Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

6 tablespoons olive oil4 medium yellow onions, sliced 1/4 inch thick1 tablespoon unsalted butter1 clove garlic, thinly sliced4 sprigs fresh thyme1 bay leafsalt to taste1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper3/4 cup dry white wine2 quarts chicken stock1/2 cup port wine6 slices French bread2 cups shredded Gruyere cheese

2 pounds fresh sardines1 cup all-purpose flour3/4 cup olive oil2 cloves garlic, chopped1 cup white vinegar1 cup white wine1/2 cup fresh mint leaves

2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves1 (1 ounce) package dry Ranch-style dressing mix2 tablespoons olive oil1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

1 garlic clove, minced1 tablespoon minced fresh basil1/8 teaspoon pepper1 tablespoon olive oil1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained1 medium yellow summer squash, halved lengthwise, cut into 1/4-inch slices1/2 teaspoon cornstarch2 tablespoons water1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar1 teaspoon honey3 cups chopped fresh baby spinach2 plum tomatoes, chopped1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted