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Seared Arctic Char With Shiitake-Ginger Vinaigrette

by Suzi on June 10th, 2008 in Recipes 2 Comments

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A reader noted that we had left the source off for this recipe. It is from Laurant Tourondel and we want to make sure this recipe is recognized as his superb creation.

Shiitake-Ginger Vinaigrette

• 4 cups shiitake mushrooms (1 lb.), stemmed and sliced
• 3 tbs plus ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tbs shallots, chopped
• 1 tbs garlic, chopped
• salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 1 cup dry white wine
• 1 cup chicken, fish or vegetable stock
• 1 3-inch piece fresh ginger
• 2 tbs soy sauce
• 1 tbs roughly chopped fresh tarragon
• 1 tbs roughly chopped fresh cilantro

Fish

• 2 tbs extra-virgin olive oil
• 6 skinless Arctic char fillet, 7 ounces each

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Macaroni, Tomatoes, Spicy Sausage

by Suzi on June 10th, 2008 in Recipes No Comments

This is my favorite Sunday pasta dish. Dried pasta is such a convenient and versatile food, there are many ways to serve it. This idea comes from the many great Italian meals I have enjoyed in New York. Grana Padano is an Italian cow’s milk cheese from the northern region of Emilia-Romagna. I like its mellow flavor and the slight creaminess it adds to this pasta. You can substitute Parmigiano-Reggiano, if you prefer.

SERVES 6

• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for finishing
• 1 pound hot Italian sausage, casings removed
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• ½ cup dry white wine
• 4 medium-ripe tomatoes, cored and cut into large dice
• Coarse sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 12 ounces dried rigatoni
• 1 bunch arugula, tough stems removed and coarsely chopped (1½ cups)
• ¼ cup chopped fresh basil
• ¾ cup freshly grated Grana Padano or Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

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