Makes 16 buns These buns are inspired by the ubiquitous cardamom bun found all over Scandinavia, particularly in Sweden. They are less sweet than American-style cinnamon buns, with more tender dough than filling. This makes them the perfect morning accompaniment to a hot cup of coffee, though we like them […]
Sweet and Spicy Ricotta Toast with Figs
Makes 4 servings If you like sweet but not spicy, skip the chili oil step. If you can’t get your hands on fresh figs, you can use fig jam, sliced berries, or peaches. For a vegetarian version, try adding salted nut butter or grilled eggplant. Ingredients 1/2 cup olive oil, […]
Sweet Potato, Sausage, and Kale Strata
Makes 8 to 10 servings A strata is a kitchen-sink breakfast dish that is made with egg, bread, cheese, and virtually anything else you would like! Like any good brunch recipe, stratas are best if made the day ahead, meaning less work in the morning—and that’s always a good thing. […]
Swiss Chard Pie
Makes 8 Servings Crust Filling Crust Pie
Tomato Jam
Makes 2 pints Ingredients 3 pounds tomatoes, coarsely chopped 1/2 cup light brown sugar 1 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2 tablespoons cider vinegar 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice Pinch ground cloves Pinch freshly ground black pepper Directions In a large pot, combine the […]
Tomato, Avocado, and Roasted Corn Salad with Chipotle-Sherry Vinaigrette
Makes 8 servings If you have the grill going, you can cook the corn on the grill instead of in the oven. Ingredients 4 ears corn on the cob with husks still attached Kosher salt, as needed 6 cups mesclun lettuce mix, rinsed and dried 3 red beefsteak tomatoes, sliced […]
Tomato, Mozzarella, and Basil Galette
Makes one 9-inch galette A galette is a free-form, rustic version of a tart with a savory or sweet filling. One of its main advantages is the ease and simplicity of preparation. For a particularly lovely and tasty presentation, select heirloom tomatoes in a variety of colors. Tomato and Goat […]
Tortino di Carciofi alla Maggiorana (Artichoke and Egg Tortino)
Makes 4 servings You can use practically any ingredient you like to make a tortino following this recipe: asparagus, peas, chicory or any wild greens, peppers, sausage, onion, cheeses, and so on. Cook the tortino in a non-stick pie pan or a cast-iron skillet. Ingredients 4 medium artichokes, cleaned (see […]
Uova in Purgatorio (Eggs in Purgatory)
Makes 4 servings This simple egg dish is an amazing, flavorful dish as long as you use the very freshest eggs and the best good quality tomatoes. This is no place to use generic canned tomatoes!
What I’m Cooking: Green Bean and Potato Salad
The main course is sort of the easy part. We can all grill chicken or roast a pork loin, but with limited ingredients, it can be the sides that throw us off. You can only eat boxed macaroni and cheese so many times, even during a global pandemic. Veggie sides […]
What I’m Cooking: Sweet and Spicy Ricotta Toast with Fig
My neighbor has a fig tree in her backyard, and about 1/3 of it hangs over the fence into my backyard, which means I have 1/3 of a fig tree (I’m not a lawyer, but I hope this checks out). Usually, the squirrels and birds get to the figs before […]
What I’m Cooking: Tangy Couscous Salad
One of my favorite flavor profiles is the Italian agrodolce, a sweet and sour sauce that makes any dish more exciting. Made simply by reducing vinegar with honey, agrodolce can be created on its own and added to dishes later, but I often prepare this sticky and sweet sauce in […]