Two-Bean Salad

2 tablespoons Sherry vinegar 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 3/4 pound green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces 1 shallot, thinly sliced 1 (19-ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed   Preparation Whisk together vinegar, oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8...

Garlic Bread Recipe

2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic 1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter, softened 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 1 (15- by 3 1/2-inch) loaf Italian bread   Preparation Preheat oven to 350°F. Mince and mash garlic...

Spinach and Carrot Stuffed Flank Steak

4 medium carrots, cut crosswise into thirds 6 bacon slices, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces 1 cup fine fresh bread crumbs 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh oregano 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1/2...

Watermelon and Watercress Salad with Ginger

2 tablespoons rice vinegar 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil 2 teaspoons minced peeled fresh ginger 1 1/2 teaspoons grated lime peel 1 garlic clove, minced 2 cups 1/2-inch pieces peeled seedless watermelon 1 large bunch watercress, thick stems trimmed (about 2 cups packed)...

Free Range Organic Chicken Scarpariello

2 1/2 lb free range organic chicken thighs with skin and bone 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 2 red bell peppers, cut into 3/4-inch pieces 2 to 4 jarred hot cherry peppers in vinegar, drained and finely chopped 5 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 1/3 cup dry...

Peas with Spinach and Shallots

2 medium shallots, thinly sliced 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 1 tablespoon olive  oil 1 tablespoon unsalted organic butter 10 oz fresh  peas or frozen 1/4 cup water 5 oz baby spinach 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper   Preparation Cook shallots and garlic...