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Stir-Fried Brussels Sprouts With Shallots and Sherry
This recipe came to The Times in 2011 from Grace Young, the chef and cookbook writer. Make sure the Brussels sprouts are dry before they are put into the pan, or the liquid will turn the stir-fry into a braise. This dish can be made ahead of time, all the better for a Thanksgiving feast or a weeknight dinner.
Morning Couscous With Oranges and Dates
This is a delicious way to enjoy couscous. You can reconstitute the couscous the night before and keep it in the refrigerator overnight. All it will need in the morning is a steam in the microwave and the addition of the oranges.
Chickpeas in Star Anise and Date Masala
This recipe, adapted from Meeru Dhalwala of Vij’s Restaurant, in Vancouver, British Columbia, came to The Times in 2010, part of a Sam Sifton piece about vegetarian meals for meat-lovers. The dish, he writes, is a “simple chickpea curry that Dhalwala cooks with star anise and chopped dates, which combine into an autumnal darkness that lingers on the tongue.” Coming together quickly, it’s a great choice for a weeknight meal or a lazy winter weekend.
Spicy Rum Punch
Here is a rum punch to suggest parties near a warm ocean and sand beneath your feet. It’s an old-fashioned concoction, and you’ll need to raid your spice cabinet for this. Pour it over ice and give thanks for the warming comfort of good rum.
Grapefruit Sorbet
Tomato Concasse
Fresh Apple Salsa
Tomato-Tarragon Vinaigrette
Spoon over poached chicken or steamed mussels.
Eggplant With Spicy Ginger Sauce
Chocolate Port Sorbet
The chef Michel Richard spends most of his waking hours running from his French-California restaurant, Citrus, in Los Angeles, to his three less-ambitious French-California restaurants in Santa Barbara, Calif., Washington and Baltimore -- all called Citronelle. He knows he should take a little time for a diet and exercise regimen, but says he's too busy conjuring up ways to make French food more accessible, more casual and more in keeping with what Americans say they want to eat. What Americans say they want to eat (light) and what they actually consume (rich) make life difficult for most chefs. After 15 years working as a pastry chef in the U.S., Mr. Richard determined that what Americans want to eat is light, but with a strong taste.
Pan-Fried Broccoli Stems
This was an experiment and now it is a keeper. Peel broccoli stems, slice them thin, and pan-fry in hot oil just until the slices are charred on the edges, then flip over and brown for just a little bit of time on the other side. If you do this just right, the medallions will have edges that are slightly crispy with that wonderful fried flavor, and tender interiors. With a little salt (or even without) they are irresistible. One stem’s worth of medallions will disappear quickly, so count on 1 per person (at least!). Although you will use a fair amount of oil for frying, it doesn’t all get absorbed by the broccoli stems.
Roasted Carrots and Scallions With Thyme and Hazelnuts
I bought incredibly sweet, baby red onions — they look like thick red scallions — and multicolored bunches of carrots from a farmer at my market and roasted them with fresh thyme. Then I sprinkled on some crushed toasted hazelnuts, which contributed a nice crunchy texture and nutty finish to the dish. If you have a bottle of hazelnut oil or walnut oil on hand, a small drizzle just before serving is a welcome touch.
Sauteed Peppers And Tomatoes
Brown Rice
Classic Pho
Roasted Peanuts
Pho With Carrots, Turnips, Broccoli and Tofu
I like this sweet, colorful combination of julienne carrots and turnips with either traditional rice noodles or heartier buckwheat soba. The carrots and turnips can be simmered directly in the stock, as they will contribute to its sweet flavor. The broccoli should be steamed separately.
Grilled Vanilla-Ginger Pineapple
Sherry Yard has a wonderful recipe in her first cookbook, “The Secrets of Baking,” called Roasted Voodoo Vanilla Pineapple. She roasts her pineapple with the dried vanilla pods that you save after you’ve scraped out the seeds, and fresh ginger. She inserts the pods into the flesh of the pineapple, a great idea if you’re roasting the pineapple for a long time. I decided to use vanilla extract instead of the pods, because during the relatively short time on the grill they infused only the section of the pineapple they had been stuck into. I add vanilla to the ginger syrup and baste the pineapple with this sweet and pungent mix. You could also simply drizzle the pineapple with honey.
Wheat Berries With Winter Squash and Chickpeas
Use wheat berries or spelt for this hearty, nutrient-dense winter dish. The squash will fall apart as it simmers with the wheat berries, adding a sweet flavor to the mildly spicy broth.
Stir-Fried Leeks With Amaranth and Green Garlic
In April, I found piles of baby leeks, red spring onions, amaranth and green garlic at one stand at the local farmers’ market. I bought some of each on impulse, and this dish is what became of them. Amaranth is a beautiful leafy green used in the cuisines of China and Mexico. You can find it at some Asian markets and farmers’ markets.
Tarragon Cucumber Pickles
Here is a quick and easy recipe for making pickles at home. They are good for eating on their own, or for giving a good crunch atop burgers.
Focaccia With Tomato Sauce and Green Garlic
We call this “pizza focaccia” in our house, as it does resemble a thick-crusted pizza. Make it when you crave a tomato focaccia and fresh tomatoes aren’t in season. I like to use fire-roasted canned tomatoes for this, as they develop such a deep, double-roasted flavor when the sauce bakes on top of the bread.
Asparagus With Green Garlic
When you sauté or roast asparagus in hot olive oil, the asparagus will have a much more concentrated flavor than it would if steamed or blanched. Here I add the garlic to the pan once the asparagus is just about done, so that the garlic cooks only long enough to soften and sweeten. You can serve this skillet dish with grains or pasta, or with eggs -- fried, poached or scrambled. I find this asparagus so hard to resist that I decided to give you a range for the weight. One pound is adequate, but you might want to treat yourself to more than that.
