We’ve heard a lot from friends about contributor Alex Province’s gazpacho, a recipe he traces back through generations of his family in Spain. It’s a winner, the real deal, featuring ripe tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, and salt all combined in a simple blender (or food processor). Use the best tomatoes you can get […]
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Ina Garten’s Garlicky Yogurt Burger Sauce
From Faith: We asked Connecticut home cook Carol Baugh to give us her favorite burger recipe and it turns out she drizzles her beef with Ina’s great Greek sauce. (It’s great on everything, such as chicken, lamb, turkey and fish.) Really, after whipping up the sauce, it’s a display job, says Carol, who knows how to […]
Broccoli Cooked Forever
This really is a genius recipe. We all loved it and immediately started talking about other vegetables that could benefit from this same method. Incidentally, the recipe does provide a tip suggesting carrots and parsnips would benefit greatly from this technique. Food52 Genius Recipes provides 100 great recipes.
Kurtis’ Homemade Ricotta & Bolognese Sauce
In a very small motor boat galley, Kurtis Denison of Hartford likes to whip up fresh ricotta as an appetizer, or to pair with bolognese sauce, also on this page. “There’s just nothing quit like homemade ricotta,” he says. We agree. It’s ridiculously easy, leaving us wondering why we buy it!
Easy, Breezy Steak Salad
From Faith: Done right, a steak salad is among the most satisfying dishes; alluring, filling, and not wildly unhealthy if you watch the proportions. The Food Network’s Giada DeLaurentis gets it right in this recipe. I loved the spark of the vinaigrette against the sliced meat, the crisp lettuce, and a sprinkling of cheese that serves […]
Mediterranean Roasted Chicken
“It all depends upon how you massage your bird. Rub deep and make sure you get the herbs and spices under the skin. Then finish with a dollop, because your bird needs a little accessorizing to hit the ‘yum’ mark,” says Rebecca Katz, co-author of The Healthy Mind Cookbook. Rebecca prefers organic or pasture-raised chickens. She […]
