Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon bacon fat or lard
• 1 small onion, diced (about 1 cup)
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 cups fresh tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch dice, with juices
• 1 1/2 cups vegetable or chicken broth
• 1 cup long-grain white rice
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a medium pot with a tight-fitting lid, melt the bacon fat in the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions and garlic and cook for 4 minutes. Add the tomatoes with their juices; cover, then simmer for 30 minutes.

Step 2

Add the stock; increase the heat and bring the mixture to a boil. Stir in the rice, salt, and pepper. Lower the heat to achieve a gentle simmer. Cover and cook the rice for about 20 minutes, or until tender. Fluff the rice with a fork before serving.

Ingredients

• 6 leeks, white and pale green parts only, cut in half lengthwise
• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• Coarse salt (kosher or sea)

Directions

Step 1

Place a rimmed baking sheet in the oven and preheat to 400°F. Cut 6 leeks, white and pale-green parts only, in half lengthwise. Rinse well and pat completely dry. Toss with 1/2 cup olive oil; season with salt. Arrange the leeks, cut sides down, on the hot baking sheet and cover loosely with foil.

Step 2

Reduce the oven temperature to 300°F. Bake until the leeks are lightly browned on the cut sides and very tender, about 1 1/2 hours.

Step 3

Uncover the leeks and turn cut sides up. Increase the oven temperature to 400°F; roast the leeks until golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Reserve any extra oil in the pan for making vinaigrettes or roasting other vegetables. Let the leeks cool, if desired; cover and chill.

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1/4 cup pine nuts
• 1 garlic clove, peeled and minced
• Two bunches broccoli rabe, woody stems and tough leaves removed
• 1/3 cup dry Spanish sherry or white wine
• 1/4 cup golden raisins or currants
• Coarse salt (kosher or sea)
• Freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In an extra-large skillet over medium heat, heat the olive oil. Add the pine nuts and toast, stirring constantly, until fragrant and just barely golden, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the garlic and sauté 1 minute more.

Step 2

Add the broccoli rabe, sherry, and golden raisins and cover the pan. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the broccoli rabe is tender, 7 to 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and serve.

Ingredients

For the marinade and steak:

• 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided use, plus more for drizzling
• 4 tablespoons white wine or sherry vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Spanish smoked paprika (pimentón)
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 2 pounds flank steak
• 2 red onions, peeled and thickly sliced
• 3 red bell peppers, stemmed, seeded, and sliced into eighths
• Coarse salt (kosher or sea) and freshly ground black pepper
• Vegetable oil for the grill or grill pan
• 1 head red leaf lettuce, washed, dried, and torn into pieces
• 1 head romaine lettuce, washed, dried, and torn into pieces

For the dressing:

• 2 cloves garlic, peeled and coarsely chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice, or more as needed
• 2 tablespoons white wine or sherry vinegar
• 2 teaspoons dry Spanish sherry
• 1/4 teaspoon Spanish smoked paprika (pimentón)
• 4 jarred piquillo peppers, drained
• 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped almonds
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• Coarse salt (kosher or sea) and freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Make the marinade: In a mixing bowl, combine 4 tablespoons of olive oil with the vinegar, sherry, orange juice, paprika, garlic, and oregano. Place the steak in a large resealable plastic bag. Add the marinade. Seal the bag and massage the bag to distribute the marinade. Refrigerate for 4 to 8 hours.

Step 2

Preheat the oven to 450°F. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss the peppers and onions with 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Spread out in a single layer. Roast until the vegetables have softened and the edges are slightly charred. Set aside.

Step 3

Meanwhile, make the dressing: Place the garlic into a blender or food processor. Add the orange juice, vinegar, sherry, paprika, piquillo peppers, and almonds. Puree until smooth. With the machine running, add the olive oil in a thin stream. Season with salt and pepper. If too thick to drizzle, thin with more orange juice.

Step 4

Heat a grill or grill pan to medium-high. Oil with vegetable oil to prevent sticking. Remove the steak from the marinade and pat dry. Season with salt and pepper. Grill the meat to medium-rare, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest for 2 minutes before slicing the meat thinly across the grain on a diagonal. Drizzle with olive oil.

Step 5

When ready to serve, toss the lettuces and divide between plates or bowls. Top with the roasted peppers, onions, and steak. Drizzle with the romesco dressing.