Classic Martini
I know everyone is joking about how much drinking is going on right now. Oh, were you waiting for a "but..." and then something witty? Something Nick-and-Nora-Charles-ish? No time for that because I need to talk about my new hobby: the Classic Martini. It's taken me a...
Italian Chicken Soup with Parmesan Dumplings
I had you at "parmesan dumplings," didn't I? You're not wrong, they are amazing. I felt the urge to make soup even though we are experiencing freakishly warm temperatures in Chicago lately. Like, 55 and sunny. In Chicago. The place they make tedious, unfunny snow...
Italian Sausage and Mushroom Ragu with Pappardelle
At first glance there is nothing new about this sauce from Milk Street Kitchen. Heat fat, saute aromatics, add veggies, deglaze, add some other stuff, simmer while the pasta boils. And yet. I don't know if it's the cinnamon, or the way the flavors are...
Caponata
I cannot begin to tell you how hard I fell for this. As promised it's sweet and sour but also luscious without being unctuous. I followed the advice in the comments section and sauteed cubed eggplant in the same pan before adding the other ingredients, no need to...
Peach-Blueberry Crisp
Tomatoes get the lion's share of attention this time of year, and rightly so, but let's not forget how insanely delicious blueberries and peaches are right now. I've been a tad obsessed with blueberries in particular, eating half a pint every morning with Greek...
Pasta alla Genovese
It seems almost impossible not to make pesto in the summer when bouquets of basil are everywhere, screaming "pulverize me and toss me with fettuccine!" Before you know it we will be back to the tiny, pricey little boxes of the stuff so let's get on it before it's too...
Pork-Fennel Burger
As delightful as grilling is (and short-lived for those of us who live in colder climes) there might come a point in the season when you feel like you've done it all. You've ventured beyond hamburgers, brats and steaks to beer-can chicken, peaches, beef satay, and...
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