I never was much of a tomato fan. With the exception of cooked tomatoes I usually took a pass. But now with all the new (actually old varieties) are available my opinion has changed. What once seemed sour and mealy is now varied and interesting. Now in late summer I cannot grow tired of...
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Inspired by David Lebowitz’s idea of Radish Leaf Pesto I made a pesto out of radish sprouts. They are generally more available for me. I cover how the thoughts about this pesto in more detail in my Radish Sprout Pesto Pasta. The pasta is served with a light cream tomato sauce. All the flavors...
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David Lebowitz shared the idea of Radish Leaf Pesto. It is a brilliant idea allowing us to utilize a part of the plant that is usually discarded. Unfortunately, young radishes are not available in my market right now. I am, however, able to get radish sprouts. I have used them before as a tasty...
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I had multiple reasons to pursue an investigation into Fried Zucchini Blossoms. In Italy, beautiful displays of the blossoms are common in summer markets, and it is impossible not to be drawn to them. Then there is tasting them, it is a shock how good they are – delicate for sure, but distinct. It...
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Count me among the millions that wanted to recapture the beauty of Amalfi back home. Including that slice of Amalfi — Torta Caprese (pun intended). A chocolate dessert that just seemed to have just a little bit more flare to it. Made with lots of chocolate and almonds, and usually no flour, it has...
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Count me among the millions who have traveled to the Amalfi Coast, tasted Torta Caprese, and said, “I have to make that when I get home.” Only to be disappointed. It is just not the same. Undoubtedly, some of it is related to the fact that the beautiful views of the Amalfi Coast are...
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One measure of a true southerner is how they want their peaches prepared — simply. They are very aware that a good peach needs little more than a bit of sugar. This includes baked peaches. No additional flavors are required. This peach galette fits these requirements. A little bit of crust, sweeten the peaches,...
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Chanterelle mushrooms can produce an elegant dish. My Salmon Scallops with Chanterelle Sorrel Sauce is such a dish. I created the dish as a variation of one of my favorite dishes — a famous dish with a Michelin three-star heritage. Chanterelles have almost acidic, almost tangy, almost alcohol taste. Sure I love them on...
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Driven to a large degree by the desire to use the best local and seasonal ingredients, Italian cooking is highly regional. I have no doubt that if chanterelles mushrooms were widely available in Italy, Chanterelle Risotto would be a famous dish. These mushrooms are widely found in the wild in the Eastern part of...
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What do Italians know about meatballs, that I don’t? Italians can be passionate about meatballs. They do not contain exotic ingredients, it seems they are easy to make, but then there is passion about what is the right way. It seemed a little rigor was needed here. There it seemed an analysis of how...
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