A great creamy puree of tomatillos, avocado, cilantro and jalapenos as a topping for tacos inspired by some of my favorite chefs. Tomatillo and Avocado Sauce Print Author: Christopher Kosovich Ingredients 8 ounces tomatillos, husks and stems removed, rinsed well and dried and cut in to 1-inch pieces. 1 avocado, halved, pitted, and cut […]
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Backyard Barbeque Beans
Backyard Barbeque Beans Print Inspired by a favorite PBS cooking show. Author: Christopher Kosovich Ingredients ½ cup barbecue sauce (Bull’s Eye Original) ½ cup ketchup (Heinz) ½ cup water 2 tablespoons spicy brown mustard 2 tablespoons cider vinegar 1 teaspoon liquid smoke 1 teaspoon granulated garlic ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper 1¼ pounds bratwurst, casings […]
Baked Potatoes
Inspired by my favorite test kitchen, but modified to use olive oil. Baked Potatoes Print Author: Christopher Kosovich Serves: 2 servings Ingredients 2 (approximately 7 to 9-ounce) russet potatoes, unpeeled, each lightly pricked with fork in 6 places ½ cup water 2 Tbsp. olive oil Salt and pepper Instructions Adjust oven rack to middle […]
Charred Red Onion and Cucumber Salad
A delicious salad that just reminds me of the flavors of summer. For some reason makes me think of summertime festivals and county fairs. A new favorite from my favorite BA magazine. Charred Red Onion and Cucumber Salad Print Author: Christopher Kosovich Ingredients 1 Fresno chile, thinly sliced into rings, seeded if desired 4 […]
Crostini
Crostini Print Author: Christopher Kosovich Ingredients 1 baguette or french bread, sliced ¼ inch thick ¾ cup olive oil, more or less depending on the size of the bread loaf Coarse salt and ground pepper Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Arrange bread slices on parchment paper placed upon large rimmed baking sheets. Brush […]
Cheesy garlic mashed potato muffins
Cheesy garlic mashed potato muffins Print Author: Christopher Kosovich Ingredients 2.5 to 3 cups of freshly made or leftover mashed potatoes 1 large egg 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided 3 Tablespoons chopped fresh chives or scallions, divided 1 garlic clove finely minced Salt and pepper Instructions Preheat the oven to 375ºF. Grease a […]
Moroccan Spiced Roast Potatoes
Moroccan Spiced Roast Potatoes Print Author: Christopher Kosovich Ingredients 2 lbs potatoes, suitable for roasting 4 fresh garlic cloves 1 teaspoon ground cumin ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon cracked black pepper (not ground) 2 teaspoons lemon juice 4 teaspoons olive oil Instructions Mince/crush the garlic and set aside in a bowl. Add the other […]
Cast-iron Skillet Naan
Cast-iron Skillet Naan Print Author: Christopher Kosovich Ingredients 1 teaspoon active dry yeast 2 teaspoons sugar 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for rolling 1½ teaspoon fine sea salt ⅛ teaspoon baking powder 3 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt 2 tablespoons olive oil Melted butter for slathering on the finished naans Kosher salt for sprinkling […]
Spicy Green Beans
Spicy Green Beans Print Author: Christopher Kosovich Ingredients 1 tsp vegetable oil ½ lb green beans, ends trimmed, chopped into bite-size pieces 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 tsp soy sauce 2 tsp chili flakes Lemon zest (if desired) Instructions Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the green beans and […]
Grilled herb potatoes wrapped in foil
Grilled herb potatoes wrapped in foil Print Author: Christopher Kosovich Serves: 4 Ingredients 16 medium Yukon Gold potatoes (about 2 inches in diameter), halved 3 tablespoons coarse kosher salt 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 4 unpeeled large garlic cloves, smashed 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme ½ teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary leaves Instructions Place […]