Adapted from Noodletown, Chinatown, New York 6 soft-shell crabs, rinsed under cold running water, apron and gills removed, patted dry1 cup flour, sifted2 tbsps paprikavegetable oilsalt and pepper 1. On a plate, combine all ingredients except crabs and oil. Coat each crab with flour mixture, shake off excess and transfer to a plate.2. In a…

Adapted from Everyday Food Ingredients:3 chicken breasts3 thin slices of mozzarella cheesea handful of basil leaves, roughly choppedsun-dried tomatoes, roughly chopped2 garlic cloves, minced1 tsp grated orange zestsalt, pepper, olive oil 1. Preheat oven to 450º. With a paring knife, cut a slit along the thick side of each breast to form a pocket.2. Combine…

Adapted from an Everyday Food recipe using salmon Ingredients:tuna steak1 bag of baby spinacha handful of parsley, finely choppedslivered lime zest and juice of 1 lemon1/4 cup raisins1/4 cup pine nuts, toastedsalt, pepper, olive oil 1. Place raisins and lime zest ribbons in a bowl with hot water.2. Sear tuna. Heat a frying pan, add…

Adapted from Everyday Food Ingredients:1 pound of strawberries1 cup of flour, sifted1 cup of cornmeal3/4 cup sliced almonds1 cup of white sugar4 eggs1 stick of butter, melted2 tsps vanilla extract3/4 cup of heavy cream1/4 tsp salt 1. Make shortcakes. Preheat oven to 350º. Butter and flour 9-cup muffin tins. Set aside.2. In a large glass…

Adapted from two recipes from Bon Appétit and Everyday Food Ingredients:3-pound beef eye round roast3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced2 tbsps whole-grain mustard1 tsp cumin seeds1 tsp coriander seeds1/2 tsps whole black peppercorns1/2 tsp ground ginger4 red chilis, crushedhalf a head of romaine lettuce, cut crosswise into 1-inch ribbons1 small carrot, peeled into ribbons2 tbsp soy…

Adapted from Everyday Food Ingredients:2 medium-sized zucchinis, cut into 1/2-inch rounds1 tbsp cuminsalt, pepper, olive oil 1. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and cook until fragrant, stirring constantly.2. Add zucchini and cook until lightly browned on both sides, about 8 minutes. Stir in salt and pepper.

Adapted from Everyday Food Ingredients:a bundle of spaghetti1 tbsp butter1 tsp grated lemon zest2 tbsp lemon juicea handful of parsley, finely choppedred chilis, crushedsalt, pepper 1. In a large pot, cook pasta in salted boiling water al dente. Drain, reserving some of the pasta water. Return pasta to pot.2. Using a fork, stir in butter,…

Adapted from epicurious.com Ingredients:4 2-inch slices of beef bones4 sprigs of flat-leaf parsley1 sprig of thyme1 bay leaf2 onions, unpeeled, quartered1 carrot, peeled, quartered2 celery ribs, quarteredsalt 1. Preheat oven to 450º. While oven heats, tie parsley, thyme and bay leaf in a bundle with kitchen string to make a bouquet garni. Spread beef bones,…

Adapted from Everyday Food Ingredients:2 stalks of leeks, whites and light green parts only, halved lengthwise and cut 1-inch crosswise, thoroughly washed and layers separated1 tbsp Dijon mustard1 tbsp whole grain mustardsplash of rice vinegarred pepper flakessalt, pepper and olive oil 1. Steam leeks over a pot of boiling water until tender, about 12 minutes.…

Adapted from Snack Ingredients: 1 jar of grape leaves, rinsed and patted drycooked riceground lambpine nuts, toasteda small box of raisins, roughly chopped1 medium onion, finely choppeda handful of parsley, roughly choppeda pinch of dilljuice from 1 lemon and another lemon in wedges3 cups of chicken brothsalt and pepper and olive oil 1. Sauté onions…

Adapted from Mario Batali’s Coniglio ai Peperoni Ingredients:1 pound rabbit, cut into smaller pieces1 cup white wine vinegar, mixed with 1 cup of water2 large onions, thinly sliced1 red and 1 green bell pepper, cored, seeded, cut into eights1 cup dry white winesalt, pepper, olive oil 1. Marinate the rabbit pieces in vinegar-water mixture for…