Mediterranean / ANN OGDEN GAFFNEY

RECIPES

Mediterranean Kale SaladBy Ann Ogden Gaffney

Although Tuscan kale is the most tender, you can use any kale varietal to make this salad as long as the tough stems are stripped away and the leaves thinly sliced.

White Bean and Farro SoupBy Ann Ogden GaffneyCannellini beans are the classic for this soup, but you can use anything- borlotti, cranberry, pinto, Lima beans, you name it

Potato GaletteBy Ann Ogden GaffneyIt’s important to cook the potatoes slowly. Covering the pan over lowish heat acts a little like an oven. The potatoes cook through in their own steam without burning, releasing their starches to help the slices stick together. Meanwhile the edges of each slice gradually caramelize where they hit the hot bottom of the pan.

Summer Vegetable RagoutBy Ann Ogden GaffneyDrizzle 2 teaspoons of the olive oil over the parchment. Add the cherry tomatoes. Shake them around on the sheet until they are coated in oil. Add the shishitos and do the same thing. Roast in the oven on a medium/high shelf until softened and slightly caramelized, about 15 minutes. Set aside.

Lamb Tagine with Winter VegetablesBy Ann Ogden GaffneyAdd the ground cumin, cinnamon, ginger and turmeric to the pan. Cook stirring to mix for 1 minute to coat the lamb and onions

Mediterranean Winter Squash SaladBy Ann Ogden GaffneyLine a shallow platter or serving bowl with the baby spinach. Tip the dressed squash on top of it. Sprinkle with the crumbled feta. Serve.

Eggplant PolpettoneBy Ann Ogden GaffneyLooking for veggie substitute for meatballs? Eggplant polpettone are for you! They can be used in any meatball recipe.

Salt Cod SaladBy Ann Ogden GaffneyPut the salt cod in a bowl and add enough boiling water to cover by 2”. Leave to soak 15 – 20 minutes

Sauteed Rainbow ChardBy Ann Ogden GaffneyMeanwhile, prep the chard. Pull the tender leaves away from the stems and set them aside in a salad spinner. Thinly slice the stems. Set aside.

French Onion TartBy Ann Ogden GaffneyLet the onions gradually and gently cook down, stirring occasionally, about 25-30 minutes

Tomato Upside-Down CakeBy Ann Ogden GaffneyWhen you put the tofu mixture into the bowl, blend the first ¼ cup of water you plan to use for the batter in the dirty blender. It will not only get any remaining batter off, it will clean your blender blades as well!

Caprese SaladBy Ann Ogden GaffneyMake the salad: Arrange the tomato pieces around the outside of a plate or platter, overlapping as you go. Do the same with the mozzarella slices, slightly overlapping the tomatoes.

Sourdough CrepesBy Ann Ogden GaffneySourdough crepes are an easy dare I say perfect way to use up leftover starter from the baking process. You can eat them straight away or make a batch for the freezer.

Chicken & Potato StewBy Ann Ogden GaffneyChicken & Potato Stew is an easy one-pot meal that brings warmth, color, and rich flavor to brighten dreary winter days. Once you have everything in the pot, just leave it to slow cook.

Roasted Sweet and Gold PotatoesBy Ann Ogden GaffneyRoasted Sweet and Gold Potatoes has it all! It mixes orange-fleshed sweet potatoes with baby gold and/or red Bliss potatoes

Steamed Green Beans with Roasted TomatoesBy Ann Ogden GaffneySteamed Green Beans with Roasted Tomatoes is not only festive to look at, but it is also a yummily healthy upgrade to what some view as a rather boring veggie.

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