She’s a wizard with food. That’s a fact. Her cookbooks are remarkably reliable. A year ago, when I interviewed Ina Garten on Boston’s Symphony Hall stage, I told the audience of 3,000 people that reaching for her books is like reaching for happiness. In her most recent cookbook, Make It Ahead, she shares a sensational […]
Recipes
AMAZING CRISP-ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS, SHALLOTS, PEARS & PROSCIUTTO
From Faith: A little chopping, a sheet pan and an oven are all you need to turn out this glorious taste treat for Thanksgiving or, in my case, for any occasion. Our show volunteer, Marian Roy, dropped this one on us and after tasting it, Chris Prosperi started making it for his customers at Metro Bis […]
BRUNCH: SENSATIONAL LEMON-BLUEBERRY RICOTTA PANCAKES (MADE IN A BLENDER!)
From Faith: These are so wildly good, so light and fluffy, you will count the minutes until you can have them again, their edges golden and crispy, served with a lemon cream. We HAD to pass on this easy recipe to you from a new cookbook we love, Citrus by Valerie Aikman-Smith and Victoria Pearson. How […]
Incredible Melting Potatoes
Barbara Kafka, a legend in the food world, created the single best roasted potato recipe we have ever eaten. She calls them “melting potatoes,” from her book Vegetable Love. In this dish, the potatoes act like rice in risotto, absorbing the butter, oil, and chicken stock. Faith’s experience is that they drive people wild.
Sensational Prosciutto-Wrapped Lemon Piccata Fish Fillet
From Faith & Chris Prosperi : In a rush and want something easy and scrumptious, appealing to grownups and kids? We recommend Katie Workman’s fish fillet wrapped in a slice of prosciutto and drizzled with a lemony butter sauce. Use any kind of fish you like, including halibut, tilapia, swordfish, flounder or fluke. You don’t even […]
Cheesy, Crispy Pizza Portobello Mushrooms
Mushrooms are a mainstay of many a vegetarian’s diet as they are substantial, have great texture, and provide that elusive and desirable umami flavor we all crave (even if we don’t know exactly what umami is). But not everyone loves mushrooms, and for some kids mushrooms are one of those acquired tastes. Keep going—they are […]
