Duck delicious, and low carb too
I didn’t set out to have this for Thanksgiving, in fact I didn’t know it was Thanksgiving until mid-morning. Wednesday was hanging in my mind that morning. But in fact I had thawed duck breasts because...
View ArticleMaking friends at the deli counter
When an expatriate wants bacon, she must approach a deli clerk who seems to have a willing look about her. The only thing in Italy that’s going to work is pancetta affumicata, but not just any pancetta...
View ArticleCooking on a snowy day: Chicken Pate’
The recipe is supposed to be made of chicken breasts, but it’s all snowy out there! Add to that the fact that we were giving a dinner last night, but one guest caught a tummy bug. so we made it tonight...
View ArticleThai Scallop Salad: a New York recommendation
The night I arrived in New York, Susan took me to a small restaurant that was recommended by foodie friends. I second the motion. Everything we shared was double-dog delicious and two things were so...
View ArticleCoscia di tacchino porchettata: turkey thigh porchetta style
I was wondering yesterday if I knew anyone who doesn’t like porchetta, that ubiquitous Italian marketplace treat. I think I don’t. Hardly anyone is in a position to make it at home, however, because...
View ArticleLigurian Tomato Salad
I’m not sure if I ever published this essential mainstay of my summer life. We are preparing it in class today, so I reckoned if it isn’t here it ought to jump onto the page right now. : Ligurian...
View ArticleAn Asian-style chicken dish for tonight
I have made this three times in two days to make sure I’ve written it right, and for a change I am happy to eat the same thing over and over. It’s delicious and fits right into my reduced carbohydrate...
View ArticleBrussels Sprouts: love at first bite
Brussels sprouts, quick and easy and as healthful as they come. They're good, too.
View ArticlePuree of Green Cauliflower with Frizzled Scallions
This may be the best thing I have eaten in a week of good food. I want to call it Yowza Baby, but surely there’s a better name. This is based on a new-to-me technique for making purees. The instinct to...
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