This jam spruces up lots of breakfast goodies, from pancakes to waffles to muffins. It goes well with the Rosemary Crackers (see here) in the next chapter, too. MAKES: 4 cups (1 L) | PREP TIME: 5 minutes | COOK TIME: 15 to 20 minutes Ingredients 2 cups (440 grams)...
Delicata Squash Frittata
SERVES: 6 to 8 | PREP TIME: 20 minutes | COOK TIME: 12 minutes Ingredients 1 pound (455 grams) ground pork coarse sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 1 small delicata squash (about 9 ounces/255 grams), cut into ¼-inch (6-mm) slices (skin can stay on) 6...
Blackberry Pear Jam
Like the Fig Blueberry Jam (see here), this jam will get lots of use on your breakfast table—it is great as a topping for muffins, waffles, or pancakes, or smeared on Rosemary Crackers (see here) for a quick snack. MAKES: 3 cups (960 grams) | PREP TIME: 5 minutes |...
Biscuits & Gravy
SERVES: 8 | PREP TIME: 45 minutes | COOK TIME: 25 minutes Ingredients For the biscuits 1 large sweet potato or yam (about 7 ounces/200 grams) 3 large eggs, whisked 3 tablespoons coconut oil, melted 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh rosemary 1 tablespoon fresh thyme...
Banana Bread Waffles with Mixed Fruit Topping
MAKES: 8 (4½-inch/11-cm) Belgian waffles or 16 (4½-inch/11-cm) standard waffles | PREP TIME: 5 minutes | COOK TIME: 15 minutes Ingredients 4 large bananas, mashed 4 large eggs ½ cup (140 grams) almond butter ¼ cup (50 grams) melted coconut oil, plus more for greasing...
SAUTEED BROCCOLI WITH PARSLEY AND ANCHOVY SAUCE
SERVES 4 The anchovies combined with butter impart a perfectly savory flavor, or umami, to the broccoli. This dish is excellent with a lightly seasoned grilled meat. INGREDIENTS 1 lb/455 g broccoli rabe, ends trimmed ¾ cup/180 ml water 1 tbsp/15 g butter 2 cloves...
PEPPER AND CARROT PURÉE
SERVES 4 My husband thinks this is the best side dish that I have ever made and I think I agree! Serve with my Sun-Dried-Tomato-and-Fennel-Braised Short Ribs or my Panfried Filet with Shallot Sauce. INGREDIENTS 2 red bell peppers, halved and seeded 1 ½ lbs/680 g...
HONEY-AND-CITRUS-GLAZED PARSNIPS
SERVES 4 These parsnips will likely be devoured straight from the baking dish. Roasting them with honey plays up their sweetness and the citrus offers the perfect tang. These parsnips are a perfect accompaniment to my Pork Chops with Pomegranate-Ginger Sauce....
CUMIN-ROASTED CARROTS
SERVES 6 The pungent, earthy aroma of cumin combined with a hint of sweetness from the orange make this dish delightful. These carrots are delicious served with my Tandoori Chicken. INGREDIENTS ¼ tsp sea salt 1 ½ tsp/4 g cumin ¼ tsp coriander 3 tbsp/45 ml fresh orange...
BRAISED RED CABBAGE WITH FENNEL AND APPLE
SERVES 4 This aromatic dish is the perfect accompaniment to roasted or pan-fried fish. Try it with my Panfried Cod with Herb Sauce. INGREDIENTS 2 tbsp/30 ml butter 1 small white onion, chopped 2 fennel bulbs, sliced 2 apples, cored and chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced...