Whether you celebrate Easter, the bunny, the onset of spring or just a tasty slice of ham, this feast is comforting on all levels. Ham is lovingly baked with rum and citrus until perfectly moist and tender. I’ve rounded out the menu with some tastes of spring that require little to no effort. Continue reading
The beauty of this recipe is in the simplicity – garlic chives and sesame oil do all of the heavy lifting seasoning the ground pork. This is the kind of cooking that is rooted in love – you make these dumplings for people that you care for, and hopefully have them join you in the effort. Continue reading
Tender, marbled chunks of lamb make their home in a savory gravy enriched with onions, celery, rosemary and sage. The nontraditional Irish stew ingredients of garlic and tomato give the dish body, and the dry red wine brings it all home. Continue reading
A long while back, in a moment of sheer MacGuyverism, I decided that since I couldn’t tea-smoke chicken in my NYC apartment without bringing in the fire department, I’d try to make a marinade for it using black tea. The resulting mixture, which I coined “hell broth” for it’s spicy, fragrant scent, was a great success. Continue reading
There are much fancier versions than this one, but I love this recipe because it’s a weekday charmer. Black kale (cavolo nero or dinosaur kale) is the star of the show, but can be replaced by any kale or bitter greens you can find. Canned beans and pantry chicken stock speed along the process, and by dicing everything in the food processor saves a hell of a lot of time. It doesn’t get any better than that. Continue reading
I decided to make a batch of basil ice cream because I am a fan of the glory of the celebration of the sweetness of basil. It’s different, yes. But it is so so very good. Eyes of wonder good. Continue reading
This recipe, my dears (and yeah, I’m talking to you Virginians buried in 30+ inches of unplowed powder) is the culinary equivalent of the wrong song. It’s cold and slushy here in Gotham, and all I can do is pray for summer and sip on a refreshing glass of ginger limeade. I feel a few degrees warmer already… Continue reading
This recipe is uber-simple and works well hot or warm, so break it out for a breakfast, lunch or brunch option. It also holds up with other varieties of veggies, so feel free to raid your produce bin for other stars of the frittata. Continue reading
