Episode 217

Makes 4 Servings Hands-On Time: 35 minutes Total Preparation Time: 50 Minutes Suggested Accompaniments arugula and cherry tomato salad and a nice glass of Pinot Noir Ingredients… 1 medium onion 3 T extra virgin olive oil 1/2 pound sweet or hot Italian sausage 2 garlic cloves One 14 1/2 oz can diced tomatoes (preferably fire roasted) Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper One 16- to 18- oz log cooked plain polenta Flour for dusting the polenta 2 oz Parmigiano-Reggiano more »

Makes 4 Servings Hands-On Time: 30 Minutes Total Preparation Time: 1 Hour (Add 30 minutes if freezing before cutting.) Suggested Accompaniments sautéed apples and cabbage and butternut squash or sweet potato puree Ingredients Four 1/2 –inch-thick boneless pork chops (about 1 pound) 1 c buttermilk 1 t Tabasco Kosher Salt 1 garlic clove 2 1/2 c panko bread crumbs 6 to 8 T extra virgin olive oil or vegetable oil 2 T fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves 4 lemon wedges Directions… more »

Makes 4 Servings Hands-On Time: 15 Minutes Total Preparation Time: 25 Minutes Suggested Accompaniment steamed baby potatoes with parsley Ingredients… Quick Kimchi (recipe below) or store bought kimchi 4 medium scallions One 3/4 inch piece fresh ginger 3 T soy sauce (low sodium if you prefer) 1 1/2 T unseasoned rice vinegar 1 T firmly packed dark brown sugar 1 1/2 t toasted sesame oil 1 garlic clove 1 1/2 pounds ground beef chuck, round, sirloin, or bison Kosher salt more »