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Artichoke-Scrambled Eggs Benedict
Cooking — Roasted artichoke bottoms stand in for English muffins in this quick yet elegant supper. Substitute roasted mushrooms for the pancetta for a vegetarian option. Serve with roasted new potatoes or a fresh tossed salad. Tip: Shopping tip: Artichoke ...More…
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Grilled Vegetable Platter
Cooking — Perfect for summer entertaining, make the spicy sauce ahead of time and grill the eggplant, leeks and bell pepper as your guests are arriving. Preheat grill. (Alternatively, preheat oven to 450°F). Coat two 24-inch-long sheets of foil with ...More…
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Banana-Bran Muffins
Cooking — By the end of the week, any bananas left in the fruit bowl are past their prime--just right for these moist bran muffins. Add a handful of dark chocolate chips to entice children to enjoy a fiber-rich treat. Ingredient Notes: You can use ...More…
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Pork Loin with Rice
Cooking — Jan D'Esposo studied art at Bennington College in Vermont and Yale University. Today she lives in Puerto Rico's Old San Juan. She paints, runs an art gallery and a wonderful little inn with ten rooms and a serious kitchen. When she sets a table .. ...More…
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Beet Salad
Cooking — It's time we rescued beets from our childhood nightmares-when they were little better than bland wedges scooped out of a can. Roasted beets are delightful, sweet but very earthy and aromatic-great for a side salad. Preheat oven to 400°F. Divide ...More…
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Maple-Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Cooking — Roasting sweet potatoes is even easier than boiling and mashing them. Maple syrup glaze transforms this ultra-simple dish into something sublime. Arrange sweet potatoes in an even layer in a 9-by-13-inch glass baking dish. Combine maple syrup, ...More…
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Lemon Lovers' Asparagus
Cooking — Roast whole slices of lemon along with the asparagus for a beautiful look and sparkling, bright taste. Great with seafood, especially salmon or scallops. Toss asparagus, lemon slices, oil, oregano, salt and pepper on a large rimmed baking sheet. ...More…
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Glazed Rutabagas & Potatoes
Cooking — Roasted earthy rutabagas and potatoes are simply glazed in this delicious holiday side dish. Toss together potatoes, rutabagas and oil in a large bowl. Spread out on a large baking sheet. Cover with foil and roast until just tender, about 45 minutes.More…
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Chile-Spiced Asparagus
Cooking — Earthy chili combines with the sour-power of sherry vinegar to create a fine dressing for the grassy-green asparagus. For a smoky twist, try substituting smoked paprika for the chili powder. Chile-Spiced Asparagus View recipe: Chile-Spiced ...More…
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Sesame Roasted Mushrooms & Scallions
Cooking — Roasting brings out the natural sweetness of mushrooms. Here they are paired with full-flavored sesame oil, ginger, garlic and scallions. Using a variety of mixed mushrooms makes this dish special (and delicious). Serve with Ginger-Steamed Fish ...More…
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Roasted Savoy Cabbage with Black Bean-Garlic Sauce
Cooking — Roasting cabbage brings out its rich, nutty flavor. We think Savoy is particularly beautiful, but green cabbage works as well. Tip: Black bean-garlic sauce is made from fermented black beans, garlic and rice wine. Shao Hsing (or Shaoxing) is a ...More…
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Baked Parmesan Tomatoes
Cooking — A sprinkle of Parmesan and a drizzle of olive oil transform tomatoes into the perfect side dish. Or try sandwiching them between slices of your favorite whole-wheat country bread. Place tomatoes cut-side up on a baking sheet. Top with Parmesan, ...More…