Naples Style Eggplant Cutlets
Eggplant slices are typically dipped in egg, cheese, and bread crumbs before frying. Hard to resist, but on the heavy side. On a visit to Naples, I learned this lighter method for frying them. Without the crumbs or cheese, the flavor of the vegetable shines through. Serve the cutlets hot or at room temperature. I […]
Summertime Eggplant
Scallions complement the light cherry tomato sauce on these roasted eggplant slices. I sometimes make a meal of this with some crusty bread and Pecorino cheese. Summertime Eggplants is a delightful dish that captures the essence of the season. Featuring tender slices of eggplant roasted to perfection and topped with a flavorful tomato and scallion […]
Glazed Roasted Eggplant
Balsamic vinegar is a great ingredient for enhancing the flavor of many vegetables. Here it works its magic on eggplants, creating a slightly sweet glaze. Glazed Roasted Eggplant is a delightful dish that combines the natural sweetness of eggplant with a tangy glaze. The eggplant is roasted to perfection, resulting in a tender and flavorful […]
Roasted Cauliflower with Raisins and Capers
Roasted Cauliflower with Capers and Raisins is a delicious and vibrant dish that combines the natural sweetness of roasted cauliflower with the tanginess of capers and the subtle sweetness of golden raisins. This recipe takes ordinary cauliflower florets and transforms them into a flavorful and colorful side dish that will impress your taste buds. Roasting […]
Roasted Cauliflower With Spicy Bread Crumbs
Toasty and garlicky, these bread crumbs are so good I could eat them with a spoon. But that would deprive the cauliflower of their great flavor. You will find that the crumbs complement many other vegetables. Try them on roasted sliced peppers or cooked green beans or broccoli. You can also toss the cauliflower and […]
Carrots Cooked In Milk
A bit of milk brings out the sweetness of sliced carrots. The milk thickens slightly as the carrots simmer and forms soft, creamy curds. My friend Cecilia Martorella, whose family came from Milan, told me that her mother always cooked carrots this way. For kids who are skeptical about eating vegetables, this preparation is an […]
Fried Cardoons
In Piedmont, cardoons are served with bagna cauda (from the Italian bagno caldo, meaning “hot bath”), a dip made with butter, garlic, and anchovies. Neapolitan cooks use them in soup. Cardoons grow wild in some parts of California and are considered a nuisance by those who don’t know how good they are to eat. Crispy […]
Baked Cardoons with Two Cheeses
Baked Cardoons with Cheese is a delicious and unique dish that highlights the flavors of cardoons, a vegetable related to artichokes. The cardoons are boiled until tender, then baked with a layer of melted cheese on top. The combination of mild provolone and Parmigiano-Reggiano creates a creamy and flavorful topping. This dish can be served […]
Tomato Braised Cabbage
Chopped onion and tomatoes sweeten the flavor of the cabbage as they simmer together in the pan. For a spicier dish, add a pinch of crushed red pepper. Braised Cabbage with Tomatoes is a simple and flavorful side dish that combines the sweetness of cooked onions, the richness of tomatoes, and the tender texture of […]
Baked Balsamic Butternut Squash
The tart sweetness of balsamic vinegar enhances the flavor of butternut and other winter squashes. This dish is good served hot with pork chops or sausages or at room temperature as an antipasto. Baked Balsamic Butternut Squash is a delicious and nutritious side dish that showcases the natural sweetness of butternut squash, enhanced by the […]