Salads

Red Pepper Orzo

Makes 8 servings Ingredients 1/2 pound orzo 2 teaspoons salt, or to taste 1/4 cup olive oil 1 red onion, diced 1 red pepper, diced 1 green pepper, diced 1 fennel bulb, finely diced 1 tablespoon garlic, chopped 1 tablespoon thyme, chopped 1/2 cup tomato juice 1/4 cup parsley, chopped […]

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 […]

Free Recipes, Side Dishes

Roasted Delicata Squash with Buttermilk Dressing

Makes 8 servings We use delicata squash because it’s beautiful, but you can use any squash for this dish. Delicata and acorn don’t need to be peeled, but be sure to remove the tough peel from heartier-skinned squashes, like butternut or pumpkin. Ingredients 2 lb 12 oz delicata squash 4 […]

Sauces, Dressings, and Condiments

Romesco Sauce

Makes 1 pint Ingredients 24 hazelnuts 21 almonds 2 cloves garlic 2 slices baguette, about ½-in thick 3 red bell peppers 2 plum tomatoes 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar Directions Preheat the oven to 350°F. Roast hazelnuts, almonds, garlic, and […]

Main Dishes, Soups and Stews

Rutabaga Stew

Makes 8 servings This dish is a good representative of the one-pot dishes in German cuisine. Hearty and easy to prepare with simple means, these types of stews provide a substantial meal, especially during cold winter seasons. Ingredients One 1-lb smoked ham hock 3 quarts chicken stock 1 lb onions, […]

Main Dishes

Sea Bass and Scallops en Papillote

Makes 5 servings Ingredients Gremolata 1 1/2 cups fresh bread crumbs 2 tablespoons orange zest 2 tablespoons plus 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon zest 4 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley Salt, as needed Freshly ground black pepper, as needed 2 tablespoons butter, melted 1 1/2 cups vegetable stock […]

Salads

Shaved Fennel, Arugula, Avocado, and Orange Salad

Makes 12 servings This recipe makes a salad to serve a crowd, but you can half the recipe for a great lunch or dinner any day of the week. Take advantage of in-season winter citrus and try different varieties of oranges or tangerines. Ingredients 3 bulbs fennel, shaved 4 very […]

Soups and Stews

Shellfish Stock

Makes 2 1/2 quarts stock Ingredients 2 tablespoon olive oil 1 large yellow onion, cut into medium dice 1 leek, coarsely chopped 1 celery stalk, cut into medium dice 5 lb bones from mild, lean white fish; or shrimp, crab, and/or lobster shells 5 black peppercorns, cracked 4 parsley stems […]