When we were in Italy a few years back, every morning we plucked figs from a tree outside of our hovel and served them wedged with nutty Parmesan Reggiano shavings. The salty fruit combo was like a morning jolt of crack. It was our breakfast and our snack food. A … Read More
Anything boasting “instant dinner party” catches attention because it must mean that it’s even easier and special for family meals. Braised pork ragu over tagliatelle is a hearty meal ideal for cozy eves, yet proves to be a welcome feast for weary weeknights after long work and school days. It … Read More
Do you ever date produce for its looks alone? I’m that shallow too. When I spotted these beauties hanging out in produce, I couldn’t resist temptation. I’ve never been much of a cooked carrot fan, but maybe that’s because cooks of yesteryear, like the lovable lunch ladies or dinner moms, … Read More
Sometimes we come across a recipe that, like a phone booth, turns you from dinner schlub into culinary hero. And like that phone booth, which would be an apple store today, this one takes less effort than it took me to put the accent grave & circumflex marks of crème … Read More
It first caught my attention when this magazine heralded the salad dressing we can’t live without. I have been splashing it on anything in the salad family, using the term salad loosely, and a scant amount is awaiting my return from here.
Although making your own salad dressing isn’t so easy … Read More