by Justine Denison | Aug 28, 2013 | Delicious Recipes, Salads
2 medium zucchini 1 teaspoon salt 2 (3-inch-wide) wedges melon, seeded and rind removed 1 whole smoked chicken breast (1 lb), skinned and thinly sliced crosswise with a knife 1 (1/2-lb) piece Parmigiano-Reggiano 1/4 cup packed fresh mint leaves, cut crosswise into...
by Justine Denison | Aug 28, 2013 | Delicious Recipes, Desserts
1 1/4 C beet puree (see below) 3 eggs 1/2 C vegetable oil 1/2 tsp. salt 3/4 C cocoa powder 1 1/2 C sugar 1 tsp. vanilla 1 1/2 C flour 1 1/2 tsp. baking soda The beet puree can be made ahead of time. Basically, cook them any way you like… boil, bake, whatever,...
by Justine Denison | Aug 28, 2013 | Delicious Recipes
1 1/2 cups basmati rice 2 tablespoons butter 2 cups chopped sweet onions 2 1/2 cups water 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh Italian parsley 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh tarragon Rinse rice under cold...
by Justine Denison | Aug 28, 2013 | Delicious Recipes, Salads
Cantaloupe, Arugula, and Prosciutto Salad (Martha Stewart) 1/4 cup champagne vinegar or white-wine vinegar 1 tablespoon minced shallot 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic 1/2 teaspoon dijon mustard 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper,...
by Justine Denison | Aug 28, 2013 | Delicious Recipes, Pizza
12 ounces Swiss chard 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 sweet onion, peeled and cut into thin wedges 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg Salt and pepper 1 pound purchased or home-made pizza dough, at room temperature 1 cup ricotta cheese 2/3 cup grated parmesan cheese 1/3 cup drained...
by Justine Denison | Aug 28, 2013 | Delicious Recipes
Beet and Apple Saute 6 medium beets, boiled or roasted until tender 3 tablespoons butter 3 shallots, minced 1 tablespoon sugar 2 tart green apples, peeled, thinly sliced Salt and pepper 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar ½ cup toasted walnuts, coarsely chopped...