I love Pasta Carbonara. It is the dish I inevitably gravitate towards every time I am in Rome. In theory it’s simple: peas and pancetta and pasta with a light egg sauce and cheese. Not so. True carbonara requires a delicate balance of heat and time and whisking and tossing…
By now, I’m sure you think I’ve appointed myself as the personal prophetess of the almighty Hatch Chile. And what an appointment it would be. I can’t help myself… I just get a little chile fever and have to share. You’ve seen me go through persimmon obsessions and semifreddo phases.…
This recipe is not really mine but rather my dad’s. Although ‘recipe’ may be far too formal a word for it. Whenever my mom was out of town and my dad was in charge of breakfast, we could expect to find Migitas on the table. I never asked, but I’m…
One of the best parts about doing all your meal prep early in the week, is that is sure makes throwing together a quick meal later on in the week so much easier. Roast all your veggies on Saturday or Sunday, and then you don’t have to worry about cooking…
I am am a dedicated pasta lover. I sing the praises of a good marinara. My Butter Parsley Pasta Sauce holds a regular spot on our meal rotation. In a word, good pasta is my friend. My favorite pasta dish is probably Pasta Carbonara – the rich pancetta and egg yolk…
This week is all about Thanksgiving. And, as I already shared my pumpkin pie secrets, I am going to share another secret, albeit not my own. Sweet potatoes are a given at Thanksgiving whether you like them or not. I’ll be honest, I was a picky eater as a kid,…
I am a big tuna melt fan. I like my tuna melts with a little butter, a little lemon, salt, pepper and a touch of cheese, broiled well. I am also an egg salad fan. I like my egg salads mixed with astringent and tangy things like oil cured olives…
You all remember the marketing campaign about the something or other Egg, right? Well the egg really is incredible. It is full of all kinds of healthy stuff. Choline to keep your brain working, plus the fat and cholesterol to keep your brain fueled and sheath your neurons. Once upon…