Table of Contents
Foreword Sophie Flay 9
Introduction 10
Breakfast and Brunch
Buttermilk Biscuits with Fresh Blueberry Jam 15
Cornbread with Sweet Chili Butter 16
Banana Bread with Almond-Butter Butter 19
Brioche French Toast with Peaches and Blueberry Maple Syrup 20
Tequila-Cured Salmon 23
Banana-Date-Cinnamon Smoothies 24
Scrambled Eggs with Prosciutto and Focaccia 25
Huevos Rancheros with Tomato-Red Chile Sauce 31
Cacio e Pepe Eggs and Olive Oil Toast 32
Tacos, Sandwiches, and Handhelds
Quesadillas with Bacon, Kale, and Monterey Jack 37
Portobello Mushroom Tacos 38
Tuna Tacos with Green Papaya Slaw 41
Braised Pork Tacos with Green Chiles and Jicama Slaw 43
Mustardy Lobster Rolls 46
Meatball Parm Sliders 49
Ballpark Hot Italian Sausages with Caramelized Onions 50
Crunch Burgers with BBQ Mushrooms 53
Open-Faced Lemon and Garlic Marinated Steak Sandwiches with Triple-Creme Cheese 54
Old-School Chicken Salad 57
Pasta, Rice, and Polenta
Shrimp Mafaldine with Saffron, Anchovy, and Calabrian Chile 61
Mussels and Squid Fettuccine 64
Creamy Rigatoni with Spicy Sausage and Eggplant 67
Orecchiette with Ricotta, Asparagus, and Golden Tomatoes 68
Spaghetti with Zucchini and Shishito Pesto 71
Linguine with Cherry Tomatoes and Anchovies 72
Shiitake Mushroom Penne with Arugula 75
Classic Spaghetti and Meatballs 76
Crispy Rice, Two Ways 79
Napa Cabbage Fried Rice 82
Cast-iron Paella with Wild Mushrooms, Kale, Jtalian Sausages, and Eggs 84
Shrimp and Tomato Risotto 88
Creamy Polenta with Cremini Mushrooms and Taleggio 91
Grilled Polenta with Balsamic Grilled Onions 92
Chicken
Chicken, Mushroom, and Kale Enchilada Casserole 97
Green Chile Chicken Soup with Avocado and Tortilla Chips 98
Smoky Split Chicken with "Automatic Brine" 101
Chicken Milanese, Two Ways 103
Fried Chicken Thighs with Homemade Ranch Dressing 108
Chicken Legs in Tomato Curry 111
Red Curry Roasted Chicken with Ginger and Lemongrass 112
Butterflied Spice-Rubbed Roasted Chicken with Rosemary, Shallots, and Lemon 115
Chicken Soup à la Mrs. Kretchmer 119
Meat
Fennel and Paprika Rubbed Pork Chops with Peach Agrodolce 123
Korean-Style Pork Lettuce Wraps 124
Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Red Chile-Pineapple Sauce 127
Oven-Roasted Porchetta with Salsa Verde 129
Hoisin Ribs with Crunchy Garlic, Peanuts, and Scallions 132
Corned Beef with Sweet-and-Sour Cabbage and Kale 135
Steak Ranchero with Red Chile Butter 138
Red Wine-Braised Short Ribs 141
Cast-Iron Steak with Butter and Cremini Mushrooms 142
Seafood
Steamed Mussels Da Adolfo Style 146
Grilled Lobster with Ginger-Soy Butter 149
Shrimp Mezze Platter with Spicy Tomato Sauce, Pesto-Swirled Yogurt, and White Bean Hummus 150
Spicy Thai-Style Green Curry with Shrimp 152
Swordfish Piccata with Yellow Tomatoes and Extra Capers 154
Harissa-Glazed Striped Bass 159
Pan-Seared Halibut with Corn-Curry Sauce 160
Slow-Roasted Salmon with Arugula Pesto and Seared Lemon 163
Salads
Roasted Portobello Salad with Pecorino 168
Butter Lettuce and Arugula with Marcona Almonds, Pink Peppercorns, and Asiago 171
Baby Gem and Kale Caesar 172
Baby Gems and Radicchio with Goat Cheese, Pistachios, and Cranberries 175
Roasted Beet, Corn, Feta, and Mint Salad 176
Triple-Cabbage Slaw 178
Heirloom Tomato, Oregano, and Ricotta Salata 179
Pita Chip Chopped Salad 181
Vegetables
Grilled Sweet Potatoes with Basil Vinaigrette 186
Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Three Ways 189
Eggplant Parm 191
Curried Cauliflower with Dukkah and Yogurt 194
Turmeric Cauliflower Agrodolce with Currants and Pine Nuts 197
Broccoli Rabe and Roasted Red Peppers with Honey-Mustard Dressing 198
Cornmeal Fried Okra 201
Smoky Collard Greens with Chipotle 202
Cremini Mushroom and Escarole Soup 205
Falafel Bar with Harissa Tahini and Pomegranate Yogurt 206
Panfried Asparagus, Two Ways 209
Desserts and Drinks
Strawberry Crostata 215
Brioche Chocolate Bread Pudding 216
Snickerdoodle Ice Cream Sandwiches 219
Pear-Cranberry Crisp 223
Pistachio Milkshakes 224
Triple-Coconut Cream Pie 229
Walnut Praline Tart 231
Butterscotch Pudding 234
Pregame Rum Punch 237
Amalfi Spritz 238
Limonata 238
Mezcal Mule 238
Basics
Chicken Stock 243
Shrimp Stock 243
Basic Tomato Sauce 243
Arugula Pesto 244
Shishito Pesto 244
Tomato-Red Chile Sauce 244
Quick-Pickled Red Onions 247
Guacamole 247
White Bean Hummus 247
Toasted Garlic-Lemon Bread Crumbs 248
Pantry Barbecue Sauce 248
Ranch Dressing 248
Acknowledgments 250
Index 251