Celebrating Earth Day with Garden Stock
When you live in the countryside or spend any time gardening or on the water fishing or clamming, you often think about the earth as it is before you at all times. It is the proximity to nature …
Spinach Gnocchi with Shaved Ricotta Salata
Making gnocchi is one of my favorite stress relievers. It is a great family project for a Sunday afternoon over tea or wine, or in the company of good friends who are comfortable with the silence and …
Herbed Deviled Eggs for your Holiday Table!
Easter and Passover are perfect holidays to feature egg dishes. For Easter we have hard boiled eggs to dye and offer in colorful baskets or to bake in bread and display on the dinner table. For …
Vegetarian Easter: Creamless Polenta with Shiitake Mushrooms au jus
Spring is a time for renewal and with Easter and Passover upon us, it is a time to reflect on the importance of friends and family. Making time for family meals and celebrations is essential but …
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Meatless Monday: Garden Risotto, Vegan, Gluten-Free with rice or Low Glycemic with Barley
Meatless Mondays is one thing but another thing is one without cheese or other dairy products. So last year I developed this recipe for a Vegan Risotto for a customer who said she missed eating …
Meatless Monday: Sesame-Ginger Soba Noodles
A bowl of savory noodles is always comfort food regardless of the cultural rendition. From the ubiquitous mac and cheese to the platter of Sunday spaghetti and meatballs, most of us feel loved when …
Matcha Green Tea and Pistaschio Muffins for breakfast
I was first introduced to green matcha tea and the the art of Japanese tea time in the 80's while sharing a small apartment in the East Village with my roommate from Tokyo. Matcha is a Japanese green …
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Meatless Monday: Vegetarian Lasagna
A plate of lasagna has many lives as it can be presented in a pan as a large family meal on a Sunday afternoon or as an elegant starter for a romantic dinner in one of those beautiful dishes we are …
Meatless Monday: Baked Acorn Squash Tagine
There is something about the meaty texture of squashes that have been oven roasted that satisfy winter cravings for something hearty and substantial without being heavy. Acorn squash can easily be …
