Pasta, Rice & Potatoes

Toast peppercorns in a dry small skillet over moderately high heat, swirling skillet, until fragrant and peppercorns begin to jump, 2-3 min. Coarsely crush w a mortar and pestle or wrap in kitchen towel and press w bottom of heavy skillet. Cook spaghetti in large pot of boiling salted water until al dente. Fill large…

Melt butter in heavy large saucepan over med high. Add chopped leeks and sauté until very tender, 12 min. Add chicken broth and bring to boil. Stir in bulgur and boil 5 min. Add dried cranberries. Remove from heat, cover and let stand 15 min. Fluff w fork. Mix in sliced almonds. Season Butter  …

Combine bulgar and boiling water in large bowl and let stand 20 min. Fluff w fork and stir in herbs, oil, and s&p Bulgar Wheat 0.75cWater 1c boilingDill 0.25c chopped freshTarragon 2T choppedChives 2T chopped freshOlive Oil1T

Bring pot of salted water to boil. Mince garlic for bread crumbs in food processor. Add cubed bread and process until coarse. Heat oil in nonstick skillet over medium; add crumbs and toast until golden, 3-4 min, stirring often. Season w salt; set aside. Cook bacon for pasta in large nonstick skillet over medium hat…

Heat oven to 425 and bring a large post of heavily salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package directions until 3 min shy of al dente. Drain, reserving 3 c pasta water. Heat oil in large, oven-proof skillet over med. Cook scallion whites until softened, about 5 min, then add garlic and…