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Boards and Spreads, a new cookbook from New York Times Cooking contributor Yasmin Fahr, arrives on August 23rd, and we are thrilled to share a sneak peak.
"Inspired by shakshuka, a richly spiced North African baked egg dish that has endless variations, this version adds mushrooms and spinach while using some of the ingredients often found in shakshuka, such as harissa and cumin. Eat it on its own or opt for making all the suggested sides for a true breakfast or brunch spread, letting everyone help themselves to the garlicky beans, fresh greens, acidic onions, and crunchy cucumbers to balance out the richness of the feta-dotted tomato sauce. Dunking bread into the warm, saucy eggs is a must, and you can also use the bread to make little sandwiches." - Yasmin Fahr in Boards and Spreads
[close type="rte"] [open type="rte"]For the Baked Eggs[close type="rte"] [open type="ingredients"] [ingredient product="true" handle="alive" title="Brightland ALIVE olive oil" text="2 Tbsp of PRODUCT"] [ingredient product="false" text="1 small red onion, thinly sliced"] [ingredient product="false" text="Kosher salt"] [ingredient product="false" text="3/4 pound cremini mushrooms, stemmed and thinly sliced"] [ingredient product="false" text="2 garlic cloves, grated or minced"] [ingredient product="false" text="1/2 to 1 tablespoon harissa, depending on your heat preference"] [ingredient product="false" text="2 teaspoons ground cumin"] [ingredient product="false" text="1 (24-ounce jar) passata (strained) or 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes"] [ingredient product="false" text="2 cups baby spinach"] [ingredient product="false" text="6 large eggs"] [ingredient product="false" text="½ cup crumbled feta"] [ingredient product="false" text="¼ cup (packed) fresh parsley, roughly chopped or torn"] [ingredient product="false" text="For serving: Cucumber, Parsley + Red Onion Salad (recipe below), white beans, full-fat yogurt with herbs, tortillas or pita bread, za'atar flatbread, simple green salad, harissa"] [close type="ingredients"] [open type="instructions"] [instruction step="1" text="Preheat the oven to 350°F with a rack in the center."] [instruction step="2" text="Heat the olive oil in a 12-inch oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the onion and season with salt. Cook until the onion has just started to soften, about 3 minutes. Add the mushrooms, season with salt, and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and the mushrooms have lost some of their moisture, 6 to 8 minutes more. (Lower the heat if the onion threatens to burn at any point.) Add the garlic, harissa, and cumin, stirring until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the passata and season with salt, stirring to combine. Adjust the heat to maintain a gentle simmer and continue to cook so that the flavors blend together, about 5 minutes more. "] [instruction step="3" text="Remove the skillet from the heat. Add the spinach and toss until mostly wilted. Use the bottom of a ladle or spoon to make six small wells in the tomato sauce, then crack the eggs into them. Sprinkle the feta in the spaces around the eggs. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake until the egg whites are set and the yolks are still a bit runny, 9 to 15 minutes, turning halfway. Check by gently shaking the pan, and, if the egg whites jiggle, then continue to cook for 1 to 2 minutes more until they are firm. Remove from the oven and top with the parsley."] [instruction step="4" text="Meanwhile, arrange the board: Serve the sides in large bowls, small bowls, or directly on the board, depending on the size. Serve the baked eggs directly in the skillet, placed on the board (or the table) with a trivet underneath."] [close type="instructions"] [open type="rte"]
For the Cucumber, Parsley & Red Onion Salad[close type="rte"] [open type="ingredients"] [ingredient product="true" handle="parasol" title="Brightland PARASOL champagne vinegar" text="2 Tbsp of PRODUCT"] [ingredient product="false" text="½ teaspoon Dijon mustard"] [ingredient product="true" handle="alive" title="Brightland ALIVE olive oil" text="2 Tbsp of PRODUCT"] [ingredient product="false" text="Kosher salt"] [ingredient product="false" text="¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes"] [ingredient product="false" text="1 small red onion, thinly sliced"] [ingredient product="false" text="1 pound Persian cucumbers or other small cucumbers (5 to 7), thinly sliced"] [ingredient product="false" text="½ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped or torn"] [close type="ingredients"] [open type="instructions"] [instruction step="1" text="In a large serving bowl or airtight container, combine the vinegar, mustard, and olive oil and whisk until smooth. Season with ½ teaspoon salt, and add the red pepper flakes, onion, cucumbers, and parsley and toss well to coat."] [instruction step="2" text="Let sit for at least 15 minutes, or refrigerate for up to 24 hours. Season to taste with salt as needed before serving."] [close type="instructions"] [open type="rte"]
Reprinted with permission from Boards and Spreads. Copyright © 2022 by Yasmin Fahr. Photographs copyright © 2022 by Julia Gartland. Published by Clarkson Potter/Publishers, an imprint of Penguin Random House.[close type="rte"]
