Minestrone della NonnaBy Ann Ogden GaffneyWhen the vegetables are soft, mix in the cabbage. Cover and sweat for another 5 minutes or until the cabbage begins to soften and wilt.Roasted PlumsBy Ann Ogden GaffneyTake the buttered gratin dish. Arrange the halved plums cut sides up in a single layerSummer Vegetable RagoutBy Ann Ogden GaffneyDrizzle 2 teaspoons of the olive oil over the parchment. Add the cherry tomatoes. Shake them around on the sheet until they are coated in oil. Add the shishitos and do the same thing. Roast in the oven on a medium/high shelf until softened and slightly caramelized, about 15 minutes. Set aside.Cheese & Onion TartBy Ann Ogden Gaffney Cook stirring from time to time until the onions are very soft and almost jammy, but take care thay don't color too much, about 20 - 25 minutesLamb Tagine with Winter VegetablesBy Ann Ogden GaffneyAdd the ground cumin, cinnamon, ginger and turmeric to the pan. Cook stirring to mix for 1 minute to coat the lamb and onionsMediterranean Winter Squash SaladBy Ann Ogden GaffneyLine a shallow platter or serving bowl with the baby spinach. Tip the dressed squash on top of it. Sprinkle with the crumbled feta. Serve.Spicy Shrimp and GritsBy Ann Ogden GaffneyThe sauce should have the appearance of a pasta sauce. You can make it ahead of time to this step.Vegan Mocha Chocolate MousseBy Ann Ogden GaffneyWhile the chocolate is melting, combine the sugar and the hot espresso in a blender. Blend until the sugar is dissolved and the liquid is a light caramel color. Cool slightly.Creamy Basque CheesecakeBy Ann Ogden GaffneyBake for around 40 -45 minutes or until the top is very dark and caramelized looking, and the cake is puffy and risen rather like a soufflé.Cream of Cauliflower SoupBy Ann Ogden GaffneyLiquidize the soup in batches in a high-speed blender. Wipe out the pan. Return the blended soup to the pan to reheat.Twice-Baked QuinceBy Ann Ogden GaffneyFall is the season for quinces, and this recipe for Twice-baked quince is one of the easiest ways I know of to cook these deliciously aromatic fruits.Quick English SconesBy Ann Ogden GaffneyBake on a middle to high shelf for 12-15 minutes or until well risen and the tops golden-brown. Remove from the oven. Eat immediately.Spicy Hot Habanero Cider VinegarBy Ann Ogden GaffneySpicy Hot Habanero Cider Vinegar brings the heat and fabulous flavor of super hot habanero peppers to the table. It is a fabulous condiment to add zip to soups, stews, and salads.Eggplant PolpettoneBy Ann Ogden GaffneyLooking for veggie substitute for meatballs? Eggplant polpettone are for you! They can be used in any meatball recipe.Salt Cod SaladBy Ann Ogden GaffneyPut the salt cod in a bowl and add enough boiling water to cover by 2”. Leave to soak 15 - 20 minutesCreamy Autumn Squash SoupBy Ann Ogden GaffneyTransfer the soup in batches to a blender and blend at high speed until smooth. Apple Walnut CakeBy Ann Ogden GaffneyTo make the cake gluten-free, sub 1 for 1 GF flour for AP flour.Pressure Cooker RisottoBy Ann Ogden GaffneyCover and lock the pressure cooker lid. Bring to pressure over a medium-high flame. Cook at medium-high pressure for 6 minutes.Sauteed Rainbow ChardBy Ann Ogden GaffneyMeanwhile, prep the chard. Pull the tender leaves away from the stems and set them aside in a salad spinner. Thinly slice the stems. Set aside.French Onion TartBy Ann Ogden GaffneyLet the onions gradually and gently cook down, stirring occasionally, about 25-30 minutesCorn Zucchini FrittersBy Ann Ogden GaffneyStir the zucchini into the batter along with the reserved corn kernels, the poblano pepper, the shallot, and the cilantro. Let sit 10-15 minutes to thicken. Taste for salt.Corn and Pine Nut Stir FryBy Ann Ogden GaffneyIf you don't want to shuck fresh corn, you can make this with frozen, just remember 1 ear of fresh corn= 1 cup frozen kernels.Tomato Upside-Down CakeBy Ann Ogden GaffneyWhen you put the tofu mixture into the bowl, blend the first ¼ cup of water you plan to use for the batter in the dirty blender. It will not only get any remaining batter off, it will clean your blender blades as well!Caprese SaladBy Ann Ogden GaffneyMake the salad: Arrange the tomato pieces around the outside of a plate or platter, overlapping as you go. Do the same with the mozzarella slices, slightly overlapping the tomatoes.Watermelon Lime GranitaBy Ann Ogden GaffneyIn the vase of a blender put the cubed watermelon, the lime juice, and sugar to taste. If the watermelon is very sweet you won't need to add more than a tablespoon.
