Strawberries in Balsamic Vinegar
Place the quartered strawberries in a large bowl and sprinkle with the sugar. Add the mint and vinegar, and mix well. Let rest for 1 hour in the refrigerator before serving. Chef's Notes For a sharper, sweet-and-sour contrast, cook 3 tablespoons of
Apple Tart
Preheat the oven to 475 F. Place the pastry on a greased baking sheet. Arrange the apples on top in a spiral design, leaving a 1-inch border all around. Sprinkle with the sugar and scatter with the butter pieces. Bake in
Roasted Stuffing
Preheat the oven to 350 F. Pour the oil into a nonstick saute pan and brown the sausage over medium heat, about 3 minutes. Set aside. Discard all but 3 tablespoons of the fat left in the saute pan. Saute the
Sausage Stuffing
Pour the oil into a nonstick saute pan set on medium heat and brown the sausage for 3 minutes. Transfer the sausage to a plate and set aside. Discard all but 3 tablespoons of the fat left in the saute pan.
Vegetarian Stuffing
Pour theolove oil into a nonstick saute pan and cook the onions over medium-low heat until soft, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and continue cooking for 5 minutes. Increase the heat to high, add the
Bread Fritters
In a large bowl, mix the eggs, bread crumbs, Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, Provolone, salt and pepper. Heat half the oil in a large saute pan set on medium-high heat until sizzling, about 2 minutes. When the oil is ready, reduce the
Stewed Potatoes
Cook the oil, onion, garlic, rosemary and red pepper flakes in a 10-inch saute pan over mediumheat until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. Add the potatoes, stir well and cook for 3 minutes. Pour
Potato Coins
Do not peel the potatoes. Cut them in half lengthwise, then cut them in slices as thick as a quarter. Heat the oil in a 12-inch nonstick pan set on high heat until sizzling, about 2 minutes. Add the potato slices
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Put the potatoes and garlic into a large saucepan with enough cold water to cover by 2-inches. Cover the pot and bring to a boil. Once the water reaches a boil, uncover, reduce the heat to medium-low and cook for
Baked Tomatoes Stuffed with Rice
Preheat the oven to 375 F. Slice the tops off the tomatoes with a very sharp knife and set them aside. With a small paring knife, cut the tomato pulp away from the skin making sure you do not cut the