Entrees
Scallops with Black Beans and Zucchini
Servings: 4 Ingredients 2 tablespoons grapeseed or canola oil 2 tablespoons minced fermented black beans 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 bunch scallions, thinly sliced, white and green parts separated Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 pound medium (U-20) scallops, muscles removed, halved 2 cups 1/4-inch sliced zucchini 2…
Salad Dressing Chicken with Escarole and Bean Salad
Servings: 4 Ingredients: 4 bone in-skin-on chicken legs For the salad dressing (or buy pre-made salad dressing): 2 shallots- minced 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon honey Salt and pepper (to taste) For the salad:…
Sal’s Meatballs
Note from Marc: My father instilled three things in me: (1) Always work for yourself—no matter what, be the boss; (2) Always have integrity—you are only as good as your word; (3) Always use veal, pork, and beef in meatballs. Life really is that simple! Makes about sixty 1-ounce meatballs…
Salt Baked Pesce per Due
Serves 2 Hands-On Time: 30 minutes Total Preparation Time: 1 hour One 2-pound fish (such as branzino, dorado, or black sea bass) 3 1/2 cups fine sea salt 3 large egg whites 4 sprigs flat-leaf parsley, stems and leaves separated, leaves chopped, for garnish 2 sprigs rosemary 1 clove garlic…
Red Beans and Rice Soup
Makes about 10 cups, 6 servings Hands on time: 25 minutes Total preparation time: 40 minutes 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 6 ounces ham 1 large onion 4 medium celery stalks 1 large green bell pepper 3 garlic cloves 1 tablespoon Creole Seasoning (recipe follows) 1 pound fully cooked…
Martha Lou’s Fried Chicken and Braised Cabbage with Ham
Martha Lou’s Fried Chicken Note: if you don’t have Lawry’s products handy substitute the homemade seasoning salt for both the Lawry’s products in the ingredient list Serves 6 1 1/2 tablespoons Lawry”s Seasoned Salt 1 1/2 tablespoon Lawry’s Garlic Salt ½ teaspoon Black pepper one 3 to 4 pound chicken, cut…
Zucchini Patties with Garlicky Yogurt Sauce
This is a meal in a sandwich—a zucchini burger that’s blended with mashed chickpeas and breadcrumbs and nicely seasoned with spices and fresh herbs. It’s equally appropriate on a summer’s day in the backyard as on a wintry night in front of the fire. The pine nuts add crunch and,…
Braised Brisket with Flying Disks
Serves 8 to 10 For the brisket: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil One 4 to 5 pound beef brisket, preferably flat cut with a 1/4-inch layer of fat left on kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 large onions, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons minced garlic ¼ cup tomato…
Grilled Shrimp in Lettuce Wraps
For the shrimp: 1 lb. shrimp, 16-20 size or bigger, peeled and deveined 4 garlic cloves, minced 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil salt and black pepper 1 tablespoon sriracha BBQ sauce, optional 3 tablespoons thinly sliced scallions For the salad: 1 cup thinly sliced English cucumber 1 cup finely diced…
Agnello Scottadito with Heirloom Tomato Salad
Makes 6 Servings Ingredients 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 12 individual lamb chops 2 sprigs rosemary cracked black pepper to taste 2 pounds ripe heirloom tomatoes salt and pepper to taste 3 tablespoons sherry vinegar 6 large fresh basil leaves 5 fresh mint leaves Directions Brush some oil on the…
Dirty Duck Rice
Serves 4 to 6 people 3 large duck livers 1/2 cup whole milk 6 confit duck legs (available on line from Mapleleaffarms.com and Dartagnan.com) 2 tablespoons duck fat (available from the above on line sources) 1/4 cup finely chopped yellow onions 2 tablespoons minced garlic 2 tablespoons brandy 3…
Zucchini and Pasta Noodles with Garlicky Yogurt Sauce
Serves 4 Hands-on-time: 15 minutes Total prep time: 30 minutes 4 cups baby zucchini 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil Pinch of saffron 2 teaspoons minced garlic 1 1/2 cups labneh 8 cups zucchini spiral noodles 4 cups cooked angel hair pasta 1/4 cup minced cilantro…
Pimento Cheese
Serves 2 to 4 people 8 ounces sharp cheddar, coarsely shredded ½ cup jarred pimentos, drained and finely diced ¼ cup mayonnaise Homemade style whole wheat bread Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and stir well. Spread the cheese on the bread to make sandwiches and cut into quarters.…
Roasted Vegetable and Fresh Ricotta Sandwiches
Makes 4 Servings Hands-On Time: 35 Minutes Total Preparation Time: 35 Minutes Suggested Accompaniments: Roasted kale and parsnip strips 1 small eggplant (about 10 ounces) 1 large zucchini (about 12 ounces) 1 ½ pounds plum tomatoes (about 6 medium) 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil Kosher salt and freshly ground…
Picadillo Sloppy Joes
Picadillo Sloppy Joes Total preparation time: 30 minutes Makes 4 servings (3 ½ cups filling) 1 medium onion 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 pound ground chuck, round, or sirloin One 4½-ounce can chopped green chiles ½ cup pimiento-stuffed green olives 1-cup chili sauce…
Chicken, Shrimp, Peanut and Cashew Stew
Chicken, Shrimp, Peanut and Cashew Stew Serves 6 to 8 1 whole chicken (3 to 4 pounds), cut into 8 pieces with the skin on 3 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice ½ pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined, about 20 shrimp 4 tablespoons dende oil ½…
Smoky Fish Chowder
Makes about 9 cups, 4 servings Hands-on time: 20 minutes Total preparation time: 30 minutes 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter 8 ounces Canadian bacon 1 medium onion 2 medium celery sticks 1 pound boiling potatoes, such as Yukon gold or Red Bliss 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon fresh thyme…
Savannah Bee Rosemary Honey and Georgia Peach Chutney Burgers
Serves 4 For Peach Chutney: 1/2 cup cider vinegar 1/2 cup loosely packed brown sugar 1/2 cup Savannah Bee Rosemary Honey 1 large sweet red pepper, seeded, diced 1/4 inch, about 1/2 cup 1 small white onion, peeled and diced, about 1/2 cup 1 small jalapeño pepper, seeded and diced, 2…
Grilled Duck Breast on a Honey Roasted Carrot-Farro-Herb Salad with Cider Jus
Makes 4 servings Serve with a pinot noir Two 12-ounce Muscovy Duck breasts Honey Roasted Carrot Farro Salad (recipe below) Cider Jus (recipe below) First score the fat side of the breast by making shallow, crosswise cuts. (This helps the fat melt away into the pan.) Season the breasts well…
Sauteed Lemon Chicken with Fried Capers
Start to finish: 45 minutes Hands on time: 45 minutes Servings: 4 1 pound chicken breast cutlets, preferably thin sliced 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, divided 3 tablespoons rinsed, drained and dried capers Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper All-purpose flour (preferably wondra) for dredging the…
Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Cucumber Cantaloupe Salsa and Creamy Feta Dressing
Start to finish: 40 minutes Hands-on time: 30 minutes Servings: 4 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled, divided 1/3 cup low-fat buttermilk 1/4 cup mayonnaise (low-fat if you prefer) 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for brushing the…
Steak with Steak Butter
STEAK BUTTER Start to finish: 10 minutes Hands-on time: 10 minutes Servings: Makes about 16 tablespoons (1/2 pound) 1/2 pound Homemade Butter (see recipe below) or store-bought unsalted butter, cut into tablespoons and softened to room temperature 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 garlic clove, finely minced…
Indian Scrambled Eggs with Pappadams
Ingredients 1⁄4 cup vegetable oil Four 8-inch pappadams 1⁄2 small onion One 1-inch piece fresh ginger 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 large serrano chile 3⁄4 teaspoon ground cumin 1⁄2 teaspoon ground turmeric 8 large eggs 1⁄3 cup plain low-fat or full-fat Greek-style yogurt (see page 49) Kosher salt 1⁄2 pound…
On this week’s show, guest chef Ming Tsai and I make quick and easy one-pan dinners.
Using just one pan for dinner makes both the cook and the dishwasher happy, plus it’s so easy. In Episode 518: One Pan Wonders, we start with guest Ming Tsai and his Lemongrass Chicken Soup. Then on “Ask Sara,” tips for using the original pot, the wok. Finally, I help a…