Food Epiphanies of 2006: A Retrospective
Mushrooms I have always disliked mushrooms. I thought it was their flavor, and indeed that took some getting used to, but I realized this year that my real aversion to mushrooms was to their texture.…
Monthly Archives: December 2006
Buckwheat Cookies
Delicate little shortbread cookies that look like they are made from sand, these are surprisingly addictive.
Great Chocolate Chip Cookies
Our favorite chocolate chip cookies of all time, these decadent treats are studded with walnuts, chocolate and toffee bits, and stay chewy for days. The key is the low cooking temperature.
Lombo di Maiale Coi Porri (Pan-Roasted Pork Loin with Leeks)
This is one of our favorite pork recipes. It is actually a braise, despite the title. It has incredible flavor for the minimal number of ingredients, and leftovers make great open-faced sandwiches. We usually serve…
Cinnamon Flop
A favorite breakfast cake, made using pantry staples and so easy that I have had the recipe memorized for years.