Shakshuka has become trendy in recent years. For good reason, it’s delicious — eggs poached in a sauce of tomatoes, chiles and spices. It makes for a perfect, lazy Sunday brunch (equally good for breakfast, lunch or dinner) and completely adaptable to suit your tastes. I like mine with a good dollop of spicy harissa. … Continue Reading
My plan was to post these multicolored dumplings around Christmas time. The red and green dough seemed festive and fitting. However, I wanted to give them another test run and ran out of time. Such is life. The inspiration (and technique) for these multicolored dumpling wrappers originated with Red House Spice. Her dumplings are beautiful. … Continue Reading
On a recent adventure to Spain, I smuggled the following items back home in my backpack: several canisters of hot smoked paprika (pimentón), a jar of smoked piquillo peppers, several cans of assorted fish/seafood (sardines, of course, tuna, razor clams), Marcona almonds, chorizo, morcilla, jamon iberico de bellota, extra virgin olive oil, aged manzanilla sherry, … Continue Reading
I have notebook upon notebook filled with handwritten recipes. Something about writing down the recipes appeals to me…the sequence of events, from cookbook/magazine/computer screen/or where ever else I find inspiration — to brain — to hand — to pen-and-paper, is quite relaxing. When I’m feeling especially creative (and nerdy), I might even get out my … Continue Reading
Now that it’s officially autumn, I think it’s appropriate to start talking about soups and stews. I love soup (and stews) and could eat it any time of year. I find that a big pot of soup on the stove top or a stew that’s been braising for hours makes the colder months all the more tolerable. … Continue Reading
