I recently set about recreating the Gnudi I enjoy so much at Bouligny Tavern and was pleased with the results. This version is slightly heavier and without the fluffy texture of those being churned out by the kitchen at Bouligny. They are however rather tasty, especially with a sprinkle of Parmesan and a smear of […]
Many are unfamiliar with garlic scapes, I certainly was. They are the subtle flowers and stalks of young garlic, nicknamed serpent garlic for their curling shape. They are usually cut and discarded and appear two or so years before the garlic bulbs fully mature and can be harvested. They have a subtle flavor with a hint of […]
Figs are beginning to show up in our local markets. A recent outing left me with a dozen, plump, ripe Mission Figs. I love figs, but I tend, as do many, to be fairly predictable when it comes to cooking with them. Usually they can be found in an arugula salad sprinkled with goat cheese […]
Bulgogi and Bibimbop are Korean dishes. Bulgogi, a marinated meat dish meaning “fire meat” because of the technique used to cook it, most often comes in the form of beef. The beef is thinly sliced, marinated in soy sauce, sesame oil and mirin and then grilled to coax out as much flavor as possible. The […]
After a week of eating the cream based fish soups of Norway, I had a hankering for a more traditional, continental bouillabaisse, a shellfish and vegetable based broth cooked with the distinct flavors of Provençal herbs and spices. Served with crispy toasts, rouille and an assortment of white and shell fish, the soup is aromatic, […]
Lamb Tagine (serves 4-6) 2 lbs lamb, cubed 2 onions, chopped 4 cloves garlic, diced 2 orange peppers, chopped 1 green chili, chopped 4 tomatoes, chopped 2 cups chicken (or lamb) stock 2 tsp cumin 2 tsp curry 1/2 tsp cayenne 1/2 tsp paprika large pinch of sea salt 2 bay leaves 16oz frozen chick peas […]
Asian food makes me happy. It’s so varied, flavorful and, despite its saturation of the US market, still a little bit exotic. After a recent meal at the delicious Thai House South Beach I decided to try to recreate two of my favorite and most frequently eaten Asian dishes in the comfort of my own […]
Hey y’all! I missed you. Gourmand and I just spent a wild few days in Miami (me) and Vegas (he). Too much to recap and cover this morning, so while we catch up and catch our breath here is a delicious recipe for one of my favorite dishes, Porchetta. Porchetta is a succulent and savory […]
For many people Risotto is a food for the cold days of winter. Creamy, warm and rich, the rice dish is so very often served with mushrooms, butternut squash or as is, a heavy, satisfying main course. This doesn’t have to be the case. In the right hands risotto can be a bright side or […]