Girasole Soup
A smooth, basic sunchoke bisque is enlivened with a counterpoint of crisp, smoky bacon and bitter radicchio.
Category Archives: Veggies and Salads
I Need Help
Brown and white food may not be the healthiest, but it is so yummy. A veritable landslide of dichromatic meals, from pastas to baked goods to breakfast, with a finale of saffron-yellow fettuccine and leek…
Simmering
Braising was the holiday watchword: monkfish, short ribs, and Brussels sprouts. With a bonus shot of my favorite work in progress.
Cooking Light Heavy
Tender Brussels sprouts are tossed with pasta, bacon, hazelnuts, and a creamy Parmesan sauce---this recipe could convert the most adamant sprout-hater!
Thanksgiving 2007 Debriefing
An overview of our Thanksgiving feast, from brining the turkey to dishing up the fixings.
Baked Potato Soup
I don't like my actual baked potatoes with anything beyond butter, but the bacon, cheese, and particularly the tang of sour cream elevates this soup to something more than a bowl of baked potatoes.
Easy and Elegant
A basic green salad with balsamic vinaigrette, dried cherries and toasted walnuts is dressed up with some warm, crispy goat cheese medallions.
Cooking on the DL
Recipes cooked in the wake of a car accident: halibut with a walnut crust, penne with arugula pesto, and roast beef with skillet-roasted Brussels sprouts.
Loads and Loads of Yams (and some Caesar Salad)
Spice-rubbed pork tenderloin with a tangy pomegranate reduction, vanilla sweet potato puree, and Caesar salad with homemade dressing.
Making the Most of Meatballs
Leftover Greek lamb meatballs cross over to the Italian realm with spaghetti, and a fabulous half-braised/half-fried potato recipe.
Costco-sized Salmon
Salmon roasted under a simplified variation of the classic pesto Genovese; it uses baby spinach for bulk and omits the pine nuts and Parmesan.
Vietnamese Spring Rolls
Fresh Vietnamese spring rolls filled with chilled shrimp, rice noodles and raw vegetables make an ideal light summer meal.
Prestigitation, or Roasted Mushroom Lasagne
This rich lasagna was a pantry-cleaner, emptying my cheese drawer and making short work of a large bag of mixed wild mushrooms.
Unlikely Milestones
Zucchini is transformed by these crisp pancakes, served with a garlicky yogurt sauce.
Scottadito
Lamb chops with sauteed baby artichokes, and Greek lamb meatballs with a green bean ragout.
So Much for Stand-By
Thrown together for a last-minute lunch, this pasta salad with tuna, asparagus, and feta cheese was deliciously balanced.
SHF #32: Carrot Cake Cravings
This moist, spicy cake is filled with bits of carrot, apple, and hazelnut, and topped with a gooey honeyed cream cheese frosting.
Anatomy of a Fava Bean
My introduction to the fresh fava bean, an earthy legume with a double jacket and a perfect addition to your early summer table.
Cleaning Out the Fridge
A miscellany of dishes geared toward cleaning out the fridge: leftover bread, excess cream, and shriveling vegetables can turn into some pretty tasty meals!