Makes 2 servings The daikon radish (found at any Asian market) is a very large, long root vegetable that has a milder flavor than other radishes. Because they are so long you can use a julienne peeler or a mandoline to slice long, thin, strands of “spaghetti.”
Diabetes-Friendly Cuban-Style Black Bean Soup
Makes 6 servings We love the added flavor from the spices, sun-dried tomato, and sherry vinegar in this diabetes-friendly black bean soup. Garnish it with some mixed grains and wilted spinach and it becomes addictive.
Duck Confit
Makes 4 servings The traditional confit cooking method for duck is a method of preservation. The duck is cured, cooked very slowly in its own fat, and then stored, covered with that fat. It can be stored in the refrigerator for 4 months, so prepare more than you need. Keeping […]
Eggplant Caponata Stuffed Shells
Makes 4 to 6 servings This vegan pasta dish is creamy comfort food at its very best. Make all of the components ahead of time, or even assemble the dish a few days before you’re ready to serve it for an ultra-convenient weeknight meal. Serve it alongside prepared marinara sauce, […]
Eggplant Gnocchi with Fresh Tomato Sauce and Ricotta Salata
Makes 4 to 6 servings Choosing the eggplant is the secret here. Small eggplants will have smaller seeds. If your eggplant is large, it may have larger seeds that you’ll need to strain out of the purée and it may be somewhat spongy. In that case, buy enough eggplant to […]
Eggplant Ravioli with Candied Tomatoes and Olives
Farro with Chicken and Chanterelle Ragu
Makes 6 to 8 servings
Fazzoletti con Fagioli e Fruttie di Mare
Handkerchief Pasta with Beans and Seafood Makes 6 Servings Fazzoletti Pasta Dough Seafood Sauce with Beans and Tomatoes
Fedelini with Broccoli Rabe, Pancetta, Parmigiano-Reggiano, and Toasted Bread Crumbs
Makes 6 servings
Fish Poached In Fennel-Orange Broth
This all-purpose poaching liquid is well-suited to a number of fish, so choose what is freshest at your market. Makes 4 servings
Fresh Cheese Ravioli with Pesto and Pine Nuts
Robiola is a soft cheese made from cow, goat, and sheep milk, giving it more depth than the typical ricotta cheese. If you can’t find it, ricotta will do in a pinch, but will benefit from a quick drain in a strainer to dry out. Makes 6 to 8 servings
Frisée Salad with Olive Oil-Poached Egg and Lardons
Makes 6 servings This is a classic bistro salad that you will love from the first bite. The slightly bitter frisée pairs really well with the smoky, salty bacon, and the crunchy texture of both components is set off by the unctuous soft yolk of the olive oil–poached egg. The […]