Cookworthy - Winter Eats

Roasted Winter-Vegetable Composed Salad

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 14:20:46 PDT

* Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Rinse chicken, and pat dry. Rub breast side with ginger and 1/8 teaspoon salt. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large (12-inch) ovenproof...

Steak, Watercress, and Orange Salad

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 14:18:42 PDT

* In a large bowl, whisk together vinegar, mustard, and oil; season with salt and pepper. Set dressing aside. * Season the steak generously on both sides with salt and...

Whole-Wheat Couscous with Almonds

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 13:28:22 PDT

Using whole-wheat couscous adds fiber to this side dish. Serving it at room temperature, rather than chilled, allows the flavors to come through. Per serving: 149...

Buttered Rum Meltaways

Sat, 04 Apr 2009 11:56:33 PDT

* 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour * 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour * 2 tablespoons cornstarch * 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon * 2 teaspoons freshly grated nutmeg * 1/4...

Giant Ginger Cookies

Fri, 03 Apr 2009 16:52:00 PDT

To preserve the appearance of the sugary tops, layer cookies between parchment or wax paper when packing them for school lunches or as gifts. Freezing the dough for...

Fig Crumble Bars

Fri, 03 Apr 2009 16:51:25 PDT

Use one batch of dough for both the crust and streusel topping in this energizing, fruit-packed favorite that'll satisfy a sweet tooth. Prep: 10 minutes Total: 1 hour 10...

Matzo Ball Soup

Thu, 26 Feb 2009 11:13:12 PST

Serves 4 to 6 * 3 large eggs * 3 tablespoons rendered chicken fat, (available at butcher shops or in the meat markets of large supermarkets) or vegetable oil * 1 1/2...

White Bean and Bacon Soup with Escarole

Thu, 26 Feb 2009 11:13:04 PST

Bacon is a fundamental ingredient in many slow-cooked recipes, imparting richness to otherwise one-dimensional dishes. Mild applewood-smoked bacon enhances the subtle...

Minestrone with Collard Greens and White Beans

Thu, 26 Feb 2009 11:12:34 PST

Serves 4 * 1 tablespoon olive oil * 1 medium onion, chopped * 2 cloves garlic, minced * Coarse salt and ground pepper * 2 tablespoons tomato paste * 1 pound (about 2...

Mushroom Soup

Thu, 26 Feb 2009 11:12:11 PST

Serves 12 * 3/4 cup dried Polish or porcini mushrooms (about 3/4 ounce) * 6 tablespoons unsalted butter * 3 medium leeks (about 1 pound), white and pale-green parts only,...

Pureed Butternut Squash Soup

Thu, 26 Feb 2009 11:11:18 PST

Butternut squashes have a hard rind and a golden orange flesh. Similar to other types of winter squash, such as acorn, they are at their best from early fall through...

French Onion Soup

Thu, 26 Feb 2009 11:11:06 PST

Cooking the onions for a very long time over low heat mellows their flavor. Don't stir them too often or they won't caramelize. This soup tastes best when made with...

Hearty Spinach and Chickpea Soup

Thu, 26 Feb 2009 11:10:50 PST

* In a large saucepan, bring 4 cups water to a boil. Stir in brown rice and return to a boil; reduce to a simmer. Cook, covered, for 30 minutes. * Meanwhile, in a large...

Chicken Posole

Thu, 26 Feb 2009 11:10:18 PST

This Mexican-style soup is an entire meal. It will keep in the freezer for up to three months. You can make this soup with any precooked chicken or turkey. We used...

Farmhouse Chowder

Thu, 26 Feb 2009 11:10:00 PST

Serves 8 to 10 * 1 whole chicken (3 1/2 to 4 pounds) * 8 to 10 cups water * 1 large onion, 1/2 left whole, 1/2 chopped * 2 carrots, 1 halved lengthwise, 1 cut into...

Chicken Soup

Thu, 26 Feb 2009 11:09:36 PST

Serves 8 to 10 * 1/4 cup freshly chopped parsley leaves, stems reserved * 5 whole black peppercorns * 1 dried bay leaf * 3 sprigs fresh thyme * 1 clove garlic * 1 pound...

Split-Pea Soup with Ham

Thu, 26 Feb 2009 11:09:02 PST

* In a Dutch oven or 5-quart heavy pot with a lid, heat oil over medium. Add onion, carrots, celery, and thyme; season with salt and pepper. Cook until vegetables begin...

Chicken Soup with Parsley Dumplings

Thu, 26 Feb 2009 11:08:28 PST

Serves 6 * FOR THE BROTH * 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 1 1/4 pounds total), each cut into 3 pieces * 6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 1...

Mushroom Barley Soup

Thu, 26 Feb 2009 11:08:21 PST

Bacon adds a smoky flavor to this earthy soup; tomato paste adds a touch of sweetness. Use quick-cooking barley as a time-saver. It has the same nutty flavor as pearl...

