Main dishes

1 bunch watercress (about 1 cup chopped), tough stems removed 1 bunch Swiss chard, tough stalks removed (about 4 cups chopped) 2 garlic cloves, minced or pressed 1 Tbsp olive oil dash of salt and ground black pepper 1/4 tsp nutmeg 3/4 C ricotta cheese ~~~ 1 lb. pasta (fettuccine, penne, macaroni, fusilli, butterflies, or shells) ~~~ grated Parmesan cheese or crumbled ricotta salata chopped fresh tomatoes toasted walnuts or pine nuts (see p. 354) Bring a large covered pot …

2 Tbsp olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 2 garlic vloves, minced or pressed 1 tsp turmeric juice of 1/2 lemon 2 Tbsp soy sauce 1/2 C chopped fresh basil 1-2 tsp fresh thyme 1/2 C chopped fresh parsley 3 C cooked brown rice 1/4 C hot water ~~~ 2/3 cup chopped almonds salt and ground black pepper to taste 1 Tbsp butter or margarine (optional) Heat the olive oil in a saucepan. Add the onions and garlic, and sauté …

2 Tbsp olive oil 1 1/2 C chopped onions 1 1/2 C bulghur 2 1/4 C boiling water 1/2 C chopped dried apricots (preferably unsulfured) 1 1/2 Tbsp fresh spearmint leaves, minced (2 tsp dried) 1/2 C chopped fresh parsley juice of 1 lemon salt and ground black pepper to taste ~~~ 1 tomato, cut into wedges lemon wedges 1/2 cup grated feta cheese (optional) In a saucepan with a tight-fitting lid, heat the oil and sauté the onions for …

(Excerpted from: The LA Times) Roast salted turkey Total time: 2 hours, 50 minutes Servings: 11 to 15 Note: This is more a technique than a recipe. It makes a bird that has concentrated turkey flavor and fine, firm flesh and that is delicious as it is. But you can add other flavors as you wish. Minced rosemary would be a nice finishing addition. Or brush the bird lightly with butter before roasting. 1 (12- to 16-pound) turkey Kosher salt …

Turkish Beef Stew Every Day with Rachael Ray October 2007, adapted by me, from here. FOUR SERVINGS Prep Time: 5 min Cook Time: 1 hr 10 min originally but pressure cooked it takes a lot less time 3 ½ tablespoons butter 1 ½ lbs. beef chuck cubes (we used a package of stew meat cut into smaller pieces — two pounds, I think) 1 cup canned chopped tomatoes with their juice (we used a can of them) 1 cup beef …

Modified slightly from A Year of Crockpotting, who modified her recipe from CityMama. Ingredients: 2 pounds beef short ribs 2 cups soy sauce 2 cups sugar (we always use organic — it’s sort of midway between brown and white sugar) 1 cup water 5 whole jalapeno peppers (except that one had lots of holes poked in it by virtue of having been appropriated as a cat toy when it apparently fell, unnoticed, to the floor on the way to the …

(From allrecipes.com, where they’re called Wonderful Short Ribs; I’m not sure if they’re wonderful but they’re certainly pretty darned good.) INGREDIENTS 1 (28 ounce) can tomato sauce 3 tablespoons lemon juice 4 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce 2 tablespoons dried parsley 1 teaspoon dried thyme 2 bay leaves 2 tablespoons brown sugar 2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1 medium onion, cut into rings 3 pounds beef short ribs DIRECTIONS In a large pan over medium-high heat, stir in …

From allrecipes.com INGREDIENTS: 1 pound lean ground beef 1/4 cup chopped onion 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard 3/4 cup ketchup 3 teaspoons brown sugar salt to taste ground black pepper to taste DIRECTIONS: 1. In a medium skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef, onion, and green pepper; drain off liquids. 2. Stir in the garlic powder, mustard, ketchup, and brown sugar; mix thoroughly. Reduce heat, and simmer for …

A Rick Bayless recipe, by way of a Wild Oats sale flier. Grilled Steak and Onion Tacos Serves 6 1 1/4 lbs. beef flank steak 1 jar (16 ounces) Frontera Roasted Tomato Salsa or Frontera Chipotle Salsa 2 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce 1 Tbsp. soy sauce 2 Tbsp. olive oil 2 medium-size white onions, thinly sliced 1/2 c. beef broth Marinate flank steak in 1 cup of the Frontera Salsa, 1 tablespoon of the Worcestershire and soy sauce in a food-safe …

From Cooks Illustrated, who keep sending me emails with recipes, trying to get me to subscribe. WELL-DONE HAMBURGERS ON A CHARCOAL GRILL SERVES 4 Adding bread and milk to the beef creates burgers that are juicy and tender even when well-done. (In fact, we recommend this method only for burgers that will be cooked to medium-well or well-done.) For cheeseburgers, follow the optional instructions below. (See below for our tastings of presliced cheddar cheese.) 1 large slice good-quality white sandwich …