Ratatouille

(This recipe serves 10-12. I suggest cutting the recipe in half and serve it over rice.) 2 1/2 lb tomatoes (4 large) 8 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced 1 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 20 fresh basil leaves, torn in half 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin...

Strawberry Rhubarb Pie

The amount of sugar and tapioca you use is relative, depending on the fruit’s quality and your taste. If you prefer a less sweet pie or if the fruit is especially sweet, use the lower sugar amount. If you like your pie juices fairly thick, or if the fruit is...

Rosemary Shortbread

(Gourmet) 3/4 sticks (6 tablespoons) unsalted butter, softened 1 tablespoons honey 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary leaves or 1 1/2 teaspoons dried rosemary...

Fried Polenta, Eggs, and Sage

(Martha Stewart) 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more if needed 8 pieces set polenta (about 1/3 batch) Basic Polenta (Soft or Set) 8 fresh sage leaves 4 large eggs Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste Heat half the oil in a large, heavy skillet...

Hearty Peasant Soup

2 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium onion, finely chopped 4 garlic cloves, minced Coarse salt and ground pepper 2 tablespoons tomato paste 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, plus more for seasoning, if desired 2 cans (14 1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes in juice 2 cans (14...

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