by Ali Slagel “Cooking New York Times” Website As much as I love my cookbooks, sometimes I just don’t have the time to dawdle among the pages to find a recipe. I just can’t resist browsing through the gorgeous photos and dreaming about when I’ll make each dish. I have been known to open a cookbook … 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
From Old World Italian by Mimi Thorisson I’m always thrilled to receive a cookbook (or any book for that matter) as a gift. It’s a gesture of endearment to me, as it lets me know that I am truly understood by that person. They “get me” and my love of food, cooking and of course, cookbooks. Recently, … Continue reading
Try as I might to refrain, I’m often tempted to purchase a new cookbook (or two) if I find myself intrigued by an author, or concept, or just about anything that will push me into the “I’ve got to have it” mode. This time it was Stanley Tucci’s travel/culinary series on CNN, entitled “Searching for Italy,” that … 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
With the celebration of Labor Day over and done, I turn my sights to the Holidays. Well, not really, but they will be here before you know it. Don’t worry….I’m not going to start posting holiday recipes for some time to come. I’m still grilling and enjoying the summer bounty. However, when I was asked … Continue reading
First of all, please excuse my recent absence. It’s been quite a long time since my last post. What I’ve learned during this time of reflection, is just how important our memories truly are to us. Without memories, we are left with very little. I have been blessed with many memories of family and friends, … Continue reading
In honor of my dad….a signature dish from his place of birth, the Puglia region of Italy. To be specific, he was born in Santeramo in Colle, Provincia di Bari, Puglia, Italy. Recipe: serves 4 1 pound orecchiette ( a Puglia pasta, named for the shape it resembles, “little ears”). 1/4 cup olive oil 4 … Continue reading
If you love Spaghetti Cacio e Pepe and/or Pasta Carbonara, stand back! The best is yet to come. Spaghetti alla Gricia is a delicious variation of the two, and just as easy. While my mom often made a dish something like this with peas (bacon, onion, olive oil), it wasn’t until I was watching … Continue reading
Cacio e Pepe is a Roman pasta dish that boasts that it only uses 3 ingredients…cheese, pepper and pasta. When in Rome, this dish will be prepared tableside, in a giant wheel of pecorino cheese, indeed just using the cheese, pepper and spaghetti. A little bit of pasta water mixes in to make it a … Continue reading
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