Dinner
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Tuna with Tomatoes
Sweet Corn And Rice Pudding
Sauteed Duck Breasts With Game Chips
Dolmas (Stuffed Grape Leaves)
Duck Dumplings
Kasha-Stuffed Roast Chicken
Indian Summer Chicken
Soft-Shell Crabs With Corn And Black-Bean Salsa
Soft-Shell Crab Crostini With Arugula Butter
For easy weeknight meals, I dry my cleaned crabs thoroughly so they don’t steam, then sauté them in plenty of butter or oil. You could use a breading like flour or cornmeal to augment the crunch factor, but it also impedes the sweetness of the meat. And good crabs don’t really need it. The trick is to know when to take them off the heat. As soon as they turn from gray-brown to rust and white, the texture goes from soft to taut and they are ready. Soft-shell crabs don’t need much adornment; a squirt of citrus and some freshly ground black pepper offset the funky sea flavor beautifully. But a little garlic and something green and sprightly (here, a combination of arugula and chives) can make them even better.
Buckwheat Crêpes With Caramelized Apples
Buckwheat crêpes have wonderful earthy/nutty flavor. They are equally at home with a sweet or savory topping. If you have any caramelized apples left over, stir them into your yogurt for breakfast.
Scallops With Cream and Basil
Iranian Beet, Plum and Celery Soup with Kubbeh (Meat Dumplings)
Turkey Braised With Cranberries
Those who believe the best part of the Thanksgiving turkey is the day-after sandwiches with leftover cranberry sauce will welcome this recipe. It teams the relatively unappreciated drumsticks with the rarely used fresh cranberries to produce a dish of uncommon complexity.
Parsley Pesto
A twist on the typical basil recipe, this pesto combines flat-leaf parsley and some mint. It’s marvelous on sandwiches and pizza and, if you thin it out with a little pasta water, it’s a great addition to spaghetti. Shower the dressed bowl with Parmesan and serve.
Spinach and Onion Tart
This is a classic combination for a quiche, but it’s lighter, with a whole-wheat and olive oil crust. If you don't have the time to make the crust, store bought will work just fine.
White Bean Pâté
White bean pâté has been a signature dish of mine for decades. I’ve fiddled with the recipe over the years, varying the seasonings and adding more oil for better texture.
Chicken With White Wine, Onions and Herbs
With a little practice and a little added flavor, a humble chicken breast can be anything you want.
Spinach Gnocchi
Roasted Squash and Red Onion Gratin With Quinoa
I have given you several winter squash gratins over the years; this is my favorite to date, because of the sweet layer of flavor of the roasted squash and the texture of the black quinoa.
Spicy Shrimp Salad With Mint
This light, summery Minimalist recipe for shrimp salad, from 1998, still carries a lot of heft. Lightly sweet shrimp is enhanced by cayenne, paprika, garlic and a bit of lemon juice. A bed of arugula and mint adds freshness to cut through the heat. If it’s too hot out to turn on the broiler, try this recipe on the grill.
Poulet Chasseur
Fish With Toasted Almonds
This is an easy dish that you can put on the table when you have friends coming around after a long day's work. The soft-fleshed cod (or any other meaty white fish) is offset by the crunchy almonds. Serve alongside a pile of fresh green beans, cooked until just tender, but still bright.
Chicken With Vin Jaune and Mushrooms
Sea Scallops with Piquillo Peppers
(All measurements approximate.)