Cantaloupe Curls with Spiced Wine

(Gourmet 2004) 1 cup dry red wine 2 tbsp sugar 1 Turkish or 1/2 California bay leaf 1 tsp mustard seeds 1 tsp pink peppercorns (optional), crushed 1 large or 2 small cantaloupes, chilled Simmer all ingredients except cantaloupes in a 1-quart heavy saucepan until...

Pasta with Roasted Eggplant and Tomato

6 oz whole wheat pasta 2 cups fairytale or large italian eggplant, raw (large eggplant should be peeled) 4 oz cherry tomatoes (regular tomatoes can also be used) 1/2 cup basil 2 slices prosciutto cotto 1/2 medium sweet onion 1 tbsp sherry vinegar 1 tsp red pepper...

Savory-Sweet Rutabaga Pudding

Somewhere between a fluffy ricotta dessert and mashed potatoes, it pairs exceptionally well with lamb.  Serves 6 to 8   1 rutabaga, peeled, cut into 2-inch dice 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, divided Butter for greasing the baking dish 2 eggs plus 1 egg yolk, beaten...

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