Nicomedes' anchovy, an ancient Roman culinary trick: blanched turnip slices shaped like anchovy filets, dressed with olive oil, salt, and poppy seeds to mimic fish without fish. Brilliant vegetarian party piece.
Vegetarian penne pasta with crumbled feta cheese and sauteed bitter greens in olive oil. The feta melts into a creamy, tangy sauce without any cream needed.
Peppered beef skewers marinated in garlic and soy, grilled fast and hot, then paired with a sweet-sharp red onion horseradish marmalade. Bold backyard grilling.
Roasted vegetable soup with garlic blends caramelized eggplant, onions, peppers, tomatoes and roasted garlic into a velvety pureed base, finished with diced vegetables for texture. Vegetarian and full of smoky depth.
Salad with warm goat cheese: crumb-coated Montrachet rounds fried to a golden crust over tender greens in a champagne-cider vinaigrette. A French bistro classic worth every step.
Salad with warm goat cheese: crumb-coated Montrachet rounds fried to a golden crust over tender greens in a champagne-cider vinaigrette. A French bistro classic worth every step.
Grilled dill steak marinated overnight in dill pickle brine, sliced pickles, olive oil, and garlic. The tangy brine tenderizes thick-cut round steak and adds serious flavor.
Maryland crab cakes with a pound and a half of lump crab, oil-soaked bread, and whipped egg whites for lightness. Pan-fried in butter until golden on both sides.
Potato and rice soup builds a savory Italian-style broth with diced potatoes, shredded carrots, tomato paste, and arborio rice, finished with grated Parmesan and black pepper.
Oven-baked risotto with peas, scallions, brown rice, and rosemary. A no-stir, hands-off Italian-style rice dish with no constant ladling required. Done in 45 minutes.
Veal stew with oranges, carrots, and mushrooms: tender braised veal in a bright orange-infused broth with baby carrots and browned mushrooms. A rustic French country stew.
Mediterranean lamb stew simmered with tomatoes, garlic, cinnamon, cumin, and green beans. Slow-cooked until fork-tender, served with yogurt and pita.
Pasta with spinach pesto made from fresh spinach, pine nuts, Parmesan, garlic, and olive oil pureed smooth. A milder, more affordable twist on traditional basil pesto that freezes well for up to 6 weeks.
Lemon-tarragon marinated chicken kabobs with zucchini and red pepper, broiled until golden and juicy. A low-calorie, high-protein skewer dinner that comes together fast on busy weeknights.
Walnut and Roquefort salad with romaine, chicory, avocado, and scallions in a white wine vinaigrette. A French bistro-style salad with bold blue cheese, toasted nuts, and creamy avocado.
Warm green bean and chickpea salad with tomatoes, shallots, balsamic vinegar, basil, and a lemon-olive oil dressing. A vegan Mediterranean side dish served warm or at room temp.