Recipes
The Best No-Knead Pizza Dough Ever!
There’s nothing worse than a slice of really mediocre pizza. I view that as such a waste. When I want to indulge in something full of cheese and carbs, I want it to be worth it! Pizza dough should be crisp yet chewy yet light and full of flavor and unfortunately that’s rarely what you get at most restaurants or chain pizza shops.I’ve been following with interest Mark Bittman’s Opinion pieces about the state of America’s food landscape .
Pasta Carbonara | Beyond [the Plate]
Spaghetti alla Carbonara Recipe
My introduction to spaghetti alla carbonara was nothing less than ignoble. In the early ’90s, I encountered the recipe in a low-fat, low-cholesterol cookbook I had borrowed from my friend Diane, a stick-thin Stairmaster mistress. Diane, who has an impeccable palate, nonetheless wanted slim-down versions of her favorite dishes during the week so that she could splurge on the real thing during weekends.
You can easily double or triple the recipe for a larger group or for make ahead leftovers. Ingredients 1/3 pound of bacon (about 5 thick slices), cut into 1-inch by 1/4-inch strips 1 medium-large yellow or white onion, chopped (about 1 1/4 cups) 2-3 large carrots, diced (2/3 cup) 2-3 large ribs celery, diced (2/3 cup) 1 teaspoon ground cumin 2 cloves garlic, minced (about 2 teaspoons) 1 pound brown or green dry lentils, rinsed and picked over to remove anything that shouldn't be there (like a small rock for example) 3 cups water 3 cups chicken stock* (can sub water for a total of 6 cups of liquid) 1/2 teaspoon dry thyme 1 bay leaf 1/2 pound Italian sausage (mild, sweet, or spicy, your choice) or smoked sausage, in links (about 2-3 links) 1 teaspoon sherry vinegar (can sub cider vinegar) 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, with a little extra for garnish
Lentil Stew with Sausage Recipe
Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 4 garlic cloves , minced 2 pounds ground chicken 1 teaspoon salt, plus more for seasoning 2 tablespoons ground cumin 1 tablespoon fennel seeds 1 tablespoon dried oregano 2 teaspoons chili powder 3 tablespoons flour 2 (15-ounce cans) cannellini or other white beans, rinsed and drained 1 bunch (about 1 pound) Swiss chard, stems removed, leaves chopped into 1-inch pieces 11/2 cups frozen corn, thawed 4 cups low-sodium chicken stock 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes Freshly ground black pepper for seasoning 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley Directions
White Bean and Chicken Chili Recipe : Giada De Laurentiis
Caraway Soda Bread Recipe
One of the things I love about making soda bread is that it is just so darn easy.Anadama Bread Recipe
Have you ever had Anadama bread? It’s a traditional dark yeast bread from New England.Ingredients
Fava Bean Soup Recipe : Anne Burrell
Chipotle Lime Bacon-Wrapped Grilled Shrimp Recipe
When I put the call out a few weeks ago for July 4th grilling suggestions, Simply Recipes reader Chuck mentioned bacon-wrapped shrimp. I’m sure this is a standard fare for many of you, but I can’t remember ever eating bacon-wrapped shrimp, let alone making it.Are you a risk taker?