A Cup of Sugar … A Pinch of Salt

Ingredients 1 head of cauliflower, cut into 1 inch pieces (regular will do, but you can always use pink, purple, Romanesco, etc) 1/2 red onion, finely chopped 1 garlic clove, finely minced 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 bunch of fresh mint, leaves only 1 tsp hot red pepper flakes salt and pepper to taste [...]

Ingredients for the Gnocchi 2 pounds whole Russet potatoes, peeled and quartered 2 cups all-purpose flour (plus extra flour for dusting) Kosher salt for the cooking water Directions Steam the potatoes in a large pot with a steamer insert, or steam basket, for 30 to 40 minutes or until they can be pierced with a [...]

Ingredients 3/4 cup warm water (between 100-100F) 2 tablespoons sugar 1 tablespoon kosher salt 1 tablespoon pure olive oil 2 cups bread flour 2 teaspoons instant yeast 1 egg white (for brushing) 1/4 cup sesame seeds or dried herbs Directions In the work bowl of your stand mixer, place 1 cup of the flour and [...]

Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 5 slices bacon, diced 1 large yellow onion, diced 4 large carrots, diced 4 large celery stalks, diced 2 cup butternut squash, peeled and diced 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves, minced 26 oz can diced tomatoes in juice 8 cups chicken broth 1 bay leaf salt [...]

Ingredients 3 slices white bread, toasted and cut into 1/4-inch pieces 1/2 cup milk 3/4 pound ground beef 3/4 pound ground pork 2/3 pound Italian sausage (half sweet, half hot), casings removed 8 lardons bacon, cut into 1/2 inch pieces 1 large onion, diced 10 cloves garlic, minced (yes, 10) 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped [...]