Herbed Spaghetti

22. April 2006 Uncategorized 0
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, ...

Nha Hang

73 Mulberry Street on Baxter212/233.8988about $25 for two, without drinks, without tip Smaller bowls of pho and vermicelli noodles but still satisfying. The green papaya salad is one of my favorites even at $9.50. The service is quick and like the rest of Chinatown, impersonal. When all you want is a quick lunch, Nha Hang ...

Beef Stock

21. April 2006 Uncategorized 0
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, ...

Leeks Vinaigrette

09. April 2006 Uncategorized 0
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. ...

Dolmades, Stuffed Grape Leaves

02. April 2006 Uncategorized 0
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 ...