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Roasted Peppers

8-10 red and yellow bell peppers 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 5 garlic cloves minced 3 basil leaves, torn Salt/pepper to taste Pinch dried oregano Splash of balsamic vinegar 1. Preheat broiler. 2. Broil peppers, turning frequently until skin has blackened on all...

Risotto with Fresh Asparagus

1 lb. fresh asparagus Salt to taste Approximately 4 cups Chicken or Meat Broth 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 tablespoons fine-quality olive oil 3 tablespoons finely minced onion 2 cups Arborio (or other Italian short-grained) rice .25 cup freshly grated Pecorino...

Clams with Oregano and Bread Crumbs

This classic has much more to do with the clams than what you may be used to eating. Note that the bread crumbs here are fresh – that is to say, made only from today’s bread, not from day-old bread (and definitely not the kind that comes in a can). 24 medium...

Mussels in Tomato-Basil Broth

Makes 2 servings 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 8 to 10 garlic cloves, finely chopped 2 cups canned crushed tomatoes – preferably San Marzano 1 cup dry white wine 2 dashes hot pepper flakes or to taste Kosher sea salt 2 pounds mussels A big handful of roughly...

Mushroom and Goat Cheese Bruschetta

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 4 teaspoons butter 2 shallots, thinly sliced into rounds 4 cups fresh morel or porcini or chanterelle or other wild mushrooms, quartered lengthwise and carefully cleaned Salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 teaspoons chopped...