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This recipe couldn’t be easier or more delicious. I also threw in a handful of padróns and you could add jalapeños for more spice.
1 pound fresh sausage links (I used the Jalapeño Cheddar from Mayor Meats!) 1 pound sweet or mild peppers (seeded and sliced into 2-inch strips if large) 1 pound cherry or grape tomatoes 4 garlic cloves, peeled and thinly sliced 2 onions, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch wedges 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Kosher salt and pepper Heat the broiler with a rack 6 inches from heat source. Score the sausages in a few places on both sides, making sure not to cut all the way through. In a shallow baking dish or baking sheet, toss the sausages with the peppers, tomatoes, garlic, shallots and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper and spread in an even layer. Broil until the sausage is cooked through and the peppers and tomatoes are nicely charred, 10 to 15 minutes. Rotate the pan and ingredients as needed so everything gets under the broiler. If everything is charring too quickly, cover the pan with foil. Serve immediately.
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Tasty, flaky little hand pies. The dough is easily made in your food processor!! Although it has a lot of steps, these are pretty easy to make if you have the time!
FOR THE DOUGH: 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour/320 grams, plus more for rolling the dough 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 pound/115 grams cold unsalted butter (1 stick), cut into 1/2-inch cubes 1/2 cup/120 milliliters ice water, plus more as needed Egg wash (1 large egg mixed with 1 tablespoon water) FOR THE EGGPLANT-TOMATO FILLING: 1 medium eggplant (about 1 pound/455 grams) 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 small onion, diced (about 1/2 cup/115 grams) Kosher salt and ground black pepper 1/2 cup/115 grams strained diced tomatoes (from a can) 1/4 cup/25 grams grated Parmesan, plus more for topping 1 large egg, beaten 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour If using the eggplant-tomato filling, heat the oven to 425 degrees. Pierce the eggplant several times with a knife and roast on a parchment- or foil-lined baking sheet until the eggplant collapses and is completely soft, 35 to 40 minutes. When cool enough to handle, remove and discard the skin; transfer the flesh to a strainer to drain and set aside. Make the dough: In the bowl of a food processor fitted with the metal blade attachment, add the flour and salt and pulse briefly to combine. Add the butter and pulse just until the butter pieces are the size of peas. Slowly add the ice water and process just until combined. Form the dough into 2 disks about 1 inch thick, wrap in plastic and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Meanwhile, heat the oven to 350 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. If using the spinach-feta filling: In a medium bowl, combine the spinach, feta and Parmesan. Season to taste with salt and pepper, then add egg and flour. If using the eggplant-tomato filling: In a medium-sized frying pan over medium heat, heat the olive oil. Add the onions, season with salt, and cook until beginning to soften but not brown, about 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes and eggplant, breaking them up with a wooden spoon, and cook until the mixture begins to thicken and loses some of its moisture, about 5 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper and remove from the heat. When the mixture has cooled, stir in the Parmesan, egg and flour. Working with one disk of dough at a time, on a lightly floured surface and using a lightly floured rolling pin, roll out the dough into a circle about ⅛-inch thick or slightly thinner. Using a 3 ½-inch/9-centimeter circle cutter, cut as many circles as you can from the dough. Hold a circle in your hand and fill with 1 tablespoon of filling. Fold up the sides into a half-moon shape and pinch the edges closed to seal, crimping them if you like. Place the sealed bureka on the prepared baking sheet and repeat with the remaining dough. Brush the tops lightly with the egg wash and sprinkle with a large pinch of grated Parmesan. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until the crusts are golden brown. FOR THE CORNMEAL BISCUITS
1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup fine cornmeal 2 teaspoons sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 6 tablespoons cold, unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes 3/4 cup sour cream or plain whole milk yogurt Milk FOR THE RATATOUILLE 1 large eggplant 1 1/2 pounds cut into 1-inch chunks 3 small zucchini 3/4 pound, cut into 1-inch chunks 7 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon kosher salt 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 3/4 pound Italian sausage, casings removed 1 large onion, cut into 1-inch chunks 1 red pepper, cored and cut into 1-inch chunks 3 large garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 1/2 pounds plum tomatoes 4 sprigs fresh thyme 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley or basil For the biscuits: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Using a pastry cutter or fork, cut in the butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Fold in the sour cream. Gently knead mixture until it comes together in a ball, adding a drop or two of milk if necessary. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to use. Preheat oven to 450 degrees. For the ratatouille: In a bowl, toss eggplant and zucchini with 5 tablespoons oil; season with ¾ teaspoon salt and ¾ teaspoon pepper. Spread vegetables in a single layer on one or two large baking sheets (do not crowd vegetables). Transfer to oven and roast, tossing occasionally, until golden, about 20 minutes. Meanwhile, in a large, deep, preferably oven-proof sauté pan, heat 1 tablespoon oil. Crumble sausage into pan and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 7 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer sausage to a paper towel-lined plate. Return pan to medium heat and add remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Stir in the onion, pepper, garlic and remaining ¼ teaspoon salt. Cook until softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes and thyme sprigs; simmer gently until tomatoes are cooked and mixture is stew-like, about 10 minutes. Stir in the sausage, roasted vegetables and parsley. If you are not using an oven-safe pan, transfer mixture to a 2-quart gratin dish or baking pan. Divide biscuit dough into six equal balls. Use your palm to flatten each ball into a ½ -inch-thick disk. Arrange on top of ratatouille mixture. Brush biscuits lightly with milk. Transfer skillet or pan to oven and cook until biscuits are golden, 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool 10 minutes before serving. If anchovies aren’t your thing, just omit them.
