Swordfish with lemon-oregano bath (Pesce spada al salmoriglio)
This is a classic Sicilian dish that is perfect for the summer. It’s adapted from Evan Kleiman’s 1993 cookbook “Cucina...
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Clam risotto with lemon (Vongole risotto al limone)
I was on the hunt for some interesting seafood at a Korean market here in Los Angeles and came across GIANT clams. They reminded me of the...
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Snacking Sicilian Style: Limone Arancini con Ricotta e Spinaci (Lemon Arancini with Ricotta and Spinach)
It has been a beautiful few days here and spring has finally arrived. My wisteria just bloomed yesterday, sending wafts of beautiful...
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From our Bookshelf: Spaghetti with Lemon and Crab (The Tuscan Sun Cookbook)
I have followed Frances Mayes since I read that first chapter in ‘Under The Tuscan Sun’ in 1996. Her incredible writings...
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Pork and Ricotta Meatballs in a Lemon-Wine Sauce
I happened to catch a segment on the radio this past weekend on meatballs – yes, meatballs – and how they are taking the food...
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Baked Lemon Chicken Breasts (with Pomegranate Reduction)
Woohoo – pomegranates are in season!! Those little delectable ruby pearls of antioxidant heaven have arrived! I first fell in love...
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Lemon and Prosciutto Stuffed Pork Loin
Stuffed pork loin is a magical way to dress up the otherwise inexpensive but boring pork loin. Pork loins have become as dry as turkey and...
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Wild Mushroom and Chicken Risotto
With the weather turning to fall, we were in the mood for a woodsy mushroom risotto last evening. The thought of the creamy rice melding...
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Grilled Sardines
This has got to be the the simplest appetizer on the planet. The key is find fresh and cleaned sardines. In Los Angeles, I find them at...
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Spring’s Bounty: Lemon-garlic roasted artichokes
Spring. This is simply my favorite season – to see the world around us bursting with life and the market fill with fresh local...
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