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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…
Mexican-style Street Corn
Grilled corn slathered with mayo and coated in grated cheese is a well-loved staple of Mexican street fare. Several years ago Gourmet magazine ran a recipe for this tradition using shredded cotija, a crumbly aged-cured Mexican cheese. At the time, it occurred to me that it might be a hit…
Fried Green Tomato Sandwich with Goat Cheese
Makes 4 servings Hands-on time: about 30 minutes Total preparation time: 30 minutes 3 large green tomatoes (10 to 12 ounces each) Kosher salt Quick Herb Sauce (recipe follows) 1/2 large sweet onion 8 ounces soft goat cheese Freshly milled black pepper 1/3 cup yellow cornmeal 2 tablespoons extra virgin…