Monthly Archives: April 2011
Dinner in the City–Roast Salmon with Fennel and Red Peppers
Once again, I am at my city apartment and I need an easy meal that doesn’t require a lot of prep work, ingredients (I don’t keep a full pantry in my city apartment), pots and pans (no room on the stove), … Continue reading
Shoulder of Veal with Polenta and Spinach
I’ve already written about all of the dishes in tonights’ meal, but I’ll share the menu with you, give you a recap of the technique, then tell you about any new discoveries I’ve made in the preparation of any of the dishes, since … Continue reading
Frittata with Asparagus, Ham and Feta
I had asparagus left over from my Spring Pasta with Asparagus and Ramps the other night–I intentionally made double the necessary amount of asparagus the other night, looking ahead to a frittata for Sunday brunch. My mother always made frittata for breakfast on Easter Sunday morning, as … Continue reading
Pasta with Ramps, Asparagus and Peas
I’m trying to rush spring along, but the chill in the air still tells me otherwise . . . The only hint of spring in my produce market are fresh ramps. Ramps are labeled “wild leeks” at my produce market, … Continue reading
Cornmeal Pancakes Scented with Orange and Pine Nuts
I love pancakes but never make them because I think of them as a bit of a production (for the morning) and I don’t always have buttermilk or baking powder or soda in the house (I’m not a baker). Nor do … Continue reading
Dinner for One-Orrechiette with Broccoli di Rapa and Sausage
This is an all-time favorite of mine, and readily adaptable for one person. It’s one of those dishes that I eat often and never tire of. You may recall I made Broccoli di Rapa with Chorizo the other evening . . . I … Continue reading
Chicken Soup for Beppi
My eighty-nine year-old neighbor Beppi is returning from his annual 3 month stay in Florida tomorrow and I’m making a pot of chicken soup with which to greet him when he arrives. Chicken soup is a dish that Italians … Continue reading
Sweet Potato Farro
Tonight’s main course is calves’ liver with caramelized onions. I try to buy calves’ liver whenever it looks great at the market, since it’s a potent source of iron and relatively lean and light, while tasting rich and luxurious. I’m … Continue reading
Mixed Bean Soup
My mother makes a stew with a bean mixture that she buys in her supermarket in Florida (Publix). The mix comes with a “flavor packet”, which she summarily discards. I’ve been looking for the beans in my supermarket and … Continue reading
Broccoli di Rapa with Chorizo
The main course in tonight’s dinner is actually pork shoulder (yes, another bag of the same pork shoulder that I made and froze about a month ago). Once again, I’m serving the braising liquid over Fettucine, but this time, I’m brightening it … Continue reading
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