Pasta with eggplant and fresh tomatoes, in homage to Norma Yep, it is summer and the whole deal is to do as little to the…
When I saw “French Horn Mushrooms” at Whole Foods (for $19.99/lb), I thought they looked awfully familiar. In fact I would have sworn they were…
Vegetarian Paella With Artichokes And Green Beans I know, when you think paella, you think seafood paella. But the real main event is beautifully cooked,…
The tofu all seasoned and ready for wrapping Imagine opening a present at the table, and being greeted with a rush of aromatic steam full…
I always look for garlic scapes at the farmer’s market this time of year. Apparently I’m not alone. Lots of bloggers have used them lately,…
Sarina and I were so in love with the Spaghetti with Fresh Artichokes we had last week at The Pink Door, I wanted to recreate…
Pappardelle With Cauliflower and Zucchini I find it fascinating how different types of Italian pasta seem to want different sauces. I don’t know how much…
Polenta With Asparagus And Olives This is a quick and easy meal you can throw together in 20 minutes if you have the ingredients in…
Cranberry Bean "Fool Mudammas" (aka Borlotti Beans) I’d never worked with Cranberry beans (also known as Borlotti beans) before. By appearance they reminded me of…
Fresh Spinach Fettuccine With Goat Cheese, Jerusalem Artichokes, Morels And Leeks When we got to the farmer’s market at noon last Saturday, I hadn’t thought…