Makes 6 servings The combination of arugula and mushrooms creates truly earthy flavors in this salad, and the cheese adds sweet and salty components. If you can’t find fresh porcini, use chanterelle, oyster, cremini, white, or any mushrooms with soft flesh. Serve grilled bread with this simple salad to enjoy […]
Red Wine Granita
Makes 12 servings This granita—an icy, frozen dessert—will remind you of a chilled sangria, which makes it a favorite to enjoy as a treat poolside or as a refreshing course in a Mediterranean dinner party. Ingredients 3 cups water 1 3/4 cup red wine 3/4 cup sugar 3/4 cup orange […]
Roasted Radishes
Makes 4 servings Roasting tempers the slightly bitter flavor of the radishes and brings out their natural sweetness. Give this technique a try in your kitchen to add to your repertoire of ways to serve radishes. Ingredients 2 bunches red radishes, cleaned, tops removed and sliced in half 1 teaspoon […]
Sardinian Sheet Music Flatbread (Carta da Musica)
Makes 20 thin bread sheets Ingredients 3/4 cup (4 oz) bread flour or all-purpose flour 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons water, plus more as needed 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 cup olive oil 2 tablespoons coarse salt Directions Preheat the oven to 450°F. Combine […]
Sesame Tempeh Sticks with Apricot Dipping Sauce
Makes 10 servings These crispy plant-forward party snacks just happen to be vegetarian and vegan, so they’re the perfect recipe for every crowd! For some heat, add a light smear of Korean gochujang before rolling. Ingredients Filling 3 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds, divided use 10 oz tempeh 1/2 cup chopped […]
Shrimp and Garlic
Makes 8 small-bite servings This recipe can be found in any coastal area where shrimp is abundant. It also is made with prawns or langoustine in some areas. For the home cook, shrimp is widely available and easy to prepare. Be sure that your shrimp is nice and fresh with […]
Shrimp Dumplings (Har Gow)
Makes 40 dumplings Dough Shrimp Filling
Shrimp Pancakes
Makes 10 servings Ingredients 1 1/2 cups minced onion 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 teaspoon Spanish paprika 2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour Kosher salt, as needed 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 cup water 12 oz shrimp, deveined and minced Vegetable oil, as needed for […]
Silken Tofu and Cucumber Dip
Makes 12 servings Tofu is misunderstood, but we think its perceived flaws (soft, bland) are also its strengths. Because it is so neutral in flavor, tofu is actually a great base for dips and plant-forward creamy recipes, like puddings and creamy soups, because it adds protein and texture without the […]
Soft Fresh Mozzarella with Grilled Peach and Prosciutto
Makes 6 servings Ingredients 1 lb fresh mozzarella in water 4 white peaches (or a good locally grown variety), firm and ripe (see note) 4 tsp extra virgin olive-oil 12 slices imported prosciutto (or substitute coppa or culatello, found in specialty Italian markets) 4 basil leaves thinly sliced 12 baby […]
Soft Pretzels
Makes 4 large pretzels Big pretzels are easier to shape, but if you would like more than 4 big pretzels, you can make eight that are half-as-big. The resting and baking times will be shorter, so just keep an eye on them. Ingredients Dough 2 cups bread flour 1 1/2 […]
Spiced Roasted Almonds
Makes 2 cups These are the perfect recipe to make in bulk at the beginning of the week for a good mid-afternoon desk snack. The spices are really more of a suggestion, so experiment with what you like best. Add chipotle chile powder for a smoky kick, or garam masala […]