Serves 12
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 large garlic cloves, minced
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
16 pitted kalamata olives, chopped coarse
1 thin baguette, sliced thin
1 log (about 10 ounces) goat cheese, sliced crosswise into 3/4-inch thick discs
Place oil and garlic in a Dutch oven; turn heat on medium and cook until
Makes about 4 dozen
If you like, top these corn tortillas with Coffee-Braised Pulled Pork, a little dollop of sour cream, and a sprinkling of cilantro. If you’re lucky enough to have a tortilla press, now’s your chance to use it! If not, you can just roll them out.
2 cups masa
Serves 4
We served Osso Buco over this, but this is a great vehicle for any hearty stew or sauce. They sell goat’s milk at most grocery stores–but if you can’t find it, you can just substitute whole milk, half and half or even heavy cream. You can make
Serves 12
People always love this dish and want to know what makes it so light. It’s Wonderbread! Wonderfully wan, it becomes one with the custard. Don’t settle for anything milder than extra-sharp cheddar.
1 quart half and half
1 dozen eggs
1 teaspoon salt and several freshly ground black pepper
12 to 14 slices
Serves 4
1 jar (16 ounces) picante sauce, medium heat (Pace brand)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 1/2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
4 large eggs
Salt
4 ounces (about 4 cups) tortilla chips
2 ounces (about 1/3 cup) crumbled queso freso
Heat picante sauce and 1 tablespoon cilantro in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat; continue
Serves 4 to 6
2 pounds pizza dough (see recipe below)
2 cups prepared tomato sauce (Or Simple No-Cook Tomato Sauce, below)
3 medium zucchini, sliced a generous 1/4-inch thick crosswise on the diagonal
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and ground black pepper
3/4 cup pitted kalamata olives, halved
1 tablespoon dried oregano
2 cups (about 8
Makes a scant 4 cups
Unlike the eggplant dip I made, this one’s prettier and can be made in significantly less time.
1 large eggplant, trimmed and cut into 3/4-inch cubes
5 tablespoons vegetable oil
Salt
1 large onion, cut into medium dice
3 large garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
1 tablespoon teaspoon garam masala
2
Serves 4 as a main course and 6 as a side dish
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 medium onion, cut into medium dice
1 red bell pepper, cut into medium dice
2 medium garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon each: ground cumin and chili powder
3/4 cup quinoa
1 teapoon salt
1 cup fresh (from 1 to 2
