“How about making a risotto when I come in fall?” I suggested to my Today show producer. “How about making two?” she replied. Why not? After all, if I’m lucky, […]
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Italian Meatball Recipe and the results of a meat taste test
The verdict was positive. The meat had a rich flavor and a firm texture that spoke of the place where it was raised: much like a wine, its terror.
Fresh Beet Salad
Beets are often shunned, yet they are a favorite in our home. Baked fresh beets have a rich, sweet flavor that our kids love.
Dressing an Italian Salad
“Italian dressing” is about as Italian as spaghetti with meatballs or chicken Tetrazzini. That is, you won’t find any in Italy. Instead of a recipe, we have a proverb for how to dress a good Italian salad.
Uncooked Sauce: A recipe for Spaghetti alla Checca
This is a sauce for which you either harvest your own well loved tomatoes or purchase them from a local farmers market. No watery, flavorless tomatoes will do here.
Perfect Roast Chicken
Julia Child once told me that making a good roast chicken is the mark of an accomplished cook. Perhaps it is because making simple dishes taste delicious is really what […]
