Makes 4 to 6 servings Ingredients 4 green bell peppers 2 red bell peppers 2 yellow bell peppers 2 1/2 cups extra-virgin olive oil, plus as needed for drizzling 3 red onions, sliced thin 2 carrots, sliced 1/4 inch thick 4 celery stalks, trimmed, sliced 1/4 inch thick 1/2 cup […]
4th of July Side Dishes to Steal the Show
Either you’re the person who waits all year for a grilled hot dog or burger, or you’re the person testing the limits of those paper plates with a scoop of every side dish, because nothing beats a good potato salad. Of course, no food decision is a bad decision, so […]
5 All New Large-Batch Thanksgiving Sides We Can’t Get Enough Of
Some classic, some a little less so, these recipes are all crowd pleasers. We’ve developed these to serve 12, which means less math on your holiday to-do list, plus make-ahead directions to make your day a little less busy. Shaved Fennel, Arugula, Avocado, and Orange Salad This colorful salad showcases […]
Broccoli Rabe and Cannellini Beans
Makes 4 servings Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 tablespoons diced pancetta or 1 strip bacon, diced (optional) 1/4 cup minced yellow onion 1 garlic clove, minced 1/2 cup chicken or vegetable broth 6 cups trimmed broccoli rabe 1 cup cooked cannellini beans Salt, as needed Freshly ground black pepper, […]
Brussels Sprouts with Bacon
Makes 6 as a side dish Slab bacon, or unsliced bacon, can be found at specialty stores or from your local butcher. If you aren’t able to find slab bacon, look for thick-cut bacon, but your typical bacon or even pancetta will work just fine.
Garlic Cheese Grits
Makes 8 servings These grits get a great garlic flavor from just a little bit of garlic and they are jam-packed with cheese and butter, just the way they should be. The Tabasco and the cayenne give them a little kick. You may opt to leave out the eggs and […]
Green Beans with Frizzled Prosciutto and Gruyère
Makes 8 servings
Maple-Glazed Turnips
Makes 4 servings Pan-steaming, an excellent technique for cooking vegetables, uses a small amount of flavorful liquid in a covered pan. There are two benefits: a quick cooking time that helps retain nutrients and color, and a flavorful liquid you can reduce to make a simple sauce. Ingredients 2 lb […]
Potatoes au Gratin
Makes 4 to 6 servings Ingredients 1 3/4 lb russet potatoes 5 garlic cloves 2 cups whole milk Freshly grated nutmeg, as needed Salt, as needed Freshly ground black pepper, as needed 3/4 cup heavy cream 4 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces Directions Preheat the oven to 350°F. Butter […]
Potatoes Colcannon
Makes 6 to 8 servings Ingredients 1 pound cabbage, large dice 3 1/2 cups chicken stock or water 2 1/2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and quartered 1 cup whole milk 1/4 cup sliced scallions Salt and pepper, to taste 1/8 cup melted butter 4 slices of bacon, cooked crisp […]
Thanksgiving Stuffing Free-Style
Stuffing (or maybe you call it dressing?) is highly personal. You might follow the same family recipe each year, or maybe you go out in search of something new and exciting. More often than not, you might be let down. This isn’t because the recipes are bad, but it’s because […]
Try New Things: All Aboard the Grain Train!
Are you ready to try new things? The key to being a super-foodie is tasting everything, even if it’s something you are pretty sure you won’t like. Because often you’re wrong, and it turns out you love something that you thought would be disgusto! And while some foods are a […]