Place almonds in a small nonstick saute pan. Lightly toast over medium-high heat, about 3 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon tamari and stir until the almonds are coated evenly, about 30 seconds. Transfer to a plate and cool. Chop almonds roughly. Prepare a large bowl of ice water. In a large pot of...
1. Bring a large pot of water to boil for ravioli. Salt the water once it is boiling. 2. Add the ravioli and cook until al dente, about 2 to 3 minutes or until the pasta floats and is pale in color. 3. Remove the pasta from the water and drain well. Season the pasta with salt and pepper. 4....
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a 1 quart casserole dish. 2. Place a layer of the potatoes into bottom of the prepared casserole dish and sprinkle some of the cheeses over them. Continue layering potatoes and topping them with the cheeses until you've used them all. 3. In a...
1) Peel and cut potatoes into 1 1/2-inch-thick slices. Place in a medium saucepan. Cover with cold water; add 1 tablespoon salt. Bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer, covered, 15-20 minutes, or until done - a fork can easily be poked through them. 2) Warm cream and melt butter, together,...
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Butter an 8-inch square baking dish; set aside. Arrange bread in a single layer on two rimmed baking sheets. Bake until dried, rotating sheets from top to bottom and front to back halfway through, about 15 minutes. 2. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan over medium...
Recipe by Nigella Lawson 1. Begin by tossing the sliced almonds in a hot, dry skillet over a medium to high heat until toasted. Remove them to a plate and keep till step 4. 2. Add the butter and oil to the skillet, then throw in the chopped onions, and peppers and cook, stirring, over a...
This delicious recipe for mashed potatoes came from Martha’s mother, Mrs. Kostyra. 1. Place potatoes and 1 tablespoon salt in a medium pot, cover with cold water by 2 inches, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover partially, and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 35 minutes. Drain,...
1. Fry pancetta (or bacon) in an approximately 9 1/2-inch hot pan until fat is rendered out. 2. Add garlic to bacon and cook until slightly brown. 3. Remove pancetta and garlic and leave oil in pan. 4. Add brussels sprouts and cook for about 5 minutes over medium heat. 5. Add juniper berries...
1. Preheat the oven to 500 degrees. 2. Combine the milk, onion, bay leaves, salt, and pepper in a large saucepan and bring just to a simmer over low heat. 3. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until reduced by one-quarter, approx. 15 minutes. Strain the milk and set aside. 4. Melt the butter in a...
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Peel and cut the sweet potatoes into 1-inch round pieces and put them in a 9x13 baking dish. In a small bowl whisk together the olive oil, honey, lemon juice and salt. Then pour this mixture over potatoes and toss to coat. Bake, stirring occasionally, for...