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Pour the oil into a large sautee pan set on medium heat and cook the garlic and red pepper flakes for 2 minutes. Add the parboiled broccoli pieces, toss until well coated with the oil, and cook for 2 minutes.

Cook 3 tablesppons of the oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet set on high heat until it sizzles, about 2 minutes. Add the onions, red pepper flakes and thyme. Mix well, reduce the heat to medium-low and cook for 30

Place the potatoes in a medium saucepan, cover with water, bring to a boil and boil until just tender, about 20 minutes. Drain well. Preheat the oven to 375 F. Cook 2 tablespoons of the oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet set

Preheat the oven to 425 F. Place the potatoes and garlic in a large pot and cover with water. Cover the pot and bring to a boil. Uncover, reduce the heat to medium and cook for 10 minutes. The potatotes should

To make the onion/tomatoe relish, pour the olive oil into a large nonstick skillet and heat on medium until it sizzles. Add the sliced onion and cook until soft, tossing occasionally, for 3 minutes. Add the garlic, 1/4 teaspoon of

Place the raisins in a bowl of hot water to plump for 10 minutes. Drain and set aside. Pour 2 tablespoons of the olive oil into a large nonstick skillet and heat on high until the oil is almost smoking, about

Place the eggplant slices in a colander and sprinkle with the salt. Put a plate on top, weight it down with a 28-ounce can of something and let it drain for 20 minutes. Preheat the oven to 450 F. Spread the eggplant

Steam the green beans for 5 minutes. Place in a bowl full of water and ice to stop them from cooking. Then drain and set aside. (This can be done a day ahead.) In a sautée pan, add the olive oil

Grind the dried porcini mushrooms into a coarse powder consistency in the food processor and set aside for later. In a 12 inch sauté pan melt the oil over medium-low heat. Add the garlic and cook for 5 to 6 minutes

Bring the whipping cream and milk to a boil in a saucepan for over high heat. Place the fresh spinach into a large bowl and add the onions. Pour the milk/cream mixture over the spinach. Using tongs, toss until spinach