Sauces, Dressings, and Condiments

Pesto

Makes about 3 cups Ingredients 1 oz (3 tablespoons) pine nuts 1 small garlic clove Kosher salt as needed 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus as needed 8 oz basil leaves (about 4 cups loosely packed leaves) 2 oz (1/2 cup) grated Pecorino Romano 2 oz (1/2 cup) grated Parmigiano-Reggiano […]

Sauces, Dressings, and Condiments

Pistou

Makes about 3/4 cup Pistou is the subtly different French version of pesto, the fragrant Italian herb paste. While pesto typically includes nuts, pistou may or may not. The key ingredients for both are basil, olive oil, garlic, and cheese. In fact, the first version of pistou was essentially a […]

Free Recipes, Salads

Red Salad

Makes 8 portions Chef’s notes: The salad may be served on a bed of spinach or chiffonade Tuscan kale. For crunch, add a sprinkling of lightly toasted chopped pistachios, hazelnuts, or almonds. If you can’t find opal basil, you can substitute any type of sprout, such as pea shoots, broccoli […]

Main Dishes

Risotto with Sweet Peppers and Scallops

Serves 6 If you can find bay scallops, they are perfect for this dish. If not, sea scallops are still good. If your sea scallops are extremely large, you can cut them in half. Ingredients 1 1/2 lb red and/or yellow peppers (about 4 medium) 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil […]

Main Dishes

Semolina Pizza with Fresh Herbs and Goat Cheese

Makes two 12-inch pizzas Using a baking stone or tiles will help approximate the intense heat of a woodfired pizza oven, resulting in a better pizza crust. Use a baker’s peel to transfer the prepared pizza to the stone. If you don’t have a peel, you can substitute a baking […]

One-Dish Meals

Shrimp & Chicken Jambalaya

Makes 6 to 8 servings Ingredients 3 tablespoon canola oil 1 lb 8 oz boneless skinless chicken breasts, thighs, or a combination, cubed Kosher salt, as needed Freshly ground black pepper, as needed 1 lb andouille sausage, sliced 1/2-inch thick 1 medium yellow onion, diced 2 green bell peppers, diced […]

Sauces, Dressings, and Condiments

Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto

Makes 2 cups Ingredients 6 garlic cloves Salt, as needed 1/3 cup pine nuts 2 cups sun-dried tomatoes, packed in oil 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more as needed 1 cup basil leaves, plus as needed for garnish 1 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano Directions Mash the garlic and salt together […]

Sauces, Dressings, and Condiments

Tapenade

Makes 6 servings Ingredients 2 cups pitted kalamata or other cured black olives 3 anchovy fillets, drained 2 tablespoons capers, rinsed 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon chopped parsley, rosemary, or basil Directions Put the olives, anchovy fillets, capers, and garlic […]

Free Recipes, Main Dishes

Turkey Curry

Makes 4 servings Note: If the sauce is too thick, add a little water. If too thin, add a little cornstarch and water. To prepare this thickener, mix 2 tablespoons cornstarch to 1/3 cup water. Drizzle just enough thickener into sauce, stirring constantly, until it thickens slightly after returning to […]

Chef's Notes Plus

What I’m Cooking: Creamy Cashew Pesto Pasta

Despite being a huge fan of cheese and butter and birthday cakes, I don’t eat much dairy at home. We don’t get along. I’ve learned to really embrace dairy-free cooking, and though no one believes me when I say it, I don’t miss cooking with milk products as much as […]