Episode 201

Makes 4 Servings Hands-On Time 25 Minutes Total Preparation Time: 25 Minutes Suggested accompaniment: Tossed green salad Ingredients 1 c long-grain white rice 8 oz boneless skinless chicken breast halves 3 T unsalted butter Kosher Salt 2 T hot sauce 4 oz blue cheese 1 c celery leaves, for garnish Directions:… 1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the rice and cook for 15 to 17 minutes, or until it is tender. more »

Makes 4 Servings Hands-On Time: 10 Minutes Total Preparation Time: 20 Minutes Suggested accompaniments: Rustic bread Salad Ingredients 1 bunch broccoli (about 1 1/2 pounds) 12 oz angel hair pasta 2 c Homemade Vegetable or Chicken Stock or canned broth 1/2 to 1 t crushed red pepper flakes 6 oz feta cheese Kosher salt Directions… 1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Cut the broccoli tops into bite-size florets; trim and peel the more »

Makes 4 Servings Hands-On Time: 15 Minutes Total Preparation Time: 25 Minutes Suggested accompaniments: Parsnip puree (recipe below) Pea shoots tossed lightly with olive oil and fresh lemon juice Ingredients 1 t Szechuan peppercorns 4 Pekin duck breast halves Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/3 c apricot preserves 2 T distilled white vinegar 1/4 t toasted sesame oil Directions… 1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add the Szechuan peppercorns and toast them, stirring continuously, more »

Makes 4 Servings Hands-On Time: 10 Minutes Total Preparation Time: 20 Minutes Suggested accompaniments: Rice with fresh herbs Sugar snap peas tossed with toasted sesame seeds Ingredients 1/3 c sour cream or low fat or full fat yogurt (I like the Greek-style) 1 1/2 t prepared English mustard (preferably Colman’s) 1/2 t packed light brown sugar 35 to 40 wasabi rice crackers (Kame is a good brand) Four 6 oz pieces center cut salmon fillet, skin removed Kosher salt Directions… more »