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 […]
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.
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 […]
Pasta alla Norma (Pasta with Tomatoes, Eggplant, and Ricotta Salata)
Serves 4 Sometimes cooks add a pinch of sugar to the sauce to tame any last bit of bitterness in the eggplant. The dish is finished with ricotta salata; although nontraditional, you might prefer to add some cubed fresh mozzarella at the very end instead of the ricotta salata. Ingredients […]
Piri Piri Chicken with Cauliflower and Potatoes
Makes 4 servings Piri piri sauce is spicy, but if you prefer something milder, substitute another red bell pepper for the Fresno chiles. Cauliflower and potatoes make this an easy one dish meal, but you serve this with French fries (that’s popular at quick-service Piri Piri shops!) or even just […]
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 […]
Pumpkin, Zucchini, and Chickpea Tagine
Makes 6 servings Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons minced ginger 1 cup diced onion 1 1/2 cups diced leeks (white and light green parts only) 5 garlic cloves, minced 1 1/2 tablespoons curry powder 2 1/2 cups peeled diced pumpkin or butternut squash 1 zucchini, diced 3 1/2 […]
Rice and Peas
Makes 4 to 6 servings When you have an ingredient as sweet and perfect as spring peas, you don’t need much to make a great meal. And by that we mean carbs and cheese! You can serve this simple risotto alongside a green salad for a light dinner or Mother’s […]
Risotto ai Trutti di Mare (Risotto With Seafood)
Serves 6 Ingredients 2 quarts shellfish broth 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, divided 3/4 cup minced yellow onion 1 lb (2 2/3 cups) Carnaroli rice 2 lb mixed seafood, such as mussels, shrimp, scallops, and squid 1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley 2 tablespoons grated Parmigiano-Reggiano (optional) 1 tablespoon brandy […]
Risotto with Gorgonzola, Radicchio, and Pear
Makes 6 servings If your pear is not completely ripe, you may add it during the final 5 minutes of the cooking time for the risotto so it will cook in the risotto and become tender. Ingredients 6 cups meat broth (chicken, pork, or beef) or as needed 2 tablespoons […]
Sausage with Sweet and Sour Peppers
Makes 4 to 6 servings Agrodolce is the Italian term for a sweet and sour sauce. Usually a reduction of vinegar and sugar, it is used to top meats, vegetables, sandwiches—anything, really! This recipe creates a quick and easy agrodolce right in the pan, which helps to soften the peppers […]
Sautéed Squid & Steamed Mussels With Cannellini Beans, Spinach & Pancetta
Makes 4 servings