In undertaking some desperately needed spring cleaning of my fridge this morning, I noticed that I had accumulated several bags of polenta (all now half-full) and a bag of grits buried in the freezer. I had also amassed several ziplock bags full of frozen shrimp shells. Always save the shrimp shells (and heads, if you … Continue Reading
I had been eyeing the pasta extruder attachment for my KitchenAid mixer for a long time. The thought of whether I really needed another gadget for the kitchen often crosses my mind. Clearly, I do not. But let’s be real, no one needs another gadget for the kitchen, rather, it’s a matter of want. And, … Continue Reading
In the Sicilian hilltop town of Ragusa, among the Baroque buildings, churches, and other UNESCO World Heritage landmarks, one of the highlights of any visit is a ubiquitous street food known as scaccia Ragusana (lasagna bread). Scaccia is perhaps best described as a cross between a calzone and lasagna—a stuffed bread full of thin layers … Continue Reading
Sometimes a recipe starts with a particular finished dish in mind, but more often than not it starts with a lone ingredient. An ingredient I’ve read about and must try, an ingredient I discovered at the farmers’ market or dining out. And, sometimes, an ingredient that simply finds me; such was the case with black … Continue Reading
When the weather turns cool, I tend to embrace low-and-slow braised comfort food. My trusted and beloved Dutch Oven gets its fair share of use on such occasions. On those lazy days, I love to crawl up with a cookbook or binge watch my favorite tv series, as the meat braises away, warming the house … Continue Reading
