Makes 6 to 8 servings Use whichever mushrooms you prefer for this dish. Experiment with different varieties to see how they change the flavor profile of the dish. Ingredients Mushroom Stuffing 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 garlic clove 1 shallot, minced 2 lb mixed wild mushrooms, cleaned and cut […]
Mussels Mariner-Style (Moules Marinière)
Serves 6 to 8 as an appetizer, 3 to 4 as a main course (if served with fries) Ingredients 3 lb mussels 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided use 1/4 cup minced shallots 3 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley 1/2 cup very dry white wine Freshly ground black […]
Olive Oil–Poached Tuna Provençal
Makes 4 to 6 servings Ingredients 1 quart olive oil 2 thyme sprigs 2 rosemary sprigs 4 bay leaves, preferably fresh 1 head garlic, peeled 1 1/2 lb tuna fillet Directions In a small saucepan, combine the olive oil with the thyme, rosemary, bay leaves, and garlic and heat to […]
One-Pot Mediterranean Pasta
Makes 4 servings When we say one pot, we mean it! All of the ingredients cook together—pasta included—and the finished dish is flavorful and saucy with less than 10 minutes of work! If you like, you can top the cooked pasta with sautéed shrimp or flaked tuna.
Onion, Walnut, and Blue Cheese Roll-Ups
Makes 4 servings These roll-ups are a variation on an onion tart with blue cheese and walnuts. Red wine is a natural with this hearty appetizer. It was paired with Whitecliff Vineyard’s Merlot at a vegetarian wine tasting event in New York State’s Hudson River Valley. Both the roll-ups and […]
Orecchiette With Ricotta, Peas & Lemon Zest
Serves 4 to 6
Oven-Roasted Pork Butt with Pan Gravy
Makes 6 servings One 6- to 8-lb pork butt, bone in Rub Ingredients 2 tablespoons kosher salt 1 tablespoon sugar 2 teaspoons freshly cracked black pepper 1 teaspoon caraway seeds Grated zest of 1 lemon Pan Gravy Ingredients 1 cup chopped onion 1/2 cup chopped carrot 1/2 cup red wine […]
Paella Valenciana
Makes 5 servings Ingredients 10 shrimp (16/20 count), peeled and deveined, shells reserved 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon crushed saffron threads 4 1/2 cups Chicken Broth, plus more as needed 3 chicken legs, separated Salt, as needed Freshly ground black pepper, as needed 1 cup large-dice onion 1 […]
Pan-Fried Chicken Breast with Prosciutto
Makes 6 servings We don’t fry every day, but when we do, it’s crispy chicken stuffed with cheese and prosciutto. We love this recipe for its versatility, so don’t be afraid to swap out fillings to suit your tastes. Add Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto, caramelized onions, or even chopped Steamed Broccoli […]
Pan-Steamed Cilantro and Pork Dumplings
Makes 8 servings Many hands make quick work, though if the company is good, why hurry? Gather your favorite sous chefs to prepare these flavorful dumplings, which are as fun to make as they are to eat. Remember, beauty is in the eyes of the beholder, and ugly dumplings are […]
Paniscia (Risotto With Vegetables, Beans, & Salame)
Serves 4 to 6
Pappardelle with Broccoli Rabe and Ricotta
Serves 6 to 8 We love this recipe with homemade chestnut pappardelle, but for a simple meal, any pasta will do. Substitute broccoli, broccolini, or even chopped Swiss chard for the broccoli rabe. Ingredients 2 lb broccoli rabe Kosher salt, as needed 10 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 2 garlic cloves, […]