This one-dish vegetarian meal is hearty enough to satisfy families with a mix of vegetarians & meat-eaters. A large pot of lentils (or beans), even when factoring a bunch of chard from a farmer’s market, is no more than $4, and will feed 4-6 people. This dish is inspired by the classic preparation of French…
Gluten-Free Pizza
This full flavored pizza has a delightful cracker-like crust, with a satisfying slight chew. Ingredients 7 grams flaxseed meal (approx. 1 tablespoon) 500 grams gluten-free flour blend about 4 cups, purchased or homemade (see recipe) 1 ½ teaspoons salt, kosher 15 grams active-dry yeast (about 4 teaspoons) ¼ cup olive oil, extra virgin, & more…
Braised Lettuce
Ingredients 8 well-rounded heads of Little Gem or bibb lettuce 8 tablespoons butter (unsalted) Salt and freshly ground black pepper Juice of 1/2 lemon Nutritional Information Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings): 250 calories; 23 grams fat; 14 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 6 grams monounsaturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 8 grams…
Turnip Gratin
A turnip gratin is often a rich, creamy affair, but this equally delicious & comforting dish is made with low-fat milk and comes out feeling lighter. Due to the use of low-fat milk in a gratin, when this dish is pulled from the oven you might notice quite a bit of liquid remains in the…
Spanish French Toast
Everyone knows of French toast, but few are aware of torrijas, the Spanish variant. No doubt both come from the same place – a fantastic way to use no longer fresh bread. Like French toast, torrijas can be served as breakfast, but also make for a fantastic dessert. Ingredients Olive oil (as required) 2 cups…
Dandelion Salad With Beets, Bacon & Cheese
This sensational salad is made with tender dandelion leaves. Modeled after a Parisian bistro classic, this recipe has a vinaigrette with added ginger & lime to better gold up against the slightly bitter edge of the dandelions. A very French tasting salad, along with some equally French goat cheese toasts! Ingredients 2 garlic cloves (smash…
Tomato Soup
You may find that the best tasting tomatoes are often not the most beautiful. Misshapen, gnarly, split-topped tomatoes are often the sweetest. Overripe tomatoes discounted at farmer’s markets are also ideal for this chilled soup. This no-cook delectable soup is perfect for the end of summer when tomatoes are at their finest. Make this a…
Yogurt Soup With Toasted Barley
This is an ideal refreshing summer soup that I first put together when cleaning out the refrigerator and pantry. If unable to source organic or Greek yoghurt (without stabilizers or gums), feel free to use buttermilk. Ingredients For the yogurt or buttermilk soup with toasted barley ⅓ cup pearl barley About 2 cups water Salt…
Chilled Soup with Golden Beet and Buttermilk
Carefully balanced acidity and its bright layers are the real beauty of this simple, quick recipe. Golden beets, puréed with lemon juice & buttermilk, have a gentle twang and sweetness. A chef from Freedom, Me., Erin French takes it a step further and garnishes each bowl with finely chopped shallots macerated in rice wine vinegar,…
Egg Quiche with Bacon
In the Alsatian style, this is a classic bacon egg quiche (stewed onions or cheese are occasionally added, but aren’t traditional). Baked in a 9 ½ inch fluted French tart pan (the type with removable bottoms). Unlike those baked in a deeper pie pan, this quiche stands only one inch high. In addition, the short…