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MEATBALLS

Polpette alla Napoletana (Neapolitan Meatballs)

Courtesy of ”Mario Batali Holiday Food” 3 cups day-old bread cut into 1/4 inch cubes 1 1/4 pounds ground beef 3 eggs, beaten 3 garlic cloves, minced 3/4 cup grated pecorino cheese 1/4 cup finely chopped Italian parsley 1/4 cup pine nuts, baked for 8 minutes in a 400 F oven 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt … Continue Reading →

Spiced Carrot-Apple Soup

  Recipe from Epicurious. 2 tablespoons olive oil 11/2 cups chopped white onion 11/4 pounds carrots, peeled, diced, plus 1 carrot, peeled, halved lengthwise 33/4 cups low-salt chicken broth 3/4 cup diced peeled fuji apple plus 1/2 cup finely diced (for garnish) 2 teaspoons chopped fresh ginger 41/2 tablespoons frozen apple juice concentrate, thawed 1/4 … Continue Reading →

Fideo

    Look for fideo (fidelini noodles) at most Hispanic or Latino grocery stores. Ana Hernandez of El Rancho Mexican Restaurant cuts the vegetables into uniform small shapes for even cooking and a pretty presentation. 10 ounces fideo regular (fidelini noodles) ½ cup vegetable oil 1 gallon water 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder 1/2 tablespoon salt … Continue Reading →

Bean and Squash Soup with Chorizo and Pepitas

Recipe adapted from Bon Appetit. 1 can kidney or cannellini beans, rinsed and drained 1 pound beef chorizo sausages, casings removed 1 large onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 2½ cups water 2 141/2-ounce cans chicken broth 3 cups 1/2-inch pieces peeled, seeded butternut squash 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped 1 green, yellow or … Continue Reading →

Open-Faced Asian Chicken Salad

  Recipe adapted from the Food Network. 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced 2 medium carrots, shaved into ribbons with a vegetable peeler 4 radishes, thinly sliced 2 crusty hoagie-style rolls 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (from about 4 limes) 2 teaspoons honey Kosher salt 3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken (from 1 … Continue Reading →

Tofu Parmigiana

Instead of having a greasy, battered coating, the tofu “steaks” in our revamped Parmigiana are breaded and lightly pan-fried in just a small amount of oil then topped with part-skim mozzarella, fresh basil and your favorite marinara sauce. This Italian classic will please even those who are tofu-phobic. From EatingWell magazine. 1/4 cup plain dry … Continue Reading →

French Red Onion Soup

Recipe adapted from Gourmet magazine. 2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth 2 cups water 2 whole star anise 6 black peppercorns 1 teaspoon salt, divided 2 pounds red onions, cut into 1/2 -inch-thick wedges 3 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 cup dry red wine 1 small baguette, sliced 2 cups coarsely grated Manchego or Gruyere cheese Bring … Continue Reading →