broccoli

Cheese Fondue with Fingerling Potatoes, French Bread and Vegetables

Recipe from the Food Network 6 fingerling potatoes, cut in half or 12 (1-inch) baby potatoes 1/2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling 1 shallot, finely chopped 1/2 jigger dry sherry 1/2 cup half-and-half 4 ounces cream cheese 1/4 cup grated Parmesan 1/2 cup grated Gruyere or Swiss 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice 1/2 … Continue Reading →

LENTIL

Very Green Lentil Soup

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for garnish 2 large yellow onions, chopped 1 1/4 teaspoons salt, divided 2 tablespoons plus 4 cups water, divided 1 cup French green (Le Puy) or brown lentils 8 large green chard leaves 1 medium Yukon Gold potato, scrubbed 12 cups gently packed spinach (about 10 ounces), any … Continue Reading →

Broccoli and Ricotta Cornbread

  From “Fred Thompson’s Southern Sides: 250 Dishes that Really Make the Plate,” by Fred Thompson (UNC Press, 2012). 2 cups chopped onion 1 tablespoon canola oil 2 tablespoons light brown sugar 2 cups self-rising cornmeal mix 1 cup milk 3 large eggs 1 cup ricotta cheese 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1/2 cup unsalted … Continue Reading →

Caldo de Pescado Catfish Soup

  Recipe from Jeanette Avila and El Rancho Mexican Restaurant in Detroit. 1 tablespoon granulated garlic 1 teaspoon salt 1 onion, sliced 8 ounce can chile chipotle 8 ounce can crushed tomato 2 chayote, chopped in pieces 2 carrots, sliced long 2 potatoes, cut in 4 pieces 4 celery stalks, cut in 2-inch pieces 2 … Continue Reading →

Steamed Broccoli with Orange Sauce

        Adapted from Parents, March 2002         1/3 cup mayonnaise         2 tablespoons plain or orange-flavored yogurt         2 tablespoons frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed         2 teaspoons lemon juice         1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger         1/4 teaspoon sugar         1 garlic clove, minced     … Continue Reading →