Last week I had to prepare a dairy-free Thanksgiving menu for a client, cornbread included. I am not a big fan of the regular cornbread that I consider rather a cake (too sweet and too powdery to my palate) and I got a bit nervous about making it without butter or milk. Using almond milk and […]
You can use sourdough starter straight from the jar for a quick batch of pancakes. But if you want something a bit fluffier, this recipe for sourdough pancakes does the trick. They are quick and simple and pretty tasty, and a great way to use up extra starter. Any type […]
This dish is named in honor of the opera “Norma” by the 19th century Sicilian composer Vincenzo Bellini. photos coco zordan One story goes that the chef who invented the dish was so taken by the opera that he named it after Bellini’s work. Another story goes that a group of musicians, when presented with […]
Although it’s not often that we have leftover pasta, when this is the case a great way to use it is as a pasta frittata. All you do is mix your leftovers with eggs and grated cheese, perhaps some minced parsley/basil for color, and a bit of salt and pepper if it needs […]
Roasted stuffed tomatoes can be listed as one of the easiest and most popular summer antipastos; I would call it also the last-minute side dish. You’ll only need some ripe tomatoes, herbs, a bit of cheese and bread to make these delicious and incredibly satisfying tomatoes.
The quick pasta with tuna and tomatoes is a delicious and delicately tasty entree’ or one-course meal. It offers the ideal balance of carbs, vegetables, proteins and healthy fats. Easy to prepare, and ready in a few minutes, it’s perfect for a quick lunch or in case of an unexpected guest. Prepare the sauce while […]
Last week I made this recipe in a Manhattan PS where I taught a group of food-passionate 7th graders and despite the dull peelers we had at our disposal, the salad was a big success. They loved it! I would never have imagined that raw vegetables, especially asparagus, could be […]
I absolutely love this dish. My mother made this for us all the time. It’s a one dish meal because I eat so much of it I do not have room for anything else. Enjoy it! photos coco zordan Fresh peas are particularly delicious but hard to find. All year round you […]
There are countless variations of sugo di pomodoro in Italian cuisine and making a good tomato sauce can seem challenging, but if you follow these easy steps you’ll be able to make a great fool-proof salsa for your pasta or grains anytime. keep it simple pick the right ingredients: there are only […]
The broccoli pesto is a tasty creamy sauce perfect for seasoning any type of pasta and easy to make. Low in cholesterol and high in vitamins, broccoli packs this pesto with extra nutritional value. Using walnuts or pecans instead of the traditional pine nuts is less expensive, rich in fiber, […]