Braised Bok Choi

1 tablespoon vegetable oil 8 heads baby bok choy, trimmed, and halved lengthwise if large 1/4 cup homemade or low-sodium store-bought chicken stock, or water 3 tablespoons soy sauce   Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking....

Sugar Snaps with Toasted Almonds

1/2 cup whole almonds, (2 1/2 ounces) 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 pound fresh sugar snap peas, ends trimmed 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice, (1 lemon) 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper    Preheat oven to 400 degrees....

Spring Salad with Mozzarella

2 1/2 cups baby lettuce leaves 1 ball (10 ounces) fresh mozzarella, halved lengthwise, sliced 1/2-inch thick crosswise 2 scallions, white and pale-green parts only, trimmed and thinly sliced 4 radishes, trimmed and sliced into rounds Coarse salt and freshly ground...

Parsley Oil

Salt 1-2 large bunches fresh flat-leaf parsley, rinsed 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil   Bring a medium saucepan of salted water to a boil. Prepare an ice-water bath, set aside. Pick 2 tablespoons of parsley leaves; wrap in damp paper towel, and refrigerate. Add...

Sage Ideas

Sage Ideas from Chocolate & Zucchini: Sage pairings: – Sage + eggs (i.e. in an omelette) – Sage + chicken (i.e. roast chicken with sage and lemon inside the cavity) – Sage + lamb (i.e. in lamb burger patties) – Sage + fried liver + croutons...

Cilantro Ideas

Cilantro Ideas: Although cilantro is often eaten with summer crops like tomatoes, it goes especially well with lemon or lime juice, Mexican dishes and pan-Asian food. Here are a few ways to enjoy this fresh green herb. – Layer diced cilantro into quesadillas...

Pin It on Pinterest