1 small shallot or sweet onion, finely diced 2 garlic cloves, grated Salt and pepper 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 anchovy fillets, finely chopped 2 tablespoons roughly chopped black niçoise or oil-cured olives, plus whole olives for garnish 6 small red tomatoes 12 cherry tomatoes in assorted colors 1 tablespoon small capers, rinsed 12 basil leaves Make the vinaigrette: Put the shallot in a small bowl. Add garlic, salt and pepper and cover with red wine vinegar. Macerate 10 minutes, then whisk in olive oil, chopped anchovy and chopped olives. Cut each tomato crosswise into 2 thick slices. Place slices on a platter in one layer and season with salt and pepper. Season cherry tomatoes with salt and dress with vinaigrette. Spoon cherry tomatoes and vinaigrette evenly over tomato slices. Top each tomato slice with a sprinkle of capers. Garnish with basil leaves and whole olives. Serve at cool room temperature. This relish would be best made with yellow beets, if possible. That way it will keep the colors separate. Made with red beets, it will be just as delicious, but will be all red.
3 medium beets Salt and pepper Extra-virgin olive oil 1 cup finely diced red onion 4 tablespoons lime juice, plus more for finishing 1 teaspoon grated ginger 2 medium cucumbers, peeled and diced into 1/2 inch cubes 2 tablespoons roughly chopped dill 2 tablespoons roughly chopped mint 2 tablespoons finely cut chives Heat oven to 375 degrees. Place beets in a baking dish with an inch of water. Tightly cover baking dish and roast for 1 hour or so, until beets are soft enough to yield to a fork and skins easily rub off. Peel beets, let them cool, then dice into ½-inch cubes. Alternatively, peel and dice raw beets, then simmer in salted water for 20 to 30 minutes, until tender. (Beets may be cooked up to a day in advance.) Put onions, ginger and lime juice in a mixing bowl with a big pinch of salt. Let macerate for 10 minutes or so, then add beets and cucumber to bowl. Season generously with salt and pepper and toss to coat well with juices. Leave to marinate, tossing occasionally, for at least 10 minutes and up to 30 minutes. Add fresh herbs and a drizzle of olive oil. Serve on top of fish, chicken, or just as a side dish. It’s a salad, of bread. Make it easier on yourself and use whatever bread you have on hand, and swap the ricotta salata for feta.
1½ pounds small beets, any color, scrubbed (about 10) ½ small red onion, thinly sliced 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar, plus more for serving Kosher salt ½ loaf rye bread, crusts removed, torn into 1-inch pieces (about 6 cups) 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided, plus more for serving Freshly ground black pepper 1 large orange 4 ounces ricotta salata (salted dried ricotta), crumbled 1 cup torn fresh herbs (such as dill, parsley, tarragon, and mint) Preheat oven to 425°. Place beets in a shallow 2-qt. baking dish and add water to come ½" up sides. Cover dish tightly with foil and bake beets until tender and a cake tester or paring knife easily slides through flesh, 45–60 minutes. Let cool slightly. Meanwhile, toss onion, 3 Tbsp. vinegar, and a pinch of salt in a small bowl to combine; set aside. Toss torn bread and 2 Tbsp. oil on a rimmed baking sheet to coat; season with salt and pepper. Bake, tossing once, until bread is golden brown and crisp around edges, 8–10 minutes; set aside. Rub beets with paper towels to remove skins, then halve (or quarter if large) and place in a large bowl; add onion with liquid. Using a small sharp knife, remove peel and white pith from orange. Working over bowl with beets, cut between membranes to release segments into bowl. Squeeze membranes to release juices; discard. Add reserved toasted bread and 2 Tbsp. oil and toss to combine. Let sit a few minutes for flavors to meld. Just before serving, fold in ricotta salata and herbs, drizzle with more oil and vinegar, and season with salt and pepper. Use any and ALL herbs that you have!! Dill, basil, mint, parsley, cilantro, anything!
2 tablespoons neutral oil (like grapeseed or corn) 3 green parts of spring onion, chopped 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 1/2 cups rice, preferably basmati 2 1/2 cups vegetable or chicken stock or water, or more as needed Salt black pepper 1 1/2 cups chopped fresh parsley 1 1/2 cups chopped fresh cilantro 3/4 cup chopped fresh chives 3/4 cup chopped fresh mint Zest of 1 lemon Put the oil in a deep skillet or large saucepan over medium-high heat. When it’s hot, add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the rice and cook, stirring, until glossy, about 1 minute. Add the stock or water and a good sprinkling of salt and pepper and bring to a boil. Turn the heat down to low, cover and cook until the rice is tender and the liquid is almost entirely absorbed, about 15 minutes. Uncover, remove from the heat and stir in the herbs. Replace the lid and let rest off the heat for at least 10 minutes or up to 20 minutes. Uncover and stir in the lemon zest; taste and adjust the seasoning. Fluff the pilaf with a fork, and serve warm or at room temperature with a drizzle of soy sauce. Make this vegan friendly by either subbing a smoky olive oil or using vegan butter. If you haven’t ever been to Olive Oil Taproom, they have an olive wood smoked olive oil that would be KILLER for this.
3/4 pound slab bacon, diced into cubes 4 medium-size white or Spanish onions, peeled and diced 1 1/2 teaspoons mustard seed 2 1/2 tablespoons dark brown sugar 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper Set a Dutch oven or heavy pot over medium heat, and add the bacon. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the fat is completely rendered and the bacon has started to crisp, approximately 12 to 15 minutes. Drain all but 1 tablespoon of the fat from the pot, and add the onions, mustard seed, brown sugar, vinegar and 3 tablespoons of water. Stir to combine, then cover the pot, lower the heat and allow the mixture to cook undisturbed for 15 or 20 minutes. Remove the top, stir again and then partly cover the pot. Allow the mixture to cook until most of the liquid is gone and the onions have achieved a dark brown jamminess, approximately 60 to 70 minutes. (Add a little more water as needed.) Taste the jam, and add salt and pepper if necessary. Remove mixture from heat, and allow to cool slightly. Spoon the jam into a jar or bowl, then allow to cool completely. Store, covered, in the refrigerator for up to a week. 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 pound onions, peeled, halved and thinly sliced Kosher salt and black pepper 2 teaspoons sherry, red-wine or white-wine vinegar (optional) 4 ounces Gruyère cheese, grated 4 slices bread, cut no wider than 1/2-inch thick In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Add the onions and season with salt and pepper. Cover and cook, stirring once or twice, until the onions are softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Uncover, reduce the heat to medium-low, and cook, stirring occasionally, until deep golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes. If the onions look dry or like they might burn, add a few tablespoons of water at a time, scraping up any browned bits that are stuck to the bottom of the skillet. If desired, once the onions are done, deglaze the skillet with vinegar and cook until the liquid has evaporated, about 1 minute. Transfer the onions to a medium bowl and season to taste with salt and pepper. Wipe out the skillet, or wash it, if necessary. Add the cheese to the onions and stir to combine. Put down two slices of bread, and scoop half of the cheese-onion mixture onto each one. Top with the remaining slices of bread, and press down gently. In the skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Add the sandwiches and cook until the bottoms turn golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes, reducing the heat to prevent toast from darkening too quickly, if needed. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon butter, flip the sandwiches, press down and cook until the cheese has fully melted and the bottoms turn golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Serve immediately. Ingredients
4-5 small cucumbers, peeled if desired 1 large spring onion 3-4 dill sprigs 1/3 cup sour cream (regular or vegan) salt pepper Slice cucumbers and spring onions (green and white parts!), then finely chop dill. Combine all ingredients in a medium-sized bowl, add salt and pepper to taste. Add sour cream and mix gently, taste and add more salt if needed. |
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