Archive for the ‘Herbs’ Category

Frittata di Giorno

Sunday, January 6th, 2008

What probably looks to you like a decent penne rigate con salsiccia fresca is actually the jumping off point for a Sunday afternoon repast. Like soups and stews, frittatas are an excellent way to use up little odds and end you might have laying around in the fridge, and they're ...

Bakalar: Croatian Cod Stew

Wednesday, December 26th, 2007

Listen: Bakalar: John J. Goddard podcast 12.25.2007 The Christmas meal in Croatia nearly always includes bakalar, a simple stew of dried cod and potatoes. It's beyond delectable. The Croatian word bakalar is not only the name of the dish, but also of the fish. It's a derivation of bacalao, the Spanish ...

Christmas Time is Here

Tuesday, December 25th, 2007

For me, that means making chocolate truffles, and this year I used all organic ingredients: chocolate, cream, and fresh lavender. Yes, lavender chocolate truffles. I absolutely adore lavender. For the smooth ganache centers, I used equal parts cream and chocolate (about 16 oz. on a dry scale). I brought the ...