Choosing a bone-in pork chop is the first step to a juicy piece of grilled meat. They have become a weeknight staple in my repertoire, 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…
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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…
Chicken al Forno with Salsa Verde: The simplest method for perfect roasted chicken
Greg and I just got back from a family trip to Ireland and Italy with our Moms. I feel so fortunate to’ve spent time with them, visiting other countries and building memories together. As you may imagine, we had some fantastic meals in Italy. Stay tuned for my first-ever eBook featuring photos, stories, and recipes…
A Simple Spring Grill Menu: Tuscan-Style Veal Chops with Arugula, Radish & Mint Salad
This recipe comes from Steven Raichlen, grill-master, and one of my favorite chefs on PBS. The flavor in this savory grilled veal chop is outstanding and the preparation couldn’t be simpler. As Raichlen says, when you add butter or olive oil to meat hot off the grill “the fat mixes with the meat juices and creates…
A Still Life with Pork: Homemade Pancetta and two rustic recipes
Our friends Wayne and Emilie are the ultimate foodies. They are epicureans dedicated to locally sourced, sustainable, and organic food. They recently returned to LA after revamping their family farm in South Carolina, where they raised heritage pigs, chickens, goats and veggies galore. So you can imagine my excitement when they came over with a…
So Fresh: Tacos de Carnitas on a Jicama shell with Red Cabbage Slaw
Last month we went to one of the events for the LA Food & Wine Festival at Paramount Studios and sampled some great food (and got to see Mariachi El Bronx perform… so dope!). One of the more ingenious offerings was a taco served on a thin slice of jicama. Jicama is a root vegetable…