Tomato Mashed Potatoes
I thought I had tried just about every mashed potato variation there was until I tasted this one at a Roman trattoria. The cooked potatoes are mashed and mixed with a lightly spiced tomato sauce for both flavor and color. You can serve them as is, but for a dramatic presentation, do as they do […]
Crusty Roasted Peppers
Strips of tender bell peppers are roasted with crunchy, savory bread crumbs. If you like, add some grated cheese to the crumb mixture. These peppers are nice with grilled tuna or swordfish. Crusty Roasted Peppers are a delicious and versatile dish that make a fantastic side or appetizer. This recipe combines the vibrant flavors of […]
Sweet Peas With Tomato And Onion
Sweet peas have such a brief season that I rely on frozen most of the year. This recipe makes the most of them by adding sautéed onion and tomato. If you have some fresh basil, sprinkle it in at the end of the cooking. Sweet Peas with Tomato and Onion is a delightful and vibrant […]
Sautéed Mushrooms With Garlic And Parsley
Browned, garlicky mushrooms are good as a side dish, folded into an omelet, or piled on top of polenta, pasta, crostini, or a steak. For a spicy touch, add a pinch of crushed red pepper along with the oil. In Italy, these are called funghi trifolati, “truffle-style mushrooms,” because of their intense, truffle-like flavor. Sautéed […]
Green Beans With Pancetta Red Onions And Parsley
Pancetta is made from the same cut of pork as bacon. The meat is salted and seasoned with black pepper and garlic. Then it is rolled up and pressed into a log to be aged and cured. Sometimes pancetta is smoked like bacon, but usually it is not. Along with red onion, it adds great […]
Green Beans With Garlic And Anchovies
Green beans are a versatile and nutritious vegetable that can be enjoyed in various dishes. This recipe for Sautéed Green Beans with Anchovies offers a delicious twist to the classic side dish. The combination of tender green beans, savory anchovies, and aromatic garlic creates a flavorful and satisfying accompaniment to any meal. Garlic and anchovies […]
Creamy Fennel Gratin
When I was a child, we often ate fennel, but it was always served raw. Crunchy and refreshing, it appeared with a big bowl of assorted fruit after a meal. My father always said it was good for the digestion. Later I learned that he was right. Fennel is also high in antioxidants and vitamin […]
Golden Braised Fennel
Braised fennel is good with seafood, pork, or chicken. A small amount of water along with the butter in the pan allows the fennel to turn meltingly soft and tender. Fennel is a versatile vegetable with a unique flavor that combines hints of licorice and citrus. This recipe highlights the natural sweetness of fennel by […]
Roasted Fennel And Potatoes With Garlic
Every time I prepare this, I wish I had made more. Everybody loves it, and it disappears fast. Make sure you use a large enough pan so that all the fennel and potatoes brown nicely. A 17- ×-12- ×-1-inch baking sheet does the trick. Roasted Fennel and Potatoes is a simple and flavorful dish that […]
Cipollini Agrodolce
Mellow little onions roasted in the sweet and tangy glaze known as agrodolce are a perfect accompaniment to pork ribs or chops or a frittata, or serve as part of an antipasti assortment. Either white or red cipollini can be used, or substitute pearl onions. Cipollini Agrodolce is a delicious Italian dish featuring small cipollini […]