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Agnello Scottadito with Heirloom Tomato Salad
Makes 6 Servings Ingredients 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 12 individual lamb chops 2 sprigs rosemary cracked black pepper to taste 2 pounds ripe heirloom tomatoes salt and pepper to taste 3 tablespoons sherry vinegar 6 large fresh basil leaves 5 fresh mint leaves Directions Brush some oil on the…
“Home Cooking 101” featured in an article by Faye Levy and Yakir Levy in the Jerusalem Post.
On February 23rd, an article about “Home Cooking 101” by Faye Levy and Yakir Levy appeared in the Jerusalem Post Magazine. Entitled “Cooking Better,” the piece includes tips and recipes from the book. You can read it here.
Dirty Duck Rice
Serves 4 to 6 people 3 large duck livers 1/2 cup whole milk 6 confit duck legs (available on line from Mapleleaffarms.com and Dartagnan.com) 2 tablespoons duck fat (available from the above on line sources) 1/4 cup finely chopped yellow onions 2 tablespoons minced garlic 2 tablespoons brandy 3…
Kentucky Lemonade
Hands-on-time: 10 minutes Total prep time: 55 minutes There are two secrets to making great lemonade: Secret #1 – Roast your lemons. Secret #2 – Bourbon. Fortunately, this recipe incorporates both those tips to deliver one of the greatest summer taste sensations of them all: Kentucky Lemonade. You can use…
Risotto Terrazzo-man Style
Makes 6 servings Hands-on time: 15 minutes Total preparation time: 25 minutes This recipe is an ode to the Bertin side of my family – my father’s mother’s family. The Bertin’s were traditional terrazzo artisans – my Dad is one of the last. They were hard-working guys from Friuli who could do beautiful…
Zucchini and Pasta Noodles with Garlicky Yogurt Sauce
Serves 4 Hands-on-time: 15 minutes Total prep time: 30 minutes 4 cups baby zucchini 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil Pinch of saffron 2 teaspoons minced garlic 1 1/2 cups labneh 8 cups zucchini spiral noodles 4 cups cooked angel hair pasta 1/4 cup minced cilantro…
Hope to see you at the Chicago Housewares show, Saturday, March 18th!
If you are going to the Chicago Housewares Show, please check out my demo at the Cooking Theatre on Saturday, March 18th at 3:30. The show runs from Saturday March 18th to Tuesday, March 21st at McCormick Place in Chicago. For more information and to register for the show, go to Register.
Moroccan Vegetable Stew
I frequently get e-mails requesting a good dish to make for vegetarian guests. This is one of my favorites. So many vegetables and so many “meaty” ones go into this stew that my caveman husband did not think to utter his usual bon mot in these situations, namely, “Where’s the…
Potato Gnocchi
Patricia Fairbanks of West Townsend, MA sent me this recipe. She says to plan on one cereal bowl per person and to be sure to cover the cooked gnocchi with sauce. My son, Sam, thought these were great. Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes, peeled and cubed…
Apricot Bread
This is a recipe that my sister Anne gave me. It is perfect for her busy schedule because it assembles quickly and then takes care of itself in the oven for an hour or more. Ingredients 2 cups unsifted all-purpose flour 1 cup sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 3/4 teaspoon…