Ricotta Lamb Meatballs with Gochujang Marinara With all the information we’re bombarded with lately about eating well and sourcing responsibly raised/grown ingredients, I have been gravitating toward consuming less meat. I don’t think I’ll ever become a full-fledge vegetarian–I enjoy… Continue reading…
the soup before the storm
The first time I tasted Harira was when my mother-in-law served it as the first course of a holiday meal. It was a revelation to me. A dense, rich soup so laden with meaty chick peas, lentils, and gamey chunks… Continue reading…
hungarian hearty
Here’s a soup that really spoke to me. When I first saw this recipe in a recent issue of Saveur magazine, it reminded me of one of my favorite dishes, Hungarian chicken paprikash–the classic braised poultry dish with a rich paprika-laced… Continue reading…
the crowd pleaser
Whew. The kids have finished their winter breaks and gone back to their respective schools. I have to admit that–much as I love them–I’ve come to appreciate the quiet calm when they’re not here. When they are home, they’re a happy distraction… Continue reading…
summertime and the grillin’ is easy
Cooking has been very light and sporadic around here, but now and then I still get a hankering for a substantial meal. Haven’t had red meat in weeks, so when I saw this hunk of butterflied lamb at my butcher… Continue reading…