Le Pain Quotidien in New York was our favorite place for breakfast when Jessica and I visited to see “The Gates” installation in Central Park by Cristo. We still remember the wonderful crusty bread served with topping of fresh mozarella, pesto, and black olive tapenade.
serves 6
You might need to buy:
- minced thyme &rosemary
- drained capers
- pitted kalamata olives
- drained and patted dry
- 1-2oz. can of anchovies,
- fresh lemon juice
- extra virgin olive oil
serves 16
You might need to buy:
- boiling water
- cold water
You might need to buy:
- FOR THE TOPPING
- light-brown sugar
- all-purpose flour
- salt
- ground cinnamon
- FOR THE BATTER
- all-purpose flour
- baking powder
- baking soda
- salt
- sugar
- large egg
- pure vanilla extract
- sour cream
- buttermilk
You might need to buy:
- sour cream
- milk
- black pepper to taste
- crushed cornflakes or cracker crumbs
- Cream of Chicken soup
- dried onion flakes
ready in about 5 minutes;
serves 3
You might need to buy:
- Cream of Chicken Soup
- instant rice
- water
ready in about an hour;
serves 4
You might need to buy:
- chopped fresh mint leaves
- spinach
- bulgur
- green onions
- grated lemon rind
ready in about an hour;
serves 4
You might need to buy:
- zucchini
- red onion
- eggplant
- red bell pepper
- scallions
- minced shallots
- barley
ready in about an hour and 5 minutes;
serves 8
You might need to buy:
- fresh tomatoes
- medium portobello mushrooms
- Arborio rice
- heavy cream
- green onions
ready in about 40 minutes;
serves 6
You might need to buy:
- mushrooms
- red wine
- cooked wheat berries
- fresh thyme leaves
- fresh rosemary leaves
- lemon zest
ready in about 15 minutes;
serves 2
You might need to buy:
- cheese Tortellini
- rosemary
- Prosciutto cut in 1/4 inch strips