8 firm, ripe Bosc pears (4 lb.), peeled, cored, and cut lengthwise into 8 wedges 1-1/2 T. extra virgin olive oil 1 head of radicchio 1 bunch of watercress, coarse stems discarded 1 bunch of arugula OR 1 small head of chicory and 1 small head of escarole and 1 bunch mizuna, coarse stems discarded* […]
1 T. (or more) fresh ginger, chopped 1/2 T. olive oil 5 cups chicken stock (see recipe below) or broth 1/3 cup quinoa, rinsed 1/2 cup fully cooked chicken, shredded (usually leftovers from beer can chicken) Handful or more of raw spinach, rinsed 1/2 cup frozen peas, rinsed to defrost Salt to taste Heat soup […]
30 ounces frozen peas 1/3 cup salad or olive oil 5-1/3 T. red wine vinegar 3/4 tsp. salt 1 T. or more of minced fresh mint 1/2 cup, slightly more or less, of finely chopped bermuda onion 1/4 cup, slightly more or less, of greek yogurt or sour cream Lettuce Tomatoes Optional: bacon, fried crisp […]
3/4 pound boneless beef or pork or chicken 1 T. each dry sherry (or any dry red wine) and soy sauce 2 T. water 1/4 tsp. sugar 2 tsp. cornstarch 3-1/2 T. salad oil garlic (at least one clove) 1/2 tsp. or more of minced fresh ginger Vegetables* Cooking Sauce: Stir together 2 T. oyster […]
2 medium orange-flesh sweet potatoes, washed (about 1 lb.) 3/4 cup whole wheat flour 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 T. baking powder 1 tsp. kosher salt 1 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg 1/2 tsp. ground ginger 1/4 cup (4 T.) unsalted butter, at room temperature 2 large eggs, beaten 1-1/2 T. molasses 1 […]
2 jars (6 oz. each) marinated artichoke hearts 1 small onion, finely chopped 2 to 3 cloves of garlic, minced or mashed 4 eggs 1/4 cup fine dry bread crumbs or panko 1/4 tsp. salt 1/8 tsp. each pepper, oregano leaves, and liquid hot pepper seasoning* 1/2 lb.sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded (about 2 cups) 2 […]
1-1/2 pounds mini or baby, multi-colored potatoes, cut into 1/2 inch wedge-sized pieces 6 or more garlic cloves, minced 2 T. olive oil Salt and pepper Dill, thyme, or other herbs, as desired and available Sour cream (optional) Preheat oven to 375 degrees* Roasting time 23 – 25 minutes Place cut potatoes in a bowl […]
Wild salmon fillet and tail portion Lemon pepper Olive oil Heat just enough olive oil to lightly coat the fry pan since salmon has its own oil but still needs some help when sauteing. Sprickle the non-skin side of the salmon with lemon pepper. Saute the pepper side down and after about a minute or […]
1-1/4 pounds trimmed boneless pork shoulder, cut into 1/2 cubes 1/4 tsp. marjoram 1/4 tsp. dried thyme 3 bay leaves 3/4 lb. red potatoes, not skinned and cut into 1/2 inch dice 2 T. olive oil 3 or more chorizo or Italian hot sausages, casing removed (I use mild sausages and let folks add their […]
1-1/2 pounds lean ground turkey 1 tsp. garlic salt 1/2 tsp. salt 2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce 2 tsp. Dijon-style mustard 1 tsp. (or less) whole black peppers, coarsely crushed 1 T. olive oil Lay out a sheet of wax paper, large enough for 4 large patties, and sprinkle ground pepper on the paper. Lightly mix […]