Vietnamese Pork Salad

From Women’s Health MagazineServes 4Ingredients:1 (12 oz.) pork tenderloin1/4 teaspoon salt3 tablespoons lime juice3 tablespoons sugar1 clove garlic, minced2 tablespoons fish sauce6 cups shredded coleslaw mix1 1/4 cups thinly sliced scallions3/4 cup chopped fresh...

Mushrooms and Swiss Chard

From the French Women Don’t Get Fat Cookbook by Mireille GuilianoIngredients:1 tablespoon olive oil1 tablespoon unsalted butter1 large shallot, peeled and minced1 pound Swiss chard, center ribs discarded and leaves coarsely chopped3/4 pound mixed mushrooms (use a...

Cream of Mushroom Soup

From Sheila Lukins, USA Cookbook. Serves 6.Ingredients:2 pounds white mushrooms, stems trimmed off (shiitake mushrooms are great)2 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons unsalted butter1 large onion, coarsely chopped1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic1/2 teaspoon dried...

Fall Butternut Squash Soup

From Chef Jed DemlerSoup Ingredients:1 large (about 3 lb.) butternut squash1 large bulb shallot (1/4 cup to 1/2 cup diced)6 cloves garlic, minced1 tablespoon olive oilSalt and black pepper to taste1/4 teaspoon Allspice2 tablespoons pure maple syrup2-3 tablespoons...

Spicy Pumpkin Soup

Ingredients:4 tablespoons unsalted butter2 medium yellow onions, chopped2 teaspoons minced garlic1/8-1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper2 teaspoons curry powder1/2 teaspoon ground corianderPinch ground cayenne pepper (optional)3 (15 oz.) cans pumpkin or 6 cups chopped...

Tarragon Shrimp Scampi

From Martha Stewart, Serves 4Ingredients:1/2 cup olive oil4 cloves garlic, peeled and finely minced2 small onions, peeled and coarsely grated1 teaspoon course saltFreshly ground black pepper1 small bunch fresh tarragon, finely chopped1 1/2 pounds large shrimp, peeled...