Mrs. Kostyra's Borscht

Thu, 26 Feb 2009 11:07:27 PST

* 4 medium beets, scrubbed well * Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper * 4 dried mushrooms (morels and porcini; about 1/2 ounce) * 1/2 cup hot water * 8 cups Homemade...

Beef and Coconut Soup with Crispy Shallots

Thu, 26 Feb 2009 11:07:16 PST

Serves 4 * 1/4 cup vegetable oil * 4 shallots (5 to 6 ounces total), peeled, halved lengthwise, and thinly sliced crosswise (about 1 cup) * 5 ounces shiitake mushrooms,...

Sausage and Kale Soup

Thu, 26 Feb 2009 11:06:30 PST

* In a large pot (6 to 8 quarts), heat oil over medium. Add onion and cook until soft, stirring, 2 to 3 minutes. Add garlic and red-pepper flakes; cook unti fragrant, 1...

Red-Lentil Soup with Sage and Bacon

Thu, 26 Feb 2009 11:06:11 PST

* In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, cook the bacon until crisp, about 3 minutes. Transfer the bacon to a piece of paper towel, and set aside. Discard all but 1...

Spiced Chickpea and Tomato Soup

Thu, 26 Feb 2009 11:05:06 PST

* 3 garlic cloves, minced * 3 dried hot red chiles, chopped, or 1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes * 1 teaspoon ground coriander * 3/4 teaspoon coarse salt * 1/8 teaspoon...

Pork-and-Apple Stew

Thu, 26 Feb 2009 10:33:21 PST

This stew includes the customary pairing of pork and apples as well as cabbage and potatoes; these combinations are common in Alsace, in northeastern France.

Maple-Walnut Oatmeal Cookies

Thu, 26 Feb 2009 09:52:40 PST

* Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Have ready 2 baking sheets lined with parchment. In a medium bowl, whisk the oatmeal, coconut, flour, salt, and sugar. Set aside. * In a...

Hazelnut-Orange Shortbread

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 09:36:44 PST

Two traditional holiday ingredients -- nuts and citrus -- are combined with a third: butter. A free-form dough wheel is then formed, scored, baked, and cut into generous...

Fannie Farmer's Classic Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 09:34:03 PST

On Feb 24, 2009 This is great mac and cheese!!! It's the only one so far that is closest to my Grandma's. I made this at Christmas and it was a big hit. Thanks

Perfect Macaroni and Cheese

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 09:33:48 PST

Thomas Jefferson, purportedly a great lover of both cheese and Italian food, brought a macaroni maker back from Italy and served his baked macaroni and cheese at dinner...

Sweet Potato with Kale and Ricotta

Mon, 23 Feb 2009 11:28:09 PST

* Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Place potatoes on a rimmed baking sheet and rub with 1 tablespoon oil. Bake until easily pierced with the tip of a paring knife, 45 minutes...

Ceasar Salad

Sun, 22 Feb 2009 21:31:20 PST

This is turning into a Real Time Cooking sort of post, as febrile children and burned croutons have slowed down my momentum this morning. But I want to get this half of...

Melt-In-Your-Mouth Currant Scones

Sun, 22 Feb 2009 21:30:16 PST

This morning a colleague was complaining to me how difficult it is to find a good scone. I thought for a moment… Ah! For me it is easy. I find them at home! Matt, my...

Simple Sourdough Pancakes

Sun, 22 Feb 2009 21:29:22 PST

* Laura Lee @ Wasted Textbooks says: Thanks for the recipe!! I’ve been trying to find info for a whole wheat sourdough starter, with no luck. Would you happen to have a...

Handmade butter

Sun, 22 Feb 2009 21:28:36 PST

I get quite a few hits daily on my site from people searching for tips and instructions on making butter at home. I was thinking about this the other day as I was...

Rice Pudding

Sun, 22 Feb 2009 21:18:01 PST

Ingredients: 2 cup milk, divided 2 1/4 cup cooked rice 1/3 cup rapadura 2 eggs, beaten 1/2 cup raisins 1/4 tsp cinnamon 1 Tbps butter 1 tsp vanilla fresh nutmeg Cook 1...

Curried Sprouted Lentils with a Ginger and Garlic Cilantro Sauce

Sun, 22 Feb 2009 21:17:51 PST

This recipe uses sprouted lentils to make a quick curried lentil dish that is highly nutritious and delicious. While the lentils are cooking, you can whip up the Ginger...

(Actually) Crispy Sweet Potato Fries. Mostly.

Sun, 22 Feb 2009 21:06:52 PST

“There’s probably no vegetable with a higher beta carotene content than the sweet potato. This is the beta carotene that protects us against cancer, colds, infections and...