Once you try this treatment of cooking greens, you'll want to make them a staple in your meal planning. SERVES 4 1ВЅ pounds (weight with stems) greens (either spinach, kale, collards, mustard greens, or escarole), washed, spun dry, and stemmed ВЅ tablespoon butter 2...
My favorite way to eat beets quick, beautiful, and so tasty. SERVES 4 1 bunch beets with their greens (about 4 medium beets) 2 tablespoons butter 1 teaspoon sugar Extra butter Cut the greens off the beets and set aside. Peel the beets with a vegetable peeler, then...
Fennel seed adds a mild licorice undertone to this simple, peasant-style accompaniment. Try this alongside Kasha Pilaf for a good match. SERVES 4 1 tablespoon butter 1 tablespoon oil ВЅ teaspoon fennel seed 6 cups (about 1Вј pounds) finely chopped cabbage Melt the...
These aromatic potatoes are in rather large pieces, like old-fashioned potatoes that would accompany a roast. If you prefer smaller diced potatoes, just cut back the cooking time to roughly 30 minutes. SERVES 6 6 medium boiling (waxy) potatoes, peeled and cut into...
The distinct rustic flavor of kasha (buckwheat groats) makes it a good choice as a companion to milder, rather than robust, entres. SERVES 4 1 tablespoon butter 3 cups (8 ounces) quartered mushrooms 1 medium onion, minced 1Вј cupsВ kashaimage (medium granulation) 1...
Sugar snap peas look just like fresh peas in their pods, but they are slightly smaller and more tender, so you can eat the whole thing pod and all. They are sweet and tasty and are also delicious served raw try them on your next crudits platter. If you cannot get...
SERVES 4 ВЅ pound fine egg noodles 3 tablespoons butter, cut into pieces 1 clove garlic, minced ВЅ cup minced fresh parsley Вј cup grated Parmesan cheese Salt to taste Bring about 2 quarts of water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add the noodles and cook for about 5...
These green beans are an excellent choice for a summer picnic. SERVES 4 1 pound green beans 3 tablespoons peanut oil 1 tablespoon tamari or other soy sauce 2 teaspoons Chinese rice vinegar or other vinegar 1 teaspoonВ Asian sesame oilimage Freshly ground pepper to...
Rich, intensely flavored, and naturally sweet, this aristocratic dish is not as time-consuming as it appears to be. You can prepare the chestnuts in advance and freeze them if you like. My method of removing the chestnut meat is by far the easiest I've found. If you...
Tossing and cooking the bulgur with a beaten egg ensures light, fluffy results, and heightens the nutty taste of the bulgur. This pilaf is so tasty that I don't hesitate to serve it with just a steamed vegetable when I want a simple, extra-quick meal. SERVES 4 1 cupВ...
This recipe has won over many confirmed Brussels sprouts haters. I find that Brussels sprouts are infinitely more delicious and attractive if they are halved or quartered when cooked. They become more delicate and are more colorful because they expose a...
(Total Time: 30 MIN| Serves: 30) Ingredients: 1 tsp butter 4 cups raw pecans ¼ cup Erythritol 1 tsp ground cinnamon ½ tsp ground nutmeg 1/8 tsp ground ginger 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper Pinch of sea salt ½ cup filtered water Directions: Place the butter in the Instant Pot...