Turn an abundance of arugula and some walnuts into amazing pesto. Have an abundance of arugula? A great way to use it up is by making an arugula pesto. Elise Bauer (Hence our need to make pesto.) I tried making it with both walnuts and pine nuts and strongly prefer this pesto with walnuts. I’ve made pesto both with mortar and pestle and with a food processor. The food processor method is definitely easier but the mortar method produces larger pieces of the arugula....
A perfect combination, especially when paired with a tangy lemon vinaigrette. Winter in California is the season for peppery arugula. Chopped toasted walnuts add a meaty crunch to the salad. Elise Bauer The actual amounts depend on how much salad per serving you want. Adjust ingredients to taste. (You may have a little extra vinaigrette.)
Dont go near the knives. Dont kick off the door for anyone. RememberOnly use the microwave." Simply Recipes / Eva Feuchter From what I hear, the latchkey kid is a category nearing extinction. Maybe one of the parents might take a break from a Zoom call to put together a quick snack. (Hint:Dill pickle seasoningis a must-have accoutrement to any popcorn party.) This wasnt the case for me, as an immigrant kid growing up in coastal Florida in the mid-1990s....
An American-style, Asian-inspired slaw with a 4-ingredient dressing you’ll love. We eat a lot of cabbage around here. I recently had a lovely Asian coleslaw at a local grill that was served with an ahi tuna burger. Elise Bauer It’s super easy to put together. What Goes Into an Asian Slaw? The defining ingredients for an Asian slaw are cabbage, rice vinegar, andtoasted sesame oil. This version also has some peanut butter in the dressing and some twice toasted peanuts....
Zucchini noodles and fresh veggies, tossed with a sesame rice vinegar dressing. So, have you taken the plunge and invested in a spiralizer? I bought one a few months ago and have been experimenting ever since. Elise Bauer So far my favorite vegetable to “spiralize” is zucchini. Everything is tossed with a toasted sesame oil rice vinegar dressing. It’s light, colorful, crunchy, and delicious. Elise Bauer A perfect fresh salad for a hot day!...
A hearty, filling Puerto Rican stew full of pigeon peas, shrimp, and rice. Most cultures have some version of a comforting, hearty rice stew in their diets. The Chinese have congee, West Africans havejollof, and U.S. Southerners have gumbo. Marta Rivera Puerto Ricans have their very own version, which we callasopao. That said, this asopao can be particularly comforting in the colder months. What Is Asopao? Marta Rivera Asopao is rice stewits basically a savory porridge....
Asparagus and artichoke breakfast casserole with bacon, cheddar cheese, rustic bread, milk and egg. Perfect for a Sunday brunch! Looking for Easter or Mother’s Day Sunday brunch ideas? Elise Bauer It’s spring in an 8x13! OR you might use stale bread that is no longer soft. Place bacon in medium skillet on medium high heat. Elise Bauer Cook until bacon is lightly browned and much of the fat rendered. Remove bacon from pan with a slotted spoon, place on a paper towel lined plate to drain....
This quick and easy asparagus frittata is perfect for spring. Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer It’s spring and asparagus are in season! Most of the cooking is done on the stove-top. Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer Don’t have Gruyere? you’re free to use any Swiss cheese or even an Italian blend. Add the shallots and cook, stirring occasionally, until they soften and turn translucent, about 3 minutes. Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer...
Crisp-tender spears, topped with grated boiled eggs and a caper vinaigrette. It’s asparagus season! This recipe serves four, but you could easily double, triple, or quadruple the recipe. Elise Bauer With more asparagus, you could arrange them in a circle on a large platter for a dramatic presentation. Add a teaspoon of salt to the water. Bring the water to a simmer. Elise Bauer Add the asparagus to the water....
Trade in basil for asparagus and baby spinach in this spring pesto. The asparagus pesto would work with any pasta or even as a sauce for pizza or potatoes. Special Equipment Method One large for the pasta and one medium sized for the asparagus. Elise Bauer While the water is heating, put the pine nuts in a single layer in a large skillet. Heat on medium heat, stirring occasionally, until fragrant and lightly browned....
This classic asparagus risotto made with Arborio rice, shallots, stock, fresh asparagus, and Parmesan cheese. Serve it as a springtime main dish or elegant side. Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer In California, winter can transition to spring in a flash. Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer This recipe is a classic asparagus risotto recipe. We’ve made this risotto on the loose side which is why we are serving it in a bowl....
Light and fluffy asparagus souffle baked to puffy golden deliciousness. Have you ever attempted to make a souffle and it just didn’t live up to your expectations? That’s when it pays to have friends who actually know what they are doing. Elise Bauer Thank goodness for talented friends who are generous with their advice! Here are some pointers Brett gave me about souffles. Both sets were delicious. Elise Bauer Rinse in cold water to stop cooking....
We spoke to Rossella Rago about her Nonna and the story behind her copycat SpaghettiOs. These stories became the backbone of her new cookbook,Cooking with Nonna: Sunday Dinner with La Famiglia. “This cookbook is a love letter to my Italian American upbringing,” says Rago. Simply Recipes / Evi Abeler I had no idea I lived in America until I was five and went to school." My chat with Rago stirred many emotions in mejoy, sadness, surprise, and compassion....
