All About Lenticchie, Part 1
Lenticchie is the Italian word for “lentils”. They are one of my favorite legumes, and lend themselves particularly well at this time of year when the desire for earthy-flavored dishes […]
A Spring Troika — Part 2
Before I get to today’s post, you may have noticed that the title of this food blog changed from “The Spamwise Chronicles” to “Simple Kitchen Seasons”. As I explain on […]
Spring Greens
The method detailed in this recipe is probably my favorite way to cook vegetables of all kinds — broccoli, potatoes, beans, carrots, squash, zucchini, spinach … the list goes on […]
A Lion and Its Bite
For those of you who are newly subscribed to The Spamwise Chronicles, back in January I embarked on a year-long experiment in cooking seasonally, using ingredients primarily sourced from Union […]
Cauliflower, with Rocambole Garlic, Parsley and Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
I’m a firm believer that people don’t treat vegetables with […]
Sweet Crêpes, with Honeycrisp Apple Compote and Vanilla Ice Cream
This dessert features two extraordinarily simple dishes that when combined, […]
Roasted Cremini Mushrooms, with Garlic and Parsley
Roasted mushrooms are a regular menu item during the winter. […]
Brussel Sprouts, with Almonds and Pecorino Cheese
Brussel sprouts, with slivered almonds and pecorino cheese
Wax Beans, with Lemon, Garlic and Herbs
Yellow wax beans, with lemon, garlic, Italian parsley and mint This is a lovely dish that’s simple to prepare and elegant in its versatility. You can substitute other vegetables in […]
Fava Bean and Jersey Tomato Ragoût
Fava bean and Jersey tomato ragoût Click here to view a high-resolution version of this picture.
Salads For Dinner
Lamb’s quarters, also better known as pigweed, is a lovely spring green that when cooked has a flavor reminiscent of spinach. For tonight’s appetizer course, it’s paired with chopped Campari […]
Okra, Shrimp and Tomato Curry
Okra is an annual flowering plant in the mallow family. It is valued for its edible green seed pods. Originating in Africa, the plant is cultivated in tropical, subtropical and […]
Summer Squash
According to Wikipedia, summer squash are a subset of squashes that are harvested when immature (while the rind is still tender and edible). All summer squashes are the fruits of […]
Cherry Tomatoes
No longer relegated to salad bars, cherry tomatoes are now available in countless varieties. In New York City and throughout the Northeast, their primary season arrives towards the end of […]
