Delicious Recipes
Potato-Leek Soup
3-4 medium potatoes, scrubbed and diced 3 medium leeks, white and green part only, rinsed thoroughly to remove all dirt and then diced 3-4 cups chicken or vegetable broth butter for seasoning white pepper nutmeg milk or cream Sauté leeks in butter until...
Orange, Roasted Beet, and Arugula Salad by Martha Stewart
1 large beet 2 navel oranges 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon white-wine vinegar 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 1 lb arugula, washed well and dried 5 ounces fresh goat cheese, crumbled Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Wrap beet tightly...
Beets in Orange Sauce
Serves 4 * 4 large beets, trimmed * 1 cup orange juice * 2 tablespoons sugar * 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter * 1 tablespoon minced orange peel (orange part only) * 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar Preheat oven to 400°F. Wrap 2 beets together in foil. Repeat with...
Potato and Leek Grati
2-3 pounds potatoes 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1-2 leeks, white part only, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices 1 1/2 cups heavy cream 1 cup whole milk 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 1/2 cups Gruyere...
Lemon Chinese Leaves
These stir-fried Chinese leaves are served with a tangy sauce made of lemon juice, grated lemon rind and ginger. Serves 4 1 pound Chinese leaves 3 Tbsp vegetable oil 1/2-inch piece of gingerroot, grated 1 tsp salt 1 tsp sugar, honey, stevia, rice syrup or other...
Lemon Orzo Primavera
1 tablespoon olive oil 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 medium zucchini, shredded 1 medium carrot, shredded 1 (14 ounce) can vegetable broth (or use Vegetable bouillon cubes) 1 lemon, zested 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme 1/4 cup grated Parmesan...
Creamy Lettuce Soup
(6-8 servings) 2 T. butter 3 c. chicken broth 1⁄2 c. chopped scallions 1/8 t. white pepper 15 cups chopped lettuce 6 ounces cream cheese (redleaf, boston, greenleaf, or romaine) In a large pot melt the butter and sauté the scallions and lettuce until the...
Sweet Maple and Balsamic Vinegar Dressing
1 cup extra virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons maple syrup 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons finely sliced fresh basil 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 teaspoon dry mustard 1 clove garlic, minced (about 1/2...
Red Beet Relish
2 cooked red beets, peeled and chopped ¼ Golden Delicious apple, peeled and roughly chopped 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon sugar 1 teaspoon mayonnaise Pinch ground allspice Salt and freshly ground black pepper In a food processor, combine...
Speared Prosciutto Wrapped Melo
Recipe courtesy Sara Moulton Recipe Summary Difficulty: Easy Prep Time: 30 minutes Yield: about 30 pieces 1 ripe cantaloupe or honeydew melon About 3/4 pound very thinly sliced Prosciutto de Parma Equipment: toothpicks Cut the ends off the melon and stand it on end....
Chocolate Beet Brownies
Vegetable Oil 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa 1 cup boiling water 1 cup unbleached, all-purpose flour ½ cup whole wheat pastry flour 1 teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon baking soda ¾ cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar ½ cup unsweetened applesauce 3...
Zucchini-Melon Salad
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...