This bright carrot slaw can be made by slicing the carrots thin or grating them. A vibrant dish, filled with sweet flavors and tart lemon, it is perfect for refreshing on a hot day or with a spicy meal.
This basic preparation for beef kebabs could easily be applied to the grill. Obviously, any marinade you can think of will serve this dish well. Try this Greek yogurt, mint and garlic marinade and then serve the beef wrapped in pita with a salad tucked in around it.
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Green Peas With Shallots And Mint
Green Peas With Shallots And Mint
Though you can get frozen peas year round, the fresh ones are worth the wait - they truly taste like spring. And, yes, the softer flavor of shallots is better for this dish than onion.
Crostini With Lentils, Ricotta And Basil
Crostini With Lentils, Ricotta And Basil
The toasted bread is the perfect medium for the interplay of the warm, earthly lentils; the creamy ricotta and the fresh, perfumed basil. Sometimes we like to use walnut oil instead of olive oil. Either way, for a little more flavor, whisk together a quick vinaigrette of oil, Champagne vinegar and Dijon mustard. Lightly drizzle the vinaigrette over the crostini.
Cold Cucumber, Garlic And Almond Soup
Cold Cucumber, Garlic And Almond Soup
Who knew a soup could be so refreshing? Drinking this soup on a hot summer day feels like a cool breeze running down your throat.
Pan-Roasted Pork Chops With Fennel
Pan-Roasted Pork Chops With Fennel
Cooking the fennel in the same pan as the pork chops gives the whole dish a rich, meaty flavor. A dash of red pepper flakes adds a bit of bite and rounds out the flavors of this easy weekday dinner.
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Sauteed Asparagus With Pancetta And Garlic
Sauteed Asparagus With Pancetta And Garlic
The crispy fat of the pancetta complements the tender green asparagus without overpowering it. While the lemon brightens all the ingredients, we also like to add a dash of red pepper flakes to highlight the flavors.
Spicy Spaghetti With Tomatoes And Pancetta
Spicy Spaghetti With Tomatoes And Pancetta
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Gratin is a wonderful comfort food with its warm, soft vegetables topped by a layer of browned cheese. Endive works particularly well because it loses any bitterness in the cream and stays firm even in extended cooking.
Roasted Eggplant Salad With Meyer Lemon Vinaigrette
Roasted Eggplant Salad With Meyer Lemon Vinaigrette
We love this salad alongside any lamb dish. For that matter, it stands up well to just about any grilled or roasted meat.
