Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken Stir Fry
byI didn’t see many stir fry dishes during my travels throughout Vietnam. Stir fries are more Chinese than Vietnamese, after all. This dish has…
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Basil Pesto
byWhen I was a kid, the end of summer was always bittersweet. Camp was ending, and soon the excitement of color war would be…
South Indian Coconut Rice
byYou can’t find too much of it in New York, but I absolutely love South Indian cuisine. Speaking very generally, South Indian food is…
Pasta with Arugula, Onions and Eggs
byOur trip to Italy reminded me that pasta dishes don’t have to be complicated, and they don’t always have to have “sauce.” For me,…
Beyond the Five Boroughs: Bellagio, Lake Como, Italy
byThis is the first part of our travel series on the foods of Northern Italy. Later posts will cover Brescia, Parma, and Cinque Terre….
Tofu Teriyaki Stir Fry
byA nice batch of our homemade teriyaki sauce is always great to have in the fridge, ready to be deployed for a quick weeknight…
Beyond the Five Boroughs: The Foods of Galicia, Spain
byPolbo a Feira, Galicia’s signature dish of octopus with extra virgin olive oil and smoked paprika This is the eighth and final installment of…
White Bean and Rosemary Crostini
byAt our party last weekend, my wife and I served a trio of crostini to our hungry guests. They included our mushroom and goat…
Artichoke and Parmesan Crostini
bySome of the best foods are those that require no cooking, especially in the summer and especially when having company. So for last weekend’s…
Pasta with Tomatoes, Ricotta and Fresh Herbs
byMy absolute favorite dish in the late summer is a simple pasta made with juicy tomatoes, fresh herbs and light, creamy ricotta. It takes…