MAKES 4 BURGERS 4 medium portobello mushroom caps, wiped clean 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar sea salt, to taste freshly ground black pepper, to taste Herbed Chèvre (recipe follows) 8 slices rustic bread, toasted Toppings: bibb lettuce, roasted red bell peppers, halved and seeds removed 1. Remove gills from underside of […]
Molasses-Glazed Grilled Pork Loin
April 4, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The assertive flavors of coffee, molasses, and balsamic vinegar meld and mellow in this sophisticated dish that is just the thing for winter entertaining. It is best served with simple sides, such as collard greens and Sweet Potato Spoon Bread, that enhance rather than distract from the sweet, rich molasses flavor of the pork. SERVES […]
Pan-Seared Sea Scallops with Citrus Tarragon Butter
April 4, 2012 by 1 Comment
Scallops are light but also very flavorful, so they’re ideal for simple preparations like this one. With this tangy citrus and tarragon butter, it’s one of my standby dishes, something I make when I come home late from the Market and want to make a quick, effortless dinner. Photo to the left by Quentin Bacon. Serves 4 […]
Roasted Vegetable Meatloaf
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Using ground beef with a higher fat content ensures a moist meatloaf. For a take on an old-fashioned TV dinner, serve with Mustard Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans with Garlic, Lemon & Parsley, and Strawberry-Rhubarb Crisps with Cardamom & Nutmeg. Photo to the left by Brian Leatart. Serves 6 3 small zucchini, diced 3 red bell peppers, diced 2 medium-size […]
Capellini with Fresh Ricotta, Roasted Garlic, Corn & Herbs
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Fresh ricotta cheese (available at some supermarkets and at Italian markets) and good-quality olive oil are the keys to this great salty-sweet dish. Photo to the left by Mitchell Feinberg. Serves 6 1 large head of garlic, top ½ inch cut off 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 4 ears of fresh corn with husks 6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 4 teaspoons grated lemon […]
Sesame Soba Noodles with Cucumber, Bok Choy, and Mixed Greens
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In this Asian take on summer pasta, noodles are tossed with a lovely orange-peanut dressing and tons of fresh vegetables.
Farfalle with Chicken, Tomatoes, Caramelized Onions, and Goat Cheese
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This pasta is loaded with appealing flavors: sweet onions and tomatoes, tangy goat cheese, earthy spinach. Photo to the left by Mitchell Feinberg Serves 4 to 6 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 large red onions, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons Sherry wine vinegar 1 teaspoon sugar 8 ounces farfalle 1 cup dry white wine 1 cup low-salt chicken broth 6 heirloom tomatoes, cored, chopped (about 5 cups) 2 cups shredded cooked chicken (from […]
Linguine with Herb Broth and Clams
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I make this often when I’m at our summerhouse in Lake Placid, where I’m able to get fresh small Maine clams. It’s a nice dinner to serve a crowd because you can do all the prep ahead of time and cook the clams and pasta at the last minute. Also your guests can eat it with their plates on their laps without a problem.
Grilled Turkey Burgers with Sweet Pickles
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I use bread crumbs and herbs to bind the turkey meat for these burgers like I would if I were making meatloaf or meatballs. Turkey meat, which has less fat and less flavor than ground beef, needs the extra flavor and texture these ingredients add. I like to serve them on whole-wheat buns to keep […]