by Admin | Jun 15, 2020 | Pasta, Noodles, Dumplings
It is a good idea to keep some cornmeal, canned tomatoes, and Parmesan cheese on hand so you can put this polenta together on a moments notice. Puttanesca sauce is a robust, brazen tomato sauce (puttana means whore) and it balances the subtle flavor of the polenta...
by Admin | Jun 15, 2020 | Pasta, Noodles, Dumplings
It’s amusing to contemplate how much taste is inextricably linked to texture, and the best illustration of this is pasta. Although most pastas are made from the same ingredients, their various shapes will determine the character of the dish they’re in. The...
by Admin | Jun 15, 2020 | Pasta, Noodles, Dumplings
This quick summer dish is best prepared at the height of the season, when tomatoes are irresistibly plump and red and fresh basil is available in abundance. This is, to me, one of the best pasta dishes, potent yet simple. SERVES 4 6 ripe plum tomatoes (about 1 pound)...
by Admin | Jun 15, 2020 | Pasta, Noodles, Dumplings
Swiss chard is a delicious member of the beet family. It has a mild beet flavor and is an excellent source of vitamin A. Both the leaves and the ribs are used in this recipe, and if you are a gardener, you’ll find that it is one of the easiest vegetables to...
by Admin | Jun 14, 2020 | Whole Grains, Rice, and Pasta
Kasha (buckwheat groats) is a delicious grain to become acquainted with. It is very quick to prepare, has a tender, fluffy texture, and is high in protein and iron. The mushrooms in this lightly spiced sauce complement the nutty, roasted flavor of the kasha superbly....