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I Had the Best Tour of Naple’s Pizzerias with This Flavorful Local
In May, when I was in Italy shooting season 12 of “Sara’s Weeknight Meals,” I was given a tour of three of the top pizzerias in Naples (the original home of pizza) by this jolly fellow named Amedeo Colella. He works for a company called “Culinary Backstreets Naples” and on…
Season 12 Starts Airing Today! Essential Pastas of Rome
The first episode of Season 12 of “Sara’s Weeknight Meals,” starts airing today around the country! The first episode is “The Essential Pastas of Rome.” I go on a food tour of Rome with and American expat and then make three delicious weeknight perfect pastas, and later a tasty…
Guess Who I Just Had Lunch With?
Here I am with some legendary restaurateurs and chefs after lunch at Magnolia Restaurant in Keswick Virginia- from top left: one of my dearest friends, Maria Reuge, originally an editor at Gourmet Magazine and later, co owner of Mirabelle restaurant in St James, Long Island, Moi, Maryvonne Gasparini (co owner…
Fresh Chickpeas are So Tasty!!
Just visited the Bellwood Drive-In Flea on Jefferson Davis Hwy, near Richmond Virginia which is more of a clothing and produce market than a flea market, but oh what amazing produce at amazing prices did we find – including these fresh chickpeas in the pod. You can eat them raw…
Onion Soup Omelets
Makes six 3-egg omelets For the onion filling: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 4 to 5 medium onions, about 2 pounds, halved crosswise and very thinly sliced 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme leaves 1 1/2 cups chicken stock, preferably homemade 1/4 cup red wine Kosher salt and freshly ground black…
Season 12 of Sara’s Weeknight Meals Starts Airing on October 4!
One of the highlights of the season is my trip to Italy. Here you see me with a very jolly local tv star and tour guide, Amadeo Colella, who gave me a tour of three top pizza places in the home of pizza – Naples. You should definitely check out…
Sunset on the Maine Coast
Just got back from a lovely visit with my sister and brother in law in southern Maine. We sat out at the end of every day, drank wine and witnessed this kind of show every night, which changed from minute to minute, only getting better.
Brussels Sprouts Sauteed with Pancetta and Balsamic
Photo by Jessica Liebowitz If you are a Brussels sprouts hater this recipe will turn you into a believer. The trouble with the usual cooking methods for Brussels sprouts –boiling, steaming, even sautéing- is that by the time the center of this tiny cabbage cousin becomes tender it has also…
Painting Corner
When I was visiting my sister in Maine we set ourselves up to paint watercolors at this new table my brother in law built in their cottage. It was the perfect cozy spot with the perfect light and view.
Roast Salmon with Hot Mustard-Cracker Topping
The Husband and I have taken to eating rice crackers as a way of staving off the impulse to devour our own hands during the terrible hour before dinner. These crackers come in a bunch of flavors. (My favorite is wasabi). They’re thin and crispy. And – the best part…