Stew Krinkled Kale Almost any green can be stewed for a very fast and appealing vegetable dish. Here we are stewing kale, but escarole and spinach are excellent made this way. Spin...
Marinated Peppers This is a very useful concoction to have on hand. It keeps well in the refrigerator and it can be used in many different ways. We make it often as it's a favorite...
Hot Red Salsa Although salsa is readily available at most supermarkets, you might enjoy this homemade version. It will keep for a couple of weeks in the refrigerator. 1 julapeno pe...
Frozen Pineapple Parfait I make this dessert with frozen pineapple juice concentrate, which is a natural, pure reduction of juices, usually without sweeteners. Soaking the ladyfing...
Artichokes in Butter Sauce (Artichauts au Beurre Moussant) (Serves 6 to 8) 6 good-sized artichokes (see Artichokes and Artichoke Bottom for instructions) 1/4 cup water dash salt fr...
Gratin Parmentie This dish is really a combination of two dishes. One is Beef Mironton, a meat stew, made with leftover pot roast or boiled beef. The other dish, Potatoes Mont d'Or...
Braised Veal Shank (Jarret de Veau Provencale) (Serves 6) 2 veal shanks (about 2 pounds each and 6 to 7 inches long), cut across into 3 pieces each, with the bone 1 teaspoon salt 1...
Cold Striped Bass with Russian Salad Bar Rayé à la Russe (Serves 8 to 10) Fish 4 skinless and boneless striped bass fillets (about 2 1/2 to 3 pounds total weight) 1 t...