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Insalata di Verdure alla Griglia
By LeeBoruchow
Grilled vegetable salad, Capri-style
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano, crumbled
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp dry mustard
- 1 tsp hot red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 orange, juice and zest
- 2 small Japanese eggplants or 2 small italian eggplants
- 2 red bell peppers
- 2 yellow bell peppers
- 12 baby zucchini, with zucchini flowers
- 2 medium red onions
- 6 scallions
- 12 spears pencil asparagus
- kosher salt
- 12 fresh basil leaves, cut into chiffonade
Crespelle al Formaggio
By LeeBoruchow
Crepes with cheese
- Crespelle:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups milk
- Filling:
- 2 1/2 cups ricotta drained in a strainer lined with cheesecloth for 30 minutes
- 1/2 pound fresh mozzarella, grated
- 1 cup freshly grated soft sheep's milk cheese (cacio, or a young provolone)
- 1/2 pound salami, cut into 1/8-inch dice
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 4 tablespoons butter
Linguine with Hot Chiles and Bottarga
By LeeBoruchow
Bring 6 quarts of water to a boil and add 2 tablespoons of salt
- 1 lb Linguine
- Kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
- 1/2 - 1 habanero chile,thinly sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, cut in 1/2-inch pieces
- 1/4 cup whole flat-leaf parsley leaves
- 1/2 cup basic tomato sauce-
- Bottarga, for grating
- 1/4 cup toasted bread crumbs
- Pinch chili flakes
Beef and Broccolini Stir Fry with Mango Purée
By LeeBoruchow
Cut the flank steak in half lengthwise
- 1 lb flank steak
- 1 1/2 tbsp ginger, minced
- 1 1/2 tbsp garlic, sliced
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp organic wheat-free tamari
- 6 tbsp canola or grapeseed oil
- 2 mangos, roughly chopped
- 1 tsp sambal
- 1 tsp honey
- Juice of one lime
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 tsp minced fermented black beans
- 5 dried thai bird chili peppers
- 1 large bunch broccolini, roughly chopped, blanched 30 seconds and shocked
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Aveta kin Ozu Novu
By LeeBoruchow
Steamed swiss chard
- 2 lb swiss chard
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 lemon, juiced
- sea salt
Involtini di Tonno
By LeeBoruchow
Sweet and Sour Tuna Involtini
- 1 1/2 pounds tuna fillet, skin off, cut into 8 thin steaks
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme leaves plus 1 tablespoon
- 8 salt-packed anchovies, filleted and soaked 1 hour in water
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh fennel fronds
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium red onion, chopped into 1/4-inch dice
- 2 medium carrots, chopped into 1/4-inch dice
- 2 ribs celery, chopped into 1/4-inch dice
- 3 bay leaves
- 2 cups basic tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/2 cup dry red wine
- 1 bunch Italian parsley, chopped to yield 1/4 cup
Mexican Bison Stew
By LeeBoruchow
Combine 1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder, salt and cumin in a large bowl
- 3 tbsp chili powder, divided
- 2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 2 lb bison chuck, or brisket, trimmed and cut into 2" pieces
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 2 cups chopped onion
- 3 mild green chiles, such as Anaheim or poblano, seeded and cut into 1/2" pieces
- 1 tbsp chopped garlic
- 1/2 cup tequila
- 1 15-oz can white or yellow hominy, rinsed
- 2 cups diced tomatoes
- 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup orange juice
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 3 cups diced (1" pieces) patty pan, chayote or summer squash
- Freshly ground pepper, to taste
- 8 lime wedges
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 2 cups finely shredded cabbage
- 1 cup finely chopped red onion
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Capers, Walnuts and Anchovies
By LeeBoruchow
Preheat the oven to 425°
- 3 lbs brussels sprouts, quartered
- 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1 cup walnuts
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp grainy mustard
- 2 tbsp honey
- 3 tbsp capers, rinsed and chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 shallots, minced
- One 2-ounce tin of anchovies, drained and minced
Green Duck Chili
By LeeBoruchow
Remove the duck meat from the bones
- 1 (5-6 lb) duck
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- 1 lb ground pork
- 1 tbsp finely chopped garlic
- 1 tbsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 2 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tsp cayenne
- salt, to taste
- 1/4 cup masa harina
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup beer
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 red pepper, finely chopped
- 3 poblano chiles, finely chopped
- 1 jalapeno, minced
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 1 (4 oz) can green chiles, chopped
- 2 corn tortillas, fried crisp or 8 tortilla chips
- Kosher salt
- 2 tbsp chopped cilantro leaves
- 3 tbsp lime juice
- 1/2 cup sliced scallions, for garnish
- 1/2 cup sour cream, for garnish
Sfogliata di Formaggi
By LeeBoruchow
Zucchini and ricotta tarts, a recipe from the great restaurant La Caravella in Amalfi
- 2 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1/3 cup warm water
- 2 1/2 cups tepid water
- 1/4 cup plus 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3.5 cups semolina flour
- 4 scallions, thinly sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced almonds
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes
- 2 large zucchinis, sliced into 1/8-inch rounds
- 1/2 cup fresh ricotta