This is a hearty, healthy meal that’s great for any time of year. It’s a dish that’s layered with contrasting textures and flavors: toothsome pasta, soft lemony greens, a silky fried egg, and a showering of crunchy, toasted breadcrumbs with bacon and herbs. All of these elements coalesce into a delicious bite with every forkful. […]
A Vibrant & Unique Pasta from Sicily: Orechiette with Pistachio Pesto
Pesto packs a particular type of punch, and it can really elevate the flavor in your pastas, soups and sandwiches. In traditional Genovese pesto, the heat of raw garlic and the boldness of fresh basil are fused with creamy pignoli nuts, fruity olive oil and tangy Parmesan. In this quick and insanely delicious recipe from […]
Welcome Summer with a Sweet Corn Risotto with Grilled Shrimp and Basil Pesto
Risotto is a classic and clean dish with only a few ingredients, making it a great weeknight meal or side. Arborio rice is suspended in a creamy sauce of wine and broth, finished with a bit of butter and Parmesan cheese. Here, fresh corn kernels add texture and a delightful pop of sweet flavor. To […]
The perfect vegetarian pasta: Penne with Fresh Ricotta, Kale and Butternut Squash
The sheer quantity of recipes online and in my cookbook library can be overwhelming. I continuously collect recipes in my Epicurious and Martha Stewart profiles. I keep a binder of magazine tear sheets. I keep a recipe box of index cards. Like everyone, I have infinite choices at my fingertips. So when I have a […]
The Italian Peasant Soup from your childhood: Pasta Fagioli
Like most Italians, my husband grew up eating his Noni’s Pasta Fagioli, aka “pasta and beans.” No doubt, you’ve heard its colloquial name, “Pasta Fazool”… Southern Italians have a habit of dropping the final vowel. Pasta Fagioli is a rustic, thick soup made with cannellini beans and ditalini pasta. The base consists of a classic […]
Luscious Lasagna with Rainbow Chard, Sausage, and Bechamel
After buying some beautiful rainbow chard at the farmer’s market, I started searching for interesting recipes. Winter greens like chard, kale, and collards are densely packed with nutrients that stave off cancer and other diseases. Dressing them up with full-flavored ingredients like garlic, lemon and cream helps to balance their bitterness. This is another Martha […]
