Fleshy outer escarole leaves, too tough for salad, make a delicious "what-is-this?" side dish. Slowly wilted, the sturdy leaves fall into gorgeous, satiny folds with a long, earthy, sweet flavor. Don't be tempted to use the pale escarole hearts—they usually turn brown and lack sweetness; save them for salads. Good with fish, poultry, pork, or beef.
Adapted from A New Way to Cook by Sally Schneider (Artisan, 2001). Copyright 2001 by Sally Schneider..
Every year we do our radio broadcast, Turkey Confidential, on Thanksgiving morning. Afterwards the entire crew packs up their family and come together to celebrate with our own potluck Thanksgiving dinner.
Adapted from Lettuce in Your Kitchen by Chris Schlesinger and John Willoughby (William Morrow and Company, Inc., 1996). Copyright 1996 by Chris Schlesinger and John Willoughby.
Few foods are as satisfying as a steaming bowl of hot homemade broth. Make this once every several months, freezing in varied sized containers. Enjoy on its own simply seasoned with salt, or in soups, for quick pan sauces, or instead of oil in dressings. You haven't experienced risotto until you've tasted it with this quality of stock.
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