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Erbazzone or Savory Spring Pie from Emilia Romagna

Erbazzone or Savory Spring Pie from Emilia Romagna

    The name here says savory pie but it really is a spring vegetable pie from Northern Italy. And, the crust uses lard. Do not freak, do not substitute. Go in search of lard and discover how different and grand pie dough can be. Yes, people will tell you...
Parmesan Pastry Crust from Not-So-Humble Pies

Parmesan Pastry Crust from Not-So-Humble Pies

I guess the one thing you can’t do with parmesan is sip it. Beyond that, well, the potential is endlessly wonderful. In the lovely, and very important, Not-So-Humble Pies, Kelly Jaggers gives us a constellation of bravo recipes. My full review is here. Today, I want...
Cherry Tomato Tart from bring it! by Ali Rosen

Cherry Tomato Tart from bring it! by Ali Rosen

Just today I did a review of bring it! This new cookbook by Ali Rosen presents tried and true recipes you can lug to a potluck or other casual dining experience. If the gathering is one where everyone contributes a dish, this dish is sure to capture attention as you...
Sweet Potato and Parmesan Fries

Sweet Potato and Parmesan Fries

Fries. We surely crave them. Want them. Okay, we need them. Sweet potato fries are actually healthier for us and, if you can avoid deep frying, then really, really healthier. To make sweet potato fries, you can find many recipes with alternative techniques. Great...
Matambre from 100 Ways with Eggs

Matambre from 100 Ways with Eggs

What is Argentinian food? Beef, you thought beef, right? And right you are. Beef is central to the, but beef never becomes boring in Argentina. There is more than meets the grill. Argentina has a complex social mix of immigrants. In many ways, it could be described as...