Makes 4 to 6 servings
Linguine with Tuna and Anchovies
Serves 4 to 6 Look for high-quality anchovies and canned tuna imported from Italy, Spain, and Portugal (they really know their tinned fish!). You can make the sauce for this dish ahead of time, through Step 2, if you like. Reheat it before moving on to Step 3 the night […]
Pan Bagnat
Makes 8 Servings Sandwich & Dressing Roasted Pepper Topping 2 cups
Piquillo- and Anchovy-Stuffed Olives
Makes 8 servings Simple ingredients prepared in a simple way— that’s the best way to take your everyday cooking to a higher level. Buy large unpitted olives for this dish. It’s more work for you, but the olives are usually better quality and have meatier flesh. Piquillo peppers come in […]
Pissaladière
Makes 6 servings Pissaladière is simply a French version of pizza, traditionally topped with onions that have been melted down in olive oil, and with anchovies and Niçoise olives. It is best made with sweet onions, and a good-quality olive oil is a must. If possible, use an oil with […]
Rémoulade
Makes 2 cups Perfect spread on fish or crab cake sandwiches or to dunk any of your favorite fried foods, this classic sauce is piquant and creamy. Make it ahead of time and keep covered in the refrigerator for up to a week. Note: This recipe was originally printed in […]
Salade Niçoise
Makes 6 servings This is a hearty salad, perfect for a main course at any meal. You’ll want to look for high-quality tuna to feature in your salad, or make your own! If you can’t find small Niçoise olives, you can use Kalamata.
Spaghetti with Anchovies and Fennel
Makes 4 servings
What I’m Cooking: Lemon Baked Pasta with Broccoli Rabe
I haven’t always embraced my Italian-American identity. That’s not to say I’m not proudly Italian-American, or that I’m somehow ashamed of my Italian ancestry. It was more the Jersey Shore Italian-American stereotype that sort of haunted me, even before MTV entered the conversation. On campus at The Culinary Institute of […]
White Beans with Salsa Verde
Makes 4 to 6 servings These beans, a nice crusty bread, and a chiled glass of wine make the perfect light summer dinner or brunch dish. Salsa verde is an herby Italian sauce with hundreds of variations, so don’t hesitate to change the proportions of the sauce to suit your […]