Risotto with Butternut Squash and Bacon

Risotto with Butternut Squash and Bacon

1 butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch cubes 2 tablespoons olive oil 4 slices bacon, cut into 1/4-inch strips 1 shallot, minced 2 sprigs thyme, leaves removed and minced 1 cup arborio rice 1/2 cup dry white wine About 3 cups chicken or vegetable stock 1/2 cup finely grated pecorino 1 tablespoon unsalted butter Salt and […]

Mixed Berry-White Chocolate Cookies

Mixed Berry-White Chocolate Cookies

1 cup unsalted butter, softened 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup packed light brown sugar 2 large eggs, room temperature 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 4 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 ounce freeze-dried blueberries 2 cups white chocolate chips Heat oven to 350° F. Line […]

Broccolini with Pine Nuts and Lemon

Broccolini with Pine Nuts and Lemon

1/4 cup pine nuts 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 lemon, thinly sliced 2 bunches broccolini 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 1/2 cup finely grated pecorino Salt and pepper to taste In a large dry skillet over medium heat, toast pine nuts until beginning to brown, about 2 minutes. Transfer to […]

Beer-Barbecue Mussels with Garlic Bread

Beer-Barbecue Mussels with Garlic Bread

2 pounds mussels 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 onion, diced 1 cup dark beer 1 cup prepared BBQ sauce 4 cloves garlic, minced Salt and pepper to taste Sliced green onions, for garnish Serve with garlic bread Rinse mussels under cold water and remove any beards. If any are open, tap them on the counter. If […]

Chorizo-Stuffed Dates with Red Pepper Sauce

Chorizo-Stuffed Dates with Red Pepper Sauce

24 ounces pitted Medjool dates 8 ounces Mexican chorizo 16 ounces sliced bacon, cut in half crosswise 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 yellow onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 (12-ounce) jar roasted red peppers, drained and chopped 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar Salt, to taste Chopped parsley, for garnish Heat oven to 375 F. Line […]

No-Churn Corn Ice Cream

No-Churn Corn Ice Cream

Ice Cream: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter  Kernels from 4 ears of corn 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt  2 teaspoons granulated sugar 2 1/2 cups heavy cream, divided 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk Caramel Shell: 1 cup salted caramel or  butterscotch chips 2 tablespoons refined  coconut oil In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter. […]

Quick Pickled Okra with Ancho

Quick Pickled Okra with Ancho

1 pound fresh okra 1 ancho chile, seeded and torn into 1-inch pieces 2 garlic cloves, peeled and sliced 2 teaspoons yellow  mustard seeds 2 cups apple cider vinegar  (5 percent acidity) 2 cups water 2 tablespoons kosher salt 2 teaspoons granulated sugar Wash 2 quart jars and lids and let air dry. Wash okra […]

Heirloom Tomatoes with Szechuan Peppercorn Vinaigrette

Heirloom Tomatoes with Szechuan Peppercorn Vinaigrette

1 teaspoon whole Szechuan peppercorns 1/2 cup vegetable oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon minced ginger 2 tablespoons unseasoned rice wine vinegar 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil 1 teaspoon sugar 3 heirloom tomatoes, thinly sliced Chopped cilantro, for garnish In a small dry skillet over medium heat, toast the Szechuan […]

Peach and Prosciutto Flatbreads

Peach and Prosciutto Flatbreads

4 yellow peaches, pitted and sliced into wedges 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 2 whole wheat pitas, split in half 1-pound fresh mozzarella, halved and sliced 3 ounces prosciutto, torn into pieces Salt and pepper to taste Heat oven to 400 F. Line two baking sheets with parchment. In a mixing bowl, combine peaches […]

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