Ah, when it comes to pasta, the Bastianich family knows a thing or two. That’s why we couldn’t resist asking Joe Bastianich of Greenwich, Conn., and his sister Tanya of New York City to share their recipe for a fresh, raw tomato sauce packed with fresh basil and garlic and bejeweled with a scattering of […]
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Mexican Mango Ice, Straight from the Freezer
Picture yourself sashaying down the wide boulevard near the aqua water of Playa del Carmen, mariachi bands serenading you as you cool off with a mango ice. The touch of salt heightens the sweet-tart flavor.
Shortbread-Style Gluten-Free Pie Crust
When you’re gluten-free, you want flavor and texture, so we’re passing on a very good pie crust recipe from Saveur’s New Classics Cookbook. Whether you fill this shortbread-like crust with berries, stone fruits, or chocolate cream, every guest, gluten-free or not, will enjoy this one.
The Sexy Mexican Paloma
From Faith: Margaritas are fun but we think it’s a real party when you start shaking up the Sexy Mexican Paloma cocktail for your friends. Our contributor Anthony DeSerio, a Connecticut barender, created this delight by pairing tequila with ruby red grapefruit juice and a touch of honey. This is a beautiful summer sipper. And […]
Episode 8: Faith’s Food Adventure in Italy
One of the most mouth-watering dishes we’ve enjoyed in Italy was prepared for us by our friend and host, Vern Willey, formerly of Hartford and now a resident of glorious Treviso. Pasta limone, as Vern calls it, was first served to him by neighbors in Positano, when Vern was stationed there decades ago with the […]
The BLT Salad
If you’re trying to watch your carbs, but craving a BLT, here’s a salad that won’t let you down.
