Who’s a fan of chicories? Those hardy and bitter-flavored leafy vegetables. Endive is not a vegetable that seems to garner much attention. It’s “low profile” is probably what initially drew me to this dish — in addition to my never-ending search for interesting flavors. Endive belongs to the chicory genus and is a member of … Continue Reading
As winter slowly lingers, warm, comforting soups and stews are always on my mind. When I first came across this Portuguese green soup — caldo verde — it sounded right up my alley. Caldo verde is a nourishing, thick and hearty soup made with a puree of potatoes and onions and finely-shredded collard greens and … Continue Reading
The first time I encountered raviolo al uovo, a giant raviolo (raviolo is the singular of ravioli) stuffed with ricotta, spinach and a runny egg yolk was at Trattoria Monti in Rome many moons ago (almost 20 years, yikes, time flies). It was one of those memorable dishes that leaves a lasting impression. When you cut into … Continue Reading
Ughh. Been under the weather this past week. Just a bad cold, but I’m finally getting my tastebuds (and strength) back. Something kind of light and warming sounded like a good remedy. I’ve had an assortment of winter squash sitting on my counter for the past few weeks. I’m a little late to the annual … Continue Reading
Like clockwork, come this time of year, all I want are soups and stews — so hearty and comforting for the soul. Although I wasn’t looking for them, couldn’t pass up these distinctive-looking Thai makrut limes (aka kaffir limes — Of note, I’ve come to learn that the term ‘kaffir’ is considered offensive to some, … Continue Reading
