Word on the street is that stovetop mac and cheese is where it’s at. Baked mac and cheese is great, don’t get me wrong, but why all the fuss? I created a version at the PowerHouse test kitchen from a roundup of ingredients. Consider these little vesuvio pasta shapes perfect for mac and cheese. They…
Gather the Goods 1 pound ground chicken 3 small links Chinese sausage, minced 1 small head green cabbage, minced 8 ounces shiitake mushrooms, minced 1 leek, minced 1/4 cup soy sauce 2-3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar 1 egg kosher salt if needed dumpling wrappers Chili oil for serving Make It In a large bowl mix…
GATHER THE GOODS Yield: 2 servings 1 pound Italian hot peppers 1/4 cup olive oil 8 ounces fettuccini (Dececco) Kosher salt to taste 3 tablespoons butter 8 cloves garlic, grated 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1/2 cup reserved pasta water 1/2 cup grated Pecorino Romano (Locatelli) MAKE IT In a large saute pan over medium high…
I love picking from my parents garden. Maybe I should learn to grow my own things. Also, overgrown fennel fronds will always make it into my salads. Salad for lunch? Get me a sandwich please! Anything but salad. So because I dislike them it takes a good one to get me excited. Creamy dressed salads…
GATHER THE GOODS Yield: 1 serving 9 whole cloves 3 whole star anise 1 cinnamon stick, broken into pieces 1 teaspoon multi-colored peppercorns 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 2 tablespoon honey 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups water 2 black tea bags 1/2 cup milk cinnamon for garnish MAKE IT Preheat a small pot over…
GATHER THE GOODS Yield: 4 servings 2 honey-nut squash, halved 1 large red beet, quartered 1/4 cup olive oil Kosher salt cracked black pepper MAKE IT Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Season the honey-nut squash and beets with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast until golden brown and tender, about 35 to 45…
GATHER THE GOODS 1 pound hot Italian peppers 1/2 cup olive oil MAKE IT In a large saute pan over medium high heat add oil and peppers. Cover with a splatter screen to avoid oil splatter. Allow to cook for about 15 to 20 minutes over medium heat until the peppers are golden and tender,…
Yield: 6 to 8 servings Total Time: 1 1/2- 2 hours GATHER THE GOODS Chicken broth 1 lb. bone in chicken thigh and breast pieces 1/2 inch ginger, grated 5 garlic cloves, grated 2 Indian bay leaves 5 lime leaves 1 cinnamon stick 1 teaspoon ground coriander or 2 teaspoons whole coriander 10 cups cold…
Yield: 2 servings Total Time: GATHER THE GOODS 1/4 Italian sesame loaf 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved 1/2 English cucumber, cut into half moons 1 cup chickpeas, drained and rinsed 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoon tahini 2 tablespoons cold water 1 tablespoon lemon juice kosher salt cracked black pepper MAKE IT Cube bread into…
Yield: 2 servings Total Time: 20 minutes GATHER THE GOODS 4 pieces rice paper 6 large shrimp, cleaned and cooked 1/4 cup thinly sliced bell pepper 1/4 cup shredded carrots 1/4 cup shredded green cabbage 4 teaspoons Hoisin sauce For serving 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro 1 tablespoon chopped peanuts Hoisin sauce MAKE IT Pour warm…