Couscous Spinach Pilaf
Heat the olive oil and garlic in a large saute pan set on high heat until sizzling, about 2-3 minutes. Add the lemon zest and coriander and stir. Add the spinach. It will look like a lot of spinach when
Chickpeas with Mint and Tomatoes
Combine the tomatoes, salt, pepper and sugar in a medium bowl. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes, until the tomatoes have released some of their juices. Heat the olive oil in a large saute pan set on high heat until sizzling,
Braised Fennel
Preheat the oven to 400 F. Cut the leafty stalk s off the fennel bulbs. Trim the root ends - not too much, just enough to remove the brown from the end. You want enough of the root left to
Broiled Mushrooms and Onions
Preheat the broiler. Place the onions and mushrooms on a baking sheet in an even layer. Drizzle the olive oil evenly over the top and sprinkle with the salt and pepper. Place under the broiler, 4-6 inches from the heating
Baked Onions
Preheat the oven to 400 F. Put the onions and balsamic vinegar in an 8 inch square baking dish. Sprinkle with the salt and pepper. Top each onion with one-quarter of the butter. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil
Roman Mashed Potatoes
Put the potatoes into a large saucepan with enough water to cover by 2 inches. Cover the pan and bring to a boi over high heat. Once the water reaches a boil, uncover, reduce the heat to medium-low and cook
Roasted Potatoes with Pancetta and Onion
Heat the olive oil in a large saute pan set on medium-high heat until sizzling, about 2 minutes. Add the pancetta or bacon and cook for 3-4 minutes, until it's beginning to brown and the fat has been rendered. Remove
Twice-Baked Spinach Potatoes
Preheat the oven to 400 F. Wash the potatoes and prick the skin on both sides with a fork. Place on a baking sheet and bake for 1 hour. Remove from the oven anc cool for 10-15 minutes. When cook
Potatoes au Gratin
Preheat the oven to 400 F. Crease a 9 x 13 inch baking dish with the butter. In a large bowl, toss the potatoes, salt, pepper and garlic. Spread one-third of the potatoes in the bottom of the bakind dish.
Parsley New Potatoes
Place about 2 inches of water in the bottom of a large pot. Set a steamer tray in the bottom, cover and bring to a boil. Place the potatoes in the steamer tray, cover the pot and steam for 12-15