Fear not chicken liver… They’re exceptionally good in pasta, with cippolini onions, fresh sage, and Parmesan — earthy goodness… There’s a great wine shop near my house that I frequent from time to time (okay, quite a bit). If you ever find yourself in a wine shop that doesn’t carry bottles you are familiar with, … Continue Reading
Most women get excited over a new pair of shoes. However, lately, a new gadget or piece of kitchen equipment gets my heart racing. Don’t get me wrong, a new wrap dress for going out to dinner (always nice to let someone else do the cooking once in a while) or hosting a dinner party … Continue Reading
This dish just screams SPRING. Well, almost spring. I really wanted to use fresh peas, but due to the typically cold and rainy spring in Chicago, peas have yet to make an appearance at the farmer’s market. However, one of the farmers assured me that peas are on the way. Instead of fresh peas, I … Continue Reading
Was doing the usual, “What should we have for dinner routine (I don’t know, what do you want to have)?” as I was perusing the contents of the refrigerator. Spotted some peanut butter and tahini, which sparked an idea for a spicy peanut dressing. I remembered a recipe for Shiitake Peanut Noodles that I had … Continue Reading
At first glance, this may look like an ordinary penne bolognese. However, there is neither tomato sauce nor meat in it. Don’t despair, this dish is extremely flavorful. In place of the traditional bolognese sauce is a harissa-based pesto that is sure to entice even the most die-hard carnivore. I’ve made red penne harissa many times, … Continue Reading
