Mindy Kobrin

Mussels Baguette French

SPANISH MUSSELS

Easy enough for a briny weeknight meal or fab al fresco party dish, you’ll be a red hot cook all summer with this easy one-pot recipe.  Here is one of our favorite ways to prepare fresh mussels, Spanish style.  With a touch of flavorful chorizo and jalapeno heat, this seafood…

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VEGETARIAN FRITTATA

Prepared in 15 minutes or less. 12 eggs, room temperature 6 Tbs sour cream or creme fraiche 2 tsp lemon zest 2 Tbs fresh chives, chopped 1 Tbs fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped 2 Tbs unsalted butter 2 Tbs extra-virgin olive oil 2 spring onions, thinly sliced 16 fresh mushrooms, rinsed,…

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HEAVENLY VANILLA CUPCAKES WITH TWO FROSTINGS

Prepared in 25 minutes or less. For the cupcake: 2¼ cups flour, sifted ½ Tbs baking powder 2 cups sugar ¾ tsp salt 1 cup plus 1 Tbs unsalted butter 4 large eggs For the Vanilla Frosting: 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature 8 cups Confectioners’ sugar ½…

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Onion-soup

FRENCH ONION SOUP WITH GRUYèRE CROUTONS

Prepared in 35 minutes or less. 6 onions, thinly sliced 3 garlic cloves, grated 4 Tbs unsalted butter 3 Tbs fresh thyme 1 bay leaf 1 quart beef stock 1 cup dry white wine Salt and fresh white pepper to taste 1 baguette 8 oz Gruyère cheese, grated Dash of…

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