Balsamic Braised Brussels With Pancetta
1 1/2 cups fresh bread crumbs (though i found i needed far less)
2 teaspoons thyme leaves
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil plus an extra glug or two for drizzling
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 pounds medium-sized brussels sprouts, washed and trimmed
salt and pepper
6 ounces pancetta in small dice (1 1/2 cups)
3 tablespoons minced shallots
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
1 1/2 cups veal stock, rich chicken or vegetable broth, more if needed
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
Cheesy Tomato Beans With Broccoli Rabe
4 garlic cloves
3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving
2 tbsp. double-concentrated tomato paste
½ tsp. crushed red pepper flakes, plus more for serving
1 bunch broccoli rabe, trimmed, cut into 3" pieces
kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
1 14-oz. can whole peeled tomatoes, drained, tomatoes torn into pieces, liquid reserved
2 15-oz. cans cannellini (white kidney) or other white beans, rinsed
1 cup shredded low-moisture mozzarella
finely grated parmesan and toasted country-style bread (for serving)
Cook's Illustrated's Sauteed Green Beans With Garlic And Herbs Recipe
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened
3 medium garlic cloves, minced or pressed through garlic press (about 1 tablespoon)
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 pound green beans, stem ends snapped off, beans cut into 2-inch pieces
table salt and ground black pepper
1/4 cup water
2 teaspoons juice from 1 lemon
Golden Leek And Potato Soup
2 ½ pounds leeks, white and light green part only
2 bay leaves
4 large sprigs fresh thyme
4 large sprigs fresh sage
4 large sprigs parsley, and chopped leaves for garnish
1 large handful celery leaves (optional)
4 tablespoons unsalted butter or extra-virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, peeled and very thinly sliced
8 cups vegetable stock or water
1 tablespoon kosher salt, more to taste
1 teaspoon black pepper, more to taste
1 ¾ pounds yukon gold potatoes, halved and thinly sliced
Pearl Couscous With Olives And Roasted Tomatoes
2 pints (1 1/2 pounds) grape or cherry tomatoes (1 1/2 lb)
3 large garlic cloves, left unpeeled
1/4 cup olive oil, plus more for tomatoes
1/4 cup warm water
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 3/4 cups vegetable broth
2 1/4 cups (12 ounces or 340 grams) pearl couscous, sometimes sold as israeli couscous
1/2 cup kalamata or other brine-cured black olives, pitted and chopped
1/3 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
Poolside Sesame Slaw
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
1 medium garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons well-stirred tahini
2 tablespoons white miso
1 tablespoon honey
1/4 cup rice vinegar
2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
2 tablespoons olive or a neutral oil
salt and sriracha to taste
4 cups thinly sliced mixed carrots, cucumber, celery, bell peppers, sugar snaps, and/or snow peas
2 cups thinly sliced red, green, savoy, or napa cabbage
1 cup chopped salted peanuts
1 cup thinly sliced scallion (white and green parts)
handful chopped fresh cilantro, if you wish
about 1 cup miso-sesame dressing (above)
Sheet-Pan Baked Feta With Broccolini, Tomatoes And Lemon
1 bunch broccolini, ends trimmed, thick stalks split lengthwise, or broccoli, stalks trimmed and cut into bite-size pieces
1 pint grape tomatoes, halved (about 2 cups)
1 small red onion, peeled, quartered and cut into 2-inch wedges
1 lemon, ½ cut into thin rounds and the remaining ½ left intact, for serving
3 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for serving
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon red-pepper flakes
kosher salt and black pepper
2 (6- to 8-ounce) blocks feta, cut into 1-inch slices
cooked orzo or farro, for serving
Spiced Creamy White Beans And Greens
3 tbsp. plus ⅓ cup olive oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 large jalapeño, finely chopped
1 2” piece ginger, peeled, chopped
1 tsp. diamond crystal or ½ tsp. morton kosher salt, plus more
freshly ground black pepper
1 tbsp. garam masala
1 tsp. ground turmeric
2 15.5-oz. cans white beans, rinsed
4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
1 bunch greens (such as tuscan kale)
juice of 1 lime
1 tbsp. cumin seeds
2 tsp. mustard seeds
Sticky And Spicy Baked Cauliflower
1 cup all-purpose flour
½ cup cornstarch
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. diamond crystal or ½ tsp. morton kosher salt
1 large head of cauliflower (about 2½ lb.), cut into large florets
¼ cup gochujang (korean hot pepper paste)
3 tbsp. soy sauce
2 tbsp. pure maple syrup
2 tbsp. mirin
2 tsp. unseasoned rice vinegar
steamed rice, toasted sesame seeds, and thinly sliced scallions (for serving)
Tomato Caesar
3 oil-packed anchovy fillets
1 small garlic clove
⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp. mayonnaise
1 tsp. dijon mustard
2 tbsp. finely grated parmesan, plus shaved for serving
kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
1½ lb. mixed tomatoes, sliced, quartered, or halved