Archive for the ‘Herbs’ Category
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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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