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Asparagus and Parsley Salad with Shaved Parmesan and Toasted Walnuts
Photo by Jessica Leibowitz 1/2 cup walnuts 6 medium stalks asparagus 1 ounce Parmigiano-Reggiano 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 cups packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spread out the walnuts on…
What Was My Favorite Pizza in Naples?
We spent time in May in Naples shooting three different iconic pizzerias for “Sara’s Weeknight Meals,” and I loved them all, but my favorite?? Well, the deep fried version of course. It consisted of two rounds of dough sandwiched with guanciale, pancetta, provolone, fresh ricotta and a touch of marina,…
Milk Street Radio: The Secret of Cooking Fish with Eric Ripert
This week, we get a seafood masterclass from one of the world’s greatest chefs, Eric Ripert. He also explains why sauce is the hardest technique to master and reflects on the moment he decided to change the way he ran Le Bernardin. Plus, Milk Street’s science editor, Guy Crosby, joins…
Buttermilk Pork Chops
The key to this recipe is the buttermilk, a great tenderizer. On the inside the chops turn out very juicy. On the outside the panko breadcrumbs create a wonderfully crispy crust. It’s almost as if you had deep-fried them. Makes 4 servings Hands-on time: 30 minutes Total preparation time: 1…
Listen to my Interview with The Food Enthusiast.
Dara Bunjon, an old buddy, asked me questions about Season 12 of “Sara’s Weeknight Meals,” and we talked about many other culinary topics. My favorite question? “What advice would you give your 18 year old self?” Here is the link to the Facebook video https://www.facebook.com/JMORELiving/videos/286881027500424 The Jmore Website has the…
Episode 1203 Starts Airing Today!
Pizza, pizza, pizza, with a little bit of pasta thrown in – today’s episode takes place in two delightful places in Italy: Naples and Sorrento. I hope you will check it out: Episode 1203: Pizza and Lemons, Naples to Sorrento
Lemon Cheese
Makes 6 – 8 small servings of lemon caciotta Hand on preparation time: 20 minutes Total preparation time: 40 minutes 1 half gallon of fresh cow’s milk 2 teaspoons of rennet 1 lemon, zested In a medium saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat to 98 degrees (body temperature). Add…
Lemon Pasta
Makes 4 – 6 Servings Hands on time: 40 minutes Total preparation time: 1 hour and 15 minutes For the pasta: 4 cups 00 flour (Italian milled flour) 2 tablespoons semolina flour 1 large egg 1 tablespoon butter, at room temperature 1 cup milk, at room temperature 3 tablespoons dried…
Sorbillo’s Margherita Pizza
Sorbillo Neapolitan Pizza Makes 2 pizzas 800 centiliters of water (about 3 1/3 cups) 3 grams of fresh yeast 30 grams of salt (about ½ teaspoon) 1 kilo/200 grams of 00 flour (about 9.6 cups) ½-3/4 cup tomato sauce ½-3/4 cup basil leaves ½ – ¾ cup crumbled mozzarella High…
Roasted Salmon with Hot Mustard Cracker Topping
Makes 4 Servings Hands-On Time: 10 Minutes Total Preparation Time: 20 Minutes 1/3 c sour cream or low fat or full fat yogurt (I like the Greek-style) 1 1/2 t prepared English mustard (preferably Colman’s) 1/2 t packed light brown sugar 35 to 40 wasabi rice crackers (Kame is a…