Main Dishes

Pork Cutlets With A Wild Mushroom Ragout

Makes 4 servings Ingredients Four 6-oz pork cutlets Kosher salt, as needed Freshly ground black pepper, as needed All-purpose flour, for dredging Olive oil, as needed 1 small shallot, minced 2 cups sliced assorted mushrooms (oyster, cremini, stemmed shiitake, chanterelle, and/or white) 1 teaspoon chopped thyme leaves 1/4 cup dry […]

Main Dishes

Potato and Cheddar Pierogi

Makes 6 servings This is a classic filling for these Polish dumplings, but you can jazz it up with your favorite flavors, like drained sauerkraut, roasted garlic, or crumbled crispy bacon. Ingredients Dough 1/2 cup water 1 2/3 cups semolina flour 2 cups all-purpose flour 4 eggs 1 tablespoon kosher […]

Main Dishes

Potato Gnocchi

Makes 1 1/2 lb dough Cooking and drying your potatoes properly, and mixing in just the right amount of flour, is the key to success. While you are just learning to make these dumplings, we strongly suggest that you prepare a couple of test gnocchi first so that yours won’t […]

Main Dishes

Potato Gnocchi With A Quick Fondue

Serves 4 Ingredients 1 1/2 lb Idaho or other starchy potatoes Kosher salt, as needed 1 cup all-purpose or “00” flour, or as needed 1 large egg 1 egg yolk 1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano (2 oz), plus more for serving Pinch of grated nutmeg 1 cup heavy cream 1 ounce […]

Main Dishes

Potato Gnocchi with Asparagus, Rabbit, and Liver

Makes 6 servings This recipe has many steps and ingredients, but the techniques are simple and worth the finished dish! Be sure to read the recipe all the way through to plan your time, since you will need the broth to make the ragú. Ingredients Rabbit Ragù 1 whole rabbit […]

Main Dishes

Potato Gnocchi with Taleggio

Ingredients 1 1/2 lb Idaho or other starchy potatoes Kosher salt, as needed 1 cup all-purpose or “00” flour, or as needed 1 large egg 1 egg yolk 1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano (2 oz), plus more for serving Pinch of grated nutmeg 8 oz Taleggio, cut into strips Directions Put […]

Main Dishes

Potato Salad with Tuna, Olives, and Red Peppers

Makes 4 to 6 servings Ingredients 1 lb new potatoes Salt to taste 2 large red bell peppers, seeded and diced 1 cup pitted green olives, halved One 8-oz can oil-packed tuna, drained 1/4 cup olive oil 6 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon mild paprika […]

Main Dishes, One-Dish Meals

Pressure Cooker Osso Buco

Makes 4 servings Osso buco used to be an all-day recipe, saved for the most special of occasions. While we still think it’s a special dish to serve for a holiday or dinner party, preparing it in an electric pressure cooker makes it quick and easy. If you don’t have […]

Main Dishes

Rabbit Braised with Lavender and Honey

Makes 4 servings Although you may not eat rabbit frequently, this dish is sure to make you a convert. The combination of the braised legs with the roasted loin and miniature chops is delicious and allows for total utilization of the rabbit, so there is no waste. If you’re not […]

Main Dishes

Ragù Bolognese

Makes 6 servings Bolognese is essentially a meat stew with a small amount of tomato added— although Americans often confuse it for a tomato sauce with some meat added. The sauce is cooked slowly to develop a deep, rich flavor. In Italy it is traditionally served with tagliatelle pasta and […]