From Jane Brody’s Good Food Book It was a cold, blustery March day, and there I was, alone in my kitchen with several bunches of rainbow Swiss chard. I kept staring at the swiss chard, hoping for some inspiration on what to do with it for that night’s dinner. Oil, garlic, tomatoes? That’s my usual. … Continue reading
From The Glorious Soups and Stews of Italy by Domenica Marchetti “Glorious” is the word for this cookbook. These sumptuous soups and stews are seasonal, even though we tend to think of soups and stews as hearty, wintry meals. In this cookbook, you will find a vast variety of seasonal ingredients that can be cooked together to … Continue reading
It seems that I make one major mistake every food delivery. I either misjudge the quantity and get enough shredded cheddar cheese to top a couple of hundred tacos or I have enough limes to keep me in margaritas for the entire summer. Unfortunately, this means I have to use it up before it goes … Continue reading
I know that Labor Day has come and gone, but I can’t let grill season end without sharing what became my signature vegetable dish this summer. Actually, I should say “dishes,” as I started to make just about every vegetable in this way. Watching my cousin Richard prepare yet another delicious meal, mostly cooked on … Continue reading
Whenever I think I have nothing in the house to cook for dinner, I call upon my husband to save the day. He always does! I found myself staring into the refrigerator one evening, hoping something would call out to me, “here, make me.” There were two containers of sliced Brussels sprouts, which didn’t appeal to … Continue reading
What do I love most about Italian cooks? I love the way we “wing it.” When sharing recipes, we don’t usually give detailed instructions, unless baking. We share a general idea about how the dish is made. Whether it’s your grandmother’s recipe or your girlfriend’s, chances are that there won’t be much information on measurements … Continue reading
Fried artichoke hearts are one of those dishes that I used to make only for special occasions. Why? I’m not sure. It’s simple enough to make, and I LOVE them! Yet, I’d never think of making them on, let’s say, an average Tuesday night. In my mind, they’re for dinner guests only or special occasions. Perhaps … Continue reading
I have stared at the description of “Eggplant Stacks” on the menu of our favorite Italian restaurant in the bucolic Catskill Mountains in Upstate New York for many years, but never ordered it. Why not? I love eggplant. I love mozzarella. And I LOVE tomatoes. Yet, there’s something about the name…”Eggplant Stacks”….that is just so … Continue reading
Pasta Primavera can typically be made using all, or some, of Spring’s finest bounty. My favorite way, however, of making this dish is with asparagus and fresh spring peas. The simple flavors of asparagus and peas go so well together, especially when sautéed with shallots, garlic, olive oil and butter. All you need after that … Continue reading
You already know about my addiction to shitake mushrooms, and how very good they are for you. My brilliant nutritionist claims that eating shitakes throughout the flu season really boosts your immunity. Hence, you will find shitakes cooking in my kitchen all year long, either sautéing, roasting or in soups and stews. I add them … Continue reading
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