DAY Recipe

This creamy mixture of spinach, cheese and basil is an unforgettable side dish.

4 servings

INGREDIENTS
210-ounce packages fresh spinach leaves
3/4cup fresh basil leaves
3/4cup whole-milk ricotta cheese2tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter
1garlic clove, minced
1/4cup whipping cream

DIRECTIONS
Bring 2 cups water to boil in [...]

INGREDIENTS

4 tomatoes , medium firm ripe
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
3 tablespoons butter
3 garlic cloves , minced
1/4 cup onions , minced
10 ounces frozen spinach , thawed and squeezed of all liquid
2 1/2 tablespoons sour cream
6 ounces cream cheese , softened
1 cup mozzarella cheese , shredded
1/2 cup parmesan cheese , grated
1 teaspoon fresh basil , chopped
1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs, plus more for topping

DIRECTIONS

Cut tops off tomatoes.
Using a teaspoon, carefully remove, and reserve, the pulp.
Force pulp through strainer, rendering at least 1/2 cup of juice.
Lightly sprinkle pepper inside the [...]

Renoir chef Alex Stratta serves this dish over mashed potatoes flavored with horseradish.

Makes 4 servings.

INGREDIENTS
2tablespoons olive oil
4 1/2pounds beef short ribs
1cup chopped carrots
1cup chopped onion
1cup chopped celery
8garlic cloves, chopped
1/4cup honey
1/2cup red wine vinegar
4cups canned low-salt chicken broth
1750-ml bottle [...]

At Valentino, this is prepared with fresh pasta. Wonton wrappers make a convenient substitute.

Makes 4 servings.

INGREDIENTS
5tablespoons olive oil
1cup chopped onion
12garlic cloves, sliced
6large tomatoes, chopped (about 5 cups)
1cup chopped fresh basil110-ounce package spinach leaves, stems trimmed1cup ricotta cheese
1/2cup freshly [...]

“Our family vacations in Albany, New York, wouldn’t be the same without one dinner at Nicole’s Italia in nearby Guilderland,” says Stephanie Clauson, Wayne, New Jersey. “I’d love to get the recipe for the spinach salad.’

Makes 6 servings.

INGREDIENTS
2tablespoons white [...]