Polenta with meaty shiitake mushrooms is comfort in a bowl. Chris Prosperi made this for us for our pre-show meal, and we can’t wait to have it again.
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Tropea Onion Jam
I first tasted this sweet, garnet-hued jam as part of a cheese antipasto at Osteria Morini, in Washington, D.C., with extra-aged Parmigiano-Reggiano, Pecorino Toscano, and pungent Gorgonzola. I’m grateful to executive sous chef Ben Pflaumer for sharing the recipe. Tropea is an ultra-sweet red onion. If you’re a gardener, you can grow your own. Otherwise, […]
Oil-Preserved Butternut Squash with Mint
Winter squash tends not to be associated with Italian cooking. But in fall and winter, beautiful big squashes adorn the farmers’ markets from north to south. In Emilia-Romagna, squash-filled ravioli are a classic; and in the south, cooks sauté the squash in olive oil, then dress it with vinegar, sugar, and mint. This recipe pays […]
Make a Fabulous Kohlrabi the Easy Way
Treat a kohlrabi like a turnip and everything will be fine. Especially with this recipe, which we adapted from one in the Food Network magazine. You combine kohlrabi with cayenne, olive oil and parmesan cheese, then roast it. Look out, our dish could make kohlrabi the next kale. — Faith Middleton Photo: Tim Sackton/flickr, creative commons
Carole Peck’s Knock-Out Salad of Tomatoes, Peaches and Corn
It’s always a delicious conversation when Carole Peck from Good News Café in Woodbury joins the Food Schmooze®. This time, Carole brought an idea that hadn’t occurred to us before. It’s her knock-out salad that’s summer on a plate. Listen: Subscribe to our podcast and never miss a drop of pleasure, or listen to this […]
Grilled Cauliflower with Candied Ginger, Pine Nuts, and Raisins
I tip my hat to New Orleans–based chef Alon Shaya, who provided me with the inspiration for this recipe. On a trip down to NOLA, I found his simply grilled cauliflower so delicious and transforming that when I returned home, this dish was one of the first things I came up with. If you or […]
