Makes 10 servings The sweet and savory bites of glazed turkey are just the upgrade Thanksgiving dinner needed! Simply omit the walnuts for a nut-free dish, and thicken the pan sauce with a corn starch slurry for a gluten-free option.
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 […]
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, […]
Sage Dumplings
Makes about 100 dumplings Ingredients 1 1/4 lb yellow potatoes (about 4) 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 egg 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more as needed 1 tablespoon kosher salt 1/2 cup grated dry Jack or Parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage Directions Peel the potatoes and cut […]
Salt-Crusted Sea Bass
Makes 4 servings This is one of the most aromatic ways to cook sea bass. The crust forms a nice cooking vessel for the fish and citrus, and when you crack the crust the smell is incredible. Bring the fish to the table in the crust and then crack it […]
Sautéed Trout A La Meuniere
Makes 5 servings Ingredients 10 trout fillets (3 to 4 oz each) 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 11 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice 2 teaspoons chopped flat-leaf parsley Directions Blot the trout dry with […]
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 […]
Silken Tofu and Cucumber Dip
Makes 12 servings Tofu is misunderstood, but we think its perceived flaws (soft, bland) are also its strengths. Because it is so neutral in flavor, tofu is actually a great base for dips and plant-forward creamy recipes, like puddings and creamy soups, because it adds protein and texture without the […]
Spicy Lamb Kebabs With Pickled Grapes
Makes 8 servings Lamb Kebabs Ingredients 10 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more as needed 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon minced flat-leaf parsley 2 tablespoons minced oregano 1 tablespoon ground coriander 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger 2 teaspoons Spanish-style paprika 2 teaspoons […]
Spit-Roasted Duck with Orange-Ginger-Soy Glaze
Makes 6 servings Spit-roasting is one of the earliest cooking techniques. A duck on the spit emerges from the grill with a crackling crisp skin and meat that is less greasy than you might anticipate. Cutting the skin helps to render out the fat for lots of flavor without as […]
Stuffed Grapes Leaves
Makes 16 Ingredients 1/2 cup olive oil 1 cup minced onions 1/2 cup minced fennel 2 tablespoons minced garlic 1 cup short-grain rice 1 1/2 cups finely diced tomato Salt, to taste Ground black pepper, to taste 1/4 cup minced scallions, white portion only 1/4 cup minced parsley 1/4 cup […]
Stuffed Grilled Swordfish
Makes 4 to 6 servings Salmoriglio sauce is a pungent but simple combination of olive oil, lemon, and oregano. Pass it at the table so that everyone can dress their fish to suit themselves. Ingredients Salmoriglio 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 garlic clove, lightly crushed […]