Mindy Kobrin

POTATO & ONION GRATIN

Prepared in 20 minutes or less plus 30 minutes to bake. 6 tsp minced garlic 6 lbs baking potatoes, peeled and thinly cut crosswise into slices Nutmeg to taste 3 sweet onions, peeled, halved lengthwise and each half thinly sliced lengthwise 3 cups whole milk 3 cups heavy cream Fresh pepper…

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VEGETABLE MASHED POTATOES

Prepared in 40 minutes or less. 4 russet potatoes, cleaned 8 Tbs unsalted butter 2 kale leaves, center rib and stem removed, leaves finely chopped 1 small carrot, peeled and finely chopped 1 small yellow onion, peeled and finely chopped 6 Tbs whole milk Salt and fresh pepper to taste…

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STUFFED MEDJOOL DATES

Prepared in 15 minutes or less. 12 Medjool dates 12  ½ x ¼ x ¼ -inch pieces Asiago, Manchego, or pecorino cheese 4 slices applewood-smoked bacon, each cut crosswise into 3 pieces Spanish smoked paprika, this deep brick-colored sweet, cool and smoky flavor seasoning is popular in many Mediterranean recipes…

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RAVIOLI AND ESCAROLE BUTTER SAUCE

Prepared in 25 minutes or less. 1 package of fresh ricotta filled ravioli 1 stick (8 Tbs) unsalted butter 6 escarole leaves, rinsed and finely shredded ¼ cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, grated ½ tsp nutmeg 2 Tbs thyme leaves Zest of 1 lemon Salt and white pepper to taste Bring six…

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