This fall cake with warm and spicy undertones is perfect for Thanksgiving. Buttery olive oil adds richness and makes a moist and tender crumb. A bright citrus icing lends contrast. This recipe comes from the Zaitoun: Recipes from the Palestinian Kitchen by Yasmin Khan, a gorgeous cookbook full of excellent recipes, stories, and practical wisdom….
Splashy, Sweet, Creamy & Crisp: Burrata with Snap Peas, Radishes, Grapefruit & Asian Pear
This unique and beautiful salad comes from Bäco: Vivid Recipes from the Heart of Los Angeles. Josef Centeno’s recipes embody LA well because they are about juxtaposition; of textures, flavors, colors and cuisines. The layers of his dishes are in dialogue with each other, calling up disparate histories while creating something new. This clean yet…
A Classic Cake from Sicily: Almond Orange Cake with Vin Santo & Amaretto Glaze
And now, a showstopper dessert from Southern Italy. This gorgeous cake is redolent of the aromas the Sicilian countryside where almonds, oranges and olives thrive. Its interior is springy and moist, golden from olive oil, orange juice, and sweet wine. Its nut-brown crust is soaked in an amaretto glaze, which makes a sticky canvas for…
Torta Gianduja: Italian Chocolate-Hazelnut Cake
The indelible combination of chocolate and hazelnuts was made world-famous by the Nutella brand, but it has been a classic in Italian baking since the era of Napolean. Gianduja is a chocolate hazelnut spread from the Piedmont region. The confection takes its name from the marionette that represents Turin in the Commedia dell’Arte, a peasant…
A Special Weeknight Dinner: Grilled Pork Chops with Cherry Mostarda
A bone-in pork chop leads to a juicy piece of grilled meat. They can become a weeknight staple, rubbed in fresh rosemary and lemon zest, or served with sage butter or salsa verde. This version is dressed up in a sweet and spicy Northern Italian condiment made with mustard and dried fruit. Grilled Pork Chops…
Fast & Fresh: Moroccan Carrot Salad with Aleppo Pepper & Mint
Moroccan Carrots with Aleppo Pepper & Mint adapted from Saveur.com Ingredients 1 1/2 lb small Thumbelina carrots, or large carrots cut crosswise into 1 1/2-inch chunks 1 tsp kosher salt, plus more 1 small garlic clove, minced 1 tblsp grated or minced fresh ginger (optional) 1/4 cup olive oil 2 tblsp fresh lemon juice 2…