Serves 4 to 6 Six pounds of beefsteak tomatoes, if properly ripe, will produce about 4 cups of finished tomato sauce, so you might have some tomato sauce left over. You can store it in the refrigerator in a covered container for up to 5 days. Ingredients Fresh tomato and […]
Serves 6 Arrabbiata Sauce Ingredients 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 4 small dried red chiles (peperoncini), crushed 3 garlic cloves, minced or thinly sliced 1 can (28 oz) whole San Marzano tomatoes 1 lb dried pennette lisce (not rigate) Kosher salt, as needed Directions Heat the oil in a 4-quart […]
Makes 6 to 8 servings This flavorful beef stew comes from Tuscany, where it’s ideal with the region’s famed red wines. Guanciale is cured pork jowl, which you can find in some Italian specialty markets. Pancetta makes an acceptable substitute. Ingredients 4 oz guanciale or pancetta 8 oz cipollini or […]
Makes 10 servings Ingredients 10 red snapper fillets (about 6 oz each) 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 3/4 cup fresh lime juice Sauce Ingredients 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil 4 cups minced onion 3 garlic cloves, minced 2 cups peeled, seeded, medium-dice tomatoes […]
Makes 6 servings Ingredients 3 lb chicken bones, cut into 3-inch pieces 1 (4-inch) piece ginger 2 yellow onions, peeled and halved 6 star anise, lightly toasted 6 whole cloves, lightly toasted 4 cardamom pods 1 teaspoon fennel seeds 1 cinnamon stick 1 teaspoon black peppercorns 1 whole chicken (about […]
If you have leftovers, whip up a batch of empanada dough for picadillo empanadas. Ingredients 1 quart beef stock 1/4 cup vegetable oil, plus more as needed 10 oz Russet potato, peeled, small dice 1 lb ground beef 6 oz ham, small dice 10 oz yellow onions, small dice 8 […]
Makes 4 servings Piri piri sauce is spicy, but if you prefer something milder, substitute another red bell pepper for the Fresno chiles. Cauliflower and potatoes make this an easy one dish meal, but you serve this with French fries (that’s popular at quick-service Piri Piri shops!) or even just […]
Makes 4 to 6 servings Ingredients Tomato and Pancetta Sauce with Borlotti Beans 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 oz pancetta, minced 1 rosemary sprig, chopped 4 large sage leaves, chopped 1/2 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 bay leaf 1 medium onion, minced 1 tablespoon tomato […]
Makes 6 servings Pissaladière is simply a French version of pizza, traditionally topped with onions that have been melted down in olive oil, and with anchovies and Niçoise olives. It is best made with sweet onions, and a good-quality olive oil is a must. If possible, use an oil with […]
Makes 1 large pizza, serves 4 to 6 Pizza Dough
Makes three 12-inch pizzas If you don’t have yeast on hand (or the motivation to make the dough!), we bet your local pizza restaurant would be happy to sell you some to-go dough. Set out toppings for a fun make-your-own pizza activity to help beat cabin fever. Ingredients Dough 3 […]
Makes 1 1/4 pounds dough Ingredients 12 oz (3 cups) all-purpose or tipo 00 flour 4 oz (1 cup) buckwheat flour 3 large eggs 4 to 6 tablespoons whole milk Directions Combine the flour, eggs, and milk by hand or using a machine. Knead until all of the ingredients are […]