It’s always fascinating to see how a little heat can transform an ingredient. Take endive, for example. Eaten raw as we usually do, it’s a favorite component in many a salad, adding a crisp, bitter bite to the mix. But… Continue reading…
dairy girl’s in love
I can admit it. I have a white food fetish. I’ve actually made this confession before, when I gleefully created my first homemade batch of decadently rich ricotta cheese. So I’m excited to share a new discovery that has added a little more happiness to my life.… Continue reading…
super sunday snacks
We’re semi-serious about football in this house. It takes us a while to get into the season, but by playoff time we’re all in. Our excitement works up to a frenzy by the big game, and then we’re sad to see… Continue reading…
on top of spaghetti
It’s finals week at colleges all over the country and students are stressing out. My own son is in the throes of law school exams and is studying so hard he barely has time to come up for air, let… Continue reading…
comforting companions
Life has been filled with just a few too many trials lately. To help me shake off this mood, I need to cook up some comfort. So I’m going back to my roots: a classic American combo, but prepared in a… Continue reading…