Mindy Kobrin

FANCY HAM AND CHEESE

Prepared in 10 minutes or less. 1 lbs Black Forest ham, thinly sliced 8 slices, Fontina cheese Apricot or plum jam 2 Tbs unsalted butter, melted Ciabatta loaf Fresh pepper to taste In a small bowl, melt the butter.  Slice loaf of Ciabatta bread horizontally down the middle, ends removed. …

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FLORENTINE STYLE PEAS

Prepared in 10 minutes or less plus 30 minutes to simmer. 2½ lbs fresh peas (to be shelled) 2 oz ham 2 oz bacon 1 cup finely chopped parsley ¼ tsp sugar 2 Tbs extra-virgin olive oil Salt and pepper to taste Shell and wash very small peas. Put 2…

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LEEKS VINAIGRETTE SALAD

Prepared in 15 minutes or less plus 45 minutes to bake. For the Leeks: 2 lbs leeks, white and light green parts only 1⁄2 cup dry white wine 1 tsp kosher salt 1⁄4 tsp freshly ground black pepper 1⁄2 cup extra virgin olive oil 1⁄4 lemon, cut in paper-thin slices,…

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GRILLED RADICCHIO

Prepared in 15 minutes or less. 1 large, round head radicchio, about ¾-pound 8 olive oil-packed anchovies fillets 6 cloves garlic 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves ½ tsp red pepper flakes ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil 4 tsp balsamic vinegar Finely ground salt Freshly ground black pepper Discard any bruised…

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