“Ricotta and Oregano Meatballs” Anyone? Bernadette’s terrific “Kitchen Confidential” cookbook review series continues with an in-depth, insightful review from Joanne Tracey, including this delicious looking recipe! Here’s how Joanne set up her review of Chef Yotam Ottolenghi’s “Simple”: “Your idea… Read More ›
Hot, Charred Cherry Tomatoes with Cold Yogurt! This edition of the “Cookbook Confidential” review series continues with Dorothy Grover Read, who delivers a terrific review from Chef Yotam Ottolenghi’s “Simple” cookbook. She begins her review this way – a perfect… Read More ›
First of all, bravo once again to Bernadette, who is sharing a number of cookbook reviews based on recipes in the cookbook “Simple” by the acclaimed UK Chef Yotam Ottolenghi! Darlene Foster makes a zucchini and ciabatta frittata and shares… Read More ›
Day #2 of Bernadette’s terrific “Cookbook Confidential” reviews of Chef Otolenghi’s “Simple.” As Bernadette posted: This week, we are reviewing Otolenghi’s “Simple”. This is a terrific cookbook filled with mouth-watering recipes. The first guest review is from Michiel and Jeen,… Read More ›
Behold the Mighty “Zoodle!” Yes, I am a “Zoodleholic”…it all began when my wife Alex didn’t want pasta one night – but we had a lot of Zucchini, so she bought this nifty “Zoodler” and away we went! It’s fast… Read More ›
Cooking With The Sopranos! I have had a few people ask if I’ve ever cooked “italian gravy”, and the answer is “yes yes yes”, with help from The Sopranos! “The Sopranos Family Cookbook” celebrates TV’s greatest crime family with a… Read More ›
Chef Mimi Cooks A Traditional Italian Octopus Stew! I’m sharing a great new recipe from Chef Mimi, who posted on her blog the inspiration for the dish! Mimi posts that the recipe she found is from the blog Vincenzo’s Plate, but… Read More ›
Carol’s Culinary Journey Around The World Bites Into India! My blogging friend Carol has another installment in her terrific look at food from “A – Z!” This time, she explores the incredible culinary history of India: Carol’s stories are filled… Read More ›
Who’s Hungry For Oscar? Well, iconic Chef Wolfgang Puck knows, because he’s been in charge of the post-awards Governors Ball for decades – so get ready for his signature “salmon caviar Oscar”! These are a tradition – I know because… Read More ›
Meet The Rao’s! There is a restaurant in East Harlem that has been open since 1896 – run by multi-generations of the Rao family. Two years ago, I shared this story of trying to replicate their famous Meatball recipe –… Read More ›
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