Sauteed Mushrooms

Serves 2, Generously Heat a large skillet over high.  Add 1 tablespoon extea-virgin olive oil, swirling to coat.  Add 1/4 pound cleaned and sliced mixed mushrooms, such as chanterelle, cremini, and oyster.  Season with a large pinch of coarse salt and freshly ground pepper and cook until golden and tender, 4 to 5 minutes.  Transfer …

Chile-Garlic Spinach

Serves 2 In a large skillet, heat 1 teaspoon safflower oil over medium-high.  Add 1/2 small thinly sliced red chile (such as Fresno or serrano) and 1 small thinly sliced garlic clove; cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.  Gradually add 5 cups washed and drained spinach and cook tossing constantly, until wilted, 1 to 2 …

Luxurious Mashed Potatoes

  In a large pot, cover  1 pound Yukon Gold Potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces with salted water by 2 inches,  Bring to a boil; reduce to a simmer and cook until potatoes are tender about 12 minutes.  Drain thoroughly and pass potatoes through a ricer or food mill into pot.  Over low …