Serves 6 to 8 as an appetizer, 3 to 4 as a main course (if served with fries)
Olive Oil–Poached Tuna Provençal
Makes 4 to 6 servings Chef’s Note: If you want to reuse the oil, bring it to a simmer then cool and refrigerate it. It can be used again for poaching, or even in a vinaigrette for a Niçoise salad.
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 Cannellini Beans and Spinach
Makes 8 servings Orecchiette is a pasta shape that lends itself well to a simple sauce like the one made here. You can choose to serve this family style or as a side dish to a serving of grilled, marinated chicken.
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 Pan Gravy
Paella Valenciana
Makes 5 servings
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.