A dollop of cottage cheese or ricotta cheese adds protein to this dish of deliciousness.From the book "Mad Hungry," by Lucinda Scala Quinn (Artisan Books).
This recipe, courtesy of chef Cesare Casella of Beppe restaurant in New York City, combines just a few simple ingredients for a surprising degree of flavor.
This creative pan pizza starts with a quick homemade dough. Then it takes inspiration from classic antipasto platters; artichokes, mortadella, and green olives are among the toppings that mingle with zippy...
Crispy on the outside, light and moist in the center, this cheese souffle cooked in an enormous copper pot, and accompanied by nothing more than a green salad and a crusty baguette, is an excellent choice...
Cooking collards with a bit of healthy fat like olive oil may help the body absorb certain nutrients -- this hearty dish also features tomatoes and black-eyed peas.
For individual portions, place small, shallow baking dishes (each holding about 2 1/2 to 3 cups) on a rimmed baking sheet. Divide the pasta mixture among them; top with cheese, then bake and broil.
Lazy days call for this recipe's one-step preparation. But when feeling fancy, dive into steps 2 and 3, from Lucinda Scala Quinn's cookbook "Mad Hungry."
This recipe for baked figs is courtesy of David Tanis and should be used in his Double Duck Breasts recipe, which can be found in his cookbook, "A Platter of Figs and Other Recipes."
Aromatic and slightly pungent, basil makes a good companion to a grilled zucchini and squash side dish. Its delicate leaves are best used raw or added at the end of the cooking process.
For an elegant and easy-to-make holiday meal, chef April Bloomfield of The Spotted Pig and The John Dory Oyster Bar favors slow-roasted Pekin duck paired with savory vegetables.
Follow the recipe for Roast Turkey to cook the stuffing in the turkey cavity, or bake it separately as directed below. If you prefer to avoid peeling the chestnuts yourself, buy ones that have been cooked...
Morels, edible wild mushrooms that are prized for their smoky, nutty flavor, will need thorough washing, since they are riddled with nooks and crannies. The wild variety is usually available from April...
Cooking the matzo balls in the chicken stock may make the soup a bit cloudy, but they will soak up flavor from the rich broth. If you desire a clearer soup, it's easy to strain out the cooked matzo balls...
Smoked mushrooms are the heart of this rich, custardlike stuffing dish, adapted from chef Emeril Lagasse's "From Emeril's Kitchen" cookbook. For a complete holiday meal, serve with his Turkey Breast with...
Ripe, juicy Georgia peaches line the bottom of souffle dishes and a peach meringue bakes into a light, airy topping in this recipe from Chef Virginia Willis.
Rolling out homemade pizza dough removes larger air pockets than if you stretch by hand; it ensures an evenly thin, crisp, almost cracker-like crust and makes an excellent white pizza. Schmear the dough...
For the black-bean topping variation, top the potatoes with the yogurt and scallions after removing them from the oven. The sour-cream version requires no reheating whatsoever.
Loaded with vitamins A and C, sweet potatoes are a nutritionist's dream. Roasted and served with a healthy, low-fat topping, they become a very satisfying meal. The sweet chutney is also a delicious accompanimentto...