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 […]
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 Apple, Walnuts, Porcini Mushrooms, and Fontina
Makes 6 servings Though you can use any apple your have on hand for this recipe, firm, crisp varieties, like Gala or Fiji, will hold their shape when cooked. Ingredients 10 cups meat broth (chicken, pork, or beef), or as needed Kosher salt, as needed 6 oz (3/4 cup) unsalted […]
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 […]
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 […]
Roasted Vegetable Pizza
Makes 4 Servings Pizza Dough Toppings Preparing the Pizza
Rolled Pasta with Pumpkin and Chestnut
Makes 8 to 10 servings Ingredients Pumpkin and Chestnut Stuffing One 3-lb pumpkin Kosher salt, as needed 5 oz peeled fresh or frozen chestnuts 1 rosemary sprig 1 garlic clove, crushed 2 tablespoons grated Parmigiano-Reggiano 4 amaretti cookies, crumbled 2 egg yolks Zest from 1 orange Freshly ground black pepper, […]
Rosemary Polenta Cake with Savory Strawberries and Goat Cheese
Makes 12 servings This recipe is adapted from the menu of the Gatehouse restaurant on the CIA’s Napa campus in St. Helena, California. It is sweet and savory (mostly sweet!) and is the perfect way to showcase in season strawberries, though we think peaches would also be delicious. The whipped […]
Sausage & Barley-Stuffed Peppers
Makes 8 servings Ingredients 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth 1 cup water 1 cup pearl barley 2 teaspoons olive oil 1/2 pound sweet Italian-style turkey sausage, casings removed 1 medium yellow onion, diced 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper One 8-ounce package […]
Savory Butternut Squash and Rice Tart
Serves 8 to 10 This Italian tart, known as Torta di Riso e Zucca, is perfect in the fall when squashes are in season. Serve this dish as a vegetarian main course for Thanksgiving, or alongside a simple salad for brunch. Ingredients Dough 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, sifted, plus […]
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 […]