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Polenta al Forno With Spinach, Ricotta and Fontina
Artichokes With Eggs
Whole Roasted Rabbit With Guanciale, Wilted Greens and Pan Drippings
Rabbits are so lean on their own that they benefit from some added fat — in this case, a few strips of guanciale, the compellingly flavorful cured pork jowl from Italy. Once the pan juices from the roasted rabbit have commingled with the fat from the guanciale and the bitter water released from the Treviso, you have a perfect, craveable balance on the plate, in every forkful.
Green Lentil Soup With Spinach
Ham and Artichoke Risotto
North African Bean and Squash Soup
This thick, hearty soup is adapted from a more complex Algerian dish that includes several types of beans and a spherical type of couscous called muhammas, for which I substitute vermicelli.
Lentils in Marinara
Spiced Lamb Sausage With Green Lentils
Asparagus and Herb Frittata
This also makes a beautiful appetizer, cut into diamonds.
Veal Rolls With Artichokes (Ristorante Il Barrino)
Melissa Kelly's Rubbed Rack of Lamb
Le Grand Aioli
For those interactive group-gathering festive meals that first come to mind — fondue, say, or raclette — you either have to maintain a giant heated stone by an even larger roaring fire or a balance a pot of boiling oil, molten cheese or finicky chocolate over a live flame. Le grand aioli, by contrast, is a distinctly relaxing, convivial and participatory group meal that requires no dangerous apparatus: It’s just a vivid spread of vegetables, simply cooked, and a few pieces of steamed seafood to go with the large quantity of rather garlicky mayonnaise. Since the meal is served at room temperature – neither hot nor cold – it is one of those exceedingly-gentle-on-the-cook meals for which you can just sit down and stay down. The only exertion involved once you set it out is passing the cold wine.
Anne Rosenzweig's Old-Fashioned Meat-And-Rice Loaf With Spiced Carrots
Duck Breast With Rhubarb-Strawberry Compote
Ginger Carrot Soup
Magret With Rhubarb and Blood Oranges
Magret is fattened duck breast. I like to serve it on a round plate, with the slices fanned out and the thick, chutney-like sauce piled in the center. The rhubarb plays off rosy meat and the orange contributes more acid.
Chicken Noelle (Chicken breasts with artichokes)
Spring Stew With Artichoke Dumplings
Mezzelune Pasta With Peas and Shiitake Mushrooms
These delicate little half-moon stuffed pasta bundles (virtually the same as ravioli but for its name and shape) are fun to make and perfect for a light springtime meal or first course. Though best made with homemade egg pasta, alternative choices are to use fresh lasagna sheets or dumpling wrappers. Or feel free to make standard square ravioli, or even mix and match shapes, as long as they’re the same approximate size. To keep the project manageable, complete some of the tasks in advance: Make the pasta dough and filling a few hours ahead. The mezzelune (in English the plural is mezzalunas) may be filled and refrigerated well in advance of dinner — up to 3 hours ahead.
Pizza With Artichokes, Rosemary and Goat Cheese
Spicy Lentil and Sweet Potato Stew With Chipotles
The sweetness of the sweet potatoes infuses this Mexican-inspired lentil dish along with the heat of the chipotles, which also have a certain sweetness as well because of the adobo sauce they’re they are packed in. The combination, with the savory lentils, is a winner.
Persian-Spiced Lamb Shanks
Rare grilled lamb chops or a roasted leg of lamb can be delightful and are easy to cook if you’re in a hurry. However, with a little planning, you’ll find it’s the shank of the lamb that deserves the most praise. Careful, slow simmering will coax lamb shanks to a flavorful succulence unlike the other cuts. Lamb shanks are versatile, too, easily adaptable to recipes from many different cuisines. This heady Persian spice mixture yields a braise that is complex and nuanced, yet the flavors are balanced, with subtle hints of orange, lime and rosewater. Basmati rice is the perfect accompaniment. Prepare the lamb shanks up to 2 days before serving, if desired. Refrigerate them covered in broth and reheat for 30 minutes in a 350 degree oven or over gentle heat on the stovetop.
Harvest Tart With Pumpkin and Peppers
A savory, olive oil-crusted tart stuffed full of golden, roasted peppers, jammy onions and some freshly grated pumpkin is a great dinner party treat, although it's perfectly wonderful for a family evening repast as well. Salt the pumpkin ahead of time to draw out excess moisture, though if you are pressed for time you can skip this step. To perk up the caramelized intensity of the filling, it is helpful to fold in something zingy like olive or capers, or perhaps a good splash of lemon juice.