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, […]
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Roasted Halibut with Strawberry-Basil Salsa
The idea of pairing sweet, juicy berries with fish may seem odd at first, but trust me, it really works. The acid in the strawberries has an effect similar to that of the acid in a lemon. Serve this all summer long; it’s easy to scale up to feed a crowd.
Lidia’s Warm Mushroom Salad Perfect with Turkey
Thank you Lidia Bastianich of PBS…Crispy-edged wild mushrooms, served warm over crunchy frisee and tossed with chopped pancetta, fresh thyme, olive oil, and vinegar, and topped with a fresh grating of Italian Grana Padano cheese. All we can say is oh, baby is this good. — FM
Authentic Andalusian Gazpacho
We’ve heard a lot from friends about contributor Alex Province’s gazpacho, a recipe he traces back through generations of his family in Spain. It’s a winner, the real deal, featuring ripe tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, and salt all combined in a simple blender (or food processor). Use the best tomatoes you can get […]
Easy, Breezy Steak Salad
From Faith: Done right, a steak salad is among the most satisfying dishes; alluring, filling, and not wildly unhealthy if you watch the proportions. The Food Network’s Giada DeLaurentis gets it right in this recipe. I loved the spark of the vinaigrette against the sliced meat, the crisp lettuce, and a sprinkling of cheese that serves […]
Marvelous Ginger Snap German Pot Roast
As soon as beef starts to melt while it’s cooking, you know you’re in for a treat. Next question, what’s the sauce you’ve added, to make it praise-worthy? In this case, Saveur magazine gives as a German sauerbraten, as it’s traditionally called, with everything you need to make it fabulous on the plate and on […]
