Leek, Lemon and Cauliflower Fettuccine

I’m a big fan of cooking cauliflower until it’s almost creamy … especially in pastas like this one. It becomes part of the sauce, adding heft and health to just a handful of pasta.
Continue reading >>Balsamic Braised Chicken Thighs

This dish comes together without much fuss, but the honey and balsamic vinegar give it a surprisingly complex depth of flavor … not to mention a beautiful golden-bronze hue.
8 chicken thighs, skinned
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons olive oil
¼ cup minced shallots
1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme…
Last Minute From-Scratch Corned Beef

Yes, you can have from homemade corned beef the same day the lightbulb goes off that it’s Saint Paddy’s Day … TONIGHT. Just pull out your pressure cooker and this from-scratch corned beef (which is better than any store-bought version you’ve tasted, and blissfully free of all those preservatives they’re soaked with) can be on the stove in under ten minutes and on the table in less than three hours.
Continue reading » »Sauteed Sesame Bok Choy

Letting the bok choy get nice and browned in some places–what the Chinese call “the breath of the wok”–adds a smoky savoriness to the dish.
Continue reading » »Spice-Rubbed Roast Fish with Lemon and Fennel

The subtle spice rub and fragrant fennel make this easy fish dish something special.
Continue reading » »Garlicky Spinach

This spinach wins over even those who normally snub the vegetable. Pre-washed spinach makes this dish come together in a flash.
1 pound spinach
3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
½ lemon
Wilt the spinach in a wide, covered sauté pan over medium heat, for about 4 minutes, and pour…
White Bean and Chard Soup with Sausage

This soup straddles the line between fresh and green and rich and hearty. So much so, in fact, that it would be perfectly appropriate in any season.
4 cups cooked white beans
1 quart chicken broth (here’s our recipe for homemade)
½ teaspoon red chile flakes, (optional)
2 links fresh Italian sausage, removed from casing…
Greek Chicken Salad Pita with Lemon Vinaigrette

Alison Lewis’s colorful, bright-flavored chicken salad, from her book, “400 Best Sandwich Recipes, is a surefire lunch-box winner.
Continue reading » »Speedy Chickpea Couscous with Pesto

When it comes to side dishes on hectic weeknights, whole wheat couscous is a busy cook’s best ally.
Continue reading » »Basil-Mint Pesto

This simple, springy pesto is a versatile friend in the kitchen. Use to flavor whole grains, dollop on fish or chicken, or dress a bowl of pasta.
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