Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter 1 lb sliced leeks 1 large bunch Swiss chard, stems and leaves finely chopped (about 2 lb) 1 large bunch mustard greens, stems and leaves finely chopped (about 2 lb) 1 1/2 teaspoon za’atar 1/2 lb crumbled feta 8-10 sheets of filo (phyllo) dough 1/4 cup […]
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Cherry Ricotta Pie
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons fine semolina flour 1 1/4 lb whole milk ricotta, drained 2/3 cup light brown sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla paste 1 1/2 cup frozen whole sweet cherries (do not defrost!) Directions: Preheat oven to 375. Lightly butter (or spray with baking spray) a standard pie plate. […]
Ham, Mushroom and Collard Topped Garlic Herb Cheddar Grits
Ingredients: for the topping: 1 bunch collards, ribs removed and chopped 12 oz shiitake mushroom, chopped 1 onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 12 oz cubed ham salt freshly ground black pepper for the grits: 1 cup stone-ground grits 3 cups water 1/3 cup grated garlic and herb cheddar* Directions: […]
Crab-Broccoli Quiche with an Old Bay-Cheddar Crust
Ingredients: for the crust: Ingredients: 1 cup King Arthur flour 1/3 cup cold butter, cut into 1-inch chunks 1/4 cup grated Cabot Alpine cheddar 2-4 tablespoons ice water 1 teaspoon Old Bay filling: 1 small head broccoli,cut into small florets 1 1/2 cup lump blue crab* 1 small onion 3/4 […]
Swiss Cheese and Black Forest Ham Stuffed Buckwheat Crêpes
For the crêpe batter: 1 cup milk 1 egg 1/4 cup flour 1/4 cup buckwheat flour 1/2 teaspoon canola oil pinch salt for the filling 8 oz Boar’s Head SmokeMaster Beechwood Smoked ™ Black Forest Ham, thinly sliced 8 oz aged Swiss cheese, thinly sliced Freshly ground pepper, to taste […]
Clam, Swiss Chard and Arugula Linguine
Ingredients: 50 mahogany clams 1 onion, diced 1 cayenne pepper, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 large bunch Swiss chard*, leaves and stems chopped 1 bunch arugula, chopped 16 oz linguine, hot and cooked shaved or grated Parmesan for sprinkling Directions: Preheat oven to 475. Arrange the clams in a […]
Italian Summer Salad
Ingredients: 1-pint cherry tomatoes, halved 8 oz container’s worth of drained fresh mozzarella balls “ciliegine” size (1/3 oz each), halved 1/4 of 1 red onion, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons nonpareil capers 1 sweet marconi pepper, minced* 1 clove garlic, minced 1/4 cup white wine vinegar 1 tablespoon olive oil sea […]
Smoky Southwest Chili Mac
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon canola oil 1 jalapeno pepper, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 medium zucchini, shredded 1 lb 93% lean ground beef 2-14 oz canned fire-roasted diced tomatoes 15 oz canned dark red kidney beans, drained 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 1 1/2 tablespoons New Mexican chili powder 1/2 teaspoon […]
Olive Oil-Poached Tomatoes over Pesto Gnocchi
Ingredients: for the tomatoes: 3/4 lb mixed heirloom tomatoes, thickly sliced (about 1/2-3/4 lb) 5 cloves garlic 1/2-3/4 cup Bertolli extra virgin olive oil sea salt freshly ground black pepper for the pesto: 2 cups fresh basil 3 cloves garlic 1/4 cup Parmesan 1/4 cup Romano cheese 1/4 cup toasted […]
Bacon Cherry Jam Jalapeño Poppers
Ingredients: 10-12 jalapeño peppers, stems and membrane removed and halved 8 oz Neufchatel cheese, at room temperature* 4 oz extra sharp cheddar cheese (I used Cabot Seriously Sharp), grated 1/2 small onion, diced 1/4 cup cherry-raspberry jam 5 slices thick cut bacon, cut into thirds Directions: Preheat oven to 400. […]