Monthly Archives: August 2006

pesto now & later

08/25/2006 | Topic: dip, sauce & syrup, food., freezer, kitchen tips

Oh for the love of pesto. This is one of my ‘make it easier on myself later’ tricks that I employ in my kitchen. No doubt there are a million tricks to discover: I love the thrill of finding that next one. When the basil is abundant—whether its from… [more]

Zucchini Blossoms

08/22/2006 | Topic: food spotlight, food., starters

I have been reading about zucchini blossoms in my latest foodie book: A Thousand Days in Tuscany (see page 28 for recipe). So when I went to a nearby Farmers Market this morning, I was taken in by the seductive blossoms, begging an opportunity to be introduced to… [more]

Blackberry Brambles

08/17/2006 | Topic: dessert, food.

Like a kid in a candy store. The saying applies to me at a farmer’s market, in the cookbook aisle, and recently standing among piles upon tangles of blackberry brambles. I didn’t even know what I was going to do with so many blackberries, I just knew that I… [more]

Candy Tomatoes & Sausage Cream Pasta

08/15/2006 | Topic: food., menus

MENU
Mozzarella Prosciutto Skewers
Olive Tapenade & Bread
Walnut Grape Salad
Grilled Roma Tomatoes
Sausage Cream Pasta It is true, the tomatoes turned out like CANDY. It was all I could do not to throw them on ice cream and gobble them down (okay,… [more]

Grilled ‘candy’ Tomatoes

08/15/2006 | Topic: food., vegetables

They might as well be candy—or dessert for that matter. Grilled Romas taste so sweet; they go amazingly well with Sausage Cream Pasta. Grilled Roma Tomatoes
6 Romas
2 cloves garlic, minced
2-3 T of olive oil
Big pinch kosher salt
… [more]

Mozzarella Prosciutto Skewers

08/15/2006 | Topic: food., starters

This is the kind of appetizer that brings accolades due to great flavor and mouth-popping ease. You will need skewers; I use the wooden variety. My boys loved eating these little bites and can roll and wrap and thread them with ease. You can make them ahead by a… [more]

Walnut Grape Salad

08/15/2006 | Topic: food., salad

How does one describe a salad without mentioning all the ingredients in the title? Really I wanted to call this the Walnut, Grape, Blue Cheese, Sherry (or Port or Muscat) Vinegar and Oil with Mixed Greens Salad. All ingredients hold their place—most are equal in their delivery of balance… [more]

Sausage Cream Pasta

08/15/2006 | Topic: default dinners, entree, food.

So easy to make, simple enough that the kids—or guests—will love it. I use mild, Italian sausage. If it comes in a casing, remove sausage from casing. Sausage Cream Pasta
1 pound sweet sausage
1/2 c. chopped onion
3 T butter
2 T olive oil[more]

grilled steak and potatoes

08/14/2006 | Topic: food., menus

MENU
Grilled Steak Skewers
Grilled Potatoes
Steamed Edamame
Fresh Fruit I was at a hotel and had the late night munchies, so I took it upon myself to order grilled steak skewers to my room. It came with a custard dish full of blue cheese… [more]