Kale Pesto Pasta with Walnuts – Alison Mountford

Green pesto pasta with walnuts and parmesan cheese.

By Alison Mountford, contributing chef INGREDIENTS 1 bunch kale 1/3 cup parmesan 1⁄4 cup walnuts 4 cloves garlic 1 lemon 1 package soba noodles Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Coarsely chop the kale, except for the very thick ends at the bottom (you can toss those out). Plunge the kale into…

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Pappa al Pomodoro – Alison Mountford

A bowl of food with a spoon.

By Alison Mountford, contributing chef TOTAL TIME – 30 QUICK TIPS – This is one of the very few recipes we’d consider buying tomatoes out of season for because of the way they cook down to the correct texture for this soup. You can use canned tomatoes, but it might be too watery if you…

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Hoppin’ John + Roast Chicken – Alison Mountford

Black eyed peas and chicken on a white plate.

By Alison Mountford, contributing chef QUICK TIPS – Hoppin’ John is a southern dish that symbolizes luck in the New Year. The black-eyed peas are meant to stand for pennies. INGREDIENTS 3 cup black-eyed peas (dried) 6 cup water 1 chicken, whole (about 3.5-4.25 pounds) .5 teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon kosher salt .5 teaspoon…

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Cheesy Polenta – Alison Mountford

A plate of gnocchi with vegetables and basil.

by Chef Alison Mountford, contributing chef Notes – I love a bowl of creamy Cheesy Polenta on a cold evening. Sometimes I just have a bowl, but if you want to make it a meal, add roasted vegetables or meat. 5 cups water 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 ½ cups yellow corn polenta 3 Tablespoons…

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Vietnamese Shaking Beef – Chef Alison Mountford

A plate with steak, tomatoes and arugula.

By Alison Mountford, contributing chef QUICK TIPS – This dish is inspired by a Vietnamese classic. It’s a little decadent so I always make it around the holidays; and don’t skimp on the butter! The key to color is caramelization over high heat. You’ll sizzle and smoke and get flavor in that sear. Serves 4.…

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One Pot Creamy Pesto Pasta – Alison Mountford

A bowl of pesto pasta with walnuts and parmesan.

By Alison Mountford, contributing chef ONE POT PASTA Here is your downloadable file, for printing: https://2×8.ea2.myftpupload.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/One-Pot-Creamy-Pesto-Pasta-with-Alison-Mountford.pdf ___ Find other recipes from Alison, here: https://2×8.ea2.myftpupload.com/alison-mountford/ ___ Chef Alison Mountford is the founder of Ends+Stems – which is a meal planning membership and recipe website to reduce food waste. “Chef Alison” also hosts a series of online…

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Caesar Salad with Roasted Garbanzo Beans – Alison Mountford

A plate of caesar salad with croutons and hard boiled egg.

By Alison Mountford, contributing chef ACTIVE TIME – 30 TOTAL TIME – 30 QUICK TIPS – I love a simple Caesar but it has to be done well. The dressing is easier than you might think to make a real from scratch Caesar! If you love anchovies, use filets so you can drape some on…

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Chipotle Carrot Soup – Alison Mountford

A bowl of pumpkin soup with granola and bread.

By Alison Mountford, contributing chef ACTIVE TIME – 25 TOTAL TIME – 40 SERVES – 4 INGREDIENTS1 onion 1 clove garlic 2 teaspoon unsalted butter 1 pound carrot 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 can chipotle peppers in adobo 4 cups chicken or vegetable stock 1 15-ounce can…

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