Tune into this edition of Anastasia's Fridge to learn more about peppers! From history to biology, Anastasia Cole Plakias dissects the pepper, and tells you how to use it in your kitchen! This program has been brought to you by Consider Bardwell. FARMER FLANNER'S HOT SAUCEThe texture of hot sauce makes brilliant use of a pepper's ...
EGGPLANT BRUSCETTA TOPPER 2lbs classic Black King Italian eggplant, peeled to leave 1" stripes and cut into 1" thick cubesCheap olive oil or vegetable oil1 cubanelle pepper, thinly sliced1 small Spanish onion, sliced3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced4 sprigs thyme, destemmed1/8 cup red wine vinegarü cup golden raisins1/8 cup pine nutsSalt, ...
SALSA VERDEThis amazing sauce is used on meats and veggies alike! Make a ton? You can store in Tupperware covered in a layer of oil in the fridge for up to a week! Want it to last even longer? Freeze in ice cube trays! When frozen, pop out cubes and store in freezer bags or Tupperware; defrost at room temp.1 bunch basil, stems ...
RISOTTO PRIMAVERAEarly spring vegetables are limited, so use whatever fresh nibbles you can find in this dish. I like snap peas and asparagus but you can use any combination of fresh shelling peas, favas, ramps - whatever looks good. 1 Tbspn olive oil2 Tbspn butter, divided1 small yellow onion1 clove garlic2 cups chicken or vegetable ...
VERY BERRY DRESSINGThis sweet and tangy dressing is perfect for spicy salads like our mix! You can freeze any leftover in ice cube trays and then transfer to Tupperware. Defrost at room temp.FOR THE SALAD:ü lb of mesculin mixü lb of arugula or ruby streaks mustards1 cucumber, thinly slicedFOR THE DRESSING:1 cup strawberries or ...
Recipe: Orechiette with Guanciale and Dandelions1lb good quality orecchiette (I'm partial to De Cecco)Kosher salt1 tsp olive oilü pound guanciale, cut into ü" by 1" slices*2 cloves garlic, chopped1 tspn chili flakeý tablespoon unsalted butter1 large bunch of dandelions, cleaned and chiffonaded1 Tbspn flat-leaf parsley, choppedü ...
Recipe: Potato Leek Soup2-3 large leeks1 Tbsp unsalted butter1 cup chicken or vegetable stock1 lb boiling potatoes (the shiny-skinned varieties all work well for boiling)ChivesSalt and Pepper to tasteOptional: ü cup heavy cream, truffle oilFirst, trim off the tough dark green tops of the leeks. Wash well, making sure to getall the grit in ...
