Main Dishes

Potato Gnocchi with Taleggio

Ingredients 1 1/2 lb Idaho or other starchy potatoes Kosher salt, as needed 1 cup all-purpose or “00” flour, or as needed 1 large egg 1 egg yolk 1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano (2 oz), plus more for serving Pinch of grated nutmeg 8 oz Taleggio, cut into strips Directions Put […]

Chef's Notes Plus

Raclette is for Lovers

Cheese may not be a popular first date food, but as far as we’re concerned, nothing unites two people better than an interactive shared meal of absolute perfection. And that can really only be raclette. Half dinner, half get-together, this traditional cheese dish rivals fondue for popularity in its home […]

Free Recipes, Salads

Red Salad

Makes 8 portions Chef’s notes: The salad may be served on a bed of spinach or chiffonade Tuscan kale. For crunch, add a sprinkling of lightly toasted chopped pistachios, hazelnuts, or almonds. If you can’t find opal basil, you can substitute any type of sprout, such as pea shoots, broccoli […]

One-Dish Meals

Rice and Peas

Makes 4 to 6 servings When you have an ingredient as sweet and perfect as spring peas, you don’t need much to make a great meal. And by that we mean carbs and cheese! You can serve this simple risotto alongside a green salad for a light dinner or Mother’s […]

One-Dish Meals

Risotto ai Trutti di Mare (Risotto With Seafood)

Serves 6 Ingredients 2 quarts shellfish broth 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, divided 3/4 cup minced yellow onion 1 lb (2 2/3 cups) Carnaroli rice 2 lb mixed seafood, such as mussels, shrimp, scallops, and squid 1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley 2 tablespoons grated Parmigiano-Reggiano (optional) 1 tablespoon brandy […]

Main Dishes

Risotto with Sweet Peppers and Scallops

Serves 6 If you can find bay scallops, they are perfect for this dish. If not, sea scallops are still good. If your sea scallops are extremely large, you can cut them in half. Ingredients 1 1/2 lb red and/or yellow peppers (about 4 medium) 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil […]

Main Dishes

Roasted Vegetable Pizza

Makes 4 Servings Pizza Dough Ingredients 2 teaspoons or 1 package active dry yeast 2 cups warm water 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup semolina flour 1 tablespoon salt 1/4 cup olive oil Directions Combine the yeast with the water in a bowl and stir to dissolve. Add the […]

Main Dishes

Rolled Pasta with Pumpkin and Chestnut

Makes 8 to 10 servings Ingredients Pumpkin and Chestnut Stuffing One 3-lb pumpkin Kosher salt, as needed 5 oz peeled fresh or frozen chestnuts 1 rosemary sprig 1 garlic clove, crushed 2 tablespoons grated Parmigiano-Reggiano 4 amaretti cookies, crumbled 2 egg yolks Zest from 1 orange Freshly ground black pepper, […]

Desserts

Rosemary Polenta Cake with Savory Strawberries and Goat Cheese

Makes 12 servings This recipe is adapted from the menu of the Gatehouse restaurant on the CIA’s Napa campus in St. Helena, California. It is sweet and savory (mostly sweet!) and is the perfect way to showcase in season strawberries, though we think peaches would also be delicious. The whipped […]