Because of its shape, orzo can do nearly anything rice can do, and if youre a pasta lover, you might say orzo does it better. Saffron and fennel are two characteristic flavors in many Mediterranean dishes.
A quiche is ideal if you're expecting house guests and not sure when exactly they're arriving, or need something to have on hand for a weekend when everyone is coming and going at different times. Set the pie on the counter with a knife and a few plates and you'll see it disappear quickly. For some cooks, making pastry is daunting. But if you buy a quiche, the price is high - certainly higher than eggs, pie crust, and some vegetables cost. You're paying for someone to roll out that flaky crust.
This recipe originally accompanied Baja Fish Tacos.
This recipe originally accompanied Baja Fish Tacos .
Yield: Makes 8 servings
2 cups fine-shredded green cabbage
2 tsp lime juice
2 tsp honey
2 tbsp minced red onion
2 tsp minced jalapeños
White beans mashed with ripe avocado and blended with sharp Cheddar and onion makes an incredibly rich, flavorful filling for this wrap. The tangy, spicy slaw adds crunch. A pinch (or more) of ground chipotle pepper and an extra dash of cider vinegar can be used in place of the canned chipotles in adobo sauce. Serve with tortilla chips, salsa and Tecate beer.
ACTIVE TIME: 25 minutes
TOTAL TIME: 25 minutes
EASE OF PREPARATION: Easy
In late June, when shelling peas debut for a few weeks, grab as many as you can. They depart as quickly as they arrive. Shucking them as you watch a movie makes it less a chore and more like therapy. Pluck them from their pods by running your finger like a zipper down the open pod and tipping the peas into a bowl. Eat them straight or cook them simply so their flavors pop in your mouth. This easy soup begins with a light broth made from the scraps of a leek simmered with celery, bay leaf, and peppercorns.
This super-simple pie is made with very thinly sliced potatoes (use a mandoline or hand-held slicer, if possible).
Aleppo pepper, made from dried, crushed Syrian peppers, is available at Formaggio Kitchen and Christina’s Spice and Specialty Foods (617-576-2090). At Aujourd’hui restaurant, this grain formed the base of a vegetarian entree.
Diced eggplant turns tender and tasty sautéed with garlic and olive oil. Toss with fresh plum tomatoes, green olives and capers and you have a simple light summer sauce. We like it over angel hair pasta, but any type of pasta will work. Serve with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and a mixed green salad.
With pickles, oven fries and a tall glass of minty iced tea, even the most devoted bacon fan won't remember what's missing in this smoky, spicy renovation of the sandwich favorite.