Thursday Snapshot
Petits pois, with shallots and chickweed — adapted from and inspired by this recipe from L’Oustau de Baumanière, a Michelin-starred restaurant in Les Baux, Provence, France. This is simple, especially […]
A Celebration of Spring
This week I have the honor and the pleasure of hosting Presto Pasta Nights #266, a weekly foodblog event organized by Ruth of Once Upon A Feast. This is my […]
Saturday Snapshot
I first saw mention of this dish in The Silver Spoon, which is as I understand it, the best-selling and most preeminent Italian cookbook of the last half-century. It’s on […]
Summer Vegetable Salad, with Gambas al Ajillo and Quick-Pickled Young Onions
This is an adaptation of a recipe on Smitten Kitchen. […]
Cauliflower Curry
The template for this recipe is simple, and need not contain what’s in the ingredient list. You can include whatever you’ve got on hand or what’s available in season or […]
Saturday Market
Summer is in full swing. It’s a glorious time at the farmers’ market. Cherries Cherries (closeup shot)
Meatballs
Polpetti, served with angel hair pasta, summer vegetables and herbs Outside of Italy, meatballs are most often served with spaghetti, but in Italy, they are presented quite differently. They make […]
Saturation Point
We’ve been having so much rain lately, it’s starting to make me think I’m living in Seattle. Hmph. Radishes — Serve these thinly sliced, with bread, butter and a little […]
Why Vegetables Are Difficult
I’ve come to the conclusion that vegetables are more challenging than animal proteins, especially when it comes to creating interesting combinations. When you go to a high-end restaurant like Gramercy […]
Three “P”
Late night supper: Penne with baby leeks, heirloom potatoes and sugar snap peas
The Education of Taste
Linguine primavera As a general rule, I don’t like cream sauces because I feel they mask flavor. I want to be able to taste what I’m eating. Don’t get me […]
The Cruelest Month
Thanks to everyone who commented below. I really appreciate the support. Pasta with ramps “pesto” and fresh peas The past few days have been raining cats and dogs. I needed […]