sidedishes
HONEY-GLAZED WINTER SQUASH WITH GOAT CHEESE
MAKES 4 Side-DISH SERVINGS 1 pound winter squash (preferably heirloom)1 tablespoon olive oil Salt to taste 2 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons butter, at room temperature 2 ounces fresh goat cheese, crumbled 1/8 cup micro greens (available at farmers markets) Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking …
Cool Orange, Jicama and Mango Slaw
Mango adds a cooling sweet tartness to this traditional Mexican combination of citrus and jicama. The grating of the jicama gives the dish the texture of an American slaw and is a welcome change from the cabbage and mayo versions we eat all summer. MAKES …
BAKED BEANS
MAKES 10 to 12 SERVINGS 8 slicees bacon1 cup brown sugar ½ cup apple cider vinegar 1 teaspoon mustard (or more, if desired) 4 large onions, cut into rings 2 (about 15-ounce) cans green lima beans, drained 1 (about 15-ounce) can yellow lima beans (or butter …
RECIPE: Black Walnut and Himalayan Red Rice Dolmades with Cucumber-Cumin Raita
Michael Taus’ vegetarian spin on stuffed grape leaves combines local black walnuts, wild mushrooms and red rice. The result is an earthy fusion of flavors. CUCUMBER-CUMIN RAITA MAKES 4 SERVINGS 2 cucumbers, divided 1/2 teaspoon tahini1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 cup vanilla yogurt 1 garlic …
RECIPE: Creamy Macaroni and Cheese
MAKES 8 SERVINGS 1 pound uncooked cavatappi or elbow pasta 3 cups cubed butternut squash 1¼ cups chicken broth, low-sodium and low-fat preferred 1½ cups milk, skim or 2 percent preferred 2 garlic cloves 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons …
RECIPE: Potato-Ricotta Latkes
MAKES 8 PANCAKES 12 ounces peeled Idaho potatoes 3 tablespoons part-skim ricotta cheese 2 tablespoons flour 2 tablespoons sugar 2 teaspoons finely grated orange peel 1 teaspoon baking powder ¼ teaspoon salt 1 egg, slightly beaten 1/3 cup golden raisins¼ cup vegetable oil 4 teaspoons …
RECIPE: Sage Stuffing
MAKES 8 TO 10 SERVINGS 8 cups bread (baguette, Viennese, pumpernickel, sourdough or combination) 1 ta blespoon grapeseed oil 8 ounces breakfast sausage 1 medium yellow onion, small dice2 celery stalks, small dice 1 large red apple, small dice 1/2 cup golden raisins, chopped1 cup …
RECIPE: Creamy Macaroni and Cheese
MAKES 8 SERVINGS 1 pound uncooked cavatappi or elbow pasta 3 cups cubed butternut squash 1¼ cups chicken broth, low-sodium and low-fat preferred 1½ cups milk, skim or 2 percent preferred 2 garlic cloves 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons …
RECIPE: Fennel Apricot Slaw
MAKES 8 SERVINGS 1/2 cup plain Greek-style yogurt 1/4 cup mayonnaise3 tablespoons white balsamic or cider vinegar 1 tablespoon honey 1 tablespoon poppy seeds 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper3 fennel bulbs, white parts only, trimmed and thinly sliced 1 cup thinly …