Posts by moulton
Meatballs with Cuttlefish and Peas
Makes 4-6 Servings Hands on time: 45 minutes Total preparation time: 1 1/2 hours For the meatballs: ½ pound ground pork ½ pound ground veal 2 cloves minced garlic Small bunch of fresh chopped flat leaf parsley Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 large egg 1/2 cup all-purpose…
Meatball Tagine with Couscous
Serves 6 For the sauce: 1 28 ounce can crushed tomatoes 1/2 cup water 1 large onion, finely chopped 1 tablespoon Spanish smoked paprika 1 tablespoon ground cumin Salt Pinch of ground cayenne For the meatballs: 2 pounds ground beef chuck or lamb 1 medium onion, grated or finely chopped…
Spicy Tex-Mex Meatballs
Yields 4 servings Hands-on time: 30 minutes Total preparation time: 55 minutes 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided 1 cup finely chopped onion 2 teaspoons minced garlic 1 ½ tablespoons finely chopped fresh or pickled jalapeno 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 2 teaspoons fresh oregano leaves, finely chopped or 1/4 to…
Sticky Buns
Makes 18 Small Buns For the glaze: 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar 1/4 cup honey 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter 1/2 cup finely chopped lightly toasted pecans For the buns: 1/2 cup dried cherries 2 tablespoons rum or brandy 2 cups all-purpose flour 3 tablespoons granulated sugar 1…
Glazed Roasted Pears with Shortbread Pecan Brittle and Crème Fraiche
Serves 4 For the praline: 2/3 cup chopped (cut into about 1/3-inch pieces) Walkers Shortbread cookies 3 tablespoons coarsely chopped toasted pecans ½ cup sugar For the roasted pears: 1 tablespoon melted unsalted butter 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon sugar 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, divided 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt…
Warm Chocolate Cheesecake
Makes 4 Servings Hands-On Time: 15 Minutes Total Preparation Time: 35 to 40 Minutes One 3.5 oz bar bittersweet chocolate 8 oz full-fat or 1/3 less-fat cream cheese (Neufchâtel) 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar 2 teaspoons unbleached all-purpose flourkosher salt 1 large egg Preheat…
Broccoli with Feta and Angel Hair Pasta
Makes 4 Servings Hands-On Time: 10 Minutes Total Preparation Time: 20 Minutes 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 Bring a…
Duck Confit with Leeks and Sauerkraut
Start to finish: 35 minutes Hands on time: 15 minutes Servings: 4 3 tablespoons duck fat or olive oil 4 confit duck legs (purchased, or prepared following recipe below) 2 medium leeks, cut into 1-inch pieces 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced 1 cup sauerkraut (do not rinse it) 1 cup…
Spaghetti Frittata with Kale Salad
Makes 6 servings Hands-on time: 10 minutes Total preparation time: 25 minutes Here’s how to turn your leftover pasta into a new meal in the form of an Italian omelet. You can bulk it up with just about anything kicking around in the fridge—including leftover vegetables, meat, and poultry. If…
Lemony Spot Prawn Risotto with Asparagus
Serves 6 For the stock: 1 pound prawn heads and shells (about 8 cups), rinsed 4 quarts of cold water ½ medium onion, sliced 1 rib celery, cut crosswise into ¼ inch pieces 1 carrot, roughly chopped Kosher salt For the risotto 7-8 cups prawn stock 1 ½ -2 pounds…