ARTICLES For Easter
ASPARAGUS RISOTTO
WITH 3 COMMENTS
Asparagus is the vegetable I most closely associate with spring. Roasting the asparagus in this risotto creates a mellow, comforting dish.
CAPRESE SALAD WITH BASIL-SPINACH PESTO
WITH ONE COMMENT
Caprese salad is one of my go-to recipes when I have no time or inclination to cook. It is fresh, quick and delicious. The secret is to use the best quality ingredients you can find.
GRILLED ARTICHOKES
WITH 7 COMMENTS
The secret to making great grilled artichokes at home is steaming them until they are al dente. The secret to making finger-licking great grilled artichokes is marinating them overnight before you put them on the grill.
JACQUES TORRES CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES
WITH 4 COMMENTS
These extraordinary chocolate chip cookies are in a class by themselves. My daughter says they shouldn't even be called cookies they are so good. Adapted from Jacques Torres recipe.
CHOCOLATE CHIP, CORNFLAKE & MARSHMALLOW COOKIES
WITH NO COMMENTS
Christina Tosi's cornflake, chocolate chip and marshmallow cookies are nothing short of amazing.
BLUE CHEESE PLATTER AND PAIRINGS
WITH 3 COMMENTS
My favorite blue cheeses and food and wine pairings.
PARMIGIANO REGGIANO, DATES, HONEY AND BALSAMIC VINEGAR
WITH NO COMMENTS
Parmigiano reggiano shards drizzled with honey and balsamic vinegar and served with medjool dates makes for a simple, but mouth-watering appetizer.
SPANISH CHEESE PLATTER AND PAIRINGS
WITH 4 COMMENTS
My favorite spanish cheeses with food and wine pairings.
CAVE-AGED CHEESE PLATTER AND PAIRINGS
WITH NO COMMENTS
Cave-aged cheese platter with pairings.
TRIPLE-CREAM CHEESE PLATTERS AND PAIRINGS
WITH 4 COMMENTS
Triple-cream cheese platter with food and wine pairings.