Cannellini beans, or white kidney beans, are smaller than Great Northern beans and add just the right texture. Great for picnics or lazy-day suppers, this salad stirs together in a flash.
serves 5
You might need to buy:
- * Salad:
- * 1 cup chopped tomato
- * 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
- * 1/3 cup sliced fresh basil
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- Dressing:
- * 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- * 2 tablespoons extravirgin olive oil
- * 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- * 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- * 1/2 teaspoon salt
- * 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Large salt-cured capers, sold in specialty food shops, open up dramatically when fried, but smaller, brine-packed ones will work too. Fingerling potatoes are available in farmers’ markets and grocery stores from midsummer through early winter. Prep and cook time: about 30 minutes.
serves 4
You might need to buy:
- * 8 ounces smoked trout
- * 1/3 cup olive oil
- * 1/4 cup lemon juice
- * 1/2 teaspoon fresh-ground pepper
- * 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
serves 4
You might need to buy:
- * 1 tablespoon sugar
- * 3 tablespoons cider vinegar
- * 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- * 1/4 teaspoon salt
- * 1/4 cup chopped green onions
ready in about 20 minutes
You might need to buy:
- * 4 bacon slices
- * 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
- * 3 tablespoons orange juice
- * 2 tablespoons honey
- * 1/4 teaspoon salt
- * 1/8 teaspoon pepper
ready in about an hour and 15 minutes;
serves 7
You might need to buy:
- * 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- * 1/2 teaspoon salt
- * 2 tablespoons olive oil
- * 2 large onions
- * 1 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes
- * Warm Bacon Dressing
serves 6
You might need to buy:
- * Vinaigrette:
- * 1/2 cup canned whole-berry cranberry sauce
- * 1 tablespoon olive oil
- * 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- * 1 teaspoon sugar
- * 1 teaspoon minced peeled fresh ginger
- * 1/4 teaspoon salt
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- Salad:
- * 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
serves 4
You might need to buy:
- * 3/4 cup sour cream
- * 1/4 cup raspberry preserves
- * 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- * 1/8 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- * 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- * 1/2 cup freshly shredded Parmesan cheese
- * 1/2 cup fresh raspberries
serves 4
You might need to buy:
- * 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
- * 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- * 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
ready in about 20 minutes
You might need to buy:
- * 2 cups pecan halves
- * 2 to 3 tablespoons vanilla extract
- * 1 tablespoon olive oil
- * 2 tablespoons dried rosemary
- * 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- * 1 teaspoon sea salt
- * 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- * 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
serves 5
You might need to buy:
- * 1 cup mayonnaise
- * 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- * 1/4 cup fruit chutney*
- * 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- * 1 cup Spicy Pecans