Sara’s Weeknight Meals Season 5
Grilled Shrimp and 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…
The Creamsicle
Makes four ice cream sodas 2 cups fresh orange juice 4 large scoops vanilla ice cream Seltzer, well chilled Bring the orange juice to a boil in a medium saucepan and simmer until it is reduced by half. Chill well. Drop a scoop of ice cream into the bottom of…
Jean Anderson’s Oven Fried Chicken with Sides
This easy recipe from Sara Moulton Cooks at Home is ideal for entertaining. You can put it into the oven and it minds itself while you do other things. When I told my mentor and good buddy Jean Anderson that my first cookbook needed her chicken recipe- it became one of…
Grilled Salmon, Arugula & Grilled Corn Salad, Sweet Pea & Avocado Crostini
Makes 4 servings Suggested Accompaniment Serve with a Chardonnay Ingredients Four 6-ounce boneless, skinless filets of salmon seasoned with extra virgin olive oil to coat and a liberal sprinkling of salt and pepper Sweet Pea Hummus (recipe below) Crostini (recipe below) 2 ears of fresh corn shucked, grilled and cut…
Turkey Spinach Burger with Pepperoncini Mayonnaise
Start to finish: 45 minutes Hands on time: 20 minutes Servings: 4 Ingredients 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1/2 cup finely chopped onion 5 ounces baby spinach Kosher salt and ground black pepper 1/4 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt 1/4 cup low-fat mayonnaise 2 tablespoons minced seeded pepperoncini 1…
Spanish Burger
Makes 6 servings Hands-on time: 25 minutes Total preparation time: 35 minutes Ingredients 1 large onion, chopped 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 garlic cloves 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/2 teaspoon smoked, sweet or hot smoked Spanish paprika 2 pounds burger mix (NOTE: you could use: ground pork, bison or…
Waffles Eggs Benedict
Have you ever had some leftover salad greens in the fridge (not enough for a full salad) and wondered what to do with them? You can saute them and add them to the spinach for the green part of this eggs benedict. You could double up on the bacon and…
Spaghetti with Bacon, Eggs and Toasted Crumbs
This is the best kind of breakfast-for-dinner dish. Not only does it include bacon, eggs, and toast (in the form of buttery crumbs), it features spaghetti, too. And, with the exception of the bacon, most of the entree is made in one skillet. Let’s start with the bacon. I prefer…
Duck Fat Popovers
Start to finish: 40 minutes plus 1 day and 1 hour resting time Hands on time: 10 minutes Servings: Makes 10 to 11 popovers 4 large eggs 2 cups whole milk 1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons melted duck fat, divided 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon table salt Whisk the…
Roast Duck with Green Peppercorn Sauce
Serves 4 One 5-pound Long Island (Pekin) duck Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 small onion, coarsely chopped 1 small carrot, coarsely chopped 2 garlic cloves, smashed with the side of a knife 1 cup dry red wine 1 small celery rib,…
Deviled Bones
Makes 6 Servings Hands-On Time: 20 Minutes Total Preparation Time: 3 Hours 15 Minutes to 3 Hours 45 Minutes Ingredients 5 pounds meaty beef short ribs with the bones Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 3 c chicken stock, preferably homemade, or canned broth 1/2 c dry red wine 3…
Mussels and Bok Choy with Black Bean Sauce
Mussels, like clams, are a two-fer. They’re delicious in themselves and they generate their own sauce. If all you did was throw them into a pot with a little olive oil, garlic, and white wine, put the lid on top, and steam them until they opened, you’d still end up…
Crispy Oyster and Bacon Pad Thai
Serves 4 Ingredients 1 pound Pad Thai noodles 1 cup Pad Thai Sauce, recipe follows Vegetable oil for deep frying plus a little extra for stir frying Dozen shucked oysters Rice flour for dusting 1 Thai chile, thinly sliced 1 bunch scallions, green part only, cut into 2 inch lengths…
Spicy Greens Ravioli
Servings: 4 Start to finish: 40 minutes Hands on time: 30 minutes 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 9 cups packed spicy or bitter greens, such as arugula, escarole, watercress or, mustard, chopped fine 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons homemade ricotta cheese (see recipe below) or store bought ricotta 3 tablespoons…
Mini Meat Loaves
Makes 6 servings Total Time: 1 hour Preparation Time: 15 min For the glaze: 1 cup ketchup 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar 1 1/2 tablespoons cider vinegar For the mini meat loaves: 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 celery ribs, finely chopped (about 1/2 cup) 1 medium onion, finely chopped…
Kentucky Lemonade
Hands-on-time: 10 minutes Total prep time: 55 minutes There are two secrets to making great lemonade: Secret #1 – Roast your lemons. Secret #2 – Bourbon. Fortunately, this recipe incorporates both those tips to deliver one of the greatest summer taste sensations of them all: Kentucky Lemonade. You can use…
Toasted Pasta Spanish-Style with Shrimp and Chorizo
Start to finish: 1 hour 20 minutes Hands on time: 1 hour Servings: 4 1 pound peeled and deveined large shrimp 3 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon minced garlic, divided Kosher salt 8 ounces fideos, spaghettini or thin spaghetti, broken into 1 to 2-inch lengths 6…
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 1/4…
Baby Egg Rolls with Soy Dipping Sauce
For the Egg Rolls: 1/4 cup olive oil One 2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and minced 1 garlic clove, minced One 1/2-pound boneless pork chop, cut into thin strips 2 scallions, white and 1 inch of the green parts, thinly sliced 1 carrot, julienned 1 large red bell pepper, julienned…
Pork Cutlets with Spanish Olive Sauce
Ingredients 4 thin boneless pork chops kosher salt and freshly black pepper all-purpose flour for coating the chops 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 cup dry sherry 1 cup chicken stock 1/3 cup sliced or chopped pimento-stuffed Spanish green olives 1 tablespoon unsalted butter Additional kosher salt and freshly ground…
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 chicken…
Buttermilk “Fried” Pork Chops
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…
Kielbasa Sandwiches with Kimchi and Cheddar
Serves 4 1 cup well-drained Quick Kimchi (see recipe below) 4 hero rolls 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 1/2 pounds kielbasa 2 ounces sharp cheddar cheese Prepare Quick Kimchi. Heat a large skillet over medium heat until hot. Split the rolls horizontally to within 1/2 inch of…