This is a light and refreshing dessert; something that’s easily made
ahead of time, and can hang out on a buffet table for the duration of
the game.
4 c. stemmed seedless red grapes
When I want to pull out all the stops, I make my own pasta, rolling
it into sheets and parboiling them. For less momentous occasions, I’m
more than happy to use no-boil lasagna noodles. They wor
This is one of those classics that has as many variations as there
are cooks who make it. After much experimentation, I settled on the
following. It’s not difficult, but it does take some time,
This simple tomato sauce is adapted from Iron Chef Mario Batali’s
version. Batali is one of the (sadly few) Food Network stars who really
know their stuff. I’ve had some of the best meals
By any name, this sauce is a classic. In some ways, it’s fallen out
of favor – in the U.S., not least because it’s been often replaced by
condensed soups. But a properly seasoned whi
My grandmother’s “creamed” spinach contains no cream; rather it uses the water the spinach was cooked in. It remains my most favorite food; and is the only thing I’ve ever eate
4 c. loosely packed flat-leaf (Italian) parsley
2 T. coarsely chopped garlic, or more or less to taste
4 small scallions, chopped
1 medium carrot, coarsely grated
1/3 c. red or white w
These long thin toasts look and taste sophisticated, but they’re
easy and inexpensive to make. Give them by themselves, or with a wedge
of good cheese (the Corkscrew has the best selection local
Caramelized onions are incredibly unctuous, with a rich mouth feel
that belies the small amount of oil used. They are so delicious and
have so many uses that I try to always keep some in my refrigerat
These biscuits are a wonderful alternative to other breads at
breakfast, lunch, and dinner. They’re a snap to make, particularly if
the dry ingredients have been mixed ahead of time. To make the