Author: STEPHANIE WITT SEDGWICK
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RECIPE: A sweet take on chickpeas
I’m always looking for interesting sides to pair with roasted or grilled meats. That way I don’t have to fuss with the meat by coming up with a sauce or spice mixture to dress it up. Instead, I concentrate on a side dish. My favorite sides can be made ahead of time and allowed to…
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Pasta, peppers pair well in simple, healthful dish
I admit to a sentimental attachment to this recipe, which is an abbreviated and more healthful version of the first meal my husband ever cooked for me.The main course was Pasta al Peperoni, a recipe he followed from Giuliano Bugialli’s “Bugialli on Pasta” (Simon and Schuster, 1988). It’s a very simple dish of peppers, roasted…
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Peppers, pasta pair well in simple, healthful dish
I admit to a sentimental attachment to this recipe, which is an abbreviated and more healthful version of the first meal my husband ever cooked for me.The main course was Pasta al Peperoni, a recipe he followed from Giuliano Bugialli’s “Bugialli on Pasta” (Simon and Schuster, 1988). It’s a very simple dish of peppers, roasted…
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Take green bean salad back to basics
Many summers ago, I was at a barbecue where one guest accused another of having stolen a recipe for green bean salad.I was quick to put an end to the conversation. Few recipes are 100 percent original, and the pairing of green beans and feta is hardly unusual. The match is a natural, so naturally…
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Orzo pilaf replaces high-in-sodium boxed mixes
Supermarket shelves are full of ready-to-cook pilaf mixes. They’re convenient but loaded with sodium.In this recipe, the key to keeping the prep time simple and short is quick-cooking brown rice. To boost the nutritional value, flavor and texture, the dish begins with a sauté of diced onion, sweet bell pepper and carrot, followed by the…
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Spring flavors make tasty glaze for grilled chicken
This is a riff on sweet-and-sour chicken. It clears away the goop to get a dish that tastes great, with a fun mingling of flavors.Gone is the canned pineapple, replaced with grilled pineapple slices. Out went the breading and frying; skinless chicken thighs are grilled instead. The fruity tang comes from a homemade glaze that…
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Jewish holiday dish gets lighter makover (1 recipe)
Inspiration for this dish comes from an old Jewish holiday-food staple called tzimmes. My grandmother’s version featured sweet potatoes baked with dried fruits and apple juice in a covered casserole. Some people love it, but I always found it cloyingly sweet and heavy on the dried fruit.Here, the sweet potatoes are baked and then combined…
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Spicy white bean chili is quick enough for weeknight supper (1 recipe)
I love to make chili. It’s a great way to incorporate healthful beans into my family’s meals. The beans absorb spicy flavors well and meld with almost any meat.In this recipe, pork tenderloin’s the meat of choice. By using a tender, lean cut, I reduce the fat and the cooking times of more traditional slow-cooked…
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Savory seasoning puts new twist on squash
With fall in the air, it’s time to think about cold-weather vegetables. Not only is butternut squash an autumn favorite, it provides a chance to make a new and simple side dish. My family and I just came back from San Francisco, where I had a memorable lunch at Mistral, a small shop and eatery…