Sesame Bars (Greek Pasteli)
7 ounces (about 1 ½ cups) sesame seeds 7 ounces (about ½ cup plus 1 tablespoon) honey Toast the sesame seeds: spread them evenly in a thin layer onto two large baking sheets and bake them in the oven at…
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Sauteed Lemon Pine Nut Arugula or Spinach
5 ounces arugula and/or spinach 2 small or 1 large garlic clove, minced 2 tablespoons pine nuts 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar (or use another tablespoon of lemon juice) salt, pepper to…
Ultimate Chicken Thighs
4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs You can add a dry rub* to the thighs but no marinade. Preheat oven to 350°F. Place a large cast iron pan on the stovetop. Add a very small amount of cooking oil, just enough…
Cranberry Lentil and Quinoa Salad
1 cup dried French Green (Puy) Lentils 1-3/4 cups water 1 cup quinoa 1-1/2 cups water ½ cup chopped pecans, toasted ½ cup crumbled feta cheese* chopped fresh tomatoes or halved cherry or grape tomatoes* Dressing: 6 tablespoons lemon juice…
Lemon Curd
3 large eggs 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice 1/2 cup granulated sugar zest of 3-4 lemons 1/4 cup butter, unsalted 1/8 teaspoon salt Place the sugar in a medium sized pot, and over it zest the lemons. Rub the…
Dutch Baby German Pancake
4 large eggs, at room temperature 3/4 cups bread flour, at room temperature 3/4 cups whole milk, at room temperature 1 tablespoon sugar 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon vanilla pinch of nutmeg 4 tablespoons unsalted butter confectioners sugar Step 1…
Vegetarian Meatballs
1/2 cup uncooked white quinoa 1 cup water 1-1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided 4 cups riced cauliflower (12-ounce package) 1/2 cup olive oil, divided 8 ounces sliced fresh shiitake mushrooms (about 4 cups) 1 medium shallot, finely chopped (about 1/4…
Roasted Broccoli With Vinegar-Mustard Glaze
1 to 1½ pounds fresh* broccoli 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil salt and black pepper 1-1/2 tablespoons butter, melted 1-1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar or cider vinegar 1-1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard Prepare the Broccoli Cut into florets, each floret having…
Pizza Sauce
1 (28-ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 2 medium cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon dried oregano Pinch red pepper flakes Kosher salt 1 medium yellow onion, peeled and split in half 2…
Easy Skillet Pizza
2-1/2 cups bread flour (400g) 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 teaspoons instant yeast 1 cup plus 3 tablespoons water 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more to coat pan 1-1/2 cups pizza sauce, such as New York–style pizza sauce 12…