ARTICLES For Valentine's Day
ARUGULA SALAD WITH SHIITAKE MUSHROOMS AND PANCETTA
WITH NO COMMENTS
Mushrooms, pancetta and parmigiano reggiano make this salad umami-rich and satisfying. Almost a meal in itself.
SPINACH POMEGRANATE SALAD WITH BASIL CROUTONS
WITH NO COMMENTS
Pomegranate, spinach, shaved parmigiano reggiano and homemade basil croutons make for a fresh, light and flavorful salad.
OSSO BUCO
WITH 6 COMMENTS
Osso buco is an elegant and easy recipe for entertaining or that special family meal. Brown the shanks, sauté the vegetables and then slow cook in wine for a delicious fall-off-the-bone treat.
DUTCH BABY APPLE PANCAKE
WITH 10 COMMENTS
This giant puffed pancake is filled with baked apples is always a crowd pleaser. For all its good looks, it is very simple to make.
MUSHROOM RISOTTO
WITH NO COMMENTS
This madeira infused mushroom risotto is an earthy fragrant treat. I use a variety of fresh and dried mushrooms to layer the mushroom flavor.
PAVLOVA WITH BERRIES, BROWN SUGAR AND SOUR CREAM
WITH 6 COMMENTS
Like the prima ballerina who inspired it, a good pavlova makes for a show-stopping culinary performance that will not readily be forgotten. This brown sugar, berry pavlova "cake" gets a standing ovation. Simply finger-licking good!
QUICK-ROASTED TOMATOES
WITH 5 COMMENTS
Luscious flavor bombs, roasted tomatoes are perfect accompaniments to meat or poultry, stand-alone appetizers or add-ins to countless recipes. This hot-oven short cut, is great when you don't have 3-4 hours to slow roast.
SLOW-ROASTED TOMATOES WITH WHOLE GARLIC CLOVES
WITH 22 COMMENTS
Slow-roasting transforms a great tomato, or even a not-so-great tomato into a luscious, flavor-dense, chewy treat. They stand alone in a tapas platter or can be worked into salads, soups, bruschetta, eggs, pasta, salsas and more. A slow-roasted tomato is the little black dress of your culinary wardrobe.
RACK OF LAMB
WITH 6 COMMENTS
Rack of lamb is a special treat that is surprisingly easy to make. You will love this simple herb-crusted recipe.
ROASTED PROSCUITTO-WRAPPED ASPARAGUS
WITH 2 COMMENTS
This is so easy, I hate to even call it a recipe. There is nothing original about it, but it is a great appetizer to pull out of your hat on short notice or when you want to wow without a time investment.