The Elusive Cavolo Nero (Black Kale): Black Kale, Sweet Potato and Cheddar Gratin
Ahhh, the elusive cavolo nero! This mysterious green is an essential ingredient for authentic ribollita – a Tuscan soup made with tomatoes, beans, kale and …
The Calm after the Storm: Hurricane Sandy and a good ‘ole pot of Sausage, Kale and Cannellini Bean Soup
Hurricane indeed! Hmpfh! Sandy certainly made her presence known last week around these parts. Her howling winds made for quite a long night as every …
When life gives you a hurricane, make Stracotto al Chianti (Pot Roast Italian Style)!
Fiesty hurricane Sandy is on it’s way for a direct hit near my house! A hurricane – in Pennsylvania of all places! My feisty friend …
Passato di Ceci con Gamberi: Chickpea Soup with Shrimp
Fall was certainly in the air yesterday! But what a beautiful crisp fall day…shining sun, leaves just starting to turn golden and red, that crisp …
A Chicken and 40 Cloves of Garlic
About a year ago, I changed over my Saveur magazine subscription from print to iPad. I finally admitted to myself that I just can’t do …
Roasted Eggplant Parmesan – The eggplant harvest continues
While my brother Joey and Mark toodle around Puglia for two weeks, I am stateside thinking up creative ways to use my still plentiful bounty …
A Taste of Fall: Kale, Brussel Sprout, Peach and Pecorino Salad
A chill is in the air! Although I always resist the end of summer, there is something comforting about those first beautiful fall days when …
Impepata di vongole al finocchietto: Peppered clams with fennel
I was in the mood for clams this weekend. Perhaps a nod to the final days of summer….the last warm nights under my pergola, candles …
