ARTICLES For Parmesan cheese
KALE SALAD WITH DATES, PARMESAN CHEESE AND ALMONDS
WITH 7 COMMENTS
A healthy make-ahead salad, perfect for Thanksgiving or any time of the year. Use the dressing and method for preparing kale, and then have fun experimenting with variations. Great with dates, cranberries, apples or persimmons.
WILD MUSHROOM RISOTTO CASSEROLE
WITH 7 COMMENTS
A no-stir risotto casserole that can be made in advance and for a large number of people. Make this when you are cooking for a crowd and want to prepare your meal before your guests arrive.
FLORENTINE-STYLE STEAK AND ARUGULA SALAD
WITH NO COMMENTS
A simple salad of strips of grilled porter house steak, arugula, lemon and parmigiano reggiano. This traditional recipe is a simple answer to a summertime meal.
THE BEST MAC & CHEESE
WITH 10 COMMENTS
Good for the soul -- my mac and cheese may get you to heaven a little early. Inspired by a a recipe served in Le Bistro D' À Côté in the 17th Arrondissement, I Americanize it with a little turkey sausage and peas.
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.
CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD WITH OLIVE OIL POACHED EGGS AND HOME MADE CROUTONS
WITH ONE COMMENT
Garlicky caesar salad with homemade croutons and anchovy and lemon dressing is suitable for a side-salad or beefed up with chicken, steak or shrimp for a salad-for-dinner.
CHICKEN, ARTICHOKE, LEMON AND ROSEMARY RISOTTO
WITH 12 COMMENTS
A flavorful and light risotto that is a great way to use leftover roast chicken. Or skip the chicken and artichokes altogether and make this risotto with just lemon and rosemary for a tasty side dish.
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.
ROASTED LEEK, PANCETTA, AND TOMATO PASTA
WITH 2 COMMENTS
Roasted leek and sun-dried tomato sauce makes a delicious pasta sauce, or topping for bruschetta, grilled chicken or steak.