I don’t know if anyone has told you this, but Brussels sprouts are all the rage. Who cares if kids don’t like them, all the grown-ups I know love them, which means more for us. At this time of year … Continue reading…
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Hail the weekend, and this Fish Soup!
I for one have had a long week and am happy it’s finally Friday night. If you live in Brooklyn I recommend you do one thing this weekend, go to the Blue Moon Bash. If you don’t live in Brooklyn … Continue reading…
Make This Now: Broccoli and Spinach Soup
This is the ultimate health food soup, and it’s also outstanding paired with a golden, gooey, grilled cheese sandwich. Broccoli grows in cool seasons and we see it in the Northeast during Spring and Fall. It’s broccoli season again here … Continue reading…
Home Is Where “The Pasta” Is
Whenever I travel, no matter how far or for how long, I am always happy to return home to my kitchen. Often I’m eager to try new dishes inspired by memorable meals I encountered during my trip, but for the … Continue reading…
Holy Mother of Squash Blossoms!
The last time I ate squash blossoms I was in Italy, they were stuffed with mozzarella di bufala and we enjoyed them while gazing out over Lago Maggiore. But the last time I spotted squash blossoms, prior to this past … Continue reading…
Cream of the Crop: Pasta with Eggplant Purée
This past Spring I finally subscribed to La Cucina Italiana. I’ve always eyed the magazine display whenever I shop at Buon Italia, and I thought reading and translating recipes would be a good way to practice my Italian. So I … Continue reading…
Freeze This: Tomatillo Sauce
The official start of Fall is nearly upon us, although I started saying goodbye to Summer last week when I returned to Brooklyn to find the weather had taken a turn towards crisp days and cool nights. I’ve started wearing … Continue reading…
Canyon Cooking: Westwater Chili
On Thursday afternoon I arrived home from Utah and spent a few quiet hours alone in our apartment praying my brain wouldn’t catch up to my body too soon. I closed my eyes that night and dreamed of big skies … Continue reading…
Braised Pork Taco Magic
Last summer Brad and I just couldn’t get enough of grilled pork tacos. I get these country style ribs from Ray Bradley, marinate them overnight, then Brad gills them low and slow. Our ritual is to thinly slice that lightly … Continue reading…
A Late Summer Market Brunch: Skakshuka!
Greenmarket Saturdays are a ritual in our house. Every week, rain or shine, Brad, Francine and I always make our way to Grand Army Plaza to load up on some seasonal goodness. So when I read the NY Locavore challenge … Continue reading…