Thank you to all the people before me; all the Nonnas in Italy, Mark Bittman, Jamie Oliver, Ruth, Marta… I was inspired to make pasta from scratch and although I’d been intimidated by the idea enough to keep me from ever buying a pasta machine, I finally made my attempt today. I had great fun!...
Seeking out yet another farmers market here in the city, I was a bit surprised by the standard fare of field tomatoes, cucumbers and potatoes until I passed the last vendor of the lot. There I found baby courgettes, quarter sized, tender Sunburst squash and a rainbow of heirloom grape tomatoes. It wasn’t a tremendous...
I usually find Gnocchi to be thick and heavy. Is it any wonder why when translated it means “lump”? I’ve attempted making my own lumps and snuck the odd one from friend’s restaurant plates, yet I still found them relatively unpleasant to eat. Between Heidi Swanson and my daughter, I was inspired to take gnocchi...
BASIC TOMATO SAUCE 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil 1 Small Onion, finely diced 1 Stalk Celery, finely diced 1 small Carrot, finely grated 2 Cloves Garlic cloves, minced 1 teaspoon Thyme leaves 1 teaspoon Oregano Leaves, finely chopped 1/2 teaspoon Rosemary, dried and crushed 3 Cups Fresh Tomatoes, skinned and chopped; or 1 – 28-ounce Can...
When I thought of making a pasta dish, I wanted something light. I was looking for a quick and cool summer pasta for a crowd, so I hit my pantry and noticed the rice paper sheets I had on hand. Perfect for an appetizer, or a fresh meal, depending on what you choose to fill...
