My dinner plate, as a kid, always had a meat, vegetable, fruit, meat and something white. It was the Midwest, middle class, wholesome – not quite whole – food. My mom called the white side dishes, the “starch” like it was one of the major food groups. Starches – potatoes, … Read More
Risotto takes time. Not arduous time like, for instance, childbirth. Time, like the mediation portion of your yoga class, time.
Sizzle arborio rice in olive oil and then let the liquid incorporating dance begin. You could do this in your sleep or while striking a tree pose.
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
I’m in a manly house now that my daughter has ventured offto college. Competitions over who can make that shot, replays of Geico commercials, exploding fist bumps, Peter Griffin impressions. What better way to get into all things guy than with some balls?
Everything about these meatballs is surprising.
We are back in business after months of remodeling and the perpetual dust cloud that prevented any real bout of cooking. One can’t complain when the prize was a newfangled kitchen island. What’s wrong with the person who gets more excited about a suspension shelf to hold her KitchenAid mixer … Read More