Off Topic: Spanakopita

Off Topic: Spanakopita

by | Jan 12, 2011 | Cook's Illustrated magazine

I had never made Spanakopita before despite the fact that everything about it sounds good: feta, phyllo, pecorino-romano, butter. And I was even able to get phyllo dough, in the correct size, at my local Jewel; a store committed to the idea that all people want to eat...
Off Topic: Pasta Al Forno

Off Topic: Pasta Al Forno

by | Jan 10, 2011 | Cook's Country

This is from the latest (February 2011) issue of Cook’s Country and it is incredibly delicious and just different enough from every other pasta dish you probably make often to get your attention.  And I love that the vegetables (in this case, eggplant) play a...
Baked Explorations: Nutella Scones

Baked Explorations: Nutella Scones

by | Jan 8, 2011 | Baked Explorations

How is it that I’d never tried Nutella before making these scones? I really can’t figure that out. Anyway, it’s lovely stuff, although kind of like eating straight frosting so don’t be misled by the “made with skim milk” statement...