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…
Tomatoes
Corn and Tomato Salad with Fresh Mozzarella
byFor me, late summer in the New York area is all about corn and tomatoes. Sweet and crisp, they go beautifully together in a…
Pan con Tomate
byPan con tomate is Spain’s garlicky, crispy and juicy answer to garlic bread. It consists of crusty bread that has been topped with garlic…
Gazpacho Andaluz
byIn the late summer, my thoughts always turn to gazpacho. Cool and refreshing on a warm summer’s day, it makes excellent use of tomatoes…
An Almost Niçoise Salad
byAs we move into late spring and summer, my salad intake increases precipitously. I don’t mean side salads, I mean salads that are meals. This almost…
Vegetarian Chili with Tofu
bySpring is finally here and with the return of fresh produce and vegetables to our city’s farmers markets, now’s a good time to modify…
Mexican Tortilla Soup
byI went on a number of family vacations to Mexico growing up, and have developed a fondness for the local cuisine ever since. I’ve always loved…
Red Lentil Soup with Cardamom and Coconut Milk
byFor this week’s soup of the week, I made an Indian red lentil soup. The cardamom infused broth and coconut milk combine with red…
Χυλοπίτικά με Κοτόπουλο — Greek “Hilopites” pasta with chicken
byOne of the great things about New York is the ability to find excellent authentic ingredients from virtually any culture. On a recent trip…
Homemade Tomato Sauce
byTomato sauce from a jar is one of the great frauds worked on the American people. You can make your own in less than…