In western Sicily, couscous is often served as an appetizer. Here, a bounty of local seafood—swordfish, shrimp, calamari, and mussels—is piled on top for a hearty main course. The cooking liquid, a fragrant tomato-seafood broth, is rich and flavorful, so be sure to serve the seafood and couscous doused with plenty of it—the couscous will […]
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Seasonal Fruit with Goat Cheese, Honey, and Pine Nuts
When we told freelance recipe developer and food stylist Allison Kreitler we were all about summer party food right now, she knew just what to throw together. Her Seasonal Fruit with Goat Cheese, Pine Nuts, and Honey is exactly the simple summer app we were hoping for. Faith LOVES the combination. Right now, peaches and […]
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 […]
Faith’s Simple Grilled Romaine Lettuce
Once you grill a hearty lettuce, like romaine, you’ll say, “Why haven’t I been grilling lettuce all along?” You could also grill other lettuces along with the romaine, like endive and radicchio. Once all the lettuces are charred: chop, chop, chop. Put the chopped lettuces in a wooden bowl that’s been rubbed with a garlic […]
Sea Scallops a la Bud’s
From Bud’s Fish Market, Branford, Connecticut Get the scoop on a few of our favorite seafood markets in Connecticut, Rhode Island, and more, and hear local author Mike Urban describe more seafood recipes from his book in this recent episode of The Faith Middleton Food Schmooze®. Recipe excerpted from The New England Seafood Markets Cookbook […]
Thai Quinoa Meatballs
These meatballs are jam–packed with Thai-inspired flavors and come in a bite–size portion. Serve atop carrot noodles with peanut sauce for a hearty meal that’s bursting with flavor.
