Little Pillows of Cheese
The May 2009 Daring Cooks challenge featured Zuni Cafe's ricotta gnocchi. Mine used freshly made ricotta and a simple sauce of tomato paste, capers and butter.
Category Archives: World Cuisines
Pantry Diving
An easy stir-fry of boneless chicken, fresh asparagus, and black bean-garlic paste.
Leftover Night, Volume I
This is the first edition in a compilation of recipes that were tasty or interesting, but not enough to get their own post in a timely fashion. Bowties with sausage, tomatoes and cream; chicken breasts…
Thanks for the Carrots, Molly
This recipe pairs ancho-rubbed pork tenderloins with scallion corn muffins and honey-roasted carrots, using a method that allowed me to enjoy cooked carrots for the first time.
Lasagne of Emilia-Romagna
The March 2009 Daring Bakers challenge featured the lasagne of Emilio-Romagna, complete with fresh spinach pasta and slow-cooked ragu bolognese, the latter made with a blend of meats I ground myself. This lasagne is light…
Salmon Galore
A selection of salmon recipes: Simple, sweet miso-glazed fillets; poached salmon with a creamy mustard-dill sauce and a fantastic bonus chowder; smoky salmon bisque with Parmesan focaccia; and a company-ready salmon cannelloni with dill crespelle…
Love Takes Time
A lovingly crafted Valentine's Day meal of cannelloni with slow-cooked ragu bolognese, fresh pasta, and homemade oatmeal-buttermilk rolls twisted into love knots.
Home Delivery
An initial take on homemade pizza with a simple yeasted crust and a variety of toppings.
French Yule Log, Update
A follow-up concluding my December 2008 Daring Bakers challenge, and offering suggestions to use up leftover elements from the dessert.
French Yule Log
The December 2008 Daring Bakers challenge featured a modern French holiday confection, the frozen yule log, consisting of layers of cake, ganache, creme brulee, feuillete crisp, and mousse under a shiny glaze. I went with…
Thanksgiving 2008 Debriefing
A summary of our 2008 Thanksgiving dinner, from turkey to sides to dessert.
Arroz con Pollo and Friends
This easy boneless version of arroz con pollo shows its versatility with an array of leftovers, including breakfast burritos and tortilla soup. Also included is my go-to recipe for fresh flour tortillas.
Eggplant Fritters
These crisp fritters transform eggplant into a vehicle for dipping in spicy muhammara; Moroccan chicken skewers round out the meal.
Paul’s Party, Part 3: Peach-Boysenberry Crostata-Galette
This peach-boysenberry crostata didn't make it to the going-away party, but the guest of honor enjoyed his sample. Any combination of fruit could be highlighted in this rustic pie; the key is the flaky, versatile…
Paul’s Party, Part 2: Oven-Dried Tomatoes
Oven-roasted tomatoes and garlic-herb goat cheese, leftover from catering a friend's going-away party, see new life in this easy pasta dish.
Paul’s Party, Part 1: Bits and Bobs
An overview of some of the food I prepared for a friend's going-away party: Spreads with fresh bread, roasted chickpeas, fried zucchini roll-ups, and watermelonade.
The Incredible Edible etc.: Veg-Egg Duos
Creamy eggs + tender vegetables + crisp toast = Ideal light summertime meal, breakfast, lunch or dinner! Three variations on a theme: Poached eggs over boiled kale; white asparagus with Belgian egg and lemon sauce;…
Tilapia: Variations on a Theme
Tasty tilapia from Asia to Italy: Five-spice tilapia with ponzu sauce and veggie-fied garlic noodles; and tilapia piccata over sun-dried tomato couscous.
Puffed and Stuffed
The August 2008 Daring Bakers challenge featured chocolate eclairs made with choux pastry, filled with chocolate pastry cream, and dipped in shiny chocolate glaze.
I’m Melting (and Garlic Scape Orecchiette)
While totally making over a room in our house, I tried my hand at making some intense garlic scape pesto, served over pasta with sauteed fava beans.