Monthly Archives: March 2012
Lobster Risotto
This isn’t radically different from my other risotti, but I thought I’d share it with you for a couple of reasons. Although I’m in south Florida, fresh, local seafood has been a bit elusive for me. The best seafood vendor … Continue reading
Tuscan Kale Three Ways
I’ve been thrilled to find tuscan kale at my farmers’ market every week and I never tire of it or run out of ways to make it. As soon as I get it home, I clean it, blanch it, then figure … Continue reading
Pasta with Sauteed Mushrooms, Peas and Prosciutto
When I stated the other day, not to discard the pan drippings and onions from those chicken breasts–this is what I had in mind. In addition to the chicken drippings, I had some leftover sauteed cremini mushrooms. This dish is testament to … Continue reading
Roast Chicken Breasts with Rosemary and Lemon
This is a great dish to make for a dinner party, since it cooks (reliably) in about 45 minutes and needs almost no attention, as it perfumes the house with the irresistable aroma of roast chicken and rosemary. It can rest … Continue reading
Lasagnette with Spinach, Butter and Parmigiano
Lasagnette are little pasta squares with curly edges–just as the name suggests–little sheets of lasagna. This was the first course that I served with my Roast Chicken Breasts with Rosemary and Lemon. It was so good, I thought it deserved a … Continue reading
Swordfish Milanese
Although I’m not a big consumer of takeout, last week at my local gourmet market, I noticed ‘Swordfish Milanese,’ which peeked my interest–they were broad, breaded pounded paillards of swordfish that looked crispy and golden. They turned out to be not only crispy … Continue reading
Dinner for One–Sformato of Tuscan Kale
A sformato is basically a custard. Different from a frittata, it isn’t fried, but gently baked in a water bath. There is no golden-brown exterior–simply pale, rich softness, inside and out. This is the perfect light supper or appetizer for … Continue reading
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