Fish al Cartoccio
Whole fish (or fillets) steamed in a parchment paper packet with fresh vegetables and aromatics makes an easy, elegant meal.
Category Archives: World Cuisines
Veal Saltimbocca alla Romana
I made veal saltimbocca for dinner tonight with three veal cutlets. I had a partial package of prosciutto leftover, so it was a good opportunity to use it up. I also did two sage leaves…
Lentil Salad
I made this for lunch yesterday, and it came out beautifully. My adaptations are reflected in the recipe; I only had frozen shallot, so I left it out of the vinaigrette, and we didn’t miss…
Potato Soup with Fried Almonds
This recipe has been on my list of soups to try for some time, and since Jeremy’s tummy has been bothering him, last night seemed like the right moment to try it out. We made…
Birthday Curry
Jeremy’s birthday was today, and it was really great to be able to spend it with him, since he was away in New York for the past two. We started out the day with Jeremy…
Braised Pork Chops with Tomatoes, Cream, and Porcini
This was the second time we’ve made these pork chops and they are really luscious. They do best with bone-in chops, as those stay moist longer than the boneless ones. We’ve served this with a…
Fusilli with Walnut and Garlic Sauce
This was a very quick, simple, and tasty pasta dish. I chose it mostly to compliment some walnut bread Jeremy made, but we were pleasantly surprised by the flavor of the pasta. If it weren’t…
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…
Orecchiette Duxelles
Orecchiette with an earthy sauce of chopped mushrooms, walnuts, and thyme.
Tuna and Bean Salad
An easy Italian spin on classic tuna salad, using white beans and a red wine vinaigrette in place of mayonnaise.
Pizzoccheri
Homemade buckwheat pasta baked with potatoes, fontina, and jewel-colored Swiss chard stems for a surprisingly meaty vegetarian dish.
Sardinian Meatballs
Pork meatballs seasoned with Pecorino and braised in tomato sauce.
Weekend Baking
Despite the heat, I did quite a lot of baking this weekend. I took pictures of most of it as I went along, but Jeremy has those pictures on his laptop, so they’ll have to…