One of the things that I have most liked about this cooking challenge is that it has forced me to stretch my comfort zone. When I was a little girl, my mother made sautéed greens many times for us. Since … Continue reading →
When Palma and I were splitting up the recipes for ‘our’ day my heart leapt when we got to page 504. Time to digress – we’re on page 504. There is a sadness with that . . . only 144 … Continue reading →
Fennel has always been my ‘most’ favorite. Well… the truth? It’s been my favorite since Ive been old enough to know what it was. Marcella describes Finocchio as related to anise, but with a cool, mild aroma. I love it … Continue reading →
I made this recipe back at the beginning of November. I recieved some escarole in my CSA box, and thought I’d give this a try. I know I’d used escarole in a soup before, but it’s not something I’ve had … Continue reading →
Listen up, Colleen, and Caroline! This post is for you. You could almost (only almost, mind you) convince me to join your veggie-tarian craziness with this dish. We enjoyed it as the main course, and didn’t miss meat at all. … Continue reading →
When Michael and I were first married, I made fried eggplant frequently. It was one of the traditional dishes that Michael loved so much. Over time though, we changed the way that we eat and fried foods have become an … Continue reading →
I brought this dish to a potluck dinner for my Italian Language Meet-up group back in August, and it was quite a hit! I usually make this dish every summer, but of course it was the first time I did … Continue reading →
What could be simpler than frying a single vegetable in lovely, hot olive oil. Marcella actually says “vegetable oil” but an olive is a vegetable isn’t it? I actually made this dish in August when I got a perfect couple … Continue reading →
All I can tell you is you have to make this recipe!!! It is one of my favorites. I had a similar recipe given to me a couple of years ago, and loved it, and Marcella’s recipe is even better. … Continue reading →
Why don’t I make Gratinéed dishes more often? They are so easy, and so satisfying. Last week I had Gratinéed Cauliflower, and this week it is Swiss chard. I’ve never prepared chard this way before. I’ve always confined it to … Continue reading →
This has to be one of the most deceptive recipes in the book. I looked at it and thought ho hum a recipe with celery and potatoes. How boring. Wow, was I wrong. This recipe starts with a bunch of … Continue reading →
Wow. They way Jerry and I split up our recipes, I haven’t posted since Christmas! It seems like a LONG time! When I first read this recipe, I thought, “CELERY? REALLY?” It’s not that I have anything against celery. In … Continue reading →
The star in Fried Cauliflower with Parmesan Cheese Batter is the tender and flavorful crust. Real Parmigiano- Reggiano cheese makes the perfect batter because it melts without the stringyness of most cheeses. The flavor is so unique~ and of course … Continue reading →
