwaywithhotfoods.

Ifyouneedtopourandwhiskatthesametime(aswhenmakingvinaigrettes)anddon’thaveamixingbowlwitharubber-rimmedbottom,placeyourbowlonadampeneddishtowel,andbunchthetoweluparoundthebase.Thebowlwillstayputwhileyoumixorwhisk.

Brownsugarcanbecomehardifnotstoredinanairtightcontainer.Tosoftenitquickly,placeitinamicrowave-safedishwithafewapplewedges.Covertightlywithplasticwrap;microwaveonhighin20-secondincrementsuntilsoft(butnotmelted).

A2-inchice-creamscoopwithareleasemechanismdividesbatterquicklyandevenly.Simplytransferoneheapingscoopfulfromthemixingbowlintoeachmuffincup.

ThemuffinhalvesandCanadianbaconarearrangeduprightinthebakingdishforeasierserving.Whencutting,you’llbeabletoseethelayersandmakesureeachportioncontainsafewpiecesofbreadandbacon.

Ratherthanbeingfriedonthestove,thebreadedeggplantslicesarebakedtoagoldencrustintheoven,withmuchlesscleanup.Whenbreading,diponeortwoslicesatatimeintheegg,thenallowtheexcesstodripbackintobowlbeforecoatingcompletelywithbreadcrumbs.

Apastrybrushisthebesttoolforcoatingthemushroomswithdressing,beforeandastheycook.

Oncethecookedbeetsarecool,rubofftheskins,usingpapertowelstokeepyourhandsfromstaining.

Englishcucumbershaveverysmallseedsthatdonotneedtoberemovedbeforeusing.Juststripawaytheskinwithavegetablepeeler,thenuseaknifetohalvecucumberslengthwiseandcutcrosswiseabout¼inchthick.

Useaparingknifetosliceintothechopstocreateapocket,thenstuffthechopswithbulgurmixture,packingitfirmlyinside(andallowingsometospillout,ifdesired)beforeflatteningwithyourhands.

Jalapeñosgettheirheatfromtheseedsandribs.Ifyoupreferfoodthatislessspicy,halvechilelengthwiseandscrapeoutseedsandribswithaparingknifebeforechoppingtheflesh(otherwise,justchoptheentirejalapeño).It’sagoodideatowearplasticgloveswhenworkingwiththem.

Trimrootendanddarkgreentops.Halveleekslengthwise,thenthinlyslicecrosswiseintohalf-moons.Washwellinseveralchangesofcoldwater,swishingleekstoreleaseanygrit,untilwaterisclear.Drain,anddryonpapertowels.

Letthecookedegg,whichisessentiallyanomelet,coolonacuttingboard.Slicelengthwiseintothirds,thencrosswiseintothinstrips.

Brushingwithbutterhelpsbindthepotatoestogetherasitflavorsthem;sprinklingeachlayerwithsaltandpepperresultsinawell-seasoneddish.

Workingwithoneartichokeatatime,useaserratedknifetocutoffthestem(soartichokesitsupright)andtrim2inchesoffthetop.Withkitchenshears,cutoffleaftips.Usingamelonballerorsmallspoon,removepurpleinnerleavesandthechoke.Immediatelyplaceartichokeinlemonwatertopreventdiscolorationasyouwork.

Forevencooking,cutthefloretsintosimilarsizes,leavingthesmalloneswholeandhalvingorquarteringthelargeones.

Cutoffthetopquarterfromeachonion,andcorewithamelonballer,leaving¼inch(1to2layers)ofonionintactonthesidesandbottom.Reserveinsidestochopforthestuffing.

Thekeytothedish’sfluffyconsistencyistobeattheeggwhitesuntiltheyformsoftpeaks:Theyshouldappearthickenedbutdroopslightlywhenthewhiskisliftedandturnedrightsideup.Toavoiddeflatingbeatenwhiteswhenfoldingintothecornmealmixture,workquickly,turningthebowlandrunningaspatuladownthroughthecenterandthenupatthesides,asifformingtheletterJ.

Preheatovento250°F.Placeraw(shelled)hazelnutsinasinglelayeronarimmedbakingsheet;bakeuntilskinscrack,about20minutes.Immediatelytransfernutstoacleankitchentowelandrollup.Letsteam5minutes.Rubthenutswiththetoweluntilmostskinshavecomeoff(it’sokayifsomeremain).

Breakeacheggintoacup;dipcupinwater20seconds,thenreleaseegg.Cookuntilwhitesarejustfirm,4to6minutes.Removewithaslottedspoon.Drainonpapertowels;trimedgeswithaparingknife,ifdesired.

1½ cupswarmwater(115°F)

2 packets(¼ounceeach)activedryyeast

¼ cupoliveoil,plusmoreforbrushing

2 tablespoonssugar

2 teaspoonscoarsesalt

4 cupsall-purposeflour,plusmorefordusting

1Placethewarmwaterinalargebowl;sprinklewithyeast.Letstanduntilfoamy,about5minutes.Brushanotherlargebowlwithoil.2Whisksugar,oil,andsaltintoyeastmixture,thenstirinflourwithawoodenspoonuntilastickydoughforms.Transfertooiledbowl;brushtopofdoughwithoil.Coverbowlwithoiledplasticwrap;letstandinawarmspotuntildoughdoublesinsize,about1hour.3Turnoutdoughontoawell-flouredsurface.Withflouredhands,kneaduntilsmooth,about15seconds;divideintotwoequalballs.Tofreezedough,setballsonaplate(theyshouldnottouch);freezeuntilfirm,about1hour.Thenfreezeinalabeledresealableplasticbagupto3months.Thawovernightintherefrigerator.MAKESTWO1-POUNDBALLS

VARIATION

Tomakewhole-wheatdough,replace2cupsall-purposeflourwith2cupswhole-wheatflour.


1 smallonion,diced


2 cans(28ounceseach)wholepeeledtomatoes

¼ teaspoondriedoregano


Inasaucepan,heatoilovermedium.Cookonionandgarlic,stirringfrequently,untiltranslucent,2to4minutes.Addtomatoeswiththeirjuiceandtheoregano.Simmer,stirringoccasionallyandbreakinguptomatoeswiththespoon,untilthickened,20to30minutes.Seasonwithsaltandpepper.Saucecanberefrigeratedupto4daysorfrozenupto3months;letcoolcompletelybeforestoringinairtightcontainers.MAKES6CUPS

1½ cupsall-purposeflour

½ teaspoonsalt

½ teaspoonsugar

½ cup(1stick)coldunsaltedbutter,cutintopieces

2 to4tablespoonsicewater

1Inafoodprocessor,brieflypulseflour,salt,andsugartocombine.Addbutter;pulseuntilmixtureresemblescoarsemeal,withafewpea-sizepiecesofbutterremaining.Add2tablespoonsicewater.Pulseuntildoughiscrumblybutholdstogetherwhensqueezed(ifnecessary,addupto2tablespoonsmorewater,1tablespoonatatime).Donotovermix.2Turnoutdoughontoalargepieceofplasticwrap.Foldplasticoverdough;presstoshapeintoa1-inch-thickdisk.Wrapinplastic.Refrigerateuntilfirm,atleast1hour(orupto3days),orfreezeupto3months;thawovernightintherefrigeratorbeforeusing.MAKESONE9-INCHCRUST

3 tablespoonsunsaltedbutter,melted,plusmoreforpan

¾ cupyellowcornmeal


2 tablespoonssugar

1 teaspoonbakingsoda

2 teaspoonssalt

1 largeegg

1¼ cupsbuttermilk

1Preheatovento425°F.Brushbottomandsidesofan8-inchcast-ironskilletorsquarebakingpanwithbutter.2Whisktogethercornmeal,flour,sugar,bakingsoda,andsalt.Inanotherbowl,whisktogethereggandbuttermilk;whiskinthebutter.Stircornmealmixtureintobuttermilkmixturejustuntilmoistened(donotovermix).3Spreadbatterinpreparedpan;bakeuntilgoldenandacaketesterinsertedintothecentercomesoutclean,15to20minutes.Letcoolinpanatleast15minutesbeforecuttingintowedgesorsquares.SERVES6

1 baguette,thinlysliceddiagonallyinto¼-inch-thickpieces



Preheatovento350°F.Brushbothsidesofbaguettesliceswithoil,dividingevenly.Arrangeslicesontwobakingsheets;seasonwith1teaspoonsaltand½teaspoonpepper.Bake,flippingoncehalfwaythrough,untilcrispandgoldenbrown,about10minutes.Transfertoawireracktocool.Crostinicanbestoredupto1weekatroomtemperatureinanairtightcontainer.MAKES60

½cuppinenutsorwalnuts,toasted(seeright)

4 cupslooselypackedfreshbasilorflat-leafparsleyleaves

½ cupgratedparmesancheese(2ounces)

1 garlicclove


½ cupextra-virginoliveoil,plusmoreforstoring

Inafoodprocessor,combinenuts,basil,cheese,andgarlic;seasonwithsaltandpepper.Processuntilfinelychopped.Withmachinerunning,addoilinasteadystreamthroughthefeedtube;processuntilsmooth.Pestocanbestoredinanairtightcontainer,coveredwithalayerofoil;refrigerateupto3daysorfreezeupto3months.MAKES1½CUPS

Whenarecipecallsforasmallquantityofnuts(lessthan½cup),toasttheminaheavysmallskilletovermediumheat,shakingpanoccasionally,untilfragrantandjuststartingtodarken,2to3minutes.Transfertoaplatetocool.Otherwise,spreadnutsonarimmedbakingsheetandtoastina350°Fovenuntilfragrantanddarkenedslightly,tossingoccasionally,7to10minutes(3to5minutesforpinenutsorslicedalmonds).Transfertoaplatetocool.

Heatseeds,suchassesameorpumpkin,inasmallskilletovermedium,shakingpanoccasionally,untiljuststartingtodarken,2to3minutes(becarefulnottoletthemburn).Transfertoaplatetocool.

Trimoffcrustsfromaloafofbread(sandwich,baguette,orothertype).Tearthebreadintopieces,thenpulseinafoodprocessoruntilfine(orcoarse)crumbsform.Fordriedbreadcrumbs,spreadonarimmedbakingsheetandtoastina250°Foven,tossingoccasionally,untilgolden,12to15minutes.Storebreadcrumbsinanairtightcontainer,andfreezeupto3months.

Driedbeansrewardpatiencewithgreatflavorandafirmtexture.Soakingthemfirstwillshortenthecookingtime.Driedbeansdoubleinvolumewhencooked;1cupdriedbeanswillyield2cupscookedbeans.Savetimebymakingabigbatchofcookedbeans—they’llkeepupto1yearinthefreezerinanairtightcontainer.Thenincorporatethemintosalsasanddips,soups,salads,andanynumberofmaindishesthatcallforcannedbeans.

SOAKBEANSSortthebeans,discardinganydebris,andrinse.Placeinalargebowl,andcoverwithdoubletheamountofwater.Coverbowl,andletbeanssoakovernight,orforatleast8hours.(Alternatively,usethequick-soakmethod:Combinebeansinalargepotwithdoubletheamountofwater.Bringtoaboil,andcookfor3minutes.Cover,andletsoak1hour.)

COOKBEANSDrainthesoakedbeans,andtransfertoaheavypot.Coverwithwaterby2inches.Bringtoaboil;reducetoasimmer.Cook,partiallycovered,untiltender,1to2hours(3to4hoursforunsoakedbeans).Drainandletcoolcompletelybeforestoring.

Refertothishandyresourceforinformationabouttheequipmentandingredientsfrequentlyusedintherecipesinthisbook.

Whenarecipecallsformilk,usewholemilkunlessotherwisestated(thesameistrueforalldairyproducts,includingyogurt,sourcream,andcreamcheese).Sugarisgranulatedunlessanothertypeisspecified(suchasconfectioners’).

Recipesgenerallycallforcoarsesalt(large-grainsalt,suchaskoshersalt),exceptinbakingrecipes,wheretablesaltisoftenused.Butterisalwaysunsalted;itisespeciallyimportantnottosubstitutesaltedbutterinbakingrecipes.

Measuredryandsemisolidingredientsindry-measurecups(usuallymetal),andleveloffusingthestraightedgeofaknife.Measureliquidsinaliquid-measurecup(glassorplastic)soyoucanreadmeasurementsateyelevel.Tomeasureflour,spoonitintoadry-measurecup(don’tdipthecupintotheflour),andleveloffwithastraightedge.(Don’tpackortapcuptomakelevel.)Unlessitisspecifiedintherecipe,youdon’tneedtosift.Ifnecessary,youcanbreakupanylumpswithawhisk.

Measureskilletsandbakingpansacrossthetopontheinsideofthepan,notfromtheouteredgeoronthebottom.Forbakingpansandmuffintins,thesizeisalwaysspecifiedwithintherecipe.Unlessotherwiseindicated,uselight-coloredmetalbakingpans;darkmetal(andnonstick)panstendtobrownbakedgoodsfaster,whichmayaffectthecookingtime.Ifyouuseadark-coloredpan,reducetheoventemperatureby25degreesandbegincheckingfordonenessearlierthantherecommendedcookingtime.Thesearethesizesandcapacitiesofthepotsandpansusedintherecipesinthisbook.Allarestandardandeasytofind.

Alwaysstartwithacleangrill.Useastiffwirebrushtosweepthegrates,andthenwipeawayanyresiduewithanoiledclothorpapertowel.It’smucheasiertoremovestuck-onbitsfromawarmgrill,sogetinthehabitofcleaningthegratesaftereachuse,oncethey’vecooledslightly.Preventfoodfromstickingtothegrillbylightlyoilingthegrates.Thebesttimetodothisisjustbeforeplacingthefoodonthegrill;otherwise,theoilmayburnoff.Tocoathotgrates,dabakitchenclothwithoil,andholdtheclothwithlong-handledtongswhilerubbingthegrates.Aneasywaytodeterminethetemperatureofacharcoalgrillistoseehowlongyoucancomfortablyholdthepalmofourhandabout4inchesabovethegrate:6to8secondsformedium,4to5secondsformedium-high,and2to3secondsforhigh.

Thisbookrepresentstheworkofmanytalentedindividualsoverseveralyears.Firstandforemost,thankyoutoalltheeditorsandartdirectors(pastandpresent)whohavehelpedcreatetheaward-winningEverydayFoodmagazine.FormereditorSandraRoseGluckandherdedicatedteam(includingAbigailChipley,KristenEvans,EmmaFeigenbaum,SusanHanemann,KirkHunter,andAllisonLewisClapp)createdmanyofthewonderfulrecipesthatappearinthisbook.Undertheguidanceofexecutiveeditorialdirectoroffood,LucindaScalaQuinn,andeditorAnnaLast,foodeditorsCharlyneMattox,HeatherMeldrom,DawnPerry,andLesleyStocktoncontinuetodevelopnewrecipesthatcelebrateeaseofpreparationand,aboveall,freshflavors.ThankyoutoartdirectorAlbertoCapolinoandassistantartdirectorKirstenHilgendorfforconsistentlymakingthefoodlooksoenticingonthepage.

TheSpecialProjectsGroupatMarthaStewartLivingOmnimediatookthemagazinecontentandturneditintothewonderfulbookyouholdinyourhands.DeputyeditorEvelynBattagliaandseniorassociateeditorChristineCyrcollaboratedwiththemagazine’seditorstoselecttherecipes;theyalsoestablishedthestructureandsteeredtheprojecteverystepoftheway.ArtdirectorYaseminEmorycreatedtheclean,modern,beautifuldesign.EllenMorrissey,editorinchief,andWilliamvanRoden,artdirector,providedinvaluableguidance,andmanagingeditorSarahRutledgeGormankepteverythingrunningsmoothly,asalways.

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Almond(s)andFigCrostataGreenBeansandSweetandSpicyToasted,RicePilafwith

AppetizersCrunchyPaprikaChickpeasEggplantCaponataGoat-CheeseSpreadsGrilled-PeachSalsaHotSpinachDipLemon-ThymeDipMozzarellaandGrapeSkewersPicodeGalloPotStickersSpicyCheeseCrispsSweetandSpicyAlmondsWhite-BeanDipWinterCruditésYellow-TomatoSalsaVerde

Apple(s)BrownBettyandCarawaySeeds,NapaCabbageSaladwithSautéed,andLeeks,PorkTenderloinwithandSquashSoup

Apricots,BroiledSpiced,withGingerWhippedCreamArtichoke(s)

-BasilSpreadLambChopswithPistachioSaucepreparingProsciutto-StuffedandSalamiSandwiches-SalmonHash,SalmonwithArugulaandFlankSteakSaladOrange,andRoastedBeetSaladSalad,ChickenMilanesewithandTomatoes,IndividualPizzawithandTomatoes,TilapiawithWatermelonandFetaSaladandWhiteBeans,FarfallewithAsiagocheeseProsciuttoandFig-JamSandwichesThinnest-CrustPizzawithRicottaandMushroomsAsianChickenSoupAsianSalmonPattiesAsparaguswithLemonButterPeanut-CrustedChickenBreastsRoasted,andGoatCheese,PastawithAvocado(s)Bean,Corn,andTortillaSaladpittingandpeelingRoastedPorkClubwithScallionMayonnaiseShrimp,andSnowPeas,Brown-RiceBowlwith

BaconBLTSaladwithButtermilkDressingCanadian-,StrataGermanPotatoSaladRoastedPorkClubwithScallionMayonnaiseandScallions,SautéedCornwithstoringStuffedOnionsWarmSpinachSaladwithPoachedEggsWhole-WheatPastawithKaleandFontinaBakingsheets,liningBanana(s)Blueberry-YogurtSmoothies-OatSmoothiesBarbecueSauceBarleyRisottowithCornandBasilBasicrecipesBasicPieDoughBasicPizzaDoughBasicTomatoSauceCornbreadCrostiniPestoWhole-WheatPizzaDoughBasil-ArtichokeSpreadandChickenStir-FryandCorn,BarleyRisottowithGreenChickenCurry

PanBagnatPestoandRoastedSummerVegetables,PastawithThai,about

Bean(s).SeealsoGreenBean(s)Black,BrazilianBlack-,Soup,SpicyBostonBakedChicken,Edamame,andNoodleStir-FryChickpeasandTomatoesCorn,andTortillaSaladCrunchyPaprikaChickpeasdried,soakingandcookingedamame,aboutMinestroneNavy-,Stew,QuickStuffedPoblanosandTurkeyChili,Tex-MexWhite,andArugula,FarfallewithWhite,andTomatoSautéWhite-,Dip

BeefandCoconutCurrywithNoodlesFajitas,SpicyFlankSteakandArugulaSaladFlankSteakwithParsley-GarlicSauceGrilledSteakwithSouthwesternThree-TomatoSalsaLondonBroilwithPotatoesandPeppersOld-FashionedCheeseburgers

Pan-FriedShellSteakRib-EyewithGarlic-ThymeMarinadeRoast,Sandwiches,Open-FaceRoast,SandwicheswithPestoMayonnaiseRoast,withPeppers,Onions,andPotatoesandScallionStir-FrySkewerswithHorseradishDippingSauceSpinach-StuffedRolledFlankSteakBeet(s)BrazilianBlackBeansandGreens,SautéedpeelingskinsfromRoasted,Orange,andArugulaSaladShaved,SaladBerriesBlueberry-YogurtSmoothiesBulgurPilafwithDriedCranberriesGingeredBlackberryandPlumShortcakesMixed-,andPomegranateSmoothiesPeach-StrawberrySmoothiesStrawberrieswithMintWhippedCreamStrawberrySlushBeverages.SeeSmoothiesBlackBean(s)BrazilianSoup,SpicyStuffedPoblanosBlackberryandPlumShortcakes,GingeredBlendinghotfoods

Blueberry-YogurtSmoothiesBlueCheeseRoastedPortobelloSaladwithSpinach,andPearSalad

BokChoy,Crunchy,Honey-SoyGrilledPorkChopswithBostonBakedBeansBowls,steadyingBran-RaisinMuffinsBrazilianBlackBeansBread(s).SeealsoTortilla(s)CornbreadCrostinicrumbs,preparingEggintheHoleJam-FilledFrenchToastRaisin-BranMuffins

BreadSoup,TuscanBreakfastBanana-OatSmoothiesBlueberry-YogurtSmoothiesCanadian-BaconStrataCottage-CheesePancakesDill-FetaScrambledEggsinPitaEggintheHoleEgg-WhiteOmeletwithGoatCheeseJam-FilledFrenchToastMushroomandScallionFrittataPeach-StrawberrySmoothiesPomegranateandMixed-BerrySmoothies

Raisin-BranMuffinsRhubarbCompoteSkilletEggsandTomatoSauceTropicalFruitSaladWalnutandDried-FruitGranola

Broccolipreparing,forcruditésRoastedStuffedChickenBreastand

Broth,freezingBrownBetty,AppleBrownies,FudgyBrownsugar,softeningBrusselssprouts,preparing,forcruditésBulgurPilafwithDriedCranberriesStuffing,PorkChopswith

BurgersOld-FashionedCheeseburgersPortobello,withBellPepperandGoatCheese

Butter,roomtemperature,testforButtermilkDressing,BLTSaladwithDressing,ChoppedSaladwithPorkandsubstitutefor

Cabbage.SeealsoNapaCabbageandFennelSlawHoney-SoyGrilledPorkChopswithCrunchyBokChoyMinestrone

PotStickersCakepans,liningCakesChocolate,FlourlessChocolate,GlazedLemonPound,GlazedOrangeCornmealCanadian-BaconStrataCapersBeefsteakTomatoSaladSpaghettiPuttanescaCaponata,EggplantCarrot(s)ChickenandDumplingsandCilantro,CouscouswithLighterChickenPotpiepreparing,forcruditésRoastedRootVegetablesShaved,SaladwithScallionsandSesameSeedsandSpinach,LentilswithCauliflowerandBrownButter,LinguinewithGratinpreparing,forcruditésRoasted,withPaprikaCelery,preparing,forcruditésCheddarCanadian-BaconStrata-CornSpoonBread

PorkEnchiladaswithGreenSauceSpicyCheeseCrispsCheese.SeealsoCheddar;GoatCheeseArtichokeandSalamiSandwichesBean,Corn,andTortillaSaladBlue,RoastedPortobelloSaladwithBlue,Spinach,andPearSaladCanadian-BaconStrataCauliflowerGratinCottage-CheesePancakesCrisps,SpicyDill-FetaScrambledEggsinPitaEggplantandMozzarellaMeltsGrilledGreekChickenKebabswithMint-FetaSauceGrilledVegetableQuesadillaswithCornRelishHotSpinachDipIndividualPizzawithArugulaandTomatoesLemon-RicottaTartMushroomandParmesanRisottoMushroomandPecorinoTartsOld-FashionedCheeseburgersParsleyPestoPastawithPeasandRicottaPestoProsciuttoandFig-JamSandwichesRoastedPorkClubwithScallionMayonnaiseRoastedRoot-VegetablePizzaSalami-OlivePizzaStuffedOnions

Thinnest-CrustPizzawithRicottaandMushroomsVegetableLasagnaWatermelonandFetaSaladWhole-WheatPastawithKaleandFontina

CherrieswithCinnamonDumplingsChickenandBasilStir-FryBraised,withShallotsBreast,RoastedStuffed,andBroccoliBreasts,Peanut-CrustedCorn,andGreenBeans,OrzowithCurry,GreenandDumplingsEdamame,andNoodleStir-FryGrilled,withRoasted-PepperSauceGumbo,Half-HourJerkKebabs,GrilledGreek,withMint-FetaSauceMilanesewithArugulaSaladpoached,preparingPotpie,LighterRoast,andParsnipswithSwissChardSaladSoup,AsianThighs,CrispyGinger-LimeThyme-Roasted,withPotatoeswithTomatoes,Olives,andCilantro

ChickpeasCrunchyPaprika

andTomatoesChilesChipotlePorkPosoleCurriedShrimpjalapeños,cookingwithJerkChickenRedSnapperVeracruzanoSpicyBeefFajitasStuffedPoblanosTex-MexTurkeyandBeanChili

Chili,Tex-MexTurkeyandBeanChineseNoodleswithSesameDressingChipotlePorkPosoleChocolateCake,FlourlessCake,Glazed-CinnamonSauce,MexicanIceCreamSundaeswithClassicIceCreamSandwichesFudgyBrowniesGanacheGlazeMousse–PeanutButterPie

Chowder,ManhattanFishCilantroandCarrots,CouscouswithTomatoes,andOlives,ChickenwithYellow-TomatoSalsaVerde

CoconutandBeefCurrywithNoodles

MacaroonsMexicanIceCreamSundaeswithCinnamon-ChocolateSauce

Cod,Steamed,withGingerandScallionsCompote,RhubarbCookiesandbarsCoconutMacaroonsCreamyLemonSquaresFudgyBrowniesHazelnutEspressoCookiesMexicanWeddingCakes

CornandBasil,BarleyRisottowithBean,andTortillaSalad-CheddarSpoonBreadChicken,andGreenBeans,OrzowithChoppedSaladwithPorkandButtermilkDressingRelish,GrilledVegetableQuesadillaswithSautéed,withBaconandScallions

CornbreadCornmealCake,OrangeCheddar-CornSpoonBreadCornbread

Cottage-CheesePancakesCouscouswithCarrotsandCilantroCranberries,Dried,BulgurPilafwithCreamcheeseHotSpinachDipLemon-RicottaTart

Crostata,FigandAlmondCrostiniCucumber(s)DillPickleSpearsandQuinoaSaladSaladwithSourCreamandDillSalmon,andGreenBeanSaladandWatercressSaladandWatermelonSalad

CurriedRiceSaladCurriedShrimpCurry,CoconutandBeef,withNoodlesCurry,GreenChicken

DessertsAppleBrownBettyBroiledSpicedApricotswithGingerWhippedCreamCaramelizedPearsCherrieswithCinnamonDumplingsChocolateMousseChocolate–PeanutButterPieClassicIceCreamSandwichesCoconutMacaroonsCreamyLemonSquaresFigandAlmondCrostataFlourlessChocolateCakeFudgyBrowniesGingeredBlackberryandPlumShortcakesGlazedChocolateCake

GlazedLemonPoundCakesHazelnutEspressoCookiesLemon-RicottaTartMexicanIceCreamSundaeswithCinnamon-ChocolateSauceMexicanWeddingCakesOrangeCornmealCakePeachBuckleStrawberrieswithMintWhippedCreamStrawberrySlush

Dill-FetaScrambledEggsinPitaPickleSpears

DipsandspreadsArtichoke-BasilSpreadEggplantCaponataFigJamGoat-CheeseSpreadsGrilled-PeachSalsaHerbDippingSauceHorseradishDippingSauceHotSpinachDipLemon-ThymeDipParsleyPestoPestoPestoMayonnaisePicodeGalloScallionMayonnaiseSesameMayonnaiseSouthwesternThree-TomatoSalsa

White-BeanDipYellow-TomatoSalsaVerdeDumplingsChickenandCinnamon,Cherrieswith

EdamameaboutChicken,andNoodleStir-FryEggplantCaponataGrilled,withYogurtSauceandMozzarellaMeltsandMushrooms,Steamed,withPeanutSaucePenneallaNormaandScallionSauté,SearedTunaSteakswithEgg(s)Dill-FetaScrambled,inPitahard-cooked,preparingintheHoleMushroomandScallionFrittataPanBagnatpoached,preparingPoached,WarmSpinachSaladwithSkillet,andTomatoSauceWhiteOmeletwithGoatCheesewhites,foldinginEnchiladas,Pork,withGreenSauceEndive

preparing,forcruditésandRadicchioSlawRoastedPortobelloSaladwithBlueCheeseEquipmentEscarole,SautéedEspressoCookies,Hazelnut

Fajitas,SpicyBeefFennelandCabbageSlawpreparing,forcruditésFeta-DillScrambledEggsinPita-MintSauce,GrilledGreekChickenKebabswithandWatermelonSaladFig(s)andAlmondCrostata-JamandProsciuttoSandwichesandPortSauce,PorkLoinwithFish.SeealsoSalmonBakedFlounderwithRoastedTomatoesChowder,ManhattanKebabs,Grilled,withCherryTomatoesPanBagnatRedSnapperVeracruzanoSearedTunaSteakswithEggplantandScallionSautéSteamedCodwithGingerandScallionsSticks,Panko-Crusted,withHerbDippingSauceTilapiawithArugulaandTomatoes

Flounder,Baked,withRoastedTomatoesFontinaArtichokeandSalamiSandwichesandKale,Whole-WheatPastawithVegetableLasagnaFrenchToast,Jam-FilledFries,Oven-BakedPaprikaSteakParsnipPolentaRoastedSweet-PotatoFrittata,MushroomandScallionFruit.SeealsospecificfruitsDried-,andWalnutGranolaTropical,SaladFudgyBrownies

Garlic,workingwithGermanPotatoSaladGingerDressing,ShrimpandSnapPeaSaladwithGingeredBlackberryandPlumShortcakes-LimeChickenThighs,CrispyandPeanuts,NapaCabbageSaladwithpeelingandScallions,SteamedCodwithWhippedCream,BroiledSpicedApricotswithGlazesChocolateGanache

LemonGoatCheeseandBellPepper,PortobelloBurgerswithEgg-WhiteOmeletwith–LeekTartOrange,RoastedBeet,andArugulaSaladandRoastedAsparagus,PastawithSpreadsGrains.SeealsoOat(s);RiceBarleyRisottowithCornandBasilBulgurPilafwithDriedCranberriesCheddar-CornSpoonBreadCornbreadOrangeCornmealCakePolentaFriesPorkChopswithBulgurStuffingQuinoaandCucumberSaladRaisin-BranMuffinsWalnutandDried-FruitGranolaGranola,WalnutandDried-FruitGrape(s)CurriedRiceSaladandMozzarellaSkewersGreekChickenKebabs,Grilled,withMint-FetaSauceGreenBean(s)andAlmondsChicken,andCorn,OrzowithGreenChickenCurrySalmon,andCucumberSalad

withTomatoesGreens.SeealsoArugula;Cabbage;Lettuce;Spinachendive,preparing,forcruditésMustard,Wilted,withSweetOnionPastawithSausage,SwissChard,andPineNutsRadicchioandEndiveSlawRiceSaladwithRaisinsandRadicchioRoastChickenandParsnipswithSwissChardRoastedPortobelloSaladwithBlueCheeseSautéedBeetsandSautéedEscaroleSautéedKalewithGarlicandLemonSwissChardwithRaisinsandPineNutsWatercressandCucumberSaladWhole-WheatPastawithKaleandFontina

Grillscleaningdeterminingheattemperatureoilinggrillgrates

GruyèrecheeseCauliflowerGratinStuffedOnions

Gumbo,Half-HourChicken

Ham.SeeProsciuttoHazelnut(s)EspressoCookiesremovingskinsfrom

Herb(s).SeealsoBasil;Cilantro;Dill;Mint;Parsley;ThymeDippingSauce

RoastedHerbedPotatoesstoringworkingwith

HominyChipotlePorkPosole

HorseradishDippingSauce,BeefSkewerswithMashedPotatoes

IceCreamSandwiches,ClassicSundaes,Mexican,withCinnamon-ChocolateSauce

Ingredientsdry,siftingmeasuringforrecipes

Jalapeños,cookingwithJam,FigJam-FilledFrenchToastJerkChicken

KaleandFontina,Whole-WheatPastawithSautéed,withGarlicandLemon

LambChopswithParsleyPestoChopswithPistachioSauce

Legof,SpicedButterfliedloinchops,cookingPastitsio

Lasagna,VegetableLeek(s)–GoatCheeseTartpreparingVinaigrette

Legumes.SeeBean(s);LentilsLemonGlazeOrzoandPine-NutRicePoundCakes,Glazed-RicottaTartSquares,Creamy-ThymeDip

LentilswithCarrotandSpinachLettuceBean,Corn,andTortillaSaladBLTSaladwithButtermilkDressingChoppedSaladwithPorkandButtermilkDressingRomaine,choppingShrimpandSnapPeaSaladwithGingerDressing

Liquids,hot,blending

Macaroons,CoconutMaindishes(beef)BeefandScallionStir-Fry

BeefSkewerswithHorseradishDippingSauceCoconutandBeefCurrywithNoodlesFlankSteakandArugulaSaladFlankSteakwithParsley-GarlicSauceGrilledSteakwithSouthwesternThree-TomatoSalsaLondonBroilwithPotatoesandPeppersMeatballswithRosemaryPan-FriedShellSteakRib-EyewithGarlic-ThymeMarinadeRoastBeefwithPeppers,Onions,andPotatoesSpicyBeefFajitasSpinach-StuffedRolledFlankSteak

Maindishes(lamb)LambChopswithParsleyPestoLambChopswithPistachioSauceSpicedButterfliedLegofLamb

Maindishes(pasta)Chicken,Edamame,andNoodleStir-FryFarfallewithArugulaandWhiteBeansLinguinewithCauliflowerandBrownButterPastawithGoatCheeseandRoastedAsparagusPastawithPeasandRicottaPastawithRoastedSummerVegetablesandBasilPastawithSausage,SwissChard,andPineNutsPastitsioPenneallaNormaSpaghettiPuttanescaSpicyShrimpandTomatoPastaSpinachLinguinewithCreamyWalnutSauce

VegetableLasagnaWhole-WheatPastawithKaleandFontina

Maindishes(pork)BakedPorkCutletswithSautéedSpinachandShiitakesChipotlePorkPosoleChoppedSaladwithPorkandButtermilkDressingHoney-SoyGrilledPorkChopswithCrunchyBokChoyMeatballswithRosemaryMooShuPorkPorkandSobaNoodleSaladPorkChopswithBulgurStuffingPorkEnchiladaswithGreenSaucePorkLoinwithFigsandPortSaucePorkPaprikaPorkRibswithBarbecueSaucePorkTenderloinwithSautéedApplesandLeeks

Maindishes(poultry)BraisedChickenwithShallotsChickenandBasilStir-FryChickenandDumplingsChickenMilanesewithArugulaSaladChickenSaladChickenwithTomatoes,Olives,andCilantroCrispyGinger-LimeChickenThighsGreenChickenCurryGrilledChickenwithRoasted-PepperSauceGrilledGreekChickenKebabswithMint-FetaSauceHalf-HourChickenGumboJerkChicken

LighterChickenPotpieMiniTurkeyMeatloavesOrzowithChicken,Corn,andGreenBeansPeanut-CrustedChickenBreastsRoastChickenandParsnipswithSwissChardRoastedStuffedChickenBreastandBroccoliTex-MexTurkeyandBeanChiliThyme-RoastedChickenswithPotatoes

Maindishes(salads)Bean,Corn,andTortillaBLT,withButtermilkDressingChickenChopped,withPorkandButtermilkDressingFlankSteakandArugulaPorkandSobaNoodleSalmon,Cucumber,andGreenBeanShrimpandSnapPea,withGingerDressingWarmSpinach,withPoachedEggs

Maindishes(seafood)AsianSalmonPattiesBakedFlounderwithRoastedTomatoesBrown-RiceBowlwithShrimp,SnowPeas,andAvocadoCurriedShrimpGrilledFishKebabswithCherryTomatoesPanko-CrustedFishStickswithHerbDippingSauceRedSnapperVeracruzanoSalmon,Cucumber,andGreenBeanSaladSalmonwithBraisedNapaCabbageSalmonwithPotato-ArtichokeHash

SearedTunaSteakswithEggplantandScallionSautéShrimpandSnapPeaSaladwithGingerDressingSteamedCodwithGingerandScallionsTilapiawithArugulaandTomatoes

Maindishes(vegetarian)BarleyRisottowithCornandBasilBean,Corn,andTortillaSaladBrazilianBlackBeansFarfallewithArugulaandWhiteBeansGoatCheese–LeekTartLinguinewithCauliflowerandBrownButterMushroomandParmesanRisottoMushroomandPecorinoTartsMushroomandScallionFrittataPastawithGoatCheeseandRoastedAsparagusPastawithPeasandRicottaPastawithRoastedSummerVegetablesandBasilPenneallaNormaQuickNavy-BeanStewShiitakeFriedRiceSpaghettiPuttanescaSpinachLinguinewithCreamyWalnutSauceSteamedEggplantandMushroomswithPeanutSauceStuffedPoblanosTeriyakiTofuandMushroomsVegetableLasagna

ManhattanFishChowderMayonnaisePesto

ScallionSesame

Meat.SeeBeef;Lamb;PorkMeatballswithRosemaryMeatloaves,MiniTurkeyMelon.SeeWatermelonMexicanIceCreamSundaeswithCinnamon-ChocolateSauceMexicanWeddingCakesMinestroneMintCurriedRiceSalad-FetaSauce,GrilledGreekChickenKebabswithWhippedCream,Strawberrieswith

Molasses,aboutMooShuPorkMousse,ChocolateMozzarellaandEggplantMeltsandGrapeSkewersHotSpinachDipRoastedRoot-VegetablePizzaSalami-OlivePizza

Muffins,Raisin-BranMushroom(s)BakedPorkCutletswithSautéedSpinachandShiitakesandEggplant,Steamed,withPeanutSauceMooShuPorkandParmesanRisottoandPecorinoTarts

PortobelloBurgerswithBellPepperandGoatCheeseQuickNavy-BeanStewandRicotta,Thinnest-CrustPizzawithRoastedPortobelloSaladwithBlueCheeseandScallionFrittatashiitake,howtocleanShiitakeFriedRiceandTofu,Teriyaki

MustardGreens,Wilted,withSweetOnion

NapaCabbageBraised,SalmonwithChicken,Edamame,andNoodleStir-FryMooShuPorkPotStickersSaladwithApplesandCarawaySeedsSaladwithPeanutsandGingerTuscanBreadSoup

Noodle(s)AsianChickenSoupChicken,andEdamameStir-FryChinese,withSesameDressingPorkPaprikaSoba,andPorkSalad

Nuts.SeealsoAlmond(s);Peanut(s);PineNut(s);Walnut(s)Goat-CheeseSpreadsHazelnutEspressoCookieshazelnutskins,removingLambChopswithPistachioSauceMexicanWeddingCakes

toasting

Oat(s)-BananaSmoothiesWalnutandDried-FruitGranolaOkraHalf-HourChickenGumboOlive(s)pittingRedSnapperVeracruzano-SalamiPizzaSpaghettiPuttanescaTomatoes,andCilantro,ChickenwithOmelet,Egg-White,withGoatCheeseOnion(s)choppinghollowingoutRed,andZucchiniSaladRingsRoastedRootVegetablesStuffedOrange(s)CornmealCakeRoastedBeet,andArugulaSaladsegmentingTropicalFruitSalad

PanBagnatPancakes

Cottage-CheeseSweet-PotatoPaprikaaboutChickpeas,CrunchyPorkRoastedCauliflowerwithSteakFriesParmesanCanadian-BaconStrataandMushroomRisottoPestoParsley-GarlicSauce,FlankSteakwithLambChopswithPistachioSaucePestoParsnip(s)FriesandRoastChickenwithSwissChardPasta.SeealsoNoodle(s)CoconutandBeefCurrywithNoodlesCouscouswithCarrotsandCilantroFarfallewithArugulaandWhiteBeansgemelli,aboutwithGoatCheeseandRoastedAsparagusLemonOrzoLinguinewithCauliflowerandBrownButterMinestroneOrzowithChicken,Corn,andGreenBeans

PastitsiowithPeasandRicottaPenneallaNormawithRoastedSummerVegetablesandBasilwithSausage,SwissChard,andPineNutsShrimpandTomato,SpicySpaghettiPuttanescaSpinachLinguinewithCreamyWalnutSauceVegetableLasagnaWhole-Wheat,withKaleandFontinaPastitsioPeachBuckleGrilled-,Salsa-StrawberrySmoothiesPeanutButter–ChocolatePiePeanut(s)Chocolate–PeanutButterPie-CrustedChickenBreastsandGinger,NapaCabbageSaladwithSauce,SteamedEggplantandMushroomswithPear(s)CaramelizedSpinach,andBlueCheeseSaladPea(s)AsianChickenSoupChickenandDumplingsLighterChickenPotpieandRicotta,Pastawith

ShiitakeFriedRiceSnap,andShrimpSaladwithGingerDressingsnap,salad,preparingSnap-,SautéSnow,Shrimp,andAvocado,Brown-RiceBowlwithPecansMexicanWeddingCakesPecorinoRomanocheeseIndividualPizzawithArugulaandTomatoesMushroomandPecorinoTartsParsleyPestoPepper(s).SeealsoChilesAsianChickenSoupBell,andGoatCheese,PortobelloBurgerswithChickenandBasilStir-FryCoconutandBeefCurrywithNoodlesGrilledVegetableQuesadillaswithCornRelishHalf-HourChickenGumboOnions,andPotatoes,RoastBeefwithandPotatoes,LondonBroilwithRoasted-,Sauce,GrilledChickenwithShrimpandSnapPeaSaladwithGingerDressingSpicyBeefFajitasPestofreezingGoat-CheeseSpreadsMayonnaise,RoastBeefSandwicheswithParsleyPhyllo

aboutLighterChickenPotpiePickleSpears,DillPicodeGalloPie,Chocolate–PeanutButterPieDough,BasicPineNut(s)andLemonRicePestoandRaisins,SwissChardwithSausage,andSwissChard,PastawithstoringPistachio(s)Goat-CheeseSpreadsSauce,LambChopswithPizzaIndividual,withArugulaandTomatoesRoastedRoot-VegetableSalami-OliveThinnest-Crust,withRicottaandMushroomsPizzaDoughBasicWhole-WheatPlumandBlackberryShortcakes,GingeredPoblanos,StuffedPolentaFriesPomegranateandMixed-BerrySmoothiesPork.SeealsoBacon;Prosciutto;Sausage(s)andButtermilkDressing,ChoppedSaladwith

Chops,Honey-SoyGrilled,withCrunchyBokChoyChopswithBulgurStuffingCutlets,Baked,withSautéedSpinachandShiitakesEnchiladaswithGreenSauceLoinwithFigsandPortSauceMooShuPaprikaPosole,ChipotlePotStickersRibswithBarbecueSauceRoasted,ClubwithScallionMayonnaiseandSobaNoodleSaladTenderloinwithSautéedApplesandLeeksPortobelloBurgerswithBellPepperandGoatCheeseRoasted,SaladwithBlueCheesePosole,ChipotlePorkPotato(es)Anna-ArtichokeHash,SalmonwithHorseradishMashedPaprikaSteakFriesPeppers,andOnions,RoastBeefwithandPeppers,LondonBroilwithpreparing,forcruditésQuickNavy-BeanStewRoastedHerbedRoastedRootVegetablesSalad,German

Sweet-,Fries,RoastedSweet-,PancakesSweet-,WedgesThyme-RoastedChickenswithPotpie,LighterChickenPotStickersPoultry.SeeChicken;TurkeyProsciuttoandFig-JamSandwichesMozzarellaandGrapeSkewers-StuffedArtichokesPuffpastryaboutMushroomandPecorinoTarts

Quesadillas,GrilledVegetable,withCornRelishQuinoaandCucumberSalad

RadicchioandEndiveSlawandRaisins,RiceSaladwithRaisin(s)-BranMuffinsPastawithSausage,SwissChard,andPineNutsandPineNuts,SwissChardwithandRadicchio,RiceSaladwithRedSnapperVeracruzanoRhubarbCompoteRice

Brown-,BowlwithShrimp,SnowPeas,andAvocadoHoney-SoyGrilledPorkChopswithCrunchyBokChoyLemonandPine-NutMushroomandParmesanRisottoPilafwithToastedAlmondsSalad,CurriedSaladwithRaisinsandRadicchioSesame-LimeShiitakeFriedWild-,andChickenSoupwildriceblends,buyingRicotta-LemonTartandMushrooms,Thinnest-CrustPizzawithandPeas,PastawithRoastedRoot-VegetablePizzaVegetableLasagnaRisottoBarley,withCornandBasilMushroomandParmesan

Salads(main-dish)Bean,Corn,andTortillaBLT,withButtermilkDressingChickenChopped,withPorkandButtermilkDressingFlankSteakandArugulaPorkandSobaNoodleSalmon,Cucumber,andGreenBean

ShrimpandSnapPea,withGingerDressingWarmSpinach,withPoachedEggsSalads(side-dish)BeefsteakTomatoCabbageandFennelSlawCucumber,withSourCreamandDillCucumberandWatermelonCurriedRiceGermanPotatoLeeksVinaigretteNapaCabbage,withApplesandCarawaySeedsNapaCabbage,withPeanutsandGingerOrange,RoastedBeet,andArugulaQuinoaandCucumberRadicchioandEndiveSlawRice,withRaisinsandRadicchioRoastedPortobello,withBlueCheeseShavedBeetShavedCarrot,withScallionsandSesameSeedssnap-pea,preparingSpinach,Pear,andBlueCheeseTropicalFruitWatercressandCucumberWatermelonandFetaYellow-Squash,QuickMarinatedZucchiniandRedOnionSalamiandArtichokeSandwiches-OlivePizza

SalmonwithBraisedNapaCabbageCucumber,andGreenBeanSaladGrilledFishKebabswithCherryTomatoesPatties,AsianwithPotato-ArtichokeHash

SalsaGrilled-PeachPicodeGalloThree-Tomato,SouthwesternVerde,Yellow-Tomato

Sandwiches.SeealsoBurgersArtichokeandSalamiDill-FetaScrambledEggsinPitaEggplantandMozzarellaMeltsGrilledVegetableQuesadillaswithCornRelishPanBagnatProsciuttoandFig-JamRoastBeef,Open-FaceRoastBeef,withPestoMayonnaiseRoastedPorkClubwithScallionMayonnaise

SaucesBarbecueTomato,Basic

Sausage(s)addingtolasagnarecipeArtichokeandSalamiSandwichesHalf-HourChickenGumboSalami-OlivePizza

SwissChard,andPineNuts,PastawithScallion(s)andBacon,SautéedCornwithandBeefStir-FryandEggplantSauté,SearedTunaSteakswithandGinger,SteamedCodwithGrilledVegetableQuesadillaswithCornRelishMayonnaiseandMushroomFrittataandSesameSeeds,ShavedCarrotSaladwith

SeedsSesame,andScallions,ShavedCarrotSaladwithSesame-LimeRicetoasting

SesameDressing,ChineseNoodleswithSesameMayonnaiseSesameSeedsandScallions,ShavedCarrotSaladwithSesame-LimeRice

ShallotsBraisedChickenwithGlazed

Shellfish.SeeShrimpShiitake(s)FriedRicehowtocleanMooShuPorkMushroomandScallionFrittataandSautéedSpinach,BakedPorkCutletswith

SteamedEggplantandMushroomswithPeanutSauceTeriyakiTofuandMushrooms

Shortcakes,GingeredBlackberryandPlumShrimpCurriedfrozen,buyingandusingpeelinganddeveiningandSnapPeaSaladwithGingerDressingSnowPeas,andAvocado,Brown-RiceBowlwithandTomatoPasta,Spicy

Sidedishes.SeealsoSalads(side-dish)AsparaguswithLemonButterBostonBakedBeansBulgurPilafwithDriedCranberriesCauliflowerGratinCheddar-CornSpoonBreadChickpeasandTomatoesChineseNoodleswithSesameDressingCouscouswithCarrotsandCilantroDillPickleSpearsGlazedShallotsGreenBeansandAlmondsGreenBeanswithTomatoesGrilledEggplantwithYogurtSauceHorseradishMashedPotatoesLemonandPine-NutRiceLemonOrzoLentilswithCarrotandSpinachOnionRings

PaprikaSteakFriesParsnipFriesPolentaFriesPotatoesAnnaProsciutto-StuffedArtichokesRicePilafwithToastedAlmondsRoastedCauliflowerwithPaprikaRoastedHerbedPotatoesRoastedRootVegetablesRoastedSweet-PotatoFriesRoastedTomatillosandTomatoesSautéedBeetsandGreensSautéedCornwithBaconandScallionsSautéedEscaroleSautéedKalewithGarlicandLemonSesame-LimeRiceSnapPeaSautéStuffedOnionsSweet-PotatoPancakesSweet-PotatoWedgesSwissChardwithRaisinsandPineNutsWhiteBeanandTomatoSautéWiltedMustardGreenswithSweetOnion

SiftingdryingredientsSlawsCabbageandFennelRadicchioandEndive

Slush,StrawberrySmoothies

Banana-Oatblending,tipforBlueberry-YogurtPeach-StrawberryPomegranateandMixed-Berry

Soups.SeealsoStewsBlack-Bean,SpicyChicken,AsianChickenandWild-RiceManhattanFishChowderMinestroneRoastedVegetableSquashandAppleTuscanBread

SpinachArtichokeandSalamiSandwichesandCarrot,LentilswithDip,HotLinguinewithCreamyWalnutSaucePear,andBlueCheeseSaladQuickNavy-BeanStewSalad,Warm,withPoachedEggsSautéed,andShiitakes,BakedPorkCutletswith-StuffedRolledFlankSteakVegetableLasagna

SpoonBread,Cheddar-CornSpreads.SeeDipsandspreadsSquashandAppleSoup

GrilledGreekChickenKebabswithMint-FetaSauceGrilledVegetableQuesadillaswithCornRelishPastawithRoastedSummerVegetablesandBasilpuree,preparingRoastedRootVegetablesYellow-,QuickMarinated,SaladZucchiniandRedOnionSalad

StewsChipotlePorkPosoleHalf-HourChickenGumboQuickNavy-BeanTex-MexTurkeyandBeanChili

Stir-friesBeefandScallionBrown-RiceBowlwithShrimp,SnowPeas,andAvocadoChicken,Edamame,andNoodleChickenandBasilMooShuPorkShiitakeFriedRice

Strata,Canadian-BaconStrawberry(ies)withMintWhippedCream-PeachSmoothiesSlush

Sweet-PotatoFries,RoastedPancakesWedges

SwissChard

withRaisinsandPineNutsRoastChickenandParsnipswithSausage,andPineNuts,Pastawith

SwisscheeseRoastedPorkClubwithScallionMayonnaiseStuffedOnions

SwordfishGrilledFishKebabswithCherryTomatoes

TartsFigandAlmondCrostataGoatCheese–LeekLemon-RicottaMushroomandPecorino

Techniquesblendinghotfoodschoppingonionscookingdriedbeanscuttingcannedtomatoesfreezingbrothliningacakepanliningbakingsheetsmakingbreadcrumbspeelinganddeveiningshrimppeelingandpittingavocadospeelinggingerpittingolivessiftingdryingredientssofteningbrownsugar

steadyingabowltestingbutter’sfirmnesstoastingnutstoastingseedsworkingwithgarlicworkingwithherbs

TeriyakiTofuandMushroomsTex-MexTurkeyandBeanChiliThyme-LemonDip-RoastedChickenswithPotatoes

TilapiawithArugulaandTomatoesPanko-CrustedFishStickswithHerbDippingSauce

TofuandMushrooms,TeriyakiPomegranateandMixed-BerrySmoothiespressing

TomatillosPorkEnchiladaswithGreenSauceandTomatoes,Roasted

Tomato(es)andArugula,IndividualPizzawithandArugula,TilapiawithBeefsteak,SaladBLTSaladwithButtermilkDressingcanned,cuttingupCherry,GrilledFishKebabswithandChickpeas

coringandseedingGoat-CheeseSpreadsGreenBeanswithLambChopswithPistachioSauceManhattanFishChowderOlives,andCilantro,ChickenwithPastawithRoastedSummerVegetablesandBasilPenneallaNormaPicodeGalloRedSnapperVeracruzanoRoasted,BakedFlounderwithRoastedVegetableSoupSauce,BasicSauce,SkilletEggsandandShrimpPasta,SpicySpaghettiPuttanescaStuffedPoblanosTex-MexTurkeyandBeanChiliThree-,Salsa,SouthwesternandTomatillos,RoastedandWhiteBeanSautéYellow-,SalsaVerde

Tortilla(s)Bean,andCornSaladGrilledVegetableQuesadillaswithCornRelishMooShuPorkPorkEnchiladaswithGreenSauceSpicyBeefFajitas

Tuna

PanBagnatSteaks,Seared,withEggplantandScallionSauté

TurkeyandBeanChili,Tex-MexMeatloaves,Mini

TuscanBreadSoup

Vegetable(s).SeealsospecificvegetablesGrilled,QuesadillaswithCornRelishLasagnaMinestroneRoasted,SoupRoastedSummer,andBasil,Pastawithroasting,toboostflavorsRoot,RoastedRoot-,Roasted,Pizzaslicingthin,toolforsteamingdirectionsWinterCrudités

Walnut(s)andDried-FruitGranolaPestoSauce,Creamy,SpinachLinguinewith

WatercressandCucumberSaladOpen-FaceRoastBeefSandwiches

WatermelonandCucumberSalad

andFetaSaladWheatgermWalnutandDried-FruitGranola

WhippedCreamGinger,BroiledSpicedApricotswithMint,Strawberrieswith

WhiteBean(s)andArugula,FarfallewithBostonBakedBeansDipQuickNavy-BeanStewandTomatoSauté

Whole-WheatPizzaDoughWild-Riceblends,buyingandChickenSoup

YogurtBanana-OatSmoothies-BlueberrySmoothiesSauce,GrilledEggplantwith

ZucchiniGrilledGreekChickenKebabswithMint-FetaSauceandRedOnionSalad